Downey City Council
August 11, 2026

Item No. O.

TO:

HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OFTHE CITY COUNCIL
FROM:

OFFICE OFTHE CITY MANAGER
BY:
[email protected] CHIEF
DATE:

AUGUST 11.2O2G

ADOPTION OFARESOLUTION APPROVING THE ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT

SUBJECT-
REPORT (2O25)AND RENEWING ORDINANCE NO. 32-14B4(^K8|L|TARYEQUIPMENT POLICY ORDINANCE")

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City Council will review and consider approving the Annual Military Equipment Report (2025) and determine whether to re -authorize funding, acquisition, and use of the Military Equipment set forth therein.

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council:

Adopt Resolution No. 20-8378. approving the annual Military Equipment Report (2025) and renewing Ordinance No. 22'14O4('K4i|itaryEquipment Policy Ondinanue").

BACKGROUND
California Assembly Bill 481(AB 48l)went into effect onJanuary I.2022(thereby enacting California Government Code Sections 7070 — 7075). and generally requires a |mm enforcement agency, such as the Downey Police Depm1ment, to obtain approval from the City Council of a Military Equipment Use Policy before purohaeing, using, raising funds for, or acquiring military equipment (as defined by California Government Code Section 7070(c)).

On June 28. 2022. the City Counoi|, pursuant 0mthe requirements ofCalifornia Government Code Section 7071. adopted Ordinance No. 22'1484—which approved the Downey Police Department Military Equipment Policy and added Chapter 15 ("Military Equipment Policy") to Article || of the Downey Municipal Code.

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 7072. the Downey Police Department is required, on an annual basis, to prepare a Military Equipment Report and submit it to the City Council for review and approval. The Police Department is further required to publish the Annual Military Equipment Report on itsvvobaiie and to host at least one "community engagement meeting" to allow the public to ask questions and discuss the annual report.

The Annual Military Equipment Report must include, at a minimum, the following information for the immediately preceding calendar year:
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; o. The results of any internal uudita, 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 aoquishion, personnel, training,

provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report;
e.The quantity possessed for each type ufmilitary equipment; and, t|fthe law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, and the quantity sought for each type ofmilitary equipment.

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 7071(e) further requires the City Council to. at least annually, review any ordinance that it has adopted pursuant toAB 481 approving the funding, aoquiaition, or use of military equipment, and tovote onwhether torenew the ordinance.

ANALYSIS
AB 481 was introduced to increase transparency and accountability for the funding, acquisition, and use of "military equipment" by State and Local law enforcement agencies.

Pursuant to California Government Code Seodona7O71 and 7072 (am enacted byA84O1). the Downey Police Department prepared an Annual Military Equipment Policy (2022) and submitted it to the City Council and posted it onthe Downey Police Department's wmbaitmonJuly 3.2O25.

The Annual Military Equipment Policy (2022) adheres to all of the requirements set forth in California Government Code Section 7072 (as enacted by AB 481) — including not only an inventory of military equipment possessed by the Downey Police Department in 2025 and asummury of how the military equipment was used during 2025, but also the quantity of military equipment sought to be acquired by the Downey Police Department during the 2026 calendar year.

The availability of the equipment outlined in Annual Military Equipment Policy (2025) enables the Downey Police Department to minimize risk to members of the community and officers during dynamic and unfolding high -risk incidents, maintain a state of readiness through continuous training and familiarity with such equipment, and strategically fulfills its mission toprotect life and property On June 11. 2020. the Downey Police Department posted on its webabe an announcement of o public meeting to beheld onJuly 22.2O26.a16:3Upm..mtBarbara J. Riley Center (7O10Quill Drive, Downey) topresent asummary ofthe Annual Military Equipment Report (2825). Additionally, aNotice ofPublic Meeting was also posted online via the Police Department's two largest social media outlets (Faoebookand |nnLagram) inviting the general public to attend the July 22. 2026. meeting regarding Annual Military Equipment Policy (2025) and the Downey Police Department's continued use and acquisition of military equipment for the 2026 calendar year.

The most recent Annual Military Equipment Report will remain posted so long as the military equipment referenced therein is aLi|| possessed and/or used by the Downey Police Deportment — or until superseded by the next Annual Military Equipment Report approved bythe City Council.

CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Fiscal Responsibility
Quality ofLife, Sufety&Infrastructure
Public Engagement

FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of the recommended actions will not result in an appropriation or expenditure of funds, as the Annual Military Equipment Report (2025)and renewal ofOrdinance No. 22-1484have nofiscal impact. The fiscal impact would occur with the expenditure for the acquisition of new military equipment, which is outlined in the Annual Military Equipment Report (2025), and funded from the annual Police Department Budget as approved by the City

Attachments
Attachment A: Resolution No. 26- 8376 - Approving Annual Military Equip Report and Renewing Ord No. 22-1484 Attachment B: 2025 d Q Military E-quipaEquipment Rep rt.p f - --- ---
Attachment C: Military Equipment Pohcy-ZO6.pdf

