Manufacturer's
Description
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. These can be fired from most 12-gauge smooth-bore shotguns.
Purpose Using a converted Remington 870 12-ga shotgun, the LC5 launcher allows for the extended range delivery of less lethal chemical munitions.
Authorized Use SWAT personnel / Chemical agent certified personnel / Less-lethal certified personnel Legal and
Procedural Rules
The BHPD's policy is to use this ammunition only for official law enforcement purposes and in accordance with state and federal law.
BHPD Policy 303 – Control Devices & Techniques
BHPD Policy 404 – Crisis Response Unit
Fiscal Impact Initial Cost Per Item: $1,000
Annual Recurring Costs: $0
Approximate Annual Maintenance Costs: $50
Year Obtained: 2020
How acquired: Department funds
Training Sworn members utilizing less lethal chemical agents are trained in their use by POSTcertified less lethal and chemical agent instructors.
Necessity Government
Code
§ 7071(d)(1)(A)
Gas launchers are a less lethal method used to address violent or riotous crowds when there is a risk to physical safety. They are also used to safely extract a suspect from a fixed location or safely detain a suspect who poses a risk of violence to officers. Gas launchers allow officers to deploy a less lethal chemical agent into a structure where other weapons would not be capable of doing so. There is no other alternative when these items are reasonable and necessary for use.
Public Welfare Government
Code
§ 7071(d)(1)(B)
These weapons are less lethal and afford officers an added option to avoid lethal force encounters.
Cost Effective Government
Code
§ 7071(d)(1)(C)
This piece of equipment has a life span of at least 10 years and is cost-effective.
Compliance Government
Code
§ 7071(d)(1)(D)
Use is recorded on a “Military Equipment Use” Blue Team Entry and electronically submitted. The use of this item complies with Military Equipment Use Policy 706. No complaints or concerns were received.
pg. 73
Item Category: Explosives
Explosive Data Sheet
Description Explosive Data Sheet [20lb roll (20’)]
Quantity 1 Authorized 10
Capability The flexible explosive sheet is used as a breaching charge. It provides pinpoint breakage with minimum explosive loading.
Life Span 20 years.
Manufacturer's
Description
Explosive Data Sheet is olive drab and comes in 10” by 20’ sheets weighing 20 lbs. The base explosive contained is PETN.
Purpose To be used in support of tactical operations as a breaching charge, and can be cut into any desired shape depending on the breach point or objective required.
Authorized Use Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) / officers who have completed the 80-hour DOJ Explosives Breaching course.
Legal and
Procedural Rules
The BHPD's policy is to use this ammunition only for official law enforcement purposes and in accordance with state and federal law.
BHPD Policy 404 – Crisis Response Unit
Fiscal Impact Initial Cost Per Item: $760
Annual Recurring Costs: $0
Approximate Annual Maintenance Costs: $50
Year Obtained: 2008
How acquired: Department funds
Training Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) officers and supervisors who have attended the 80-hour DOJ Explosives Breaching course and quarterly training.
Necessity Government
Code
§ 7071(d)(1)(A)
Explosive breaching tools are used to enter fortified or hardened structures to allow for rescue or other high-risk police entries. They are used when there are no other reasonable alternatives to rapidly breach a location. As stated, there is no known reasonable alternative to these items when they are necessary.
Public Welfare Government
Code
§ 7071(d)(1)(B)
Without these items, officers may not be able to gain access to a location in a safe and timely manner to engage in necessary police operations. They are only used when time is of the essence in order to preserve life.
Cost Effective Government
Code
§ 7071(d)(1)(C)
This is a low-cost item with a 20-year life span.
Compliance Government
Code
§ 7071(d)(1)(D)
Use is recorded on a “Military Equipment Use” Blue Team Entry and electronically submitted. The use of this item complies with Military Equipment Use Policy 706. No complaints or concerns were received. pg. 74
Item Category: Explosives
Detonating Cord
Description Detonating Cord (2,000ft roll)
Quantity 1 Authorized 5
Capability The detonating cord is a thin, flexible plastic tube usually filled with Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate (PETN). 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 highspeed fuse that explodes, rather than burns, and is suitable for detonating high explosives.
Life Span 20 years.
Manufacturer's
Description
Prima Cord detonating cords are flexible linear explosives with a PETN explosive core encased in a textile outer jacket.
Purpose It is to be used in support of Tactical Operations as a detonating agent, priming agent, or explosive charge. It is also to be used as an explosive breach on fortified openings such as doors or walls.
Authorized Use Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) / officers who have completed the 80- hour DOJ Explosives Breaching course.
Legal and
Procedural Rules
The BHPD's policy is to use this ammunition only for official law enforcement purposes and in accordance with state and federal law.
BHPD Policy 404 – Crisis Response Unit
Fiscal Impact Initial Cost Per Item: $750
Annual Recurring Costs: $0
Approximate Annual Maintenance Costs: $50
Year Obtained: 2008
How acquired: Department funds
Training Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) officers/supervisors who have attended the 80- hour DOJ Explosives Breaching course and quarterly training.
