HomeMy WebLinkAboutNS-3020 - Adopt Policy Use of Military Equipment Santa Ana Police DepartmentORDINANCE NO. NS-3020
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA ADOPTING A POLICY FOR THE USE OF
MILITARY EQUIPMENT BY THE SANTA ANA POLICE
DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the mission of the Santa Ana Police Department (Department) is to
provide the highest quality police services to the communities it serves; and
WHEREAS, the Department values transparency and public input, and welcomes
open dialogue about its practices and operations; and
WHEREAS, the preservation and sustainability of public safety, civil rights, and
officer safety is paramount; and
WHEREAS, each situation is evaluated by incident commanders or supervisors
who, based on circumstances and Department directives, determine which equipment
should be used; and
WHEREAS, the Department's diverse catalogue of military equipment, as defined
in state law, and associated training gives police officers the confidence and capability to
de-escalate volatile situations, enhance the safety of the public and officers, and bring
critical incidents to a safe resolution; and
WHEREAS, from time to time, the Department may be asked to assist or need to
be assisted by other law enforcement agencies, which may include use of military
equipment, as defined in state law; and
WHEREAS, partnerships with other law enforcement agencies are an integral part
of maintaining the continuity of public safety within the region; and
WHEREAS, On September 30, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law
Assembly Bill 481, relating to the use of military equipment by law enforcement agencies;
and
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 481, codified as California Government Code sections
7070 through 7075, requires law enforcement agencies to obtain approval of the
applicable governing body, by an ordinance adopting a "military equipment" use policy,
at a regular meeting held pursuant to open meeting laws, prior to taking certain actions
relating to the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment. The term "military
equipment" is defined in California Government Code section 7070; and
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 481 allows the governing body of a city to approve the
funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment within its jurisdiction only if it makes
specified determinations; and
WHEREAS, the federal government allows local law enforcement agencies to
obtain certain types of military equipment through a program authorized by Section 2576a
of Title 10 of the United States Code, commonly known as the 1033 Program" or "LESO
Program"; and
WHEREAS, the Department has not participated in this program since 2020, and
does not intend to participate in the future; and
WHEREAS, the proposed military equipment use policy is attached hereto as
Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by this reference (the "Military Equipment Use
Policy"); and
WHEREAS, the Military Equipment Use Policy was published on the Santa Ana
Police Department's internet website on March 30, 2022, more than 30 days before the
Military Equipment Use Policy was first considered at a public hearing before the City
Council on May 3, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the Military Equipment policy meets the requirements of California
Government Code section 7070(d).
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA
DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The above recitals are hereby declared to be true and correct and
represent the findings the City Council made in exercise of its independent judgment.
Section 2. Based on the findings above, in addition to information provided to
the City Council at the public meeting, the City Council approves and adopts the Military
Equipment Use Policy, based on the following:
1. The military equipment identified in Santa Ana Police Department Policy
707 is necessary, because there are no reasonable alternatives that can
achieve the same objectives of officer and civilian safety.
2. The Military Equipment Use Policy will safeguard the public's welfare,
safety, civil rights, and civil liberties.
3. The military equipment identified in the Military Equipment Use Policy is
reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve
the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
4. All prior military equipment use complied with the City's policies that were
in effect at the time.
Section 3. Section 2-809 of Article VII.II (Purchasing Rules and Regulations) of
Chapter 2 (Administration) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended to read
in its entirety as follow:
Sec. 2-809 — Military Equipment Policy
(a) The City Council for the City of Santa Ana has made the following
determinations:
(1) The military equipment identified in Santa Ana Police Department Policy
707 is necessary, because there are no reasonable alternatives that can
achieve the same objectives of officer and civilian safety.
(2) The Military Equipment Use Policy will safeguard the public's welfare,
safety, civil rights, and civil liberties.
(3) The military equipment identified in the Military Equipment Use Policy is
reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can
achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
(4) All prior military equipment use complied with the City's policies that were
in effect at the time.
(b) The Santa Ana Police Department shall submit an annual military equipment
report to the City Council, containing the information required in Government
Code Section 7072, and the City Council shall determine whether each type of
military equipment identified in that report has complied with the standards for
approval set forth in (a)(1)-(4) above.
(c) The City Council approves the use of the Santa Ana Police Department Policy
707, and finds that it satisfies the requirements of Government Code Section
7070.
Section 4. The City Council finds and determines that this Ordinance is not a
project within the meaning of Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) Guidelines because it has no potential to result in physical change in the
environment, directly or indirectly. This Ordinance is exempt under CEQA Guideline
15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the
Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment.
Section 5. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause,
or phrase of this Ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be
unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this
Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have
passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase
thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions,
paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared unconstitutional.
Section 6. The City Council shall review this Ordinance annually and vote
whether to renew the Ordinance, consistent with the requirements of state law.
