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File #: 24-245 MEETING DATE: 4/16/2024
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Eric G. Parra, Interim City Manager
VIA: Eric Parra, Chief of Police
PREPARED BY: Capt. Gaute "Bo" Svendsbo and Ingrid Ono, Executive Assistant
Subject:
Annual Military Equipment Use Report (AB 481)
Statement of Issue:
California Government Code Chapter 12.8, "Funding, Acquisition, and Use of Military Equipment" in
part requires that the City review the ordinance (Ordinance No. 4255 - Exhibit 3) that approved the
funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment at least annually and, vote on whether to renew
the ordinance at a regular meeting.
In addition, the City is required to determine, based on the annual military equipment report
submitted as part of this annual process, whether each type of military equipment identified in that
report has complied with the standards for approval detailed in the Analysis section below.
Financial Impact:
Per Exhibit 4 of the attached report: The estimated ongoing annual maintenance and equipment
replacement costs total is $64,150. Sufficient funds are budgeted each year for the Police
Department out of the General Fund to cover these costs.
Recommended Action:
A) Approve report and renew Ordinance No. 4255, authorizing the continued use of the listed military
equipment by the Police Department; and,
B) Find that each type of military equipment identified in that report attached hereto as Attachment 1
complies with the following standards for approval: 1. The military equipment is necessary because
there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety. 2.
The proposed military equipment use policy will safeguard the public's welfare, safety, civil rights, and
civil liberties. 3. Any future purchased equipment is reasonably cost effective compared to available
alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety. 4. Prior military
equipment use complied with the military equipment use policy that was in effect at the time, or if
prior uses did not comply with the accompanying military equipment use policy, corrective action has
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been taken to remedy nonconforming uses and ensure future compliance.
Alternative Action(s):
Do not renew Ordinance No. 4255, and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
Per HBPD's Annual Military Equipment Use Report (Attachment 1), HBPD possesses and uses a
wide variety of military equipment to assist in safely achieving the furtherance of its mission, i.e. to
provide the highest level of service to our residents, businesses, visitors and the public through a
partnership with our community to preserve and improve the quality of life in Huntington Beach.
While the inventory of military equipment varies, the mere possession of the equipment does not
warrant its use for every incident. Per HBPD Policy 707 (Exhibit 2), the use of military equipment is
restricted to certain instances as controlled by the HBPD Policy on Use of Force, and in some cases
only by certain units and personnel. The use of the Department's military equipment is continuously
evaluated and the use of such equipment by department personnel is taken into account when
considering the totality of the circumstances, public safety, officer safety, State and Federal law, and
other information available at the time, as detailed in the HBPD Policy.
As part of HBPD's continued use of this equipment, California Government Code Chapter 12.8,
"Funding, Acquisition, and Use of Military Equipment" in part requires that the City annually review
the ordinance (Ordinance No. 4255 - Exhibit 3) that approved the funding, acquisition, or use of
military equipment, and vote on whether to renew the ordinance at a regular City Council meeting.
In addition, the City is required to determine, based on the Annual Military Equipment Use Report
submitted as part of this annual process, whether each type of military equipment identified in that
report has complied with the following standards for approval:
1. The military equipment is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can
achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
2. The proposed military equipment use policy will safeguard the public's welfare, safety, civil
rights, and civil liberties.
3. If purchasing the equipment, the equipment is reasonably cost effective compared to
available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
4. Prior military equipment use complied with the military equipment use policy that was in
effect at the time, or if prior uses did not comply with the accompanying military equipment
use policy, corrective action has been taken to remedy nonconforming uses and ensure
future compliance.
If the City determines that a type of military equipment identified in that annual military equipment
report has not complied with the standards for approval set forth above, the City shall either
disapprove a renewal of the authorization for that type of military equipment or require modifications
to the military equipment use policy in a manner that will resolve the lack of compliance.
It is staffs recommendation to renew the Ordinance due to the City's continued compliance with the
standards of approval above. Furthermore, within 30 days of submitting this report, the Huntington
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Beach Police Department will hold a community engagement meeting. At the meeting the general
public may ask questions regarding the annual military equipment report and the funding, acquisition,
or use of military equipment.
Environmental Status:
This action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections
15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change
in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the
CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for
resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Non Applicable - Administrative Item
Attachment(s):
1. HBPD Annual Military Equipment Use Report (AB 481), including Exhibits 1-4.
2. AB481 PowerPoint
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CITY OF H U N T I N GT O N BEACH
Y . _ POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Co mil
FROM: Eric Parra, Chief of Pa `—
DATE: April 2, 2024
SUBJECT: Annual Military Equipment Use Report(AB 481)
Executive Summary:
On September 30,2021, Governor Newsom approved.Assembly Bill 481 (Exhibit 1). The Bill
requires law enforcement agencies to obtain approval from the applicable governing
body (City Council), by adoption of a military equipment use policy (Exhibit 2), as
specified by ordinance at a regular meeting prior to taking certain actions relating to the
funding,acquisition, or use of military equipment.
On May 3, 2022, the City Council adopted Ordinance No.4255 (Exhibit 3), approving the
Huntington Beach Police Department (HBPD) Military Equipment Use Policy and Inventory.
AB 481,and the Ordinance, mandates the HBPD to submit to the City Council an annual
report of use for the specific military equipment the HBPD possesses.The current Inventory
of Military Equipment possessed by the HBPD is included as Exhibit 4.
The Military Equipment Use Policy is subject to City Council review to determine whether
the standards set forth in AB 481 have been met, based upon this Annual Military
Equipment Use Report. Finally,AB 481 requires publication of the Military Equipment Use
Policy and the Annual Military Equipment Use Report on the Department's website.
Per Government Code 7072 of AB 481,the annual military equipment report shall, at a
minimum, include the following information for the immediately preceding calendar year
for each type of military equipment:
(1) A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use.
(2) A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military
equipment.
(3) The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military
equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.
(4) The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition,
personnel, training,transportation, maintenance,storage, upgrade, and other ongoing
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costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the
calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report.
(5) The quantity possessed for each Type of military equipment.
(6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the
next year,the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing an annual military equipment report
pursuant to this section, the law enforcement agency shall hold at least one well
publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting, at which the
general public may discuss and ask questions regarding the annual military equipment
report and the law enforcement agency's funding, acquisition, or use of military
equipment.
Introduction:
The HBPD possesses a variety of military equipment,as defined by AB481, to assist in safely
carrying out its mission, "To provide the highest level of service to our residents, businesses,
visitors and the public through a partnership with our community to preserve and improve
the quality of life in Huntington Beach."
While the inventory of military equipment varies, the mere possession of the equipment
does not warrant its use for every incident.The HBPD recognizes that critical incidents are
unpredictable and can be very dynamic in nature.A variety of equipment options can
greatly assist incident commanders, supervisors,and officers in resolving those incidents in
a safe manner.The use of military equipment is restricted to certain instances and in some
cases only by certain units and personnel.The use of the Department's military equipment
is continuously evaluated and the use of such equipment by department personnel is
taken into account when considering the totality of the circumstances, public safety,
officer safety,State and Federal law, and other information available at the time.
This Annual Military Equipment Use Report outlines a summary of military equipment usage
guidelines, inventory,fiscal impact, complaints, and reported concerns for calendar year
2023.
Certain items of military equipment, particularly consumables (ammunition, diversionary
devices, 40mm projectiles, pepper bails, chemical agents, etc.) are used throughout the
year for training to maintain proficiency.Training usage is not captured in this report. This
report only provides data for the operational use of the military equipment listed.
Summary of Military Equipment Usages:
The City of Huntington Beach is home to approximately 200,000 people.During calendar
year 2023 the Department responded to approximately 55,000 calls for service requiring
an officer response and approximately 29,000 officer-initiated calls.
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• During those calls, force was used sixty-seven (67) times. Of the force options utilized,
military equipment in the form of projectiles were only used during six (6) of those •
contacts.These statistics illustrate the few instances of force used by Huntington Beach .
police officers in relation to overall calls,which remains at less than one per thousand, as it
did in the last year's report. Moreover,force used involving military equipment is an even
smaller subset of the overall force used (approximately once every 14,000 calls for
service).
Outreach and Community Engagement:
Trust and confidence in our ability to provide quality law enforcement services to the
residents and visitors of Huntington Beach is of utmost importance to our agency. The
Department strives to increase transparency and enhance our relationship with the
community by openly sharing information, displaying our various inventory of military
equipment,and engaging with our community members regularly at several community
events throughout the year. Some of these include our public safety open houses, toy
drives,4th of July celebrations, citizens' academies, coffee with a cop, and others.
Tables and Conclusions: •
The following tables contain a summary of incidents where military equipment was
deployed. The six (6) instances where munitions were fired are indicated by being
bolded.
There have been no internal audits (other than those conducted to gather and confirm
data for this report), identified violations of equipment use,or any complaints concerning
the listed equipment.There have been no reported violations of the military equipment
use policy during the reporting period.
As mentioned in the last use report, a deficiency in data collection was discovered as it
pertains to rifle deployments. Prior to June, 2023, a method was not in place for officers to
individually report deployments, so an accurate count as to number of deployments was
not captured. An average number of deployments was extracted based on the 31
reported after June,resulting in an approximate number of deployments of 53 for 2023.
Likewise, the deployment of our 40mm and pepperball launchers was extrapolated out to
obtain the listed totals. This data collection issue has been rectified by development of a
reporting system for supervisors in our PD App and future reports will accurately depict our
deployment totals.
The Department is in the process of procuring funding to replace an additional 90 aging
Daniel Defense and Bushmaster patrol rifles that have been in use for the last 8-10 years.
They are at or approaching their expected lifespan (see inventory section 10).
Of note is a significant increase in UAS deployments,from 22 in 2022 (May through •
December) to 132 in 2023. The usefulness of this tool to enhance public safety for modern
day law enforcement has proven invaluable. As a result, the Department is in the process
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of reviewing the feasibility of deploying a Drone First Responder(DFR) program,which
would enable us the ability to deploy drones remotely from designated launching pads
throughout the City. This capability would provide us the ability to more expeditiously
respond to emergency calls for service, even arriving prior to patrol.officers.
Table 1 -HBPD AB 481 Annual Reporting Jan 1—Dec 31, 2023
Date A_quipli ent Deployed _Summary
1/19/23 UAS Suspicious subject call. ��
2/4/23 UAS Search for burglary suspect.
2/5/23 UAS The SWAT team provided security and support
Armored Vehicle for the Surf City Marathon.
Rifle
40mm Launcher
Pepperball Launcher
2/6/23 UAS Suspicious subjects on a roof at a business.
2/8/23 UAS Explosive device investigation.
2/12/23 UAS Search for burglary suspect.
2/14/23 UAS Containment search for repeated prowler.
2/23/23 Rifle SWAT served a search warrant.A NFDD device
Armored Vehicle was used as suspects attempted to flee out the
UAS back of the residence.
NFDD
Pepperball Launcher
Robot
40mm Launcher
2/26/23 UAS Search for subject who ran from officers.
3/8/23 UAS Photos for major traffic collision scene.
3/17/23 UAS Search for burglary suspect.
3/26/23 UAS Photos for major traffic collision scene.
3/26/23 UAS Search for subject with handgun.
4/8/23 UAS Search for burglary suspect.
4/9/23 UAS Area check for subject armed with a handgun.
4/11/23 UAS Surveillance related to an investigation.
4/13/23 UAS Photos for major traffic collision scene.
4/16/23 Pepperball Launcher Arrest of attempted burglary suspect.
Pepperball rounds were fired to gain
compliance from a resistant suspect.
4/18/23 UAS Surveillance related to an investigation.
4/19/23 UAS Area check for subject armed with a handgun.
4/24/23 UAS Area check for sub1ect armed with a handgun:
4/25/23 UAS Surveillance related to an investigation.
4/25/23 UAS Surveillance related to an investigation.