RESOLUTION NO. 26-8376

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT (2025) AND
RENEWING ORDINANCE NO. 22-1484 ("MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY ORDINANCE")
WHEREAS, on September 30, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom approved Assembly Bill 481 ("AB 481"), adding Chapter 12.8 ("Funding, Acquisition and Use of Military Equipment") to Division 7 of Title 1 of the California Government Code (commencing with Section 7070), relating to the use of military equipment by California law enforcement agencies; and, WHEREAS, the California Legislature and the California Governor drafted and enacted AB 481 as a manner of providing transparency, oversight, and an opportunity for meaningful public input on decisions regarding whether and how military equipment (as defined by California Government Code Section 7070(c)) is funded, acquired, and used by local law enforcement agencies (as defined by California Government Code Section 7070(b)); and, WHEREAS, on June 28, 2022, the City Council, pursuant to the requirements of California Government Code Section 7071, adopted Ordinance No. 22-1484 ("Military Equipment Policy Ordinance"), approving the "Downey Police Department Military Equipment Policy" (hereinafter, "Policy") and adding Chapter 15 ("Military Equipment Policy") to Article II of the Downey Municipal Code; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code Section 7071(e)(1), the City Council must review an ordinance approving funding, acquisition or use of military equipment at least annually, and vote on whether to renew the ordinance; and, WHEREAS, upon approval of a military equipment use policy, AB 481 (and specifically, California Government Code Section 7072) requires local law enforcement to submit to the City Council an Annual Military Equipment Report (hereinafter, "Annual Report") for as long as the military equipment is made available for use; and,
WHEREAS, the Annual Report shall, at a minimum, include the following information for the immediately preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment (as set forth in California Government Code Section 7072(a)):
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; and, f) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.

WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code Section 7071(e)(2), the City Council shall determine, based on the Annual Report, whether each type of military equipment identified

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in the Annual Report has complied with the following standards for the approval of the original Policy (as set forth in California Government Code Section 7071(d)):
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 Policy will safeguard the public's welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties;
c) If purchasing military 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 Policy that was in effect at the time, or if prior uses did not comply with the accompanying Policy, corrective action has been taken to remedy nonconforming uses and ensure future compliance; and, WHEREAS, the Downey Police Department made Annual Report (2025) available to the public on the Police Department's website on July 3, 2026, and submitted Annual Report (2025) to the City Council on July 23, 2026; and,
WHEREAS, on June 11, 2026, the Downey Police Department posted an announcement on the Police Department's website and two largest social media outlets (Facebook and Instagram) that invited the public to a community engagement meeting to be held on July 22, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., regarding Annual Military Equipment Report (2025) and the Police Department's intended continued use and acquisition of military equipment for the 2026 calendar year; and,
WHEREAS, on July 22, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., the Downey Police Department held a well - publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting ("Military Equipment Public Meeting"), at which the general public was able to discuss and ask questions regarding the Annual Report and the Police Department's funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment; and, WHEREAS, having received, reviewed, and considered Annual Report (2025), the City Council of the City of Downey has determined that Annual Report (2025) satisfies each of the requirements of California Government Code Section 7072(a); and, WHEREAS, based upon Annual Report (2025), the military equipment inventoried and presented to the City Council is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety; and, WHEREAS, based upon Annual Report (2025), the Policy will safeguard the public's health, welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties; and, WHEREAS, based upon Annual Report (2025), any equipment sought to be purchased is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety; and,
WHEREAS, prior military equipment use complied with the 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; and,

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WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The City Council finds that all the recitals, facts, findings, and conclusions set forth hereinabove in the preamble of this Resolution are true and correct, and each such recital, fact, finding, and conclusion is incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2. Renewal. The City Council acknowledges receipt of and hereby approves Annual Military Equipment Report (2025) — including the intended acquisition of Military Equipment for the 2026 calendar year , and based thereon, hereby renews Ordinance No. 22- 1484 ("Military Equipment Use Policy").

SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 111h day of August, 2026.

CLAUDIA M. FROMETA, Mayor
ATTEST:

MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMC
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

JOHN M. FUNK
City Attorney
1 HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Downey at a Regular meeting held on the 11th day of August, 2026, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

Council Members:

NOES:

Council Member:

ABSENT:

Council Member:

ABSTAIN:

Council Member:

MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMC
City Clerk

Annual Military Equipment Report (2025)
City of Downey
Police Department Scott R. Loughner 10911 Brookshire Ave. www.downeyca.org Chief of Police Downey, C. 90241

TABLE OFCONTENTS ............... ................................................................................................................... 2 EXECUTIVESUMMARY ................................................................................................................................. 3 ASSEMBLY BILL 481 (California Government Code Sections 7O7U-7075)................................................... 4 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................................... 1O
MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY/ INTENDED A[OU|S|ON....................... ............................ —........ 1 UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UA6) ..----------------------------'11 ARMORED VEHICLES ..................................................................................................................... 13 BREACHING TOOLS .'__—'_—_—_—__—'—__—'_—_—'_—_—_'--'14 37/4OK4MLAUNCHERS AND ROUNDS ......................................................................................... 16 LESS THAN LETHAL SHOTGUN AND ROUNDS ............................................................................... 19 FEDERAL LABORATORIES 48MMLAUNCHING CUP .....................................................................

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DISTRACTION DEVICES ........................ ............................................... ......................................... 2Z
CHEMICAL AGENT AND SMOKE [A0|STERS...... ....................... ................. ...... --.................. 24 PEPPER8ALLLAUNCHER AND PROJECTILES .................................................................................. 7 RIFLES............................................................................................................................................ 29 PERSONALLY OWNED RIFLES ........................................................................................ .............. 3l
SUBMACHINE GUNS .—'_—__—'_—_—'_—_—_'—_—_—__--'__—'-33
MILITARY EQU|PEIVIENTUSE SUMMARY .................................................................................................. 35 COMPLAINTS REGARDING MILITARY E{lU|PEIVIENTUSEABE/INTERNAL AUDIT ..................................... 39

agencies of equipment that meets the State -enacted definition of "military equipment". AB 481 we into effect on January V, 2022, adding California Government Code Sections 7070 through 7075. The codes require the Downey Police Department to obtain approval from the Downey City Council of "Military Equipment Use Policy" and for the continued use of all military equipment that was acquir prior to January 1, 2022. Moreover, they require the Police Department to submit an Annual Milita Equipment Report to the City Council thereafter detailing the following information regarding t previous calendar year: I

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 inresponse;

4. The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoir.1w 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; and, 6 If the Police Department intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.

