The Saint Paul Police Target Range is supervised by the range sergeant, who reports to the training unit commander.

The range sergeant is responsible for:

  • Scheduling for range staff

  • Supervising the range master and range officers

  • Facilitate the development of the courses of fire and required levels of proficiency to be approved by the unit commander.

  • Preparing an annual budget for approval by the unit commander

  • Facilitating the ordering approved supplies for the range

  • Insuring the indoor and outdoor range facilities and equipment are properly maintained

The range master is responsible for:

  • Developing and implementing programs for training in-service and recruit officers.

  • Coordinating firearm classroom instruction.

  • Scheduling range training hours for police officers to be presented to the commander for approval.

  • Assisting with ordering supplies as directed by the range sergeant.

  • Insuring all department weapons and equipment assigned to the range are properly maintained and inventoried.

  • Assisting in maintaining indoor and outdoor range facilities and equipment.

  • Maintaining records of all firearms training of department personnel.

  • Testing and evaluating weapons and ammunition.

  • Keeping records and inventory of all department firearms.

  • The range master will work with the range sergeant to develop courses of fire and required levels of proficiency to be presented to the unit commander for approval.

  • Range staff have the authority to enforce all rules and regulations as posted and are necessary. Safety is one of the prime considerations.

  • No person shall use the indoor or outdoor target range without having designated police department range personnel present. The only exception to this regulation would be when the user possesses a written authorization prior to using either facility from the training commander.

Revised August 3, 2018

Last Edited: August 3, 2018