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4/25/23 UAS Area check for passenger who fled during
traffic stop.
4/26/23 UAS Search for domestic violence suspect.
4/27/23 UAS Check of pier for bomb threat.
4/27/23 UAS Surveillance related to an investigation.
4/28/23 UAS Search for missing person.
4/28/23 UAS Search for domestic violence suspect.
4/29/23 Rifle Arrest of felony suspect barricaded in a vehicle
Pepperball Launcher following a pursuit.40mm projectiles were used
40mm Launcher to break out the window of the suspect vehicle
Armored Vehicle and pepperball rounds were fired into the
vehicle to force the suspect out.A 40mm round
was used to gain suspect compliance.
5/5/23 UAS Search for illegal poachers in wetlands area,
5/5/23 UAS Possible residential burglary in progress.
5/5/23 UAS DUI Checkpoint aerial video.
5/11/23 UAS Photos for major traffic collision scene.
5/12/23 UAS Photos for major traffic collision scene.
5/12/23 UAS Search for burglary suspect.
5/15/23 Pepperball Launcher Arrest of felony warrant suspect who
barricaded on the roof of a residence.
Pepperball rounds were fired to gain
compliance.
5/19/23 UAS Patrol assist on radio call.
5/19/23 UAS Patrol assist on radio call.
5/27/23 UAS Photos for major traffic collision scene.
6/1/23 UAS Search for vehicle.
6/1/23 UAS DUI Checkpoint aerial video.
6/3/23 UAS Yard check on suspicious person call.
6/7/23 40mm Launcher Search for a possible burglary suspect in a
construction zone.
6/7/23 UAS Search for burglary suspect.
6/9/23 Rifle Possible burglary in progress at residence.
40mm Launcher
6/9/23 Rifle Stabbing call involving suspect armed with a
40mm Launcher knife.
Armored Vehicle
6/10/23 Rifle Search for possibly armed suspects who fled
from a stolen vehicle following a pursuit.
6/11/23 UAS Roof check on audible alarm.
6/14/23 UAS Surveillance related to an investigation.
6/15/23 UAS Search for burglary suspect.
6/17/23 Rifle Domestic violence incident with an armed
40mm Launcher suspect inside a residence.
Armored Vehicle
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6/19/23 UAS Surveillance related to an investigation.
6/20/23 UAS Area search for felony hit and run suspect.
6/21/23 UAS Surveillance related to an investigation.
6/22/23 UAS ' DUI Checkpoint aerial video.
6/25/23 Rifle Car stop after a failure to yield,
40mm Launcher
6/25/23 UAS Photos for major traffic collision scene.
6/25/23 UAS Search for burglary suspect.
6/27/23 UAS Photos for major traffic collision scene.
6/27/23 UAS Surveillance related to an investigation.
6/28/23 Rifle Stolen vehicle with uncooperative suspect in
Pepperball Launcher driver seat.
40mm Launcher
UAS
6/28/23 UAS Surveillance related to an investigation.
6/29/23 UAS Surveillance related to an investigation.
7/1/23 UAS Aerial search for suspect.
7/1/23 UAS Search for suspicious subject.
7/2/23 UAS Search for domestic violence suspect.
7/2/23 UAS Search for burglary suspect.
7/3/23 UAS Search for armed subject.
7/3/23 UAS Search for burglary suspect.
7/4/23 Rifle Suspect fled into a residence following a pursuit
40mm Launcher and had access to firearms.Suspect refused to
Armored Vehicle surrender and the SWAT team deployed.
7/4/23 Rifle The SWAT team provided security for the 4th of
Armored Vehicle July parade. A sniper overwatch position was
taken and multiple officers were deployed
along the route to provide security.
7/4/23 Rifle The SWAT team provided security for the 4th of
Armored Vehicle July firework show. A sniper overwatch position
was taken and multiple officers were in tactical
positions in the area.
7/4/23 40mm Launcher Searched for a felony assault suspect who had
driven his vehicle at an officer,been involved in
a separate hit 8,run,and had fled into a
neighborhood on foot.
7/4/23 UAS 4th of July parade/misc.activity.
7/5/23 Rifle Felony car stop following a pursuit with a
40mm Launcher reportedly armed passenger.
7/10/23 UAS Bank,robbery suspect search.
7/11/23 UAS Surveillance related to an investigation.
7/22/23 Rifle Felony car stop on a stolen vehicle following a
pursuit.
7/30/23 UAS Domestic violence suspect residence.
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8/1/23 UAS Surveillance on gypsy theft operation.
8/3/23 UAS . Surveillance related to an investigation.
8/5/23 UAS US Open of Surfing aerial patrol.
8/5/23 UAS Suspicious subject in backyard.
8/6/23 Pepperball Launcher Car stop at termination of a felony pursuit.
40mm Launcher
8/6/23 UAS US Open of Surfing aerial patrol.
8/7/23 40mm Launcher Vehicle stop related to a vehicle theft that just
occurred.
8/7/23 UAS ' Critical missing juvenile search.
8/13/23 UAS Photos for major traffic collision scene.
8/17123 UAS DUI Checkpoint aerial video.
8/18/23 UAS Shark search.
8/22/23 40mm Launcher Suspect barricaded in a vehicle during felony
Pepperball Launcher car stop.
8/23/23 UAS Carjacking vehicle search.
8/24/23 UAS Assisted neighboring agency with search.
8/25/23 UAS Photos for major traffic collision scene.
9/2/23 Pepperball Launcher Uncooperative driver refused to exit vehicle •
40mm Launcher after a pursuit.
9/2/23 UAS Disturbance at school.
9/3/23 UAS Search for female screaming for help in an
inaccessible area.
9/4/23 UAS UAS deployed from the Hilton rooftop to assist
with various calls during the busy Labor Day
holiday.
9/6/23 UAS Search for domestic violence suspect.
9/6/23 UAS Search for felony suspect.
9/7/23 Rifle Search for an armed gunman/robbery suspect.
40mm Launcher
9/10/23 UAS Search For burglary suspect.
9/10/23 UAS Assistance related to a vehicle theft.
9/11/23 Mobile Command Post Homicide investigation.
(MCP)
9/12/23 Rifle Domestic violence suspect barricaded in a
40mm Launcher residence.
Pepperball Launcher
9/12/23 UAS Search for robbery suspect.
9/13/23 UAS Mapping for homicide scene.
9/18/23 Rifle Search for multiple suspects who fled on foot
following a stolen vehicle pursuit.
9/19/23 40mm Launcher Uncooperative robbery suspect.
9/21/23 UAS Surveillance related to an investigation.
9/22/23 UAS Airborne patrol.
9/26/23 UAS Commercial burglary. i
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10/2/23 UAS Search for violent subject.
10/7/23 UAS Search for burglary suspect.
10/7/23 UAS Roof check on burglary alarm.
10/8/23 UAS Roof check on burglary alarm.
10/8/23 UAS Search for burglary suspect.
10/11/23 40mm Launcher Suspect barricaded in a vehicle following a
pursuit.
10/13/23 UAS Surveillance related to an investigation.
10/15/23 UAS Search related to a vandalism.
10/18/23 UAS Check for suspicious subject on roof.
10/20/23 UAS Patrol Check of railroad tracks in search of
reported arsons.
10/22/23 Rifle SWAT team activation for barricaded felony
Pepperbail Launcher assault suspect.A NFDD and 40mm projectiles
40mm Launcher were used to break windows,allowing the
Armored Vehicle ability to Introduce pepperball rounds,which
Robot forced the suspect to leave his barricaded
Noise Flash Diversionary position.
Device(NFDD)
Crisis Negotiation Team
Vehicle
UAS
10/23/23 Rifle Felony vehicle with a wanted/armed suspect
who had threatened to shoot officers.
10/23/23 Rifle Felony vehicle possibly occupied by an armed
40mm Launcher and dangerous suspects.
10/23/23 40mm Launcher High-risk stop after a vehicle pursuit of a suspect
wanted for felony assault on a police officer
and vandalism.
10/23/23 UAS Patrol Check for suspicious subject.
10/23/23 UAS Patrol Check for fire on railroad tracks.
10/30/23 UAS Roof check on burglary alarm.
10/31/23 40mm Launcher Suspect threatened victim with a knife.
11/1/23 UAS Surveillance related to an investigation. •
11/3/23 UAS Search for felony assault suspect. •
11/4/23 40mm Launcher Felony car stop following a pursuit. •
11/5/23 UAS Search for subject in ocean,
11/6/23 Mobile Command Post Homicide investigation.
(MCP)
11/7/23 UAS Search for subject in ocean.
11/9/23 Pepperbail Launcher Suspect refused to exit vehicle after stopped for
40mm Launcher CVC violations and reckless driving.Suspect
Armored Vehicle had numerous priors for resisting officers and
Rifle criminal threats.A 40mm projectile was used to
break out a vehicle window to gain
compliance.
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11/9/23 Rifle Road rage incident Involving a possible gun.
40mm Launcher
11/11/23 40mm Launcher False imprisonment investigation.
11/12/23 Pepperball Launcher Felony car stop of a stolen vehicle.
40mm Launcher
Armored Vehicle
11/12/23 UAS Assist with barricaded suspect.
11/13/23 UAS Check rear of residence for possible burglary.
11/14/23 UAS Surveillance related to an investigation.
11/15/23 Rifle Felony car stop of a stolen vehicle with a
Pepperball Launcher possible gun in the car.
40mm Launcher
11/15/23 UAS Warrant service.
11/17/23 Mobile Command Post Homicide investigation.
(MCP)
11/18/23 Pepperball Launcher The SWAT team provided security for the Darker
40mm Launcher Waves Festival.
Rifle
Armored Vehicle
UAS
11/20/23 Rifle Report of shots fired through a residential wall
40mm Launcher from a neighboring apartment.Equipment was •
UAS deployed on the perimeter as we attempted to •
make contact with the residents.The
occupants refused to exit and remained
uncooperative for multiple hours before they
were safely detained.
11/20/23 UAS Search for burglary suspect.
11/21/23 UAS Photos for major traffic collision scene.
11/21/23 UAS Located submerged vehicle in wetlands.
11/24/23 40mm Launcher Female subject banging on the windows of a
business while holding a metal pipe and acting
erratic.
11/24/23 Rifle Felony assault barricaded suspect resulted in
40mm Launcher SWAT call-out.Two NFDDs were used to gain
Armored Vehicle suspect compliance.
Noise Flash Diversionary
Device(NFDD) •
UAS
Crisis Negotiation Team
Vehicle
11/25/23 Rifle Search for possibly armed male.
11/25/23 UAS Search for subject in ocean.
11/25/23 UAS Area search for burglary suspect.
11/26/23 Rifle Possibly armed suspect who made criminal
40mm Launcher threats.
Armored Vehicle
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11/28/23 UAS Search for missing person.
11/29/23 Pepperball Launcher Felony domestic violence suspect fled from a
40mm Launcher traffic stop and was hiding in a yard,refusing
commands to surrender.
12/1/23 UAS Search for subject in ocean.
12/1/23 UAS Search for burglary suspect.
12/3/23 Pepperball Launcher Deployed for station defense during protest.
UAS
12/5/23 UAS Overwatch for city council meeting after
threats by protest group.
12/5/23 UAS Search for missing person.
12/9/23 Rifle Burglary in progress.
40mm Launcher
12/11/23 40mm Launcher Welfare check on possibly suicidal subject with
access to numerous firearms.
12/12/23 40mm Launcher Felony car stop following a reported robbery.
12/13/23 40mm Launcher Pursuit of an armed burglary suspect.The
Rifle vehicle crashed and two people fled.
12/14/23 UAS DUI Checkpoint aerial video.
12/17/23 40mm Launcher Vandalism suspect armed with a bat in
residence.
12/19/23 UAS Search for burglary suspect.
12/19/23 UAS Aerial support for wanted felony suspect.