To further promote transparency to the public, AB 481 requires the approved Military Equipment AN Policy and most recent Annual Military Equipment Report to be published on the Police Departmen website — and to hold at least one well -publicized and conveniently located community engageme meeting within thirty (30) days of the release of the Annual Military Equipment Report. I

(Californiai •i' Sections 7070-7075)
California Government Code 7070.

For purposes of this 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, 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.

Device (LRAD).
(13) Taser Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and the Long Range Acoustic (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 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. (f) "Type" means each item that shares the same manufacturer model number.

California Government Code 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 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, 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.
borrowing or leasing.
(C) Acquiring military equipment either permanently or temporarily, including by (D) Collaborating with another law enforcement agency in the deployment or other use of military equipment within the territorial jurisdiction of the governing body. (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 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.
paragraph.
(G) Acquiring military equipment through any means not provided by this (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 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 of the relevant law enforcement agency for as long as the military equipment 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 to the military equipment use policy in a manner that will resolve the lack of compliance. (f) 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.

California Government Code 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 military 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.

California Government Code 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.
(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 internet website. (2) Provide a copy of the military equipment use policy to the Governor or the Governor's designee.

California Government Code 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.

California Government Code 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.

The Downey Police Department maintains equipment that qualifies as Military Equipment as defined by California Government Code Section 7070(c). Our mission is to serve with honor, integrity, and enforce the law fairly to all as outlined in the DowneiPolice DeDartment's mission statement.

The department currently possesses twelve different types of Military Equipment, which are deployed in accordance with the approved Military Equipment Use Policy and based upon the situational necessity to effectively de-escalate intense situations, to bring volatile conditions and critical incidents to a safe resolution, and to minimize risk to members of our community and first responders during dynamic and unfolding high -risk incidents. These essential pieces of equipment allow the Police Department to maintain a state of readiness through continuous training and equipment familiarity to fulfill our mission to protect the health, safety, and welfare of persons and property within our City.

The following constitutes an inventory of qualifying military equipment acquired and/or used by the Downey Police Department during the 2025 calendar year. The list provides the following information:
• A description of each type of military equipment, the quantity in inventory as of December 31, 2025, its capabilities and purchase cost.
• The purpose for which the Department proposes to use each type of military equipment. • The authorized use as deemed by the Department for each type of military equipment. • The expected life span of the item.
• The fiscal impact of each type of military equipment (estimated annual costs of maintaining equipment).
• The intended numberto acquire or maintain in inventory for each item of military equipment.

MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY / INTENDED ACQUISITION (2026) Pursuant to the approved Military Equipment Use Policy and to further the Police Department's mission to protect and serve, the Downey Police Department intends on acquiring additional military equipment during the 2026 calendar year. The Downey Police Department seeks the City Council's approval to acquire and maintain up to the maximum number of each equipment as set forth hereinbelow.

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 of current UAS:

DJI Matrice 30T Enterprise, quantity 2, cost $9675.05 each. UAS that weighs approximately 3770 grams and is able to record video utilizing a wide-angle camera, up to 200x zoom camera or a thermal imaging camera. Includes: DJI RC Plus Remote Controller, batteries, and battery station. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 2
ii. DJI Matrice 4T Aircraft, quantity 2, cost $9896.02 each. UAS that weighs approximately 3770 grams and is able to record video utilizing a wide-angle camera, up to 200x zoom or a thermal imaging camera. Including: DJI RC remote, batteries, speaker, spotlight, propellers, and charging hub. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 2
iii. DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise w/Smart controller, quantity 1, cost $3,722.20. UAS that weighs approximately 905 grams and is able to record video with approximately 31 minutes of flight time. Includes batteries, a battery charging hub, and propeller guards. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 1
iv. DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise w/Smart controller, quantity 1, cost $1,186.90. UAS that weighs approximately 905 grams and is able to record video with approximately 31 minutes of flight time. Includes propeller guards. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 1 V. DJI Mini 2, quantity 4, cost $600.00 each. UAS that weights approximately 242 grams and is able to record video with approximately 25 minutes of flight time. Includes batteries and charging hub. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 4
vii. DJI Avata Pro, quantity 2, cost $1,833.70 each. UAS that weighs approximately 405 grams and is able to record video with approximately 18 minutes of flight time. Includes batteries, charging hub, DJI goggles and DJI motion controller. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 6 viii. DJI Mavic 3T Enterprise, quantity 4, cost $6,366.34 each. UAS that weighs approximately 920 grams and is able to record video utilizing a wide-angle camera, up to 8x

zoom camera or a thermal imaging camera. Includes: Remote controller, batteries, and battery charging hub. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 8
ix. DJI Mini 3, quantity 8, cost $839.00 each. UAS that weights approximately 249 grams and is able to record video with approximately 34 minutes of flight time. Includes remote, batteries and charging hub. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 8
b. Purpose
i. To be deployed when its view would assist officers or incident commanders with the following situations, which include but are not limited to:

1. Major collision investigations.

2. Search for missing persons

3. Natural disaster management

4. Crime scene photography

5. SWAT, tactical or other public safety and life preservation missions

6. In response to specific requests from local, state or federal fire authorities for fire response and/or prevention.
c. Authorized Use
i. Only assigned operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate any UAS during approved missions.
d. Expected Life Span
i. All UAS equipment, 3-5 years
e. Fiscal Equipment
i. Annual maintenance and battery replacement cost is approximately $1,000.00 f. Training
i. All Department UAS operators are licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration for UAS operation.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
L Use is established under FAA Regulation 14 CFR Part 107, and the City of Downey UAS policy. It is the policy of the Downey Police Department to utilize UAS only for official law enforcement purposes, and in a manner that respects the privacy of our community, pursuant to State and Federal law.