Section 7. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its
adoption.
Section 8. The Clerk of the Council shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and
shall cause the same to be published in the manner prescribed by law.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17'h day of May. 2022.
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Vic me r ento
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
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By: Laura A. Rossini
Chief Assistant City Attorney
AYES: Councilmembers: Lopez Mendoza Penaloza Phan (4)
NOES: Councilmembers: Hernandez Sarmiento (2)
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None (0)
ABSENT: Councilmembers Bacerra (1)
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, Daisy Gomez, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify that the attached
Ordinance No. NS-3020 to be the original ordinance adopted by the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana on May 17, 2022, and that said ordinance was published in accordance
with the Charter of the City of Santa Ana.
Date:
Dai y o ez
Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana
Santa Ana Police Department
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707.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This policy provides guidelines for the approval, acquisition, and reporting requirements of military
equipment (Government Code § 7070; Government Code § 7071; Government Code § 7072). The
equipment described in this policy is in direct support of the Department's de-escalation strategy
and associated training. Additionally, while the equipment described herein has been deemed to
be, "military equipment" by the legislature, the Department does not participate in the acquisition
of military surplus equipment pursuant to the Department of Defense's 1033 Program.
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.
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Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require
additional oversight.
707.2 POLICY
It is the policy of the Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana Police Department (Government Code § 7071).
(e) Preparing for, scheduling, and coordinating the annual community engagement
meeting to include:
Publicizing the details of the meeting.
2. Preparing for public questions regarding the department's 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 USE CONSIDERATIONS
(a) The military equipment acquired and authorized by the Department is:
1. Necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same
objective of officer and civilian safety.
2. Reasonably cost-effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve
the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
(b) Military equipment shall only be used by a Department employee only after applicable
training, including any course required by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards
and Training, has been completed unless exigent circumstances arise.
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707.5 MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
The inventory below is a complete list of qualifying equipment for the Department:
VEHICLES
(a) Mobile Command Vehicle (MCV): A vehicle used during critical incidents as a field -
based command post, providing Incident Commanders with access to Department
computer systems and dispatch center
1. Description cost quantity, and capabilities: Freightliner Chassis (custom
built) vehicle, cost: $480,952.90, quantity: 1. The MCV can also be utilized
for SWAT/CNT and other critical incidents, significant, preplanned events,
searching for missing persons, natural disasters, and community events.
2. Purpose: Used for critical incidents based on the circumstances of a specific
event, large event, or natural disaster to effectively and efficiently serve the
community.
3. Authorized Use: Only officers trained in the use and deployment of the MCV,
who have obtained a California Class B Commercial Driver's License, shall drive
the vehicle under the direction of the Homeland Security Commander or their
designee. Situations, where the MCV may be deployed, include but are not
limited to critical incidents, natural disasters, and emergencies.
4. Lifespan: The MCV has an estimated lifespan of 25-years; However, upgrades
are required in 5-year intervals to maintain communications and IT systems.
5. Fiscal Impact: The MCV was purchased in 2005 using UASI grant funding.
Annual maintenance cost: $5,500
6. Training: Drivers/Operators shall receive safe handling and maneuvering
training on a closed training course. Once the operator has shown competence
in vehicle handling, the driver/operator will drive the vehicle with an experienced
driver throughout the city. Driver/operators shall also undergo commercial
vehicle testing and certification from the California Department of Motor
Vehicles.
7. Legal and Procedural Rules: It is the policy of the Department to use the MCV
only for official law enforcement purposes and in accordance with California
State law regarding the operation of motor vehicles. Incident Command Team
Procedure.
(b) Armored Rescue Vehicles (ARVs): Commercially -produced, ballistically protected,
wheeled vehicles designed for law enforcement purposes.
Description, cost, quantity, and capabilities:
(a) Lenco BEAR, cost: $293,745, quantity: 1. The Lenco BEAR is an
armored rescue vehicle that provides its occupants with ballistic protection
beyond ballistic shields or personal body armor. It offers greater safety to
community members and officers during high -risk incidents. It is capable
of seating a driver and 10-12 passengers.
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(b) Terradyne Guhrka, cost: $353,652.88, quantity: 1. The Terradyne Guhrkas
is an armored rescue vehicle that provides its occupants with ballistic
protection beyond ballistic shields or personal body armor, offering greater
safety to community members and officers during high -risk incidents. The
Terradyne is smaller than the BEAR, providing greater mobility in tight city
streets. It is capable of seating a driver and seven (7) passengers.
2. Purpose: Used in response to critical incidents to enhance officers and
community safety, improve scene containment and stabilization, and assist in
resolving critical incidents. Additionally, the ARVs may be deployed as displays
for community outreach events.