12/20/23 Rifle Commercial burglary with suspect still inside.
40mm Launcher
12/20/23 UAS Surveillance for narcotics unit reference search
warrant.
12/20/23 UAS Aerial support for burglary investigation.
12/25/23 40mm Launcher Arrest of uncooperative domestic
violence/assault with deadly weapon suspect.
12/26/23 Rifle Stolen vehicle pursuit and suspect fled on foot.
40mm Launcher Suspect refused commands/announcements
to surrender and was hiding in heavy foliage.
12/26/23 Rifle Suspects refused to exit stolen vehicle after
Pepperball Launcher pursuit.40mm was used to break out a vehicle
AUmm Launcher window and pepperball rounds were fired into
the vehicle to force suspects to surrender.
12/26/23 Pepperball Launcher Residential burglary in progress.
40mm Launcher
12/26/23 UAS Search for burglary suspect.
12/29/23 UAS Search for burglary suspect.
12/30/23 UAS Suspect fled from officers.
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Table 2-HBPD AB 481 Equipment Deployment Reporting
Equipment Type Total Reported ° '.?"Estlnieted Annual Total
Deployments , Based on Average°
° (June-December) Reported Monthly.
Deployments
40mm Launcher 46 79
Armored Vehicle 14 24
Chemical Agents 0 0
*Crisis Negotiation Team 2 8
Vehicle
Explosive Breaching Tools 0 0
Launching Cups 0 0
Long Range Acoustic Device 0 0
(LRAD)
Mobile Command Post 3 5
Noise Flash Diversionary Device 3 5
(NFDD)
Pepperball Launcher 19 33
Rifle 33 57
Robot 2 3
Unmanned Aircraft System 132 (Full Year Reported) 132 (Full Year Reported)
(UAS)
*New CNT vehicle placed into service November 2023
Chart 1 -HBPD AB 481 Equipment Deployment Reporting
HBPD AB 481 Equipment Deployment 2023
40mm Launcher :
Armored Vehicle r,n°• '
1 '
Chemical Agents
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Crisis Negotiation Team Vehicle
Explosive Breaching Tools
Launching Cups
LRAD
Mobile Command Post Pi
NFDD
Pepperball Launcher
Rifle -1`,A4t, .7.0"%:`
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Robot V 1
0
1
UAS
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140
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Assembly Bill No.481
CHAPTER 406
An act to add Chapter 12.8(commencing with Section 7070)to Division
7 of Title 1 of the Government Code,relating to military equipment.
[Approved by Governor September 30,2021,Filed with
Secretary of State September 30,2021.]
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 481,Chin.Law enforcement and state agencies:military equipment:
funding,acquisition,and use.
Existing law designates the Department of General Services as the agency
for the State of California responsible for distribution of federal surplus
personal property,excepting food commodities,and requires the department
to,among other things,do all things necessary to the execution'of its powers
and duties as the state agency for the distribution of federal personal surplus
property,excepting food commodities,in accordance with specified federal
law Existing law,the Federal Surplus Property Acquisition Law of 1945,
authorizes a local agency,as defined, to acquire surplus federal property
without regard to any law which requires posting of notices or advertising
for bids,inviting or receiving bids,or delivery of purchases before payment,
or which prevents the local agency from bidding on federal surplus property.
Existing federal law authorizes the Department ofDefense to transfer surplus
personal property, including arms and ammunition, tofederal or state
agencies for use in law enforcement activities,subject to specified conditions,
at no cost to the acquiring agency.
This bill would require a law enforcement agency, defined to include
specified entities,to obtain approval of the applicable governing body,by
adoption of a military equipment use policy,as specified,by ordinance at
a regular meeting held pursuant to specified open meeting laws,prior to
taking certain actions relating to the funding,acquisition,or use of military
equipment,as defined.The bill would also require similar approval for the
continued use of military equipment acquired prior to January 1,2022.The
bill would allow the governing body to approve the funding,acquisition,
or use of military equipment within its jurisdiction only if it determines that
the military equipment meets specified standards.The bill would require
the governing body to annually review the ordinance and to either disapprove
a renewal of the authorization for a type,as defined,of military equipment
or amend the military equipment use policy if it determines,based on an
annual military equipment report prepared by the law enforcement agency,
as provided, that the military equipment does not comply with the
above-described standards for approval. The bill would specify these
provisions do not preclude a county or local municipality.from implementing
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additional requirements and standards related to the purchase, use, and
reporting of military equipment by local law enforcement agencies.
This bill would also require a state agency,as defined,to create a military
equipment use policy before engaging in certain activities,publish the policy
on the agency's Internet website, and provide a copy of the policy to the
Governor or the Governor's designee, as specified. The bill would also
require a state agency that seeks to continue use of military equipment
acquired prior to January 1,2022,to create a military equipment use policy.
This bill would also include findings that the changes proposed by this
bill address a matter of statewide concern rather than a municipal affair and,
therefore,apply to all cities,including charter cities.
By adding to the duties of local officials with respect to the funding,
acquisition, and use of military equipment, this bill would impose a
state-mandated local program.
The California Constitution requires local agencies, for the purpose of
ensuring public access to the meetings of public bodies and the writings of
public officials and agencies, to comply with a statutory enactment that
amends or enacts laws relating to public records or open meetings and
contains findings demonstrating that the enactment furthers the constitutional
requirements relating to this purpose.
This bill would make legislative findings to that effect.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies
and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory
provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for
a specified reason.
The people of the Stale of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
(a) The acquisition of military equipment and its deployment in our ,
communities adversely impacts the public's safety and welfare,including
increased risk of civilian deaths,significant risks to civil rights,civil liberties,
and physical and psychological well-being, and incurment of significant
financial costs. Military equipment is more frequently deployed in
low-income Black and Brown communities,meaning the risks and impacts
of police militarization are experienced most acutely in marginalized
communities.
(b) The public has a right to know about any funding,acquisition,or use
of military equipment by state or local government officials,as well as a
right to participate in any government agency's decision to fund,acquire,
or use such equipment.
(c) Decisions regarding whether and how military equipment is funded,
acquired,or used should give strong consideration to the public's welfare,
safety,civil rights, and civil liberties,and should be based on meaningful
public input.
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(d) Legally enforceable safeguards, including transparency, oversight,
and accountability measures,must be in place to protect the public's welfare,
safety,civil rights,and civil liberties before military equipment is funded,
acquired,or used.
(e) The lack of a public forum to discuss the acquisition of military
equipment jeopardizes the relationship police have with the community,
which can be undermined when law enforcement is seen as an occupying
force rather than a public safety service.
SEC. 2. Chapter 12.8 (commencing with Section 7070) is added to
Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code,to read:
CHAPTER 12.8. FUNDING,ACQUISITION,AND USE OP MILITARY
{ EQUIPMENT
7070. For purposes ofthis chapter,the following definitions shall apply;
(a) "Governing body" means the elected body that oversees a law
enforcement agency or,if there is no elected body that directly oversees the
law enforcement agency,the appointed body that oversees a law enforcement
agency.In the case of a law enforcement agency of a county, including a
sheriff's department or a district attorney's office,"governing body"means
the board of supervisors of the county.
(b) "Law enforcement agency"means any of the following;
(1) A police department, including the police department of a transit
agency,school district,or any campus of the University of California, the
California State University,or California Community Colleges.
(2) A sheriff's department.
(3) A district attorney's office.
(4) A county probation department.
(c) "Military equipment"means the following:
(1) Unmanned,remotely piloted,powered aerial or ground vehicles.
(2) Mine-resistant ambush protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored
personnel carriers.However;police versions of standard consumer vehicles
are specifically excluded from this subdivision.
(3) High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles(HMMWV),commonly
referred to as Humvees, two and one-half-ton trucks, five-ton trucks, or
wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached.However,
unarmored all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and motorized dirt bikes are
specifically excluded from this subdivision.
(4) Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their
occupants and utilize a tracked system instead of wheels for forward motion.
(5) Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to
facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units.
(6) Weaponized aircraft,vessels,or vehicles of any kind.
(7) Battering rams,slugs,and breaching apparatuses that are explosive
in nature.However,items designed to remove a lock,such as bolt cutters,
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or a handheld ram designed to be operated by one person,are specifically
excluded from this subdivision.
(8) Firearms of.50 caliber or greater.However,standard issue shotguns
are specifically excluded from this subdivision.
(9) Ammunition of.50 caliber or greater.However,standard issue shotgun
ammunition is specifically excluded from this subdivision.
(10) Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber,
including assault weapons as defined in Sections 30510 and 30515 of the
Penal Code, with the exception of standard issue service weapons and
ammunition of less than.50 caliber that are issued to officers,agents, or
employees of a law enforcement agency or a state agency.
(11) Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive
projectiles.
(12) "Flashbang" grenades and explosive breaching tools, "tear gas:'
and "pepper balls:' excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper
spray.
(13) Taser Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and the
Long Range Acoustic Device(LRAD).
(14) The following projectile launch platforms and their associated
munitions: 40mm projectile launchers, "bean bag," rubber bullet, and
specialty impact munition(SIM)weapons.
(15) Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state
agency to require additional oversight.
(16) Notwithstanding paragraphs(1)through(15),"military equipment"
does not include general equipment not designated as prohibited or controlled
by the federal Defense Logistics Agency.
(d) "Military equipment use policy"means a publicly released,written
document governing the use of military equipment by a law enforcement
agency or a state agency that addresses,at a minimum,all of the following:
(1) A description of each type of military equipment,the quantity sought,
its capabilities, expected lifespan, and product descriptions from the
manufacturer of the military equipment.
(2) The purposes and authorized uses for which the law enforcement
agency or the state agency proposes to use each type of military equipment.
(3) The fiscal impact of each type of military equipment,including the
initial costs of obtaining the equipment and estimated annual costs of
maintaining the equipment.
(4) The legal and procedural rules that govern each authorized use.
(5) The training,including any course required by the Commission on
Peace Officer Standards and Training,that must be completed before any
officer,agent,or employee of the law enforcement agency or the state agency
is allowed to use each specific type of military equipment to ensure the full
protection of the public's welfare,safety,civil rights,and civil liberties and
full adherence to the military equipment use policy.
(6) The mechanisms to ensure compliance with the military equipment
use policy,including which independent persons or entities have oversight
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authority,and,if applicable,what legally enforceable sanctions are put in
place for violations of the policy.
(7) For a law enforcement agency,the procedures by which members of
the public may register complaints or concerns or submit questions about
the use of each specific type of military equipment, and how the law
enforcement agency will ensure that each complaint,concern,or question
receives a response in a timely manner,
(e) "State agency"means the law enforcement division of every state
office,officer,department,division,bureau,board,and commission or other
state body or agency, except those agencies provided for in Article IV
(except Section 20 thereof)or Article VI of the California Constitution.
(I) "Type" means each item that shares the same manufacturer model
number.
7071. (a) (1) A law enforcement agency shall obtain approval of the
governing body,by an ordinance adopting a military equipment use policy
at a regular meeting of the governing body held pursuant to the
Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act (Article 9 (commencing with Section
11120)of Chapter I of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2)or the Ralph M.
Brown Act (Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 54950) of Part I of
Division 2 of Title 5), as applicable, prior to engaging in any of the
following:
(A) Requesting military equipment made available pursuant to Section
2576a of Title 10 of the United States Code.
(B) Seeking funds for military equipment,including,but not limited to,
applying for a grant,soliciting or accepting private,local,state,or federal
funds,in-kind donations,or other donations or transfers.
(C) Acquiring military equipment either permanently or temporarily,
including by borrowing or leasing.
(D) Collaborating with another law enforcement agency in the deployment
or other use of military equipment within the territorial jurisdiction of the
governing body,
(B) Using any new or existing military equipment for a purpose, in a
manner, or by a person not previously approved by the governing body
pursuant to this chapter.