2. Armored Vehicles: Commercially produced wheeled armored personnel vehicle utilized for law enforcement purposes.
a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost i. LENCO BEARCAT, quantity: 1, cost: $279,476.80. The Lenco Bearcat is an armored vehicle that seats 10-12 personnel with an open floor plan that allows for rescue of downed personnel. It can stop various projectiles, which provides greater safety to citizens and officers beyond the protection level of shield and personal body armor. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 1
b. Purpose
i. To be used in response to critical incidents to enhance officer and community safety, improve scene containment and stabilization, and assist in resolving critical incidents.
c. Authorized Use
i. The use of armored vehicles shall only be authorized by a watch commander or SWAT commander, based on the specific circumstances of a given critical incident. Armored vehicles shall be used only by officers trained in their deployment and in a manner consistent with Department policy and training. d. Lifespan
i. Lenco Bearcat, 25 years
e. Fiscal Impact
i. Annual maintenance cost of approximately $5,000.00
f. Training
All driver/operators shall attend formalized instruction and be trained in vehicle operations and practical driving instruction
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
I. It is the policy of the Department to utilize armored vehicles only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law.

3. Breaching Tools: Breaching tools are utilized by department personnel to make entry into secured or fortified locations during emergency or high -risk operations. a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost i. Kinetic Breaching Tool (KBT), quantity: 1, cost: $13,945. The Kinetic Breaching Tool is a kinetic energy forced entry tool that utilizes a proprietary .45 caliber handgun blank and a proprietary 8-cartridge reloadable cylinder to deliver up to 1000 ft/lbs of force through a hardened steel ram to breach door hardware. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 1
b. Purpose
i. The Kinetic Breaching Tool (KBT) is designed to provide law enforcement personnel with a rapid, effective, and controlled means of gaining entry into secured or barricaded structures. It is primarily used in situations where forced entry is necessary to protect life, prevent the destruction of evidence, or apprehend suspects. The tool allows officers to defeat doors, locks, and other barriers while minimizing delay and reducing prolonged exposure to potentially dangerous environments.
c. Authorized Use
The KBT is authorized for use by sworn personnel who have completed department -approved training (internally/externally). Its deployment is generally limited to critical incidents such as high -risk warrant service, exigent circumstances, hostage or barricaded suspect situations, and other scenarios where immediate entry is justified. Use must be consistent with department policy, supervisory direction when feasible, and applicable state and federal law. d. Training
i. Officers must successfully complete formal instruction on the proper handling, deployment, and safety considerations of the KBT prior to use in the field.

Training includes practical application, scenario -based exercises, and instruction on target assessment to reduce unintended damage or injury. Periodic refresher training is recommended to maintain proficiency and ensure adherence to evolving best practices and policy updates.
e. Lifespan
i. The KBT is a durable piece of equipment with a service life dependent on frequency of use, maintenance, and manufacturer guidelines. Routine inspections are required to ensure structural integrity and operational readiness. Components subject to wear may require periodic replacement, and any tool found to be damaged or unsafe must be removed from service immediately.
f. Fiscal Impact
i. The fiscal impact of the KBT is relatively limited compared to other specialized equipment. Initial acquisition costs vary based on manufacturer and/or configuration, with additional minimal costs associated with training, maintenance, and replacement of worn components. The tool's durability and

low maintenance requirements make it a cost-effective option for breaching operations.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
i. Use of the KBT must comply with all applicable laws, including constitutional requirements governing search and seizure. Deployment is subject to department policies regarding use of force and forced entry, including proper authorization for warrants and exigent circumstances. Officers must consider necessity, proportionality, and safety when utilizing the tool, and all uses shall be documented and subject to supervisory review.

4. 37/40 MM Launchers and Rounds: 37/40MM Launchers are utilized by department personnel as a less than lethal tool to launch impact rounds.
a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost i. Defense Technology, LMT Tactical 40MM Single Shot Launcher, quantity: 6, cost:
$1,000 each. The 40MM Tactical Launcher is a tactical single shot launcher that features an expandable stock and an adjustable integrated front grip with light rail. It will fire standard 40MM less than lethal ammunition, up to 4.8 inches in cartridge length. It will launch a 40MM less than lethal round up to 131 feet and is only authorized to be used by trained personnel. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 25
ii. Defense Technology, LMT Tactical 40MM 4-Shot Launcher, quantity: 2, cost:
$4792.39 each. The 40MM Tactical 4-Shot Launcher features an expandable stock, an adjustable Picatinny mounted front grip, and a unique direct drive system to advance the magazine cylinder. It will fire standard 40MM less than lethal ammunition, up to 4.8 inches in cartridge length. It has a pump action advance and single or double action trigger group with safety mechanism. 2026 Maximum: 25
iii. PennArms Arwin, 37MM Tactical 6-Shot Launcher, quantity: 2, cost: $1,000 each. The 37MM 6-shot launcher is low profile and lightweight, providing multi - shot capability in an easy to carry launcher. It will launch a 37/40MM less than lethal round up to 131 feet and is only authorized to be used by trained personnel. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 2
iv. Defense Technology, 40MM Exact Impact Sponge, #6325, cost: $31.20, quantity:
131. A less than lethal 40MM lightweight plastic and foam projectile fired from a single or multi -round purpose built 40MM grenade launcher with a rifled barrel at 325 feet per second (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. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 500
v. Defense Technology, 40MM Liquid CS Barricade Penetrator Round #4330, cost:
$23, quantity: 2. A less than 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 of a structure or vehicle. In a tactical deployment situation, the round 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. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 50
vi. Defense Technology, 40MM Direct Impact CS Crushable Foam Round #6322, cost: $30, quantity: 38. A less than lethal 40MM lightweight crushable foam projectile fired from a single or multi -round purpose built 40MM grenade

launcher with a rifled barrel at 295 FPS. The crushable foam projectile delivers 120 ft/lbs. of energy upon impact in addition to dispersion of 5 grams of OC irritant. The 40MM round provides accurate and effective performance when fired from the approved distance of not less than five (5) feet and as far as 120 feet from the target. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 50
vii. Combined Systems (CTS), 40MM Foam Baton Round #4557, cost: $30, quantity:

2. A less than lethal 40MM lightweight spin -stabilized projectile fired from a single or multi -round purpose built 40MM grenade launcher at 240-260 ft./sec.

