1 AB 481 Military Equipment
Annual Report
(September 12, 2022 – September 11, 2023)
2 Military Equipment Use AB 481 Compliance Requirements:
• Approval of the Military Use Policy
• Approval of the Police Acquisition and Use of Military Equipment Ordinance • Community Meeting – September 28, 2023
• City Council Meeting – October 9, 2023
• Current Military Equipment Inventory
• Annual Report (see below)
Annual Report Description:
Assembly Bill 481 (codified as Government Code Sections 7070 -7075) requires the Police Department to report annually on the inventory, procurement, use and misuse of military equipment items. The annual report includes a description of new and existing military equipment the Police Department seeks City Council approval for acquisition and funding.
The annual military equipment report will include, for each type of military equipment:
• A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use. • A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment. • The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response. • The total annual costs 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. • The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment. • If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
Culver City Ordinance 3.04.400 / Military Equipment Policy On September 12, 2022 , the City Council adopted an Ordinance adding Subchapter 3.04.400 to Chapter 3.04 of the Culver City Municipal Code, governing the use of Military Equipment by the Culver City Police Department. The Ordinance was effective October 12, 2022. The City Council may, by resolution, make amendments, modifications, or revisions to the military equipment use policy adopted by the Culver City Police Department.
3 Military Equipment Use
Below is a list of CCPD’s “Military Equipment” use from September 12, 2022 - September 11, 2023:
Drone deployments: 10
On September 27, 2022, UCLA PD requested a CCPD drone to assist with a search for a critical missing person in Sherman Oaks.
On October 8, 2022, UCLA PD requested a CCPD drone to assist with a search for a suspect involved in a grand theft in the city of Los Angeles.
On December 3, 2022, El Segundo PD requested a CCPD drone to search for a burglary suspect in the city of El Segundo.
On January 14, 2023, a drone was used by CCPD officers to locate two burglary suspects hiding on the roof of a business in the 10400 block of Jefferson Blvd in Culver City.
On March 14, 2023, a drone was used by CCPD officers to locate a burglary suspect hiding on the roof of a business in the 3800 block of Cardiff Ave in Culver City.
On April 23, 2023, a drone was used by an El Segundo PD officer to search for a burglary suspect in the 8780 National Blvd.
On April 30, 2023, a drone was used by CCPD officers during the execution of a search warrant regarding a homicide investigation in the city of Norwalk.
On June 4, 2023, a drone was used by CCPD officers in response to an ADW suspect barricaded in the 11700 block of Washington Blvd.
On August 18, 2023, a drone was used by Hawthorne PD officers to assist with locating a suspect associated with a “shots fired” radio call.
Chemical Agents: 2
On April 18, 2023, CCPD personnel discharged multiple pepper-ball rounds inside a vehicle following a vehicle pursuit where the suspect (driver) failed to comply with officer’s directions to exit the vehicle.
On June 4, 2023, CCPD Emergency Response Team personnel discharged multiple chemical agents in response to an assault with a deadly weapon suspect who was barricaded inside their home.
Mobile Command Center: 3
On June 4, 2023, CCPD Crisis Negotiations Team (CNT) and Emergency Response Team (ERT) personnel utilized the Mobile Command Center (command vehicle) in response to an assault with a deadly weapon suspect who was barricaded insider their home.
4 On August 1, 2023, CCPD personnel parked the Mobile Command Center (command vehicle) at Veteran’s Park (4117 Overland Ave, Culver City) for National Night Out.
On August 24-27, CCPD personnel parked the Mobile Command Center (command vehicle) at Veteran’s Park (4117 Overland Ave, Culver City) for Fiesta La Ballona.
Rifle: 15 incidents of directing
1 incident of discharging
On September 13, 2022, a CCPD detective directed their rifle during the execution of a search warrant in the city of Los Angeles. CCPD was investigating a suspect associated with manufacturing weapons.
On September 18, 2022, a CCPD officer directed their rifle at a domestic violence suspect who was believed to be armed with a rifle. This incident took place in the La Ballona Creek near Overland Ave in Culver City.
On September 23, 2022, a CCPD officer directed their rifle at a suspect during a high-risk felony traffic stop involving a grand theft auto suspect. This incident took place in the area of Jefferson Blvd and Machado Road in Culver City.
On October 3, 2022, CCPD officers directed their rifle at a suspect believed to be armed with a handgun. The suspect was found to be in possession of a BB gun. This incident took place in the 10700 block of Jefferson Blvd in Culver City.