(F) Soliciting or responding to a proposal for, or entering into an
agreement with,any other person or entity to seek funds for,apply to receive,
acquire,use,or collaborate in the use of,military equipment.
(G) Acquiring military equipment through any means not provided by
this paragraph.
(2) No later than May 1, 2022, a law enforcement agency seeking to
continue the use of any military equipment that was acquired prior to January
1,2022,shall commence a governing body approval process in accordance
with this section. If the governing body does not approve the continuing
use of military equipment,including by adoption pursuant to this subdivision
of a military equipment use policy submitted pursuant to subdivision(b),
within 180 days of submission of the proposed military equipment use policy
to the governing body,the law enforcement agency shall cease its use of
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the military equipment until it receives the approval of the governing body
in accordance with this section.
(b) In seeking the approval of the governing body pursuant to subdivision
(a),a law enforcement agency shall submit a proposed military equipment
use policy to the governing body and make those documents available on
the law enforcement agency's Internet website at least 30 days prior to any
public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue.
(c) The governing body shall consider a proposed military equipment
use policy as an agenda item for an open session of a regular meeting and
provide for public comment in accordance with the Bagley-Keene Open `•.
Meeting Act(Article 9(commencing with Section 11120)of Chapter 1 of
Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2) or the Ralph M. Brown Act(Chapter 9
(commencing with Section 54950)of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5),as
applicable.
(d) (1) The governing body shall only approve a military equipment use
policy pursuant to this chapter if it determines all of the following:
(A) The military equipment is necessary because there is no reasonable
alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
(B) The proposed military equipment use policy will safeguard the
public's welfare,safety,civil rights,and civil liberties.
(C) If purchasing the equipment, the equipment is reasonably cost
effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same
objective of officer and civilian safety.
(D) Prior military equipment use complied with the military equipment
use policy that was in effect at the time,or if prior uses did not comply with
the accompanying military equipment use policy,corrective action has been
taken to remedy nonconforming uses and ensure future compliance.
(2) In order to facilitate public participation,any proposed or final military
equipment use policy shall be made publicly available on the Internet website
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is available for use. •
(e) (1) The governing body shall review any ordinance that it has adopted •
pursuant to this section approving the funding,acquisition,or use of military
equipment at least annually and,subject to paragraph(2),vote on whether •
to renew the ordinance at a regular meeting held pursuant to the
Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act (Article 9 (commencing with Section
11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2)or the Ralph M.
Brown Act (Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 54950) of Part 1 of
Division 2 of Title 5),as applicable.
(2) The governing body shall determine, based on the annual military
equipment report submitted pursuant to Section 7072, whether each type
of military equipment identified in that report has complied with the
standards for approval set forth in subdivision(d).If the governing body
determines that a type of military equipment identified in that annual military
equipment report has not complied with the standards for approval set forth
in subdivision(d),the governing body shall either disapprove a renewal of
the authorization for that type of military equipment or require modifications
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to the military equipment use policy in a manner that will resolve,the lack
of compliance.
(I) Notwithstanding subdivisions(a)to(e),inclusive,if a city contracts
with another entity for law enforcement services,the city shall have the
authority to adopt a military equipment use policy based on local community
needs.
7072. (a) A law enforcement agency that receives approval for a military
equipment use policy pursuant to Section 7071 shall submit to the governing
body an annual military equipment report for each type of military equipment
approved by the governing body within one year of approval,and annually
thereafter for as long as the milltaiy equipment is available for use.The law
enforcement agency shall also make each annual military equipment report
required by this section publicly available on its internet website for as long
as the military equipment is available for use.The annual military equipment
report shall, at a minimum, include the following information for the
immediately preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment:
(1) A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose
of its use.
(2) A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the
military equipment.
(3) The results of any internal audits,any information about violations
of the military equipment use policy,and any actions taken in response.
(4) The total annual cost for each type of military equipment,including
acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage,
upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be
provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following
submission of the annual military equipment report.
(5) The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment.
(6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military
equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military
equipment,
(b) Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing an annual military
equipment report pursuant to this section,the law enforcement agency shall
hold at least one well-publicized and conveniently located community
engagement meeting, at which the general public may discuss and ask
questions regarding the annual military equipment report and the law
enforcement agency's funding,acquisition,or use of military equipment.
7073. (a) A state agency shall create a military equipment use policy
prior to engaging in any of the following:
(1) Requesting military equipment made available pursuant to Section
2576a of Title 10 of the United States Code.
(2) Seeking funds for military equipment,including,but not limited to,
applying for a grant,soliciting or accepting private,local,state,or federal
funds,in-kind donations,or other donations or transfers.
(3) Acquiring military equipment either permanently or temporarily,
including by borrowing or leasing.
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(4) Collaborating with a law enforcement agency or another state agency
in the deployment or other use of military equipment within the territorial
jurisdiction of the governing body.
(5) Using any new or existing military equipment for a purpose, in a
manner, or by a person not previously approved by the governing body
pursuant to this chapter.
(6) Soliciting or responding to a proposal for, or entering into an
agreement with,any other person or entity to seek funds for,or to apply to
receive,acquire,use,or collaborate in the use of,military equipment.
(7) Acquiring military equipment through any means not provided by
this subdivision.
(b) No later than May 1,2022,a state agency seeking to continue the use
of any military equipment that was acquired prior to January 1,2022,shall
create a military equipment use policy.
(c) A state agency that is required to create a military equipment use
policy pursuant to this section shall do both of the following within 180
days of completing the policy:
(1) Publish the military equipment use policy on the agency's intemet
website.
(2) Provide a copy of the military equipment use policy to the Governor
or the Governor's designee.
7074. The Legislature finds and declares that ensuring adequate oversight
of the acquisition and use of military equipment is a matter of statewide
• concern rather than a municipal affair as that term is used in Section 5 of
Article XI of the California Constitution,Therefore,this chapter applies to
all cities, including charter cities and shall supersede any inconsistent
provisions in the charter of any city,county,or city and county.
7075. Nothing in this chapter shall preclude a county or local
municipality from implementing additional requirements and standards
related to the purchase,use,and reporting of military equipment by local
law enforcement agencies.
SEC. 3. The Legislature finds and declares that Section 1 of this act,
which adds Chapter 12.8(commencing with Section 7070)to Division 7 of
Title 1 of the Government Code,furthers,within the meaning of paragraph
(7)of subdivision(b)of Section 3 of Article I of the California Constitution,
the purposes of that constitutional section as it relates to the right of public
access to the meetings of local public bodies or the writings of local public
officials and local agencies.Pursuant to paragraph(7)of subdivision(b)of
Section 3 of Article I of the California Constitution,the Legislature makes
the following findings:
Requiring local agencies to hold public meetings prior to the acquisition
of military equipment further exposes that activity to public scrutiny and
enhances public access to information concerning the conduct of the people's
business.
SEC.4. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6
of Article XIII B of the California Constitution because the only costs that
may be incurred by a local agency or school district under this act would
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result from a legislative mandate that is within the scope of paragraph(7)
of subdivision(b)of Section 3 of Article I of the California Constitution.
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Policy Huntington Beach Police Department
707 Huntington Beach PD Policy Manual
Military Equipment
707.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for the approval, acquisition, and reporting
requirements of military equipment (Government Code § 7070; Government Code § 7071;
Government Code §7072).
707.1.1 DEFINITIONS
Definitions related to this policy include(Government Code§7070): •
Governing body—The elected or appointed body that oversees the Department.
Military equipment--Includes but is not limited to the following:
• Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles.
• Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP)vehicles or armored personnel carriers.
• High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles(HMMWV),two-and-one-half-ton trucks,
five-ton trucks,or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached.
• Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants.
• Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the
operational control and direction of public safety units.
• Weaponized aircraft, vessels,or vehicles of any kind.
• Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature. This
does not include a handheld,one-person ram.
• Firearms and ammunition of .50 caliber or greater,excluding standard-issue shotguns
and standard-issue shotgun ammunition.
• Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber, including firearms and
accessories identified as assault weapons in Penal Code§30510 and Penal Code§
30515,with the exception of standard-issue firearms.
• Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles.
• Noise-flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools.
• Munitions containing tear gas or OC, excluding standard, service-issued handheld
pepper spray.
• TASER®Shockwave, microwave weapons,water cannons, and long-range acoustic
devices(LRADs).
• Kinetic energy weapons and munitions.
• Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require
additional oversight.
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707.2 POLICY
It is the policy of the Huntington Beach Police Department that members of this department comply
with the provisions of Government Code§7071 with respect to military equipment.
707.3 MILITARY EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR
The Chief of Police should designate a member of this department to act as the military equipment
coordinator.The responsibilities of the military equipment coordinator include but are not limited to:
(a) Acting as liaison to the governing body for matters related to the requirements of this
policy.
(b) Identifying department equipment that qualifies as military equipment in the current
possession of the Department, or the equipment the Department intends to acquire
that requires approval by the governing body.
(c) Conducting an inventory of all military equipment at least annually.
(d) Collaborating with any allied agency that may use military equipment within the
jurisdiction of Huntington Beach Police Department(Government Code§7071).
(e) Preparing for, scheduling, and coordinating the annual community engagement
meeting to include:
1. Publicizing the details of the meeting.
2. Preparing for public questions regarding the departments funding, acquisition,
and use of equipment.
(f) Preparing the annual military equipment report for submission to the Chief of Police
and ensuring that the report is made available on the department website(Government
Code§7072).
(g) Establishing the procedure for a person to register a complaint or concern,or how that
person may submit a question about the use of a type of military equipment,and how
the Department will respond in a timely manner.
707.4 MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
The following constitutes a list of qualifying equipment for the Department:
[Insert attachment here]
707.5 APPROVAL
The Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall obtain approval from the governing body by
way of an ordinance adopting the military equipment policy. As part of the approval process, the
Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall ensure the proposed military equipment policy is
submitted to the governing body and is available on the department website at least 30 days prior
to any public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue (Government Code§7071).The
military equipment policy must be approved by the governing body prior to engaging in any of the
following (Government Code§7071):
(a) Requesting military equipment made available pursuant to 10 USC §2576a.
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(b) Seeking funds for military equipment, including but not limited to applying for a grant,
soliciting or accepting private,local,state,or federal funds,in-kind donations,or other
donations or transfers.
(c) Acquiring military equipment either permanently or temporarily,including by borrowing
or leasing.
(d) Collaborating with another law enforcement agency in the deployment or other use of
military equipment within the jurisdiction of this department.
(e) Using any new or existing military equipment for a purpose,in a manner,or by a person
not previously approved by the governing body.
(f) Soliciting or responding to a proposal for,or entering into an agreement with,any other
person or entity to seek funds for,apply to receive,acquire, use,or collaborate in the
use of military equipment.
(g) Acquiring military equipment through any means not provided above.
707.6 COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS
Military equipment should not be used by any other law enforcement agency or member in this
jurisdiction unless the military equipment is approved for use in accordance with this policy.
707.7 ANNUAL REPORT
Upon approval of a military equipment policy,the Chief of Police or the authorized designee should
submit a military equipment report to the governing body for each type of military equipment
approved within one year of approval,and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment
is available for use(Government Code §7072).
The Chief of Police or the authorized designee should also make each annual military equipment
report publicly available on the department website for as long as the military equipment is
available for use. The report shall include all information required by Government Code § 7072
for the preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment in department inventory.
707.8 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing the annual report, the Department shall hold
at least one well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting, at which
the Department should discuss the report and respond to public questions regarding the funding,
acquisition, or use of military equipment.
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EXHIBIT 3
UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. 4255
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING A MILITARY
EQUIPMENT USE POLICY CONSISTENT WITH
ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 481, AND MAKING A FINDING OF
EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA
WHEREAS,the City of Huntington Beach is a charter city and municipal corporation duly
created and existing under a charter pursuant to which the City has the right and power to make
and enforce all laws and regulations in respect to municipal affairs.