Necessity Government
Code
§ 7071(d)(1)(A)
Detonating cords are used to enter fortified or hardened structures to allow for rescue or other high-risk police entries. They are used when there are no other reasonable alternatives to rapidly breach a location. As stated, there is no known reasonable alternative to these items when they are necessary.
Public Welfare Government
Code
§ 7071(d)(1)(B)
Without these items, officers may not be able to gain access to a location in a safe and timely manner to engage in necessary police operations. They are only used when time is of the essence in order to preserve life.
Cost Effective Government
Code
§ 7071(d)(1)(C)
This is a low-cost item with a 20-year life span.
Compliance Government
Code
§ 7071(d)(1)(D)
Use is recorded on a “Military Equipment Use” Blue Team Entry and electronically submitted. The use of this item complies with Military Equipment Use Policy 706. No complaints or concerns were received.
pg. 75
Item Category: Explosives
Nonel Shock Tube with Blasting Cap
Description Nonel Shock Tube with Blasting Cap (40’)
Quantity 60 Authorized 150
Capability Used in explosive breaching as part of the explosive chain.
Life Span 20 years.
Manufacturer's
Description
Hollow Polyethylene-surlyn tube containing less than 0.1 grams of HMX and aluminum powder with a factory crimped non-electric detonator at one end and sealed at the other. A non-electric Blasting attached is a cylindrical detonator containing one or more highly sensitive explosives.
Purpose A non-electric shock tube is meant to detonate single or multiple charges.
Authorized Use Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) / officers who have completed the 80- hour DOJ Explosives Breaching course.
Legal and
Procedural Rules
The BHPD's policy is to use this ammunition only for official law enforcement purposes and in accordance with state and federal law.
BHPD Policy 404 – Crisis Response Unit
Fiscal Impact Initial Cost Per Item: $315
Annual Recurring Costs: $0
Approximate Annual Maintenance Costs: $50
Year Obtained: 2008
How acquired: Department funds
Training Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) officers/supervisors who have attended the 80- hour DOJ Explosives Breaching course and quarterly training.
Necessity Government
Code
§ 7071(d)(1)(A)
Explosive breaching tools are used to enter fortified or hardened structures to allow for rescue or other high-risk police entries. They are used when there are no other reasonable alternatives to rapidly breach a location. As stated, there is no known reasonable alternative to these items when they are necessary.
Public Welfare Government
Code
§ 7071(d)(1)(B)
Without these items, officers may not be able to gain access to a location in a safe and timely manner to engage in necessary police operations. They are only used when time is of the essence in order to preserve life.
Cost Effective Government
Code
§ 7071(d)(1)(C)
This is a low-cost item with a 20-year life span.
Compliance Government
Code
§ 7071(d)(1)(D)
Use is recorded on a “Military Equipment Use” Blue Team Entry and electronically submitted. The use of this item complies with Military Equipment Use Policy 706. No complaints or concerns were received.
pg. 76
END SECTION
pg. 77
Summary
CATEGORY ITEM NAME QUANTITY
Drones DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise Dual (BH-3) 1
Drones DJI Mavic Mini (BH-4) 2
Drones DJI Matrice 30T Combo 2
Drones DJI Avata 7
Drones Brinc LEMUR Tactical Interior Drone 2
Drones Autel EVO 2 DUAL 640T (Thermal) Enterprise Bundle 4 Drones Autel EVO II PRO 6K Enterprise Bundle 12
Drones EMAX Tinyhawk III 8
Third-Party Vendor Drones DJI Matrice 350 RTK with Care Plus 4 Third-Party Vendor Drones DJI Matrice 300 DFR 1
Robotics Avatar II 1
Robotics Recon Robot 2
Vehicles Freightliner M2 Business Class Chassis 1
Vehicles Ford / Lenco Armored Vehicle 1
Vehicles 2016 Freightliner MT-55 Forward Control Chassis 1 Accessories Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) 3
Rifles M4 COLT Commando Carbine 12
Rifles COLT M16A2-MG 2
Rifles B&T Semi-Automatic Carbine 13
Specialty Rifles Surgeon Rifles-Scalpel 591 3
Specialty Rifles Colt LE 901 Rifle 1
Specialty Rifles .50 cal Barrett Model 82A1 1
Projectile Launch Platforms 40mm LMT™ Tactical Single Launcher 27 Projectile Launch Platforms 40mm LMT™ Tactical Multi-Launcher 1 Specialty Shotgun Remington 870 Breaching Shotgun 1