On November 10, 2022, CCPD officers directed their rifle at a suspect who was believed to be armed in the 9000 block of Culver Blvd. The suspect was found to be in possession of a pellet gun.
On December 9, 2022, a CCPD officer directed their rifle at an ADW suspect believed to be armed with a handgun during a high-risk felony traffic stop in the 10700 block of Washington Blvd in Culver City.
On December 18, 2022, a CCPD officer discharged their rifle at an ADW suspect believed to be armed with a handgun following a vehicle pursuit and foot pursuit. This incident occurred in the 3800 block of Cardiff Ave in Culver City.
On January 24, 2023, a CCPD patrol officer directed their rifle at a suspect of domestic violence during a high-risk felony traffic stop at Venice Blvd and Motor Ave in the city of Los Angeles.
On February 15, 2023, a CCPD officer directed their rifle at multiple occupants inside a vehicle during a high-risk felony stop associated with a criminal investigation being conducted by Monrovia PD. This incident occurred in the 11000 block of Jefferson Blvd in Culver City.
On February 21, 2023, a CCPD officer directed their rifle during a felony traffic stop of an attempt murder suspect at the intersection of Washington Blvd and Center St in Culver City. 5 On February 26, 2023, a CCPD officer directed their rifle at subjects leaving a bar where reported shots were fired in the 9500 block of Washington Blvd. An expended 9mm shell casing was found at the scene.
On March 31, 2023, a CCPD officer directed their rifle at a homicide suspect at 76th St and Flower St in Los Angeles.
On March 31, 2023, a CCPD detective directed their rifle at a homicide suspect at 82nd St and Broadway Ave in Los Angeles.
On March 31, 2023, CCPD detectives directed their rifles during the execution of a search warrant related to an ongoing homicide investigation in the 700 block of W. 75th St in Los Angeles.
On April 23, 2023, a CCPD officer directed their rifle at an armed burglary suspect in the 8700 block of National Blvd in Culver City.
On June 10, 2023, CCPD detectives directed their rifles at an attempted bank robbery suspect at Manhattan Place and Wilshire Blvd in Los Angeles.
Less-Lethal (40mm): 4 incidents of directing
1 incident of discharging
On September 15, 2022, a CCPD officer directed a 40mm at a subject armed with a knife in the 11200 block of Washington Blvd in Culver City.
On November 10, 2022, CCPD officers directed a 40mm at a suspect who was believed to be armed in the 9000 block of Culver Blvd in Culver City. A pellet gun was recovered from the suspect.
On January 14, 2023, a CCPD officer directed a 40mm at an armed suspect during an attempted burglary in the 10400 block of Jefferson Blvd in Culver City.
On June 4, 2023, a CCPD officer discharged two 40mm impact rounds at the front door of an ADW suspect in the 11700 block of Washington Blvd in Culver City.
On July 14, 2023, a CCPD officer directed a 40mm at a suspect during a high-risk felony traffic stop following a vehicle pursuit.
Summary of Complaints:
The Culver City Police Department did not receive any complaints concerning the military equipment from September 12, 2022 – September 11, 2023.
Violations of CCPD Policy 704:
An internal review revealed no violations of CCPD personnel unlawfully deploying or discharging military equipment (pursuant to Government Code 7070).
6 Total Annual Cost for Military Equipment:
The fiscal impact for military equipment maintenance/replacement is detailed below with the current Military Equipment Inventory:
CCPD Military Equipment Inventory
Category Item Quantity ‘22 - '23 Costs
1 *Transcend Tactical Robot 1 $32,941.06 (UASI Grant)
1 UAVs (Drones) 12 $1343 (replacement)
2 Armored Ford Transit Vans 2 $0
5 Mobile Command Center 1 $0
9 Specialized Ammunition *9,350 $0
9 Specialized Firearms 125 $0
11 Noise Flash Diversionary Device 50 $0
12 Chemical Agents 4,440 $0
12 40mm Launcher 8 $0
12 40mm Projectiles 258 $0
*Transcend Tactical Robot was approved by City Council in 2022 and was obtained with funds from a UASI Grant also approved by City Council.
*All used ammunition was for training and firearm qualification purposes.
Future Military Equipment Acquisitions
CCPD does not intend on purchasing any new equipment besides replac ing existing ammunition supplies for training and firearm qualification purposes which will be obtained using funds from the allocated police budget general fund or asset forfeiture funds.