WHEREAS,the California Legislature passed, and the Governor signed,Assembly Bill 481
(AB 481),which requires City Council approval,via adoption of a"military equipment use policy"
by ordinance, prior to the funding,acquisition,or use of"military equipment," as defined in the
Legislation,by May 1,2022,
WHEREAS, the Huntington Beach Police Department (HBPD) is in possession of certain
items of equipment that qualify as "military equipment" under AB 481 and further intends to
acquire and use other items of military equipment as critical tools to safeguard the public's health,
welfare,safety,civil rights,and civil liberties.
WHEREAS,the HBPD's ability or inability to use its"military equipment"has the potential
to impact the health, safety, and welfare of residents in the City, particularly as to its ability to
prevent and address crime in the City. As such,and notwithstanding any argument concerning the
applicability of AB 481 to charter cities, the City Council finds that there is a need to adopt a
military equipment use policy in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare to ensure
that the HBPD is unable to utilize its own vital resources.
WHEREAS, the HBPD has submitted and proposed a military equipment use policy
consistent with AB 481, and has made the proposed policy available on the HBPD website for at
least 30 days prior to the public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue.
WHEREAS, all other legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have
occurred.
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1 Mandatory Findings.The City Council finds that:
A. The military equipment inventoried in proposed I-IBPD Policy 706 attached hereto and
presented to the City Council is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that
can achieve the same objectives of officer and civilian safety.
B. The proposed military equipment use policy will safeguard the public's welfare,safety,
civil rights,and civil liberties.
C. The equipment is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can
achieve the same objectives of officer and civilian safety.
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SECTION 2.Military Equipment Use Policy Adopted. HBPD Policy 706 is hereby approved
and adopted.
SECTION 3.Annual Council.Review. The HBPD shall submit an annual military equipment
report consistent with the information required by Government Code Section 7070 et.seq,and the
City Council shall thereafter determine whether each type of military equipment therein complies
with the standards for approval. The City Council shall,on an annual basis,review this Ordinance
and vote on whether to renew its approval until such time that the Council approval provision
required by AB 481 is amended,overturned,or revoked.
SECTION 4. CEOA. This Ordinance was assessed in accordance with the authority and
criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), the State CEQA
Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. The City Council hereby finds and
determines that the Ordinance is exempt from CEQA under the general rule in CEQA Guidelines
Section 15061(b)(3) that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a
significant effect on the environment and because it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that this Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment.
SECTION 5. Effective Date.This Ordinance shall become effective 30 days after,its passage.
SECTION 6. Severability. If any section,subsection,subdivision,sentence, clause,phrase,
or portion of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or place,is for any reason held
to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance and shall not affect other
provisions of this Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application,
and to this end,the provisions of this Ordinance are severable. The City Council hereby declares it
would have adopted this Ordinance,and each and every section,subsection,subdivision,sentence,
clause,phrase,or portion thereof,irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections,subsections,
subdivisions,sentences,clauses,phrases,or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 7. Certification and Publication. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of
this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published in the manner required by law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular
meeting thereof held on the / ''day of `' 2. ,2022.
Mayor
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Ordinance No,4255
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Uncodified Ord. No. 4255
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I,ROBIN ESTANISLAU,the duly elected,qualified City Clerk of the
City of Huntington Beach,and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City,do
hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach is seven;that the foregoing ordinance was read to said City Council at
a Regular meeting thereof held on May 3,2022,and was again read to said City Council
at a Regular meeting thereof held on May 17,2022,and was passed and adopted by the
affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council.
AYES:, Peterson,Bolton,Posey,Delgleize,Carr,Moser,Kalmick
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
I,Robin Estanislau,CITY CLERK of the City of Huntington
Beach and ex-offiicio Clerk of the City Council,do hereby
certify that a synopsis of this ordinance has been published in
the Huntington Beach Wave on May 27,2022, 47/1441,
In accordance with the City Charter of said City.
Robin Estanislau,City Clerk City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
Deputy City Clerk of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
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EXHIBIT 4
1. UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (UAS): An unmanned aircraft along with the associated
equipment necessary to control it remotely.
a. Description. Quantity, Capabilities and Purchase Cost
i. DJI MAVIC 3-Cost: $2,049 each;quantity: 1. UAS that weighs approximately
895 grams and has video recording capabilities with approximately 40 minutes
of flight time.
ii. DJI MAVIC AIR 2S - Cost: $799 each; quantity: 8. UAS with a single-color
camera with zoom capabilities,weighs approximately 570 grams and has video
recording capabilities with approximately 43 minutes of flight time.
iii. DJI MAVIC ENTERPRISE DUAL- Cost: $2,500 each; quantity: 1. UAS that
has a color and thermal camera as well as audible speaker and light, capable
of video recording and weighs 899 grams with approximately 30 minutes of
flight time.
iv. DJI MAVIC 2 ENTERPRISE-Cost: $2,495 each; quantity: 12. UAS that has
a color zoom camera as well as audible speaker and light, capable of video
recording and weighs 899 grams with approximately 30 minutes of flight time.
v. DJI MAVIC ENTERPRISE ADVANCED-Cost: $6,500 each;quantity: 4. UAS
that has a color and thermal zoom camera as well as an audible speaker and
light, capable of video recording and weighs 909 grams with approximately 31
minutes of flight time.
vi. DJI M210 - Cost: $25,000 each; quantity: 1. UAS that has a thermal zoom
color camera and weighs 6.14 kilograms. Has video recording capabilities with
approximately 38 minutes of flight time
vii. AUTEL EVO 1 -Cost: $1,000 each; quantity; 1. UAS that has a color camera
with zoom, capable of video recording and weighs 370 grams with
approximately 30 minutes of flight time.
viii.AUTEL EVO 2 6K - Cost: $ 1,795 each; quantity: 1. UAS that has a color
• camera with zoom, capable of video recording and weighs 1127 grams with
approximately 40 minutes of flight time.
ix. DJI MAVIC 3 THERMAL- Cost: $5,498 each; quantity: 2. UAS that weighs
approximately 920 grams and has thermal and video recording capabilities with
approximately 40 minutes of flight time.
x. DJI MAVIC PRO - Cost: $1,500 each; quantity: 1. UAS that weighs
approximately 899 grams and has color video recording capabilities with
approximately 25 minutes of flight time.
xi. DJI Matrice 30T — Cost: $15,000 each; quantity 1. UAS that weighs
approximately 3770 grams and has a color camera with hybrid zoom, thermal
camera capabilities, and approximately 41 minutes of flight time.
b. Purpose
Small Unmanned Aerial Systems are to be deployed when its view would assist
officers or incident commanders with the following situations, which include, but are
not limited to:
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i. Major traffic collision investigations
ii. Evidence collection
iii. Search for missing persons/swimmers
iv Crime scene photography
v. Natural disaster management
vi. Situational awareness during major incidents
vii. SWAT, tactical or other public safety and life preservation missions
viii.In response to specific requests from local, state or federal fire authorities for
fire response and/or prevention.
c. Authorized Use
Only assigned UAS team members who have completed the required training and hold
a valid FAA Part 107 license, shall be permitted to operate any UAS during approved
missions.
d. Expected Life Span
All UAS equipment, approximately 3-5 years.
e. Fiscal Impact
Estimated annual maintenance and battery replacement cost is $30,000. For 2023
that cost was approximately$25,000.
f. Training
All department UAS operators are licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration for
UAS operation under FAA Regulation 14 CFR Part 107. In addition, each operator
must attend initial department or POST-certified training and participate in ongoing
training. There were no specific training costs for 2023.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
FM Regulation 14 CFR Part 107 and the Huntington Beach Lexipol Policy section
463(UAS Policy). It is the policy of the Huntington Beach Police Department to utilize
UAS only for official purposes and in a manner that respects the privacy of our
community pursuant to State and Federal law.
2. ROBOT: A remotely-controlled, unmanned machine that operates on the ground, which is
utilized to enhance the safety of the community and officers.
a. Description, Quantity. Capabilities and Purchase Cost
i. TRANSCEND VANTAGE TACTICAL ROBOT - Cost: $26,000; quantity: 1. A
remotely operated, tactical robot providing officers with the ability to observe
the interior of a structure without entering. This capability increases the
safety of community members, officers and suspects by providing the
operator with the ability to observe and locate subjects without the risk of a face-
to-face confrontation. Additionally, the remote, two-way communication
capability allows operators to de-escalate situations by negotiating the
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surrender of barricaded subjects.
ii. RECON THROWBOT TACTICAL ROBOT - Cost: $15,000; quantity: 2. A
throwable micro-robot platform that enables operators to obtain instantaneous
video and audio reconnaissance within indoor or outdoor environments. This
capability increases the safety of community members, officers and
suspects by providing the operator with the ability to observe and locate subjects
without the risk of a face-to-face confrontation. This robot is portable and able
to be easily carried by officers.
iii. ROBOTEX AVATAR TACTICAL ROBOT - Cost: $18,000; quantity: 1. A
remotely operated, tactical robot providing officers with the ability to observe
the interior of a structure without entering. This capability increases the
safety of community members, officers and suspects by providing the
operator with the ability to observe and locate subjects without the risk of a face-
to-face confrontation.
b. Purpose •
To be used during tactical incidents to safely search a structure without exposing
officers and/or community members to the risk of a face-to-face confrontation.
c. Authorized Use
Tactical robots shall only be deployed by Department personnel trained in their use.
d. Expected Life Span
All robots, approximately 8-10 years.
e. Fiscal Impact
Estimated annual maintenance and battery replacement costs of$3,000. For 2023,
that cost was approximately$2,500.
f. Training
All operators shall receive initial training before deploying the robots in the field. There
were no specific training costs for 2023.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
The Department shall only utilize the robots for official law enforcement purposes,
pursuant to State and Federal Law.
3. ARMORED VEHICLES: Commercially produced, ballistically protected, wheeled vehicles
designed for law enforcement purposes.
a. Description,Quantity, Capabilities and Purchase Cost
i. LENCO BEAR-Cost: $293,745; quantity: 1. The Lenco Bear is an armored
rescue vehicle that seats 10-12 personnel with open floor plan that allows for
rescue of down civilians and personnel. It can stop various projectiles which
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provides greater safety to civilians and officers beyond the protection level of
shields and personal body armor.
ii. TERRADYNE GUHRKA-Cost: $353,653; quantity: 1. The Terradyne Guhrka
is an armored vehicle that seats 7-8 personnel with open floor plan that allows
for rescue of down civilians and personnel. It can stop various projectiles which
provides greater safety to civilians and officers beyond the protection level of
shield and personal body armor. In addition, it is equipped with Advanced
Lifesaving Equipment, at the level of an ambulance,to provide injured persons
with an immediate, advanced level of medical treatment increasing the
likelihood of reduced long-term injury or death.
b. Purpose
To be used in response to critical incidents to enhance officer and community safety,
improve scene containment and stabilization, assist in resolving critical incidents, and
provide immediate, advanced lifesaving medical treatment.
c. Authorized Use
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Armored vehicles shall only be deployed by personnel trained in their use and in a
manner consistent with Department policies and procedures.
d. Lifespan
All vehicles have an estimated lifespan of 25 years.
e. Fiscal Impact •
Estimated annual maintenance costs of $10,000. For 2023, that cost was
approximately$7,500.
f. Training
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All drivers/operators shall attend formalized instruction in vehicle operations, practical
driving instruction and deployment procedures. There were no specific training costs
for 2023.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
The Department shall only utilize armored vehicles for official law enforcement
purposes, pursuant to State and Federal law.
4. MOBILE COMMAND POST VEHICLE(MCP):A vehicle used as a mobile office that provides
shelter, a communications center, access to Department computer systems and restroom
facilities during extended events.
a. Description, Quantity, Capabilities and Purchase Cost
FREIGHTLINER MT55 CHASSIS (custom built by LDV) VEHICLE - Cost: $191,000;
quantity: 1. The MCP can also be utilized for SWAT/CNT and other critical incidents;
preplanned, large events; searching for missing persons; natural disasters; and
community events.