3. Authorized Use: The ARVs' use shall only be authorized by a Watch
Commander or SWAT Commander based on the specific circumstances of a
given critical incident. ARVs shall only be used by personnel trained in their
deployment and in a manner consistent with Department policies/procedures.
4. Lifespan: Both ARVs have an estimated lifespan of 25 years.
5. Fiscal Impact:
(a) Lenco BEAR: The Lenco BEAR was purchased in 2005 using UASI grant
funding. Annual maintenance cost: $6,600
(b) Terradyne Guhrka: The Terradyne Guhrka was purchased in 2021 using
UASI grant funding. Annual maintenance cost: $6000
6. Training: All drivers/operators shall attend formalized instruction in vehicle
operations, practical driving instruction, and deployment procedures.
7. Legal and Procedural Rules: SWAT Procedure Manual and Armored Vehicle
Deployment for Patrol Procedure.
SPECIALIZED TACTICAL EQUIPMENT
(a) Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD): The 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.
Description, cost, quantity, and capabilities:
(a) LRAD 500x, cost: $42,776, quantity: 1. A compact, lightweight LRAD
designed for applications ranging from fixed security installations to
mid -sized vehicles and vessels, the LRAD 50OX-RE easily mounts and
transports to provide law enforcement personnel unparalleled long-range
communication and safe, scalable non -kinetic escalation of force.
(b) LRAD 100x, cost: $10,703.56, 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.
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2. 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.
3. Authorized Use: LRADs shall only be used by personnel trained in its
deployment and used in a manner consistent with State and Federal law and
training.
4. Lifespan: Both LRADs have an estimated lifespan of 25 years.
5. Fiscal Impact: The LRADs were purchased in 2007 and 2014, respectively,
using UASI grant funding. Annual maintenance cost of approximately $300.
6. Training: All operators receive training before operating any LRADs in the field.
7. Legal and Procedural Rules: The Department shall only utilize the LRAD for
official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law.
(b) Tactical Robot: A remotely controlled, tracked, robot equipped with cameras and
two-way audio communication capabilities.
1. Description, cost, quantity, and capabilities: Transcend Vantage tactical
robot, cost: $10,000, 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 surrender of barricaded subjects.
2. 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.
3. Authorized Use: The tactical robot shall only be deployed by Department
personnel trained in its use, and with the approval of the SWAT Commander,
Watch Commander, or their designee.
4. Lifespan: The robot's lifespan is approximately 10 years.
5. Fiscal Impact: Annual maintenance cost of approximately $500.
6. Training: All operators shall receive initial training before deploying the robot
in the field.
7. Legal and Procedural Rules: The Department shall only utilize the robot for
official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal Law.
(c) Unmanned Aerial System (UAS): An unmanned aircraft and the associated
equipment necessary to control it remotely.
1. Description, cost, quantity, and capabilities:
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(a) DJI M300 with HT20, cost: $45,000, quantity: 1. UAS that has 45 minutes
of flight time, in all weather, has an IR camera, zoom camera, and light.
Has video recording capabilities.
(b) LOKI MK2 Dual UAV, cost: $9,750, quantity: 1. LOKI is the world's
first purpose-built tactical sUAS. Designed and built in conjunction with
several of the world's top counter -terror units, LOKI Mkt solves virtually
all of the problems associated with the tactical use of commercial UAS
systems. LOKI is intended for close -quarter, indoor, and outdoor tactical
scouting missions, and features a highly sensitive Night -Day + IR sensor
camera giving it the ability to fly and see in complete darkness.
(c) DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise Advanced, cost: $6,900 each, quantity: 2. A highly
versatile yet compact tool that packs a whole lot of performance upgrades.
With high -resolution thermal and visual cameras, the M2EA supports up to
32x digital zoom and is capable of centimeter -level positioning accuracy
with the RTK module.
(d) Autel EVO II PRO, cost: $2,000, quantity: 1. The EVO II Pro features a
6K 1" sensor camera which enables the ability to capture stunning detail,
not previously possible on an aerial drone of this size. Aperture can
be adjusted from f/2.8 to f/11 which provides the light control that you need,
while ISO ranges up to 6,400 for video and 12,800 for stills.
(e) DJI AIR 2S, cost: $1,000 each, quantity: 4. DJI Air 2S has the ability
to perceive its environment in four directions: up, down, forward, and
backward. The algorithms for Advanced Pilot Assistance Systems (APAS
4.0) have been further improved, allowing DJI Air 2S to actively avoid
obstacles in more complex scenarios and at high speeds.
(f) DJI Mavic Mini 2, cost: $650 each, quantity: 5. Utilizing DJI's OcuSync 2.0
2.4/5.8 GHz wireless transmission technology, the Mini 2 can be operated
from up to 6.2 miles away while still providing you with video of what
the drone sees. The Mini 2 can also be flown as high as 2.5 miles and
withstand 19 to 24 mph winds.