The projectile is extremely accurate and consistent, however is dependent on the launcher, using open sights vs. an improved sight, environmental conditions, and the operator. Effectiveness depends on many variables, such as distance, clothing, stature, and the point where the projectile impacts. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 50
viii. Defense Technology, 40MM Bean Bag Round, cost: $10, quantity: 3. A less than lethal 40MM round firing a ballistic bag filled with bagged silica sand shot at a velocity of 220 FPS. The 40MM Bean Bag Round is most suitable in moderately close to medium ranges, approximately 20 to 35 feet. 2026 Maximum Quantity:
50 ix. Combined Systems (CTS), 40MM Aerial Flash -Bang 100 Meter Warning Signal, cost: $49.30. The 40MM Aerial Flash -Bangs are used to gain compliance, disperse crowds, restore order, or temporarily disorient dangerous subjects by emitting a thunderous bang and intense bright light. 2026 Maximum Quantity:
25 x. Combined Systems (CTS), 40MM Aerial Flash -Bang 50 Meter Warning Signal, cost: $49.30. The 40MM Aerial Flash -Bangs are used to gain compliance, disperse crowds, restore order, or temporarily disorient dangerous subjects by emitting a thunderous bang and intense bright light. 2026 Maximum Quantity:
25 xi. Sage, 37MM Impact Baton Round, K01, cost: $15, quantity: 200. A less than lethal 37MM fired from a 37MM launcher and is a direct fire modular impact baton round that is designed to be used in situations where kinetic energy is preferred for the incapacitation of hostile individuals. 2026 Maximum Quantity:
250
b. Purpose
i. To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable.
c. Authorized Use
Situations for use of the less than lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to:

1. The suspect is armed with a weapon and the tactical circumstances allow for the safe application of approved munitions.

2. The suspect has made credible threats to harm him/herself or others.

3. The suspect is engaged in riotous behavior or is throwing rocks, bottles or other dangerous projectiles at people and/or officers.

4. There is probable cause to believe that the suspect has already committed a crime of violence and is refusing to comply with lawful orders.
d. Training
i. Sworn members utilizing 37/40MM less than lethal chemical agents or impact rounds are trained in their use by POST certified less than lethal and chemical agents instructors.
e. Lifespan
i. Defense Technology, LMT Tactical 40MM Single Shot Launcher — 25 years ii. Defense Technology, LMT Tactical 4-Shit Launcher — 25 years iii. PennArms Arwin, 37MM Tactical 6-Shot Launcher — 25 years iv. Defense Technology, 40MM Exact Impact Sponge, Defense Technology, 40MM Liquid CS Barricade Penetrator Round, Defense Technology, 40MM Direct Impact CS Crushable Foam Round, Combined Systems (CTS), 40MM Foam Baton Round, Defense Technology, 40MM Bean Bag Round, Combined Systems (CTS) 40MM Aerial flash bang 100 and 50 meter warning signal — 5 years v. Sage, 37MM Impact Baton Round, K01— 25 years
f. Fiscal Impact
i. Annual maintenance is approximately $50 for each launcher g. Legal and Procedural Rules
i. It is the policy of the Downey Police Department to utilize the 40MM only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force.

5. Less than lethal Shotgun and Rounds: Less than lethal Shotgun is used to deploy the less than lethal drag stabilized 12-gauge bean bag round.
a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost i. Remington 870 less than lethal shotgun, cost: $946, quantity: 21. The Remington 870 Less than lethal Shotgun is used to deploy the less than lethal 12-gauge bean bag round up to a distance of 75 feet. The range of the weapon systems helps to maintain space between officers and a suspect reducing the immediacy of the threat which is a principle of de-escalation. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 25
ii. Defense Technology Drag Stabilized 12-gauge Bean Bag Round, cost: $5, quantity: 455. A less than lethal 2.5-inch 12-gauge shotgun round firing a cotton and ballistic material bag filled with #9 shot that is shot at a velocity of 270 FPS.

Bean Bag Rounds are discharged from a dedicated 12-gauge shotgun that is distinguishable by an orange butt stock and foregrip. This round provides accurate and effective performance when fired from the recommended distance of approximately 20 to 50 feet. The round utilizes four (4) stabilizing tails and utilizes smokeless powder as the propellant. 2026 Maximum Quantity:
500
b. Purpose
i. To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable.
c. Authorized Use
i. Situations for use of the less than lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to:

1. The suspect is armed with a weapon and the tactical circumstances allow for the safe application of approved munitions.

2. The suspect has made credible threats to harm him/herself or others.

3. The suspect is engaged in riotous behavior or is throwing rocks, bottles or other dangerous projectiles at people and/or officers.

4. There is probable cause to believe that the suspect has already committed a crime of violence and is refusing to comply with lawful orders.
d. Lifespan
i. Remington 870 Less than lethal Shotgun — 25 years.
ii. Defense Technology Drag Stabilized 12-gauge Bean Bag round — No listed expiration date.
e. Fiscal Impact
i. Annual maintenance is approximately $50 for each shotgun f. Training
All officers are trained in the 12-gauge less than lethal shotgun as a less than lethal option by in-service training
g. Legal and Procedural Rules

i. Use is established under DPD Policy Manual Section 303.9. It is the policy of the Downey Police Department to utilize the less than lethal shotgun only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force.