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b. Purpose
To be used based on the specific circumstances of a given critical incident,large event,
natural disaster or community event that is taking place.
c. Authorized Use •
Only officers trained in their deployment and operations, in a manner consistent with •
Department policy, are authorized to operate the MCP. Only officers who have
completed the California State Class B Commercial driving school and become
properly licensed will be allowed to drive the MCP.
d. Lifespan
Estimated lifespan of 20 years on chassis and vehicle. Annual IT upgrades will be
necessary.
e. Fiscal Impact
Estimated annual maintenance costs of$7,500. For 2023,that cost was approximately
$7,000.
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f. Training •
The driver/operator shall receive training in the safe handling of the vehicle on a closed
training course. Driver/operators shall also undergo California Department of Motor
Vehicles commercial vehicle testing (Class B). There were no specific training costs
in 2023.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
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The Department shall only utilize the vehicle for official law enforcement purposes in
accordance with California State law regarding the operation of motor vehicles.
5. CRISIS NEGOTIATION TEAM (CNT) VEHICLE: A vehicle used as a mobile crisis
negotiations team office that provides shelter, access to Department computer systems, and
a communications center on extended events.
a. Description. Quantity. Capabilities and Purchase Cost
FORD TRANSIT VAN (custom built)VEHICLE-Cost: $115,000; quantity: 1.The CNT
vehicle can be utilized with SWAT/CNT callouts.
b. Purpose
To be utilized for critical incident callouts.
c. Authorized Use
The CNT vehicle will be used by officers and staff who have been properly trained in
the safe handling of the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle shall have a valid California
driver license.
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d. Lifespan
Estimated lifespan of 30 years on chassis and vehicle.
e. Fiscal Impact
Estimated annual maintenance costs of $600. There were no annual maintenance
costs for 2023.
f. Training
To be used by officers and staff who have been properly trained in the safe handling
of the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle shall have a valid California driver license.
There were no specific training costs in 2023.
g. Legal Procedural Rules
The Department shall only utilize the vehicle for official law enforcement purposes in
accordance with California State law regarding the operation of motor vehicles.
6. LONG RANGE ACOUSTIC DEVICE (LRAM: Long Range Acoustical Device (LRAD) is a
high intensity, directional acoustical array for long range,crystal clear hailing, notification, and
an unmistakable warning tone. The LRAD is primarily used as a communication device.
a. Description, Quantity, Capabilities and Purchase Cost
LRAD 100X MAG- HS WIRELESS KIT- Cost: $16,586; quantity: 1. Self-contained,
portable, and featuring an extended voice broadcast range out to 600 meters, the
LRAD 100X ensures voice messages are clearly heard and understood. LRAD's
optimized driver, waveguide, and power efficiency technologies enable the LRAD
100X to provide several hours of clear, continuous communication from a single
battery charge.
b. Purpose
To be used to issue dispersal orders during crowd and riot control situations or to
address the public in the event of civil emergencies, natural disasters, evacuations,
and police incidents (e.g., missing persons, perimeters for wanted suspects, K9
deployments, etc.). The LRAD may also be used to issue a warning tone.
c. Authorized Use
LRADs shall only be used by personnel trained in its deployment and used in a manner
consistent with State and Federal law.
d. Lifespan
Estimated lifespan of 25 years.
e. Fiscal Impact
Estimated annual maintenance costs of $900. There were no annual maintenance
costs for 2023.
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f. Training
All operators will receive training prior to operating the LRAD in the field. There were
no specific training costs in 2023.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
The Department shall only utilize the LRAD for official law enforcement purposes,
pursuant to State and Federal law.
7. 40MM LAUNCHERS AND ROUNDS: 40mm launchers are utilized by Department personnel
as a less-lethal tool to deploy less-lethal impact munitions and chemical munitions.
a. Description, Quantity, Capabilities and Purchase Cost
i. LMT TACTICAL SINGLE SHOT LAUNCHER, #1425 - Cost: $1,000; quantity:
59. The 40mm Single Launcher is a tactical single-shot launcher that features
an integrated stock and an adjustable,integrated front grip with a top rail. It will
fire standard 40mm less-lethal ammunition up to 4.8 inches in cartridge length.
It will launch a 40mm less-lethal round up to 131 feet.
ii. PENN ARMS, #1377, 40mm MULTI-LAUNCHER - Cost $2,890; quantity: 1.
The 40mm Multi-Launcher is a tactical pump advance multi-shot (6) launcher
that features an integrated stock with a top rail. It will fire standard 40mm less-
lethal ammunition up to 4.8 inches in cartridge length.
iii. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 40mm EXACT IMPACT SPONGE, #6325 -Cost:
$20; quantity: 100. A less-lethal 40mm lightweight plastic and foam projectile
fired from a single or multi-round purpose-built 40mm launcher with a rifled
barrel at 345 FPS. The 30-gram foam projectile delivers 120 ft/lbs of energy on
impact. The 40mm Exact Impact Sponge Round provides accurate and
effective performance when fired from the approved distance of not less than
five (5) feet and as far as 131 feet from the target. It is designed as a less-
lethal option for violent persons actively engaging in criminal behavior. Only
members of the Department who have completed training by a POST-certified
less-lethal instructor are authorized to deploy the 40mm round.
iv. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 40mm EXACT IMPACT INERT & MARKING
SPONGE, #6323 - Cost: $20; quantity: 200. A less-lethal 40mm lightweight
plastic and foam projectile fired from a single or multi-round purpose-built
40mm launcher with a rifled barrel at 305 FPS. The 3.8-gram foam projectile
delivers 120 ft/lbs of energy on impact with inert marking agent. The 40mm
Exact Impact Sponge Round provides accurate and effective performance when
fired from the approved distance of not less than five (5)feet and as far as 131
feet from the target. It is designed as a less-lethal option for violent persons
actively engaging in criminal behavior. The marking feature is effective in
identifying persons who are in crowds, have the ability to flee, or who may
attempt to flee from apprehension. Only members of the Department who have
completed training by a POST-certified less-lethal instructor are authorized to
deploy the 40mm round.
v. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, FERRETT 40mm LIQUID BARRICADE
PENETRATOR ROUND,#2262-Cost: $23; quantity: 48. A less lethal 40mm
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round used to penetrate barriers such as windows, hollow core doors,
wallboard and thin plywood. Upon impacting the barrier, the nose cone
ruptures and instantaneously delivers a small chemical payload inside of a
structure or vehicle. In a tactical deployment situation, the 40mm Ferret is
primarily used to dislodge barricaded subjects from confined areas. Its purpose
is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary
discomfort and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
b. Purpose
To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or
undesirable.
c. Authorized Use
Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited
to:
1. Self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals
ii. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents
iii. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained
iv. Potentially vicious animals
v. Training exercises or approved demonstrations
vi. Tactical situations involving the deployment of the Department's SWAT Team
d. Lifespan
LMT Single Shot Launcher: 25 years
Penn Arms Launcher: 25 years
All listed munitions: 5 years
e. Fiscal Impact
Annual maintenance cost is $50 for each launcher. For 2023, that cost was
approximately$3,000.
I. Training
Personnel deploying less-lethal or chemical agents will be trained in their use and
deployment before using them in the field. A POST-certified less-lethal or chemical
agent instructor will conduct all training. Training costs for 2023 were approximately
$1,200.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
The Department shall only utilize 40mm launchers and rounds during critical incidents
for official law enforcement purposes, pursuant to State and Federal law.
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8. COMBINED SYSTEMS LC5 40mm TACTICAL LAUNCHING CUP: Cups attach to 12
gauge, less-lethal shotguns allowing officers to launch canisters of chemical agents or smoke.
a. Description,Quantity. Capabilities and Purchase Cost
COMBINED SYSTEMS LC5 40mm LAUNCHING CUP-Cost: $346; quantity: 2. The
LC5 Launching Cups are designed for the 5200 series grenades. The cups can be
attached to virtually any 12 gauge shotgun and the munition launched with our model
2600 launching cartridge.
b. Purpose
To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or
undesirable.
c. Authorized Use
Situations for use of the less-lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited
to:
I. Self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals
ii. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents
iii. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained
iv. Potentially vicious animals
v. Training exercises or approved demonstrations
vi. Tactical situations involving the deployment of the Department's SWAT Team
d. Lifespan
Estimated lifespan: 25 years
e. Fiscal impact •
There were no annual maintenance costs for 2023.
f. Training
Officers utilizing the launching cups are trained by POST-certified chemical agent .
instructors. There were no annual training costs for 2023.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
The Department shall only utilize 40mm launching cups for official law enforcement
purposes, pursuant to State and Federal law.
9. NOISE FLASH DIVERSIONARY DEVICES (NFDD): A device used to distract or divert a
dangerous person's attention.
a. Description,Quantity, Capabilities and Purchase Cost
i. COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS, 7290 FLASH-BANG-Cost: $67;quantity:
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10. A non-bursting, non-fragmenting, flashbang device that produces a
thunderous bang with an intense bright light. Ideal for distracting dangerous
suspects during assaults, hostage rescue, room entry or other high-risk arrest
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situations.
ii. COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS, 7290-2 FLASH-BANG - Cost: $82;
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quantity: 15. A non-bursting, non-fragmenting, multi-bang device that
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produces a thunderous bang with an intense bright light. Ideal for distracting
dangerous suspects during assaults, hostage rescue,room entry or other high-
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risk arrest situations.
iii. COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS, 7290-3 FLASH-BANG - Cost: $124;
quantity: 5. A non-bursting, non-fragmenting, multi-bang device that produces
a thunderous bang with an intense bright light. Ideal for distracting dangerous
suspects during assaults, hostage rescue, room entry or other high-risk arrest
situations.
iv. COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS, 7290-9 FLASH-BANG - Cost: $174;
quantity: 5. A non-bursting, non-fragmenting, multi-bang device that produces
a thunderous bang with an intense bright light. Ideal for distracting dangerous
suspects during assaults, hostage rescue, room entry or other high-risk arrest
situations.
v. COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS, 7290M MINI FLASH-BANG - Cost: $53
quantity: 25. The 7290M Flash-Bang exhibits all the same attributes of its
larger counterpart but in a smaller and lighter package. Weighing in at just 15
ounces, the new 7290M is approximately 30% lighter than the 7290 but still
has the same 175 db output of the 7290 and produces 6-8 million candelas of
light.
vi. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 8933 LOW-ROLL RELOADABLE DIVERSION-
ARY DEVICE - Cost: $73; quantity: 30. A non-bursting, non-fragmenting
flashbang device that produces a thunderous bang with an intense bright light.
Ideal for distracting dangerous suspects during assaults, hostage rescue,room
entry or other high-risk arrest situations.
vii. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 8922C1 LOW ROLL 2CI RELOADABLE
DIVERSIONARY DEVICE - Cost: $95; quantity: 10. A non-bursting, non-
fragmenting flashbang device that produces a thunderous bang with an intense
bright light. Ideal for distracting dangerous suspects during assaults, hostage
rescue, room entry or other high-risk arrest situations.
viii. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 8901 RELOADS - Cost: $36; quantity: 40. The
12-Gram Distraction Device reload utilizes an M201 Al type fuze that was
designed for use with the Distraction Device reloadable steel body.
b. Purpose
A diversionary device is used to distract dangerous suspects during assaults, hostage
rescue, room entry, or other high-risk arrest situations. To produce atmospheric
overpressure and brilliant white light and, as a result, can cause short-term (6-8
seconds) physiological/psychological, sensory deprivation to give officers a tactical
advantage.