2. Purpose: To be deployed when its view would assist officers or incident
commanders with the following situations, which include but are not limited to:
(a) Major collision investigations.
(b) Search for missing persons.
(c) Natural disaster management.
(d) Crime scene photography.
(e) SWAT, tactical, or other public safety and life preservation missions.
(f) In response to specific requests from local, State, or Federal fire authorities
for fire response and/or prevention.
3. Authorized Use: Only assigned operators who have completed the required
training shall be permitted to operate any UAS during approved missions.
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4. Lifespan: All UAS equipment has an estimated lifespan of 3-5 years.
5. Fiscal Impact: The Department is in the process of identifying a funding source
for the UAS program, including an application for grant funding. The estimated
annual cost of the UAS program maintenance is $15,000.
6. Training: All Department UAS operators will be licensed by the Federal Aviation
Administration for UAS operation. In addition, each operator must attend
ongoing monthly training.
7. Legal and Procedural Rules: The Department will only deploy the UAS for
official law enforcement purposes, and in a manner that respects the privacy of
our community, pursuant to State and Federal law. Unmanned Aerial System
(UAS) Operations Policy.
LESS -LETHAL DEVICES
(a) 40MM Launchers and Munitions: 40MM Launchers are utilized by Department
personnel as a less -lethal tool to deploy less -lethal impact munitions.
Description, cost, quantity, and capabilities:
(a) LMT Tactical Single Shot Launcher, #1425, cost: $1,000, quantity: 85. The
40MM Single Launcher is a tactical single -shot launcher that features an
expandable ROGERS Super Stoc and an adjustable Integrated Front Grip
(IFG) with a light 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.
(b) DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 40MM EXACT IMPACT SPONGE, #6325,
cost: $20, quantity: 750. 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 325 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 ten (10) feet and as far as 131 feet from the target.
(c) DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 4OMM DIRECT IMPACT CS CRUSHABLE
FOAM ROUND, #6322, cost: $18, quantity: 96. A less lethal 40MM
lightweight plastic and crushable foam projectile fired from a single or
multi -round purpose-built 40mm launcher with a rifled barrel at 295 FPS.
The 39-gram crushable foam projectile delivers 120 fVlbs of energy upon
impact in addition to the dispersion of 5 grams of CS irritant. The 40mm
Direct Impact CS Round provides accurate and effective performance
when fired from the approved distance of not less than ten (10) feet and as
far as 120 feet from the target. Only trained members of the Department's
SWAT Team are authorized to deploy the 40mm Direct Impact CS round.
(d) DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, SPEDE-HEAT 40MM LONG-RANGE, CS,
#6282, cost: $21, quantity: 56. The SPEDE-HEAT CS Long -Range
Munitions delivers one chemical canister of CS agent from a 40 mm
launcher at a range of up to 150 yards. The Spede-Heat is a pyrotechnic
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round designed specifically for outdoor use in violent crowd control
situations. It is a high -volume continuous burn that expels its payload
in approximately 20-40 seconds from a single source. The Spede-Heat
family may be used to conceal tactical movement or to disburse a violent/
riotous crowd. Only trained members of the Department's SWAT Team
are authorized to deploy the 40mm Spede-Heat round.
(a) DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, POWDER CS FERRETT 40MM ROUND,
#2292, cost: $19, quantity: 60. A less lethal 40MM 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 a structure or vehicle. The 40mm
Ferret is primarily used to dislodge barricaded subjects from confined
areas in a tactical deployment situation. Its purpose is to minimize the
risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and/or
incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects. Only trained
members of the Department's SWAT Team are authorized to deploy the
40mm Direct Barricade Penetrator round.
(f) DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 40MM ROUND MUZZLE BLAST, with CS,
#6042, cost: $20, quantity: 52. The 40 mm Muzzle Blast CS Round
is widely used as a crowd management tool for the immediate and
close deployment of chemical agents. It can also be employed in
tactical operations such as barricaded subjects for area denial, area
contamination, and a means of contaminating crawl spaces and attics. In
addition, it is an excellent device for deploying chemical -laden CS powder
at close ranges for indoor or outdoor operations as a pain compliance
round. It has a maximum effective range of 30 feet /9.1 meters. Only
trained members of the Department's SWAT Team are authorized to
deploy the 40mm Muzzle Blast round.
(g) DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 40MM SKAT SHELL, MULTIPLE
PROJECTILE ROUND CS, #6172, cost: $28, quantity: 56. The Skat Shell
40mm multiple chemical projectile round delivers multiple CS canisters
from a 40mm launcher. It is designed for outdoor use and has a maximum
effective range of 80-100 yards. It is designed as a less -lethal option for
disbursing violent crowds actively engaging in criminal behavior. Only
trained members of the Department's SWAT Team are authorized to
deploy the 40mm Skat Shell round.
