Palm Springs Police Department to Launch Gun Safety Storage Program

PALM SPRINGS (CNS) - A gun safety program designed to prevent gun
violence and fatalities will be launched by the Palm Springs Police Department,
it was announced today.
  

The Pierce's Pledge Gun Safety Storage Program was founded after
Lesley Hu's 9-year-old son, Pierce, was shot and killed by his father in San
Francisco.
  

``We created Pierce's Pledge to prevent the kind of tragedy our family
endured,'' Hu said in a statement. ``Our partnership with law enforcement
sends a powerful message that protecting children and families during volatile
circumstances is a shared responsibility.''
  

Through the program, local residents can voluntarily surrender their
firearms to be held at the department for up to a year at no cost, and owners
can reclaim their property or decide to sell or transfer the title to a
federally licensed dealer after the year ends.
  

``Providing a secure option for voluntary firearm storage can help
prevent tragedy and give families an important resource when circumstances at
home change,'' Deputy Chief Kyle Stjerne said in a statement.
  

The department stated Friday will mark the 12th annual National Gun
Violence Awareness Day and the start of Wear Orange weekend, two events that
helps raise awareness about gun violence.
  

The department will present the program to city council during a
council meeting on Wednesday, police said.

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