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c. Authorized Use
Diversionary Devices shall only be used:
i. By officers who have been trained in their proper use
ii. In hostage and barricaded subject situations
iii. In high risk warrant (search/arrest) services where there may be extreme
hazards to officers
iv. During other high-risk situations where their use would enhance officer safety
v. During training exercises
d. Lifespan
Until used.
e. Fiscal Impact
There were no annual maintenance costs for 2023.
f. Training
Prior to use, officers must attend divisionary device training conducted by POST-
certified instructors.Training costs for 2023 were approximately $3,000.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
The Department shall only utilize NFDDs for official law enforcement,purposes,
pursuant to State and Federal law.
10. RIFLES AND AMMUNITION: Shoulder-fired firearms, with long, spirally-grooved barrels,
intended to cause projectiles to spin, improving accuracy over a long distance.
a. Description, Quantity. Capabilities and Purchase Cost
i. DANIEL DEFENSE DDM4 V7 223/5.56 PATROL RIFLE equipped with an
Aimpoint optic,tactical light, and sling-Cost: $2,555;quantity: 58. The DDM4
V7 AR15-style firearm features M-LOK attachment technology with the Daniel
Defense MFR 15.0 rail. Built around a cold hammer forged, 16-inch barrel,the
V7 has a DD improved flash suppressor to reduce flash signature. The mid-
length gas system provides smooth and reliable cycling under any condition
and reduces both perceived recoil and wear on moving parts. With the M-LOK
attachment points that run along 7 positions and an uninterrupted 1913
Picatinny rail on top, the V7 has adjustable back up iron sights. The
independently ambi GRIP-N-RIP charging handle accommodates left- and
right-handed shooters. This rifle also comes with the ergonomic Daniel Defense
buttstock and pistol grip.
ii. DANIEL DEFENSE SOCOM-MK18 223/5.56 SWAT RIFLE equipped with an
Aimpoint optic, tactical light and sling - Cost: $2,600; quantity: 20. The
SOCOM-MK18 AR15-style firearm features a quad-rail system, cold hammer
forged 10.3-inch barrel. The MK18 delivers optimal maneuverability, reliability,
accuracy and terminal ballistics using a wide variety of ammunition. Its carbine
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length gas system provides smooth and reliable cycling under harsh conditions
and reduces perceived recoil. With the quad-rail attachment points that run
along 7 positions and an uninterrupted 1913 Picatinny rail on top, the MK-18
has plenty of room for sights, optics, and accessories the user may require.
Pairing a 10.3-inch barrel and the quad-rail also ensures compatibility with a
wide variety of muzzle devices and sound suppressors. The independently
ambi GRIP-N-RIP charging handle accommodates left- and right-handed
shooters. This rifle also comes with the ergonomic buttstock and pistol grip.
iii. BUSHMASTER AR15 223./5.56 PATROL RIFLE equipped with Trijicon ACOG
sight, tactical light and sling - Cost: $2,500; quantity 13. The AR15- style
firearm features the Picatinny rail cage with Bushmaster 16" barrel and mid-
length gas tube system. The Picatinny rail system allows attachments of the
tactical light with pressure switch, adjustable iron sights and the Trijicon ACOG
4x32 model sight system.
iv. BUSHMASTER AR15 223./5.56 PATROL RIFLE equipped with iron sights and
a sling, used strictly for the Ceremonial Detail. Cost: $1,000, quantity 8. The
AR15 rifle is in an M4 configuration with a carry handle and fixed rifle stock.
v. GEISSELE SUPER DUTY RIFLE CHF #08-392 equipped with an Aimpoint
optic, tactical light, Surefire Suppressor and sling - Cost $3,400, quantity 90.
Geissele SSA Triger, Bolt Carrier group — 5.56 modular rail MK16 M-LOK,
Geissele A22 rifle grip. Surefire CTN Warcomp flash hider. Surefire second
generation SoCom suppressor for 5.56. T1 Lower. Aimpoint Micro T-2 optic.
Folding front and rear sights.
vi. ACCURACY INTERNATIONAL AT308 RIFLE, cost: $4,700, quantity: 6. .308
Winchester (short action) 5.8kg (12.81b) with empty magazine, no scope, 24"
barrel, no muzzle brake. Fixed stock, standard adjustable cheek piece, fixed
butt pad with spacers, pistol grip, flush cup spring attachment points, 20 MOA
• STANAG 4694/Mil Std 1913 action rail, double chamber standard muzzle
brake.
vii. REMINGTON 700 COMPACT TACTICAL RIFLE.308—Cost:$2,000;quantity:
1. Remington's Model 700 Compact Tactical Rifle features a 416 stainless
steel-barreled action with externally adjustable trigger.
viii.WINCHESTER.223/5.56 TRAINING AMMUNITION - Cost: $452 per case of
1000;quantity:70 cases.Winchester ammunition features a lead core 55-grain
full metal, non-magnetic jacket. Non-corrosive boxer primer and new virgin
brass casings can be reloaded up to seven times.
ix. WINCHESTER 223./5.56 RANGER BALLISTIC SILVERTIP DUTY
AMMUNITION#RA223BSTA-Cost:$852 per case of 1000;quantity 35 cases.
Winchester Ranger is the highest line quality intended for law enforcement.
Winchester Ranger 223 Remington has a muzzle velocity of 3240 feet per
second and muzzle energy of 1262 feet pounds. Winchester Ranger ammo is
reloadable, features new virgin brass casings and boxer primers. This
ammunition is non-corrosive.
x. FEDERAL TACTICAL TRU .308 168GR RIFLE ROUND-cost: $398 per case
of 500;quantity: 10 cases.The tactical ballistic tip bullet's polymer tip provides
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excellent accuracy, while tapered jackets allow rapid, yet controlled,
expansion. The ammunition utilizes low-flash propellants; the best Federal
brass and crimped primers. This Federal 308 Winchester TRU ammo features •
brass cases, boxer primer and is non-corrosive and 100% reloadable. It
features a 168 grain ballistic tip. `
b. Purpose
To be used as precision weapons to address threats that exceed the capability of the
Department's standard-issue handgun,
c. Authorized Use
Only members POST-certified in the use of the rifle are authorized to deploy them in
the field.
d. Lifespan
Listed .223/5.56 caliber rifles have a 10-15 year lifespan.
Listed .308 caliber rifles have a 10-15 year lifespan.
Listed ammunition is good until used.
e. Fiscal Impact
The Department budgets approximately$110,000 annually for all Department firearms
ammunition. Annual maintenance cost for 2023 was approximately$8,000.
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f. Training
Prior to using a rifle, officers must be certified by POST instructors in the operation of
the rifle. All members that operate any rifle are required to pass a range qualification
two times a year. Annual training cost for 2023 was approximately$40,000. •
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g. Legal and Procedural Rules
The Department will only utilize rifles for official law enforcement purposes,pursuant to
Department Policy and State and Federal law.
11. CHEMICAL AGENT AND SMOKE CANISTERS: Canisters that contain chemical agents that
are released when deployed.
a. Description.Quantity. Capabilities and Purchase Cost
i. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, FLAMELESS TRI-CHAMBER, OC, #1030 - Cost:
$43;quantity: 12.The design of the Tri-Chamber Flameless OC Grenade allows
the contents to burn within an internal can and disperse the agent safely with •
reduced risk of fire. The grenade is designed primarily for indoor, tactical
situations to detect and/or dislodge a barricaded subject. The Tri-Chamber
Flameless Grenade can be used in crowd control as well as tactical deployment
situations by Law Enforcement and Corrections but was designed with the
barricade situation in mind. Its applications in tactical situations are primarily to •
detect and/or dislodge barricaded subjects. The purpose of the Tri-Chamber
Flameless Grenade is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain
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compliance,temporary discomfort, andlor incapacitation of potentially violent or •
dangerous subjects. The Tri-Chamber Flameless Grenade provides the option
of delivering a pyrotechnic chemical device indoors, maximizing the chemicals'
effectiveness via heat and vaporization, while minimizing or negating the
chance of fire to the structure.
ii. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, RIOT CONTROL CONTINUOUS DISCHARGE
GRENADE, CS,#1082-Cost: $27; quantity: 25.The Riot Control CS Grenade
is designed specifically for outdoor use in crowd control situations with a high
volume continuous burn that expels its payload in approximately 20-40 seconds
through four gas ports located on the top of the canister. The volume of smoke
and agent is vast and obtrusive. This launchable grenade is 6.0 inches by 2.35
inches and holds approximately 2.7 ounces. of active agent.
iii. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, SPEDE-HEAT CONTINUOUS DISCHARGE
CANISTER, CS, #1072 - Cost: $33; quantity: 15. The Spede-HeatIm CS
canister is a high volume, continuous burn. It expels its payload in
approximately 20-40 seconds.The payload is discharged through four gas ports
on top of the canister,three on the side, and one on the bottom. This launchable
canister is 6.12 inches by 2.62 inches and holds approximately 2.9 ounces. of
active agent.
iv. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, POCKET TACTICAL CANISTER, CS, #1016 -
Cost: $25; quantity: 10. The Pocket Tactical CS Canister is small and
lightweight. The 0.9 ounces of active agent will burn approximately 20-40
seconds. At 4.75 inches by 1.4 inches in size, it easily fits in most tactical
pouches. Though this device is slightly over four inches in length, it produces
a smoke cloud so fast it appears to be an enveloping screen produced by a full-
size tactical canister.
v. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, OC VAPOR AEROSOL GRENADE,#1056- Cost:
$44; quantity: 10. The Defense Technology OC Vapor Aerosol Grenade is for
Law Enforcement and Corrections use to deliver a high concentration of
Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) in a powerful mist. The grenade is designed for
indoor use in confined areas and, once deployed, inflames the mucous
membranes and exposed skin resulting in an intense burning sensation. The
incapacitating effect of the OC Vapor on the subject is dramatic with minimal
decontamination needed. Removing the subject from the affected area to fresh
air will resolve respiratory effects within minutes. The OC Vapor Aerosol
Grenade is ideal for cell extractions or barricade situations where the use of
pyrotechnic, powder or liquid devices is not practical or desired.
vi. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, OC AEROSOL GRENADE 1.3% FOGGER, 6
OUNCE, #56854-Cost: $22; quantity: 10. The 6 ounce OC Aerosol Grenade
will deliver its payload of 1,3% MC% OC in 20-25 seconds. This is an
anatomized mist which enhances the pungent 1.3% OC formulation. Ideal for
area denial; areas like attics, garages, etc. This device has minimum cleanup.
The canister may also be handheld to direct the spray pattern. This product is
designed to provide room clearing ability with minimum cleanup requirements.
vii. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY RED SMOKE GRENADE #1067 — Cost $32;
Quantity: 5. The Maximum Smoke Grenade is designed specifically for outdoor
use in crowd control situations with a high volume continuous burn that expels
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its payload in approximately 30-40 seconds through four gas ports located on
the top of the canister. This grenade can be used to conceal tactical movement
or to route a crowd. The volume of smoke and agent is vast and obtrusive.This
launchable colored smoke grenade is 6.0 in. by 2.35 in. and hold approximately
2.9 ox. of active agent.
viii.DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY POCKET TACTICAL GRENADE (RED) #1017R;
Cost $31; Quantity 10. The Pocket Tactical Saf-Smoke Grenade is small and
lightweight. The Saf-Smoke will burn approximately 20-40 seconds. At 4.75 in.
by 1.4 in. in size, it easily fits in most tactical pouches.This launchable grenade;
however is normally used as a signaling or covering device.
ix. COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS INDOOR 52 SERIES BAFFLED GRENADE
#5201B; Cost$66; Quantity 10.The Baffled Grenade can be used indoors with
very minimal risk of fire.The 5210B delivers a very high volume of white smoke.