6. Federal Laboratories 40MM Launching Cup: Cup that attaches to 12-gauge less than lethal shotguns which allows officers to launch canisters of chemical agents or smoke. a. Description, quantity, capabilities and purchase cost i. Federal Laboratories 40MM Launching Cup, cost: $300, quantity: 1. The launching cup is designed to launch canisters of chemical agents or smoke. The cup can be attached to virtually any 12-gauge shotgun and the munition launched with a launching cartridge. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 1 b. Purpose
i. To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable.
c. Authorized Use
i. Situations for use of the less than lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to:

1. The suspect is armed with a weapon and the tactical circumstances allow for the safe application of approved munitions.

2. The suspect has made credible threats to harm him/herself or others.

3. The suspect is engaged in riotous behavior or is throwing rocks, bottles or other dangerous projectiles at people and/or officers.

4. There is probable cause to believe that the suspect has already committed a crime of violence and is refusing to comply with lawful orders.
d. Lifespan
i. Federal Laboratories 40MM Launching Cup — 25 years
e. Fiscal Impact
i. No annual maintenance
f. Training
i. Officers utilizing the launching cup are trained by POST certified chemical agents instructors.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
i. It is the policy of the Downey Police Department to utilize the 40MM only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal Law, including those regarding the use of force.

7. Distraction Devices: A device used to distract dangerous persons. a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost i. Defense Technologies, Low Roll Non-reloadable distraction device, #8920NR, cost: $62, quantity: 14. A non -bursting device that produces a thunderous bang with an intense bright light producing 6 — 8 million candelas. Ideal for distracting dangerous suspects during assaults, hostage rescue, room entry or other high -risk arrest situations. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 50 ii. Defense Technology, Omni blast 100 flashbang, cost $35, quantity 1. A non - bursting device that produces a thunderous bang with an intense bright light producing 6 — 8 million candelas. Ideal for distracting dangerous suspects during assaults, hostage rescue, room entry or other high -risk arrest situations. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 50
iii. Combined Systems (CTS), 3-bang flashbang #7290-3, cost $60, quantity 11. A non -bursting device that produces (3) sequential thunderous bangs with an intense bright light producing 6 — 8 million candelas. Ideal for distracting dangerous suspects during assaults, hostage rescue, room entry or other high - risk arrest situations. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 100
iv. Combined Systems (CTS), Mini flashbang, cost $SS, quantity 24. A smaller and lighter non -bursting device that produces a thunderous bang with an intense bright light producing 6 — 8 million candelas. Ideal for distracting dangerous suspects during assaults, hostage rescue, room entry or other high -risk arrest situations. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 100
b. Purpose
i. A distraction device is ideal for distracting dangerous suspects during assaults, hostage rescue, room entry or other high -risk arrest situations. To produce atmospheric over -pressure 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.
c. Authorized Use
i. Diversionary Devices shall only be used:

1. By officers who have been trained in their proper use. d. Lifespan

2. In hostage and barricaded subject situations.

3. In high risk warrant (search/arrest) services where there may be extreme hazards to officers.

4. During other high -risk situations where their use would enhance officer safety.

5. During training exercises.

Until used.
e. Fiscal Impact
i. No annual maintenance
f. Training

i. Prior to use, officers must attend diversionary device training that is conducted by POST certified instructors.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
i. It is the policy of the Downey Police Department to utilize diversion devices only for official law enforcement purposes, in accordance with policy guidelines and pursuant to State and Federal law regarding the use of force.

8. 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, Riot Control Continuous Discharge Grenade, CS, #1082, cost: $30, quantity: 75. 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 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 grenade is 6.0 in. by 2.35 in. and holds approximately

2.7 oz. of active agent. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 150
ii. Defense Technology, Riot Control Continuous Discharge Grenade, OC, #1080, cost: $37, quantity: 25. The Riot Control OC 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. 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 grenade is 6.0 in. by 2.35 in. and holds approximately

0.88 ox. Of active agent. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 150
iii. Defense Technology, Pocket Tactical CS Grenade, #1016, cost: $30, quantity: 18.

The Pocket Tactical CS Grenade is small, and lightweight. The 0.9 oz. of active agent will burn approximately 20-40 seconds. At 4.75 in. by 1.4 in. in size, it easily fits in most tactical pouches. This is a launchable grenade; however, it is normally used as a signaling or covering device. 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 grenade. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 50
iv. CTS CS Baffled Canister Smoke Grenade, #5230B, cost: $30, quantity, 8. The Baffled Canister Smoke Grenade is designed for indoor use delivering a maximum amount of irritant smoke throughout multiple rooms with minimal risk of fire. It expels its payload in approximately 20-40 seconds through four emission ports and is 6.20 in. by 2.60 in. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 50 v. Defense Technology, Spede-Heat Continuous Discharge Chemical Grenade, CS, #1072, cost: $32, quantity: 15. The Spede-Heat CS Grenade is a high volume, continuous burn and it expels its payload in approximately 20-40 seconds. The payload is discharged through four gas ports, three on the side and one on the bottom. This launchable grenade is 6.12 in. by 2.62 in. and holds approximately

2.0 oz. of active agent. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 50
vi. Defense Technology, Stinger CS Rubber Ball Grenade, #1088, cost: $32, quantity: 10. The Stinger CS Rubber Ball Grenade is a maximum effect device that delivers four stimuli for psychological and physiological effects: rubber pellets, light, sound, and CS. The Stinger Grenade is most widely used as a

crowd management tool. The Stinger Grenade has an initial 1.5 second delay that initiates fuze assembly separation, followed by another .5 second delay before the blast which is sufficient to project the rubber balls and chemical agent in a 50-foot radius. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 30
vii. Defense Technology, Stinger Rubber Ball Grenade, #1087, cost: $30, quantity:

29. The Stinger Grenade is a maximum effect device that delivers three stimuli for psychological and physiological effects: rubber pellets, light and sound. The Stinger Grenade is most widely used as a crowd management tool. The Rubber Ball Blast Grenade is used to deliver 60 caliber rubber balls with the stimuli of light and sound. The Rubber Ball Grenade has an initial 1.5 second delay that initiates fuze assembly separation, followed by another .5 second delay before the function of the device. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 30
viii. Federal Labs, Spede-Heat #555, cost $30, quantity: 4. This is a continuous burn device and expels its payload in approximately 20-40 seconds. The launchable device is 6.12 in. by 2.62 in. and holds approximately 2.9 oz of active agent. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 40
ix. Defense Technology, Aerosol OC Vapor, #1056, Cost $30, quantity 29. The OC Vapor Aerosol Grenade is used to deliver a high concentration of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) in a powerful mist. It is designed for indoor -use in confined areas such as cell extractions or barricade situations where the use of pyrotechnic, powder, or liquid devices is not practical or desired. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 40
x. Defense Technology, Triple -Chaser Separating Canister #1026, Cost: $50, Quantity: 0. When deployed, the canisters separate and land approximately 20 feet apart allowing increased area coverage in a short period of time. This launchable grenade is 6.5 in. by 2.7 in. and holds approximately 3.2 oz. of active agent with an approximate burn time of 20-30 seconds. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 100
xi. Fed Labs, #515 CS Separating triple chaser grenade, Cost: $30, Quantity: 7.

When deployed, the canisters separate and land approximately 20 feet apart allowing increased area coverage in a short period of time. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 25
xii. Defense Technology, CS Flameless Expulsion Grenade, Model 2042, cost: $40, quantity 5. A compact, non -pyrotechnic, chemical agent device that provides safe expulsion without risk of fire. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 50 xiii. Federal Labs, 514 CS blast dispersion grenade, cost $40, quantity 9. A non -lethal explosive that causes confusion in its target. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 20 xiv. Federal Labs, smoke grenade, cost: $18, quantity 0. A device used to confuse individuals and obscure vision. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 50 b. Purpose

i. To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Situations for use of the less than lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to:

1. The suspect is armed with a weapon and the tactical circumstances allow for the safe application of approved munitions.

2. The suspect has made credible threats to harm him/herself or others.

3. The suspect is engaged in riotous behavior or is throwing rocks, bottles or other dangerous projectiles at people and/or officers.

4. There is probable cause to believe that the suspect has already committed a crime of violence and is refusing to comply with lawful orders
c. Authorized use
i. Only officers who have received training in the use of chemical agents from POST certified instructors.
d. Training
i. Sworn members utilizing chemical agent canisters are certified by POST less than lethal and chemical agents instructors.
e. Lifespan
i. 5 years from manufacturing date
f. Fiscal Impact
i. No annual maintenance
g. Legal and Procedural Rules.
i. It is the policy of the Downey Police Department to utilize chemical agents only for official law enforcement purposes, in accordance with policy, and pursuant to State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force.

9. PepperBall Launcher and Projectiles: A device that discharges irritant projectiles. a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost i. PepperBall FTC Basic Launcher, cost: $500, quantity: 4. The FTC Basic Launcher is a compressed -air powered launcher designed to fire non -lethal PepperBall projectiles. The launcher is semi -automatic, has a firing rate of 10-12 projectiles per second and is fed by a hopper that feeds 20+ projectiles per second. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 10
ii. PepperBall Live-X Projectile, cost: $3 per projectile, quantity: 1300. The Live Projectile contains a concentrated amount of PAVA pepper powder. Discharged from a PepperBall Launcher, the projectile has a velocity of 280-350 FPS. The projectile has a direct impact of 60ft and area of saturation of 150+ft. The projectile contains 5% PAVA powder. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 3000 iii. PepperBall Inert Projectile, cost: $3 per projectile, quantity: 50. The Inert projectile contains a harmless, scented powder and is best suited for training, qualifications, and direct impact when chemical exposure is not desired.

Discharged from a PepperBall Launcher, the projectile has a velocity of 280-350 FPS. The projectile has a direct impact of 60ft and an area of saturation of 150+ ft. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 3000
iv. Mission Less than lethal ID Marking Projectile, cost: $1.60 per projectile, quantity: 0. This projectile contains a paint solution that can be used to mark suspects for later apprehension and/or marking doors, openings, or objects for identification. The Mission Less than lethal ID Marking Projectile is discharged from a PepperBall Launcher. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 3000 v. Mission Less than lethal OC Projectile, cost: $2.57 per projectile, quantity: 250.

This projectile is discharged from a PepperBall Launcher and contains a concentrated amount of OC and PAVA powder. The projectile has a direct impact of 66ft and creates a 5-foot wide defensive cloud of chemical irritant. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 3000
vi. Mission Less than lethal Impact Projectile, cost: $0.57 per projectile, quantity:
900. This projectile is discharged from a PepperBall Launcher and is an advanced polymer impact round used when chemical exposure is not desired.

The projectile has a direct impact of 66ft. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 3000 b. Purpose
i. To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Situations for use of the less than lethal weapon systems may include but, are not limited to:

1. The suspect is armed with a weapon and the tactical circumstances allow for the safe application of approved munitions.

2. The suspect has made credible threats to harm him/herself or others.

3. The suspect is engaged in riotous behavior or is throwing rocks, bottles or other dangerous projectiles at people and/or officers.

