The Salem Elks #305 obtained a Community Service Grant for $750 through the Ohio Elks Association to purchase two bolt conversion kits. In an increasingly violent world, proper training can mean the difference between life and death. Utilizing the bolt conversion kits provides the most realistic force-on-force reality based training exercises for the officers. The bolts will allow their department to become more professional, to adopt effective crime-prevention strategies and raise the bar on policing standards. Departments across the country have put a premium on de-escalation training to diffuse tense situations that may unfold with calls that range from traffic stops, to arrests, to aggravated assaults and suicide attempts. Honing these skills is critical for officers to keep themselves, the suspect and innocent bystanders safe. A well-trained department is pivotal in protecting the community. Accepting the check is Perry Township Police Chief Richard Kimble, presented by Kim Chapman, PER; CSG Chairman. Submitted photo