2. Purpose: To limit the escalation of conflict where the employment of lethal force
is prohibited or undesirable.
3. Authorized Use: Situations where the deployment of less -lethal impact or
chemical munitions are authorized include but are not limited to:
(a) Self-destructive, dangerous, and/or combative individuals
(b) Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents where the criminal behavior
involved exceeds a failure to disburse or curfew violation.
(c) Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained
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(d) Vicious animals
(a) Training exercised or approved demonstrations
(f) Tactical situations involving the deployment of the Department's SWAT
Team
4. Lifespan:
(a) WIT Single Shot Launcher: 25 years
(b) All munitions listed above: 5 years
5. Fiscal Impact: Annual maintenance for the single -shot launchers is
approximately $50 each.
6. Training: Personnel deploying less -lethal or chemical agents will be trained
in their use and deployment before using them in the field. All training will be
conducted by a POST -certified less -lethal or chemical agent instructor.
7. Legal and Procedural Rules: Use of Force Policy, Control Devices and
Techniques Policy, First Amendment Assemblies Policy, 40MM Less Lethal
Launcher Guidelines Procedure, and SWAT Procedure Manual.
(b) 12 Gauge Less -Lethal Impact Munitions
1. Description, cost, quantity, and capabilities: DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY,12-
GAUGE BEAN BAG ROUND, cost: $5, quantity: 650. The Drag Stabilized 12-
gauge round is a 12-gauge shell loaded with a 40-gram tear -shaped bag made
from cotton and ballistic material blended and filled with #9 shot. The design
utilizes four stabilizing tails and smokeless powder as the propellant. It has a
maximum effective range of 75 feet. Only trained members of the Department's
SWAT Team are authorized to deploy the 12-gauge bean bag round.
2. Purpose: To limit the escalation of conflict where the employment of lethal force
is prohibited or undesirable.
3. Authorized Use: The round shall only be deployed by trained members of the
Department's SWAT Team in situations that include, but are not limited to the
following:
(a) Self-destructive, dangerous, and/or combative individuals
(b) Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents where the criminal behavior
involved exceeds a failure to disburse or curfew violation.
(c) Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained
(d) Vicious animals
(e) Training exercised or approved demonstrations
(f) Tactical situations involving the deployment of the Department's SWAT
Team
4. Lifespan: 5 years
5. Fiscal Impact: Annual reordering of 100 rounds: $500
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6. Training: Personnel deploying 12-gauge bean bags will be trained in their use
and deployment before using them in the field. A POST -certified less -lethal
instructor will conduct all training.
7. Legal and Procedural Rules: Use of Force Policy, Control Devices and
Techniques Policy, First Amendment Assemblies Policy, 40MM Less Lethal
Launcher Guidelines Procedure, and SWAT Procedure Manual.
(c) PepperBall Launcher and Munitions: A less -lethal device that discharges
projectiles designed to breach glass or projectiles containing chemical agents
1. Description, cost, quantity, and capabilities:
(a) PepperBall TAC-SF Launcher, cost: $799 each, quantity: 2. Semi-
automatic, 3-round burst shots or full auto action. Select -fire electronic
firing system with a firing rate of 10-12 RPS. Compact lightweight modular
design. Ambidextrous rotational safety switch. 30 Cubic inch high capacity
high-pressure air system. Designed for use with high-pressure air.
(b) PepperBall INERT Powder Projectiles, cost: $375 for a case of 375,
quantity: 2 cases. Inert projectiles used for training purposes.
(c) PepperBAll LIVE PAVA (OC), cost: $853 for a case of 375, quantity:
2 cases. The basic PepperBall projectile, it contains 2% PAVA, and is
excellent for direct impact and area saturation, especially in confined,
interior spaces.
(d) PepperBall LIVE-X PAVA (OC), cost: $1,123 for a case of 375, quantity:
1 case. Our most potent and powerful concentration of PAVA pepper
powder. One round of LIVE-XTm contains the equivalent to 10 regular
PepperBall rounds.
2. Purpose: To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is
prohibited or undesirable. Situations for the use of PepperBall may include, but
are not limited to:
(a) Tactical situations involving the deployment of the Department's SWAT
Team
(b) Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
(c) Potentially vicious animals.
(d) Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained.
(e) Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents where the criminal behavior
involved exceeds a failure to disburse or curfew violation.
(f) Self-destructive, dangerous, and/or combative individuals.
3. Authorized Use: Only SWAT officers who have received certification in the
use of chemical agents, less -lethal, and PepperBall are authorized to use
PepperBall.
4. Lifespan:
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(b) All PepperBall projectiles have a lifespan of 3 years.
5. Fiscal Impact: Annual maintenance for the PepperBall launchers is
approximately $50.