SWAT Specific Ammunition Hornady .50 BMG Ammunition 100 SWAT Specific Ammunition Hornady .308 Win Eld Match 4400 SWAT Specific Ammunition Hornady TAP SBR 5.56 75 gr. 900 SWAT Specific Ammunition Hornady TAP SBR 5.56 55 gr. 16000 SWAT Specific Ammunition Royal Arms TESCR Breaching Rounds 290 Less-Lethal Munitions 4233 – 40mm CS Multi 3 Smoke, 4.8″ 45 Less-Lethal Munitions 4230 – 40mm CS Smoke, Pyro, 4.8″ 96 Less-Lethal Munitions 4550 – Frangible Impact, Orange Marking Powder 96 Less-Lethal Munitions 4557 – 40mm Sponge, Smokeless, Spin Stabilized 352 Less-Lethal Munitions SPEDE-HEAT 40mm Long-Range Round 1 Less-Lethal Munitions Direct Impact 40mm OC 96
Less-Lethal Munitions Direct Impact 40mm CS 96
Less-Lethal Munitions Ferret 40mm Liquid Barricade Penetrator Round, OC 12 pg. 78
Less-Lethal Munitions Ferret 40mm Powder Barricade Round, OC 8 Less-Lethal Munitions Ferret 40mm Powder Barricade Round, CS 13 Less-Lethal Munitions Muzzle Blast 40mm Round, OC 26
Less-Lethal Munitions Muzzle Blast 40mm Round, CS 23
Less-Lethal Munitions Ferret 40mm Liquid Barricade Penetrator Round, CS 12 Less-Lethal Munitions Exact Impact 40mm Standard Range Sponge Round 1113 Less-Lethal Munitions Exact Impact LE 40mm Extended Range Sponge Round 12 Less-Lethal Munitions 40mm Warning/Signaling Munition 149 Less-Lethal – Throwable
Munitions 5230B – CS Baffled Canister Grenade 120
Less-Lethal – Throwable
Munitions 6210 – White Smoke Canister Grenade 52
Less-Lethal – Throwable
Munitions 7290 – Flash-Bang 19
Less-Lethal – Throwable
Munitions Flameless Tri-Chamber CS Grenade 20
Less-Lethal – Throwable
Munitions Triple-Chaser Separating Canister, CS 48
Less-Lethal – Throwable
Munitions Pocket tactical Grenade, CS 167
Less-Lethal – Throwable
Munitions OC Vapor Aerosol Grenade 4
Munitions Accessories Remington 870 Gas Launcher with LC5 Launcher 3 Explosives Explosive Data Sheet 1
Explosives Detonating Cord 1
Explosives Nonel Shock Tube with Blasting Cap 60
pg. 79
DATE DEPLOYMENT INCIDENT TYPE OTHER INFO
2024-04-17 MCC DEPLOYMENT Power Outage
2024-04-24 MCC DEPLOYMENT Demonstration/protest
2024-06-16 MCC DEPLOYMENT Father's Day Car Show
2024-08-06 MCC DEPLOYMENT National Night Out City Event 2024-08-10 BEARCAT
DEPLOYMENT Search Warrant
2024-08-30 MCC DEPLOYMENT DUI Checkpoint
2024-09-24 BEARCAT
DEPLOYMENT Search Warrant
2024-09-28 MCC DEPLOYMENT Next Night Out City Event
2024-11-04 MCC DEPLOYMENT Tactical Alert Presidential
Election
2024-11-14 MCC DEPLOYMENT City Holiday Lighting
Ceremony City Event
2024-12-13 MCC DEPLOYMENT DUI Checkpoint
2025-01-05 MCC DEPLOYMENT Golden Globes CP
2025-01-05 BEARCAT
DEPLOYMENT Golden Globes
2025-04-11 MCC DEPLOYMENT DUI Checkpoint
Attachment 5
2025 BHPD Military Equipment
Use Ordinances
September 9, 2025
Agenda
• Legislative History
• Identify military equipment in the current inventory
• Identify timeline of events
• Answer questions
Legislative History
• Enacted Oct 2021; codified as Gov. Code §§ 7070-7075 (AB 481) and took effect Jan 1, 2022
• Seeks transparency, fiscal oversight, and community input on ‘military equipment’
• Requires public posting, annual reporting, and governing-body approval via ordinance(s)
Statutory Responsibilities
(Gov. Code §7071-7072)
• Adopt a Military Equipment Use Policy & ordinance before equipment can be used or acquired
• Post policy 30 days before hearing; take public comment with a Community Engagement Meeting
• Review & renew the ordinance at least annually, or modify/deny if standards are unmet
• Receive Annual Report each year (usage, costs, complaints, and future requests)
Current Inventory – Highlights
• Section 1 – Drones & Robots (e.g., DJI Matrice 30T, Brinc LEMUR) • Section 2 – Vehicles & Accessories (e.g., BearCat, MCC) • Section 3 – Weapons (M4, Barrett .50 cal, 40 mm launchers) • Section 4 – Ammunition (specialty & less-lethal or crowd control) • Section 5 – Munitions & Explosives (flashbangs, chemical agents) • Found online at https://beverlyhills.org/563/Department-Policies Community Engagement
• Aug 21, 2025 – Community Engagement Meeting
– Municipal Gallery, 5:15 - 6:00 pm (in person & online) Council Action Items
1. Request approval via ordinance of the Military Equipment Use Policy
2. Request approval via ordinance of the 2025 Annual Report
3. Request approval via ordinance to purchase up to 25 additional 40 mm LMT Single Launchers (Asset-Forfeiture Fund)
Next Steps & Key Dates
• Sept 9, 2025 – 1st Reading of ordinance for renewal of current inventory • Sept 9, 2025 – 1st Reading of ordinance for Military Equipment Use • Sept 19, 2025 – 2nd Reading & adoption for both ordinances Questions & Discussion