Item 31 - Use of Military Equipment by the SAPD

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Santa Ana Police Department Santa Ana PD Policy Manual Military Equipment can cause short-term (6 - 8 seconds) physiological/psychological, sensory deprivation to give officers a tactical advantage. 3. Authorized Use: Diversionary Devices shall only be used by trained members of the Department's SWAT Team during situations that include but are not limited to the following: (a) By officers who have been trained in their proper use. (b) In hostage and barricaded subject situations. (c) In high -risk warrant (search/arrest) services where there may be extreme hazards to officers. (d) During other high -risk situations where their use would enhance officer safety. (e) During training exercises. 4. Lifespan: Until deployed 5. Fiscal Impact: No annual maintenance 6. Training: Prior to use, officers must attend diversionary device training conducted by Post certified instructors. 7. Legal and Procedural Rules: The Department will only utilize NFDDs for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law. SWAT Procedure Manual, Use of Force Policy. FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION (a) Rifles: Shoulder -fired firearms, with long spirally grooved barrels, intended to cause projectiles to spin, improving accuracy over a long distance. Description, cost, quantity, and capabilities: (a) DANIEL DEFENSE DDM4 V7 223/5.56 PATROL RIFLE equipped with an Aimpoint optic, tactical light, and sling, cost: $1,810, quantity: 107. 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 DID 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 plenty of room for the sights, optics, and accessories the user may require. (b) DANIEL DEFENSE DDM4 V7 S 223/5.56 SWAT RIFLE equipped with a holographic sight, tactical light, and sling, cost: $1,300, quantity: 35. The DDM4 V7S AR15 style firearm features the MFR 10.0 M-LOK rail and is built around a free-floating, Cold Hammer Forged 11.5-inch barrel. The V7S delivers optimal maneuverability, reliability, accuracy, and terminal ballistics using a wide variety of ammunition. Its carbine length gas system provides smooth and reliable cycling under harsh conditions and reduces Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/04/13, All Rights Reserved. ***DRAFT*** Military Equipment - 15 Published with permission by Santa Ana Police Department