6. Training: SWAT Team members are training in the use and deployment of
chemical agents, less -lethal, and the PepperBall launcher.
7. Legal and Procedural Rules: The Department will only deploy PepperBall for
law enforcement purposes and in accordance with State and Federal law. Use
of Force Policy, Control Devices and Techniques Policy, and SWAT Procedure
Manual.
(d) Chemical Agent and Smoke Canisters: Canisters that disburse chemical agents
and/or smoke when deployed.
1. Description, cost, quantity, and capabilities:
(a) DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, TRIPLE -CHASER SEPARATING
CANISTER, CS, #1026, cost: $41, quantity: 46. The Triple -Chaser CS
consists of three separate canisters pressed together with separating
charges between each. When deployed, the canisters separate and land
approximately 20 feet apart, allowing increased area coverage in a short
period. This canister can be hand thrown or launched from a fired delivery
system. The canister is 6.5 in. by 2.7 in. and holds an approximately 3.2
oz. of active agent payload. It has an approximate burn time of 20-30
seconds.
(b) DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, SPEDE-HEAT CONTINUOUS DISCHARGE
CANISTER, CS, #1072, cost: $26, quantity: 60. The Spede-HeatTm 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 in. by 2.62 in. and holds approximately
2.9 oz. of active agent.
(c) DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, FLAMELESS TRI-CHAMBER CS
CANISTER, #1032, cost $32, quantity: 60. The Tri-Chamber Flameless
CS canister design allows the contents to burn within an internal can
and disperse the agent safely with reduced risk of fire. The canister is
designed primarily for indoor tactical situations to detect and/or dislodge
a barricaded subject. This canister will deliver approximately.70 oz. of
agent during its 20-25 seconds burn time. The Tri-Chamber Flameless
canister can be used in crowd control and 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 canister is to minimize the risks to all parties through
pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and/or incapacitation of potentially
violent or dangerous subjects. The Tri-Chamber Flameless canister
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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.
(d) DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, POCKET TACTICAL CANISTER, CS, #1016,
cost: $23, quantity: 48. The Pocket Tactical CS Canister is small and
lightweight. The 0.9 oz. of active agent will burn approximately 20-40
seconds. At 4.75 in. 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.
(e) DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, INSTANTANEOUS BLAST CS CANISTER,
#1042, cost: $42, quantity: 30. The Instantaneous Blast CS Canister is
designed for indoor or outdoor use; this canister's powder is expelled upon
initiation of a small internal detonator that has sufficient force to split the
canister at six machined grooves on the outside surface. This 6.12 in. by
2.62 in. grenade will deliver approximately 1.5 oz. of active agent.
(f) DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, HAN-BALL CANISTER, CS, #1092, cost:
$32, quantity: 45. The Han-BallM CS Canister is an outdoor use canister,
expelling its payload in approximately 15-20 seconds. This launchable
canister holds approximately 1.6 oz. of active agent, which is expelled
through three ports around the ball's equator.
(g) DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, FLAMELESS TRI-CHAMBER SAF-SMOKE
CANISTER, #1033, cost: $31, quantity: 34. The Tri-Chamber Flameless
Saf-Smoke TM Canisterdesign 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.
(h) DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, POCKET TACTICAL SAF-SMOKE
CANISTER, #1017, cost: $22,quantity: 34. The Pocket Tactical Saf-
SmokeTM Canister is small and lightweight. The Saf-Smoke TM will burn for
approximately 2040 seconds. At 4.75 in. by 1.4 inches in size, it easily
fits in most tactical pouches. This canister is normally used as a signaling
or covering device.
2. Purpose: To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force
is prohibited or undesirable. Situations for the use of the less -lethal canisters
may include, but are not limited to:
(a) Self-destructive, dangerous, and/or combative individuals.
(b) Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents where the criminal behavior
involved exceeds a failure to disburse or curfew violation.
(c) Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained.
(d) Potentially vicious animals.
(e) Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
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(f) Tactical situations involving the deployment of the Department's SWAT
Team
Authorized Use: Only SWAT officers who have received POST certified
training in the use of chemical agents are authorized to use chemical agents.
4. Lifespan: 5 years from manufacturing date.
5. Fiscal Impact: No annual maintenance costs
6. Training: SWAT Team members utilizing chemical agent canisters are certified
by POST less lethal and chemical agents instructors.
7. Legal and Procedural Rules: The Department will only deploy chemical
agents for law enforcement purposes and in accordance with State and Federal
law. Use of Force Policy, Control Devices and Techniques Policy, and SWAT
Procedure Manual.
SPECIALTY MUNITIONS
(a) Breaching Shotguns and Munitions: Shotguns and specialty munitions utilized to
access secured structures when no other means have proven successful.