It is an excellent indoor option when the situation requires escalation of force.
x. COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS BAFFLED CANISTER GRENADE, PYRO,
LOW FLAME POTENTIAL #5230B; Cost $59; Quantity 19. Pyrotechnic
grenade designed for indoor use delivering a maximum amount of irritant smoke
throughout multiple rooms with minimal risk of fire,
xi. COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS, CS CANISTER GRENADE #5230. Cost
$59; Quantity 8. Large diameter burning grenade that discharges a high volume
of smoke and chemical agent through multiple emission ports. Specifically for
outdoor use and should not be deployed on rooftops, in crawl spaces or indoors
due to potential fire hazard. Can be hand thrown or launched. Discharge
duration can reach up to 40 seconds.
b. Purpose
To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or
undesirable. Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include, but
are not limited to:
i. Self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals,
ii. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.
iii. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained.
iv. Potentially vicious animals.
v. Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
vi. Tactical situations involving the deployment of the Department's SWAT Team.
c. Authorized Use
Only officers who have received POST certification in the use chemical agents are •
authorized to use chemical agents.
d. Lifespan
5 years from manufacturing date.
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e. Fiscal Impact
There were no annual maintenance costs for 2023.
f. Training
Sworn members utilizing chemical agent canisters are certified by POST less lethal
and chemical agent instructors. Annual training cost for 2023 was approximately
$6,000.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
The Department shall only utilize explosive Chemical Agent and Smoke Canisters for
official law enforcement purposes, pursuant to State and Federal law.
12.EXPLOSIVE BREACHING TOOLS: Tools that are used to conduct an explosive breach.
a. Description. Quantity, Capabilities and Purchase Cost
i. PRIMACORD REINFORCED DETONATING CORD - Cost: $1 per foot;
quantity: 2000 feet. The detonating cord is a thin, flexible plastic tube usually
filled with pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN, pentrite). With the PETN
exploding at a rate of approximately 6400 m/s, any common length of
detonation cord appears to explode instantaneously. It is a high-speed fuse
which explodes, rather than burns, and is suitable for detonating high
explosives.
ii. ORICA EXEL MS 40' SHOCK TUBE - Cost: $18 each; quantity: 60. The
detonating cord is a thin, flexible plastic tube usually filled with pentaerythritol
tetranitrate (PETN, pentrite). With the PETN exploding at a rate of
approximately 6400 m/s, any common length of detonation cord appears to
explode instantaneously. It is a high-speed fuse which explodes, rather than
burns, and is suitable for detonating high explosives.
iii. ORICA EXEL MS 80' SHOCK TUBE - Cost: $25 each; quantity: 60. The
detonating cord is a thin, flexible plastic tube usually filled with pentaerythritol
tetranitrate (PETN, pentrite). With the PETN exploding at a rate of
approximately 6400 m/s, any common length of detonation cord appears to
explode instantaneously. It is a high-speed fuse which explodes, rather than
burns, and is suitable for detonating high explosives.
iv. BLASTING CAP-Cost:$12;quantity: 100. A blasting cap is a small, sensitive
primary explosive device generally used to detonate a larger, more powerful
and less sensitive secondary explosive such as TNT, dynamite or plastic
explosive. Blasting caps come in a variety of types,including non-electric caps,
electric caps, and fuse caps.
v. BOOSTERS (Alpha Explosives) 10 GRAM UNCRIMPED - Cost: $5 each;
quantity: 150. A high power explosive, made of a highly safe pentolite charge
(a blend of TNT and PETN) for the initiation of blasting agents. Its main
purpose is to provide an energetic pulse high enough to rapidly achieve an
optimum velocity of detonation of the explosive.
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vi. FLEXSHEET PETN BASE C-1, SHEET EXPLOSIVE - Cost $340 per pound;
quantity: 20 pounds. Used in conjunction with detonating cord and blasting
caps to gain entry into a fortified structure.
vii. FLEXSHEET PETN BASE C-2, SHEET EXPLOSIVE -Cost $340 per pound;
quantity: 40 pounds. Used in conjunction with detonating cord and blasting
caps to gain entry into a fortified structure.
viii. FLEXSHEET PETN BASE C-3, SHEET EXPLOSIVE - Cost $340 per pound;
quantity: 10 pounds. Used in conjunction with detonating cord and blasting
caps to gain entry into a fortified structure.
ix. ROYAL ARMS RDI ROYAL DUAL INITIATOR SHOCK TUBE IGNITER, NSN#
1375-01-533-5362 - Cost: $590; quantity: 6. Mechanical initiator for explosive
breaching operations.
x. REMINGTON 870 BREACHING SHOTGUN w/ Royal Arms International
Barrel - Cost: $500; quantity: 1. This weapon allows for breachers to safely
utilize shotgun breaching rounds in order to destroy deadbolts, locks and
hinges. The stand-off that is attached to the end of the barrel allows for positive
placement of the gun into the correct position and vents gases to prevent
overpressure. This weapon can also defeat windows and sliding glass doors
with a flash bang round. A less lethal 2.4 inch, 12-gauge shotgun round firing
a ballistic fiber bag filled with 40 grams of lead shot at a velocity of 270-290
feet per second(FPS).
xi. ROYAL ARMS TESAR-SF GREEN CAP CUSTOM SOFT COPPER
FRANGIBLE BREACHING ROUND 12 GAUGE-Cost: $5 per round; quantity:
25. The round is fired from a breaching shotgun and is used to destroy
deadbolts, locks and hinges. •
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xii. ROYAL ARMS HP CUTTER 12 GAUGE PURPLE CAP SOLID STEEL
HOLLOW POINT CUTTER BREACHING ROUND - Cost: $6 per round;
quantity: 25. The round is fired from a breaching shotgun and is used to cut
rebar, penetrate security glass, car doors and can penetrate engine blocks.
b. Purpose •
To safely gain entry into a fortified structure.
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c. Authorized Use •
Explosive breaching may only occur after authorization by the Incident Commander or
SWAT Commander in the field and during training exercises,
d. Lifespan
Breaching Shotgun: 25 years
Shock Tube: 25 years
Blasting Caps: 10 years
Boosters: 10 years
Detonating cord: 10 years
Sheet Explosive: 10 years
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Breaching Rounds: 5 years
e. Fiscal Impact
Estimated annual maintenance cost is $50. For 2023, that cost was approximately
$50.
f. Training
All officers who use explosive breaching tools shall attend at least 40 hours of
explosive breaching instruction and must additionally receive quarterly training for
explosive operations. Training costs for 2023 were approximately$2,500.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
The Department shall only utilize explosive breaching for official law enforcement
purposes, pursuant to State and Federal law.
13. PEPPERBALL LAUNCHER: A less-lethal device that discharges irritant projectiles.
a. Description.Quantity, Capabilities and Purchase Cost •
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i. PepperBall FTC, #720-01-0002 - Cost: $589; quantity 32. The Full Tactical
Carbine System (FTC) is a compressed air-powered launcher designed to fire
non-lethal PepperBall projectiles. The PepperBall FTC is a gravity feed system •
with a hopper containing up to 180 .68 caliber projectiles at one time, which is
designed for use with high-pressure air.
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ii. PepperBall INERT Powder Projectiles - Cost: $1 per projectile; quantity: 3,800
projectiles. Inert projectiles used for training purposes.
PepperBall LIVE-X PAVA (OC) - Cost: $3 per projectile; quantity: 5,000
projectiles. LIVE-X contains a concentrated amount of PAVA pepper powder.
One round of LIVE-XTM contains the equivalent to 10 LIVE PepperBall rounds.
This projectile is best for direct impact or area saturation. Discharged from a
PepperBall Launcher, the projectile has a velocity of 280-350 FPS. The
projectile has a direct impact of 150 feet and an area of saturation of 390+feet.
b. Purpose
To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or
undesirable. Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include but are
not limited to:
i. Self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals
ii. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents
iii. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained •
iv. Potentially vicious animals •
v. Training exercises or approved demonstrations •
vi. Tactical situations involving the deployment of the Department's SWAT Team.
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c. Authorized Use
Only those officers who have been trained in the use of PepperBall launchers are
authorized to use the PepperBall launchers.
d. Lifespan
PepperBall Launchers have a 20 year lifespan.
PepperBall projectiles have a 3 year lifespan,
e. Fiscal Impact
Estimated annual maintenance cost is$50 for each launcher. For 2023,that cost was
approximately$2,000.
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f. Training
Sworn members utilizing PepperBall launchers and projectiles are trained in their use
by POST-certified less lethal and chemical agent instructors. Training costs for 2023
were approximately$2,500.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
The Department shall only utilize PepperBall launchers for official law enforcement
purposes, pursuant to State and Federal law.
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&51ON 4,, Assembly Bill 481 -
Military Equipment
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` Funding, acquisition, and use.
April 16, 2024
FOLICE
Assembly Bill 481 (Exhibit 1 )
•Requires Law Enforcement Agency to:
•Obtain approval of City Council for
•Funding, acquisition, and use of specified military equipment
•Adoption of a military equipment use policy (Ordinance #4255 - Exhibit 3)
•Create a policy for use (Lexipol - Exhibit 2)
•Requires City Council to:
•Annually:
•Review the Ordinance
•Review military equipment use report completed by Law Enforcement Agency
•Approve continued use \NGTON 4,
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Assembly Bill 481
•No 1033 Equipment
-Necessary to be properly prepared to respond to emergent situations
•Consistent with that possessed by similar sized agencies
•Used for official purposes and in a manner that is consistent with State and Federal law
-Complaint procedures — PSU contact info on PD website / WC
•Per AB481 - Report addresses (Exhibit 4):
1 . Description
2. Purpose
3. Fiscal Impact / Associated Costs GTDN
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Notable Uses for 2023 :
•04-16-23 Arrest of attempted burglary suspect. Pepperball projectiles were fired to gain
compliance from a resistant suspect.
•04-29-23 Arrest of felony suspect barricaded in a vehicle following a pursuit. 40mm
projectiles were used to break out the window and pepperball projectiles were
fired to force the suspect out. Another 40mm projectile was fired to gain
compliance from a resistant suspect:
•05-15-23 Arrest of felony warrant suspect. Pepperball projectiles were fired to gain
compliance from a resistant suspect.
•10-22-23 SWAT team activation for barricaded felony assault suspect. 40mm projectiles
were used to break windows, allowing the ability to introduce pepperball
projectiles, which forced the suspect to leave his barricaded position.
•11-09-23 Suspect refused to exit vehicle after stopped for CVC violations and reckless
driving. Suspect had numerous priors for resisting officers and criminal threats.
A 40mm projectile was used to break out a vehicle window to gain compliance. NAGTO/V h
•12-26-23 Suspects refused to exit a stolen vehicle after a pursuit. A 40mm projectile was d.y
used to break out a vehicle window and pepperball projectiles were fired into
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Other Notables:
• Force was used sixty-seven (67) times, while handling approx. 84,000 calls (less than
once per thousand calls handled)
• Military equipment in the form of projectiles were only used during six (6) of those
incidents (Approx. once every 14,000 calls handled)
• The Department is in the process of procuring funding to replace an additional 90
aging Daniel Defense and Bushmaster patrol rifles that have been in use for the last
8-10 years. They are at or approaching their expected lifespan.
• Of note is a significant increase in UAS (Drone) deployments, from 22 in 2022 (May
through December) to 132 in 2023. The usefulness of this tool to enhance public
safety for modern day law enforcement has proven invaluable. As a result, the
Department is in the process of reviewing the feasibility of deploying a Drone First
Responder (DFR) program, which would enable us the ability to deploy drones
remotely from designated launching pads throughout the City. This capability would �,NAGTOt11
provide us the ability to more expeditiously respond to emergency calls for service 4 cc,Q
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From: poualas Von Dollen
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF).
Cc: 5uoolementalcommCa surfcity-hb,orq
Subject: Item#14:Use Of Military Equipment
Date: Friday,April 12,2024 5:56:20 AM
Dear Council Members and Staff,
Was any military equipment deployed for the Air Show?If not,that would be a change from past years.
Thank you.
SUPPLEMENTAL
COMMUNICATION
4/16/2024
Meeting Dote:
14(24-245)
Agenda Item No.;