Description, cost, quantity, and capabilities:
(a) Remmington 870 Shotgun Modified for Breaching, cost: $500, quantity:
5. The breaching shotgun is a standard patrol issue shotgun that is
shortened to improve maneuverability in a tactical environment.
(b) DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, TKO 12-GAUGE BREACHING ROUND, cost:
$7, quantity: 100. The 12-Gauge TKO Breaching Round is a 12-Gauge
shell loaded with a compressed zinc slug, utilizing smokeless powder as
a propellant. It is a widely used method to breach door locks or hinges
for entry during tactical operations. When properly deployed, the TKO
can defeat door lock mechanisms, doorknobs, hinges, deadbolts, safety
chains, and padlocks on both wooden or hollow core doors. Upon impact
with the target, the zinc slug disintegrates into a fine powder eliminating
fragmentation.
2. Purpose: Used to defeat locking mechanisms on doors or gates when
mechanical breaching is ineffective or not feasible due to environmental factors.
3. Authorized Use: Breaching shotguns and munitions shall only be utilized by
trained members of the Department's SWAT Team and only with the approval of
the Incident Commander, SWAT Commander, or their designee during tactical
incidents or training exercises.
4. Lifespan:
(a) Remmington Breaching Shotguns: 25 years
(b) TKO 12-Gauge Breaching Rounds: 5 years
5. Fiscal Impact: Annual maintenance of shotguns, approximately $300
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6. Training: All SWAT Team members deploying breaching shotguns and
munitions shall receive initial training before utilizing them in the field.
7. Legal and Procedural Rules: The Department will only utilize breaching
shotguns and munitions forofficial law enforcement purposes in accordance with
State and Federal law. SWAT Procedure Manual
(b) Explosive Breaching Capabilities: Resources capable of providing explosive
breaching.
1. Description, cost, quantity, and capabilities: Currently the Department's
SWAT Team trains with the Orange County Sheriffs Department (OCSD)Bomb
Squad, providing the Department's SWAT Team with an explosive breaching
capability. All explosives and associated equipment are purchased and
maintained by the OCSD Bomb Squad and their designated Bomb Technicians.
2. Purpose: To gain access/entry into hardened structures where manual
breaching is not possible/practical due to the circumstances present at the
critical incident.
3. Authorized Use: Explosive breaching shall only be authorized by the Incident
Commander or SWAT Commander, in conjunction with OCSD Bomb Squad
personnel. Additionally, explosive breaching shall only be utilized during critical
incidents when all other breaching means have been exhausted or when other
breaching means would likely result in a failure to gain access into the structure
and the failure to gain access would likely result in the loss of a community
member or officer's life. Additionally, the use of explosive breaching is authorized
for training purposes.
4. Lifespan: Not applicable
5. Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact on the City or Department.
6. Training: The Department's SWAT Team members will train the deployment of
explosive breaching with the OCSD Bomb Squad annually.
7. Legal and Procedural Rules: The Department shall only utilize explosive
breaching for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and
Federal law.
(c) Noise Flash Diversionary Devices (NFDD): A device used to distract or divert a
dangerous person's attention.
1. Description, cost, quantity, and capabilities: COMBINED TACTICAL
SYSTEMS, 7290M MINI FLASH -BANG, cost: $38, quantity: 33. A non -bursting,
non -fragmenting multi -bang device that produces a thunderous bang with
intense bright light. Ideal for distracting dangerous suspects during assaults,
hostage rescue, room entry, or other high -risk arrest situations.
2. Purpose: A diversionary device is ideal for distracting 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,
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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
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perceived recoil. With the M-LOK attachment points that run along 7
positions and an uninterrupted 1913 Picatinny rail on top, the V7S has
plenty of room for sights, optics, and accessories the user may require.
Pairing an 11.5-inch barrel and the MFR 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 Daniel
Defense Buttstock and Pistol Grip.
(c) REMINGTON 700 XCR COMPACT TACTICAL RIFLE.308, cost: $2,000,
quantity: 6. Remington's Model 700 XCR Compact Tactical Rifle features
a 416 stainless steel barreled action with Black TriNyte PVD coating that
provides a diamond -hard layer of defense against the elements. The 700
XCR Compact Tactical has an X-Mark Pro externally adjustable trigger,
OD Green stock with black webbing, wide tactical -style barrel fluting for
rapid cooling, hinged floorplate magazine, and dual front swivel studs and
rear stud.
2. Purpose: Used as precision weapons to address threats that exceed the
capability of the Department's standard -issue handgun.
3. Authorized Use: Only members POST certified in the use of the rifle are
authorized to deploy them in the field.
4. Lifespan:
(a) DDM4 7 Patrol Rifle: 15 years
(b) DDM4 7 S SWAT Rifle: 10 years
(c) Remington 700 XCR: 15 years
5. Fiscal Impact: Annual maintenance for each rifle is approximately $50
6. Training: Prior to using a rifle, officers must be certified by POST instructors
in the operation of the rifle. Additionally, all members that operate any rifle are
required to pass a range qualification two times a year.
7. Legal and Procedural Rules: Use of Force Policy, Firearms Policy, Officer
Involved Shootings and Deaths Policy, Firearms Procedures, and SWAT
Procedure Manual
(b) Rifle Ammunition: Ammunition specifically designed for use in Department rifles.
Description, cost, quantity, and capabilities:
(a) SPEER GOLD DOT.223 CALIBER 62 GRAIN RIFLE ROUND, cost: $260
per case of 500, quantity: 70 cases. Remington ammo made by Speer
is reloadable, features nickel -plated brass cases and Boxer primers and
this is a non -corrosive round. The Gold Dot LE ammunition goes through
a process of joining the jacket and core one molecule at a time, thanks
to this Speer eradicates the potential for the leading cause of bullet
failure (jacket/core separation). This process will guarantee extraordinary
weight retention through barriers as strong as auto -glass. In addition to
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its remarkable strength, Gold Dot rifle ammunition asserts remarkable
accuracy. With exact tolerances and unparalleled bullet uniformity of jacket
thickness.
(b) FEDERAL / WINCHESTER.223/5.56 TRAINING AMMUNITION, cost:
$170 per case of 500, quantity; 130 cases. Federal and 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.
(c) FEDERAL / WINCHESTER.223/5.56 FRANGIBLE TRAINING
AMMUNITION, cost: $290 per case of 500, quantity; 60 cases. Federal
and Winchester Frangible 223 Remington ammunition is loaded with a
55 grain Reduced Hazard Training (RHT) bullet. BallistiClean features
frangible Reduced Hazard Training bullets that break-up immediately on
contact with metal targets, significantly reducing ricochet and backlash
danger. BallistiClean loads feature a copper -plated primer and a
"NT" (non -toxic) headstamp to clearly identify BallistiClean as a training
round at a glance, eliminating confusion with duty rounds. With this Federal
ammunition range operators have no hazardous waste disposal problems
and it meets or exceeds all OSHA and EPA standards.
(d) FEDERAL GOLD MEDAL.308 168GR RIFLE ROUND, cost: $398 per
case of 500, quantity: 24 cases. The Federal Gold Medal.308 Winchester
ammunition is new production ammo that features a 168 Grain Sierra
MatchKing Hollow Point Boat Tail bullet, a non -corrosive boxer primer,
and the.308 Winchester ammunition is brand new never fired virgin brass
casing that can be reloaded up to seven times for those shooters that
reload their.308 Winchester ammunition. Sierra MatchKing Boat -tail bullet
with Federal's proprietary delivery system. Federal's Gold Medal.308
Winchester ammo offers a muzzle speed of 2650 feet per second and
muzzle energy of 2619 foot pounds.
2. Purpose: To be used in Department rifles to address lethal threats to
the community and Department personnel with greater accuracy, enhancing
community safety.
3. Authorized Use: Only members who have received POST certified training in
the use of the rifle are authorized to utilize rifle ammunition.
4. Fiscal Impact: The Department budgets $70,000 annually for all Department
firearm ammunition.
5. Lifespan: The ammunition listed above does not have an expiration date.
6. Training: Prior to using a rifle, officers must be certified by POST instructors
in the operation of the rifle. Additionally, all members that operate any rifle are
required to pass a range qualification two times a year.
7. Legal and Procedural Rules: Use of Force Policy, Firearms Policy, Officer
Involved Shootings and Deaths Policy, Firearms Procedures, and SWAT
Procedure Manual
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707.6 MAINTENANCE OF SUPPLY LEVELS
When the inventory of military equipment has reached significantly low levels or has been
exhausted, the Department may order up to 10% of stock in a calendar year without city council
approval to maintain essential availability for the Department's needs.
In the event of a critical incident where the use of military equipment would be crucial to successful
incident stabilization, the Department is authorized to acquire additional stock of items listed here
from other law enforcement agencies or CalOES. The emergency acquisition of items listed in this
policy may only be done with the expressed, written, approval of the Chief of Police or authorized
designee.
707.7 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.
(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 ortemporarily, 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 equipmentfor a purpose, in a manner, or by 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.
707.8 COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS
Military equipment used by any member of this jurisdiction shall be approved for use and in
accordance with this policy. Military equipment used by other jurisdictions that are providing
mutual aid to this jurisdiction shall comply with their respective military equipment use policies in
rendering mutual aid.
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707.9 ANNUAL REPORT
Upon approval of a military equipment policy, the Chief of Police orthe 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 of the following information:
(a) A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use.
(b) A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment
(c) The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military
equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.
(d) 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.
(e) The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment.
(f) If the Department intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the
quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
707.10 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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