4. There is probable cause to believe that the suspect has already committed a crime of violence and is refusing to comply with lawful orders
c. Authorized Use
i. Only those officers who have been trained in the use of PepperBall Launchers are authorized to use the PepperBall Launchers.
d. Training
i. Sworn members utilizing PepperBall Launchers and projectiles are trained in their use by POST certified less than lethal and chemical agents instructors. e. Lifespan
i. PepperBall FTC Basic Launcher — 20 years
ii. PepperBall Live-X Projectile — 3 years
iii. PepperBall Inert Projectile — 3 years
iv. Mission Less than lethal ID Marking Projectile — 3 years v. Mission Less than lethal OC Projectile — 3 years
vi. Mission Less than lethal Impact Projectile — 3 years f. Fiscal impact
i. Annual maintenance is approximately $50 for each PepperBall Launcher g. Legal and Procedural Rules
L It is the policy of the Downey Police Department to utilize PepperBall only for official law enforcement purposes, in accordance with department policy and pursuant to State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force.

10. Rifles: Guns that are fired from shoulder level, having a long spirally grooved barrel intended to make bullets spin and thereby have greater accuracy over a long distance. a. Description, quantity, capabilities and purchase cost i. Colt AR-15 M4 Carbine 5.56 Caliber Rifle, cost: $900, quantity: 29. Highly accurate and durable gas operated semi -automatic rifle which includes a 4- position collapsible stock. The magazine holds 30 rounds of ammunition and the barrel is chrome lined with a 1:7" right-hand twist. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 35 ii. Winchester Ranger .223 Caliber 55 Grain Rifle Round, cost: $448 per case of 1,000, quantity: 7500. The Winchester Ranger 223 Remington ammunition features a 55 grain pointed soft point bullet and is intended for law enforcement use. The ammunition has a muzzle velocity of 3,240 FPS, is reloadable, features brass cases and boxer primers and is non -corrosive. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 10,000
iii. Speer Gold Dot .223 Caliber 62 Grain Rifle Round, cost: $309.62 per case of 500, quantity 10,000. The Speer Gold Dot 223 ammunition features a 62-grain bullet utilized by law enforcement for self-defense rifle applications. The ammunition has a muzzle velocity of 3000 FPS, features a nickel -plated brass case, and a reliable CCI primer. Max Quantity 25,000
b. Purpose
Members may deploy the patrol rifle in any circumstance where the member can articulate a reasonable expectation that the rifle may be needed. Examples of some general guidelines for deploying the rifle may include, but are not limited to:

1. Situations where the member reasonably anticipates an armed encounter.

2. When a member is faced with a situation that may require accurate and effective fire at long range.

3. Situations where a member reasonably expects the need to meet or exceed a suspect's firepower.

4. When a member reasonably believes that there maybe a need to fire on a barricaded person or a person with a hostage.

5. When a member reasonably believes that a suspect maybe wearing body armor.

6. When authorized or requested by a supervisor.

7. When needed to euthanize an animal.
c. Authorized Use
d. Lifespan
Only members that are POST certified are authorized to carry/use a rifle.

Colt AR-15 M4 Carbine 5.56 Caliber Rifle — No expiration ii. Winchester Ranger .223 Caliber 55 Grain Rifle Round —No expiration iii. Speer Gold Dot .223 Caliber 62 Grain Rifle Round —No expiration e. Fiscal Impact

i. Annual maintenance is approximately $50 for each rifle f. Training
i. Prior to using a rifle, officers must be certified by POST instructors in the operation of the rifle. Additionally, all members that carry/operate a rifle are required to pass quarterly range qualifications each year. g. Legal and Procedural Rules
i. Use is established under Downey Police Department Policy Section 306.2.5. It is the policy of the Downey Police Department to utilize rifles only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law regarding the use of force.

11. Personally Owned Rifles: Guns that are fired from shoulder level, having a long spirally grooved barrel intended to make bullets spin and thereby have greater accuracy over a long distance. a. Description, quantity, and capabilities.
i. Colt AR-15 M4 Carbine 5.56 Caliber Rifle, quantity: 11. Highly accurate and durable gas operated semi -automatic rifle which includes a 4-position collapsible stock. The magazine holds 30 rounds of ammunition and the barrel is chrome lined with a 1:7" right-hand twist.
ii. Daniel Defense DDM4 Law Enforcement Patrol Rifle, quantity: 11. Highly accurate and durable gas operated semi -automatic rifle. The magazine holds 30 rounds of ammunition and the 16" barrel is cold hammer forged with a 1:7" right hand twist.
iii. Bravo Company BCM4 5.56 Caliber Rifle, quantity: 10. Highly accurate and durable gas operated semi -automatic rifle. The magazine holds 30 rounds of ammunition and the 16" barrel is chrome lined with a 1:7" right-hand twist. iv. Bravo Company BCM Recce 5.56 Caliber Rifle, quantity: 2. Highly accurate and durable gas operated semi -automatic rifle. The magazine holds 30 rounds of ammunition and the 16" barrel is chrome lined with a 1:7" right-hand twist. v. LaRue Tactical LT15 5.56 Caliber Rifle, quantity: 1. Highly consistent and accurate gas operated semi -automatic rifle. The magazine holds 30 rounds of ammunition and the 16" barrel is chrome lined with a 1:8" right-hand twist. b. Purpose
i. Members may deploy the patrol rifle in any circumstance where the member can articulate a reasonable expectation that the rifle may be needed. Examples of some general guidelines for deploying the rifle may include, but are not limited to:

1. Situations where the member reasonably anticipates an armed encounter.

2. When a member is faced with a situation that may require accurate and effective fire at long range.

3. Situations where a member reasonably expects the need to meet or exceed a suspect's firepower.

4. When a member reasonably believes that there maybe a need to fire on a barricaded person or a person with a hostage.

5. When a member reasonably believes that a suspect maybe wearing body armor.

6. When authorized or requested by a supervisor.

7. When needed to euthanize an animal.
c. Authorized Use
Only members that are POST certified are authorized to carry/use a rifle.

Members are also required to receive written approval from the Chief of Police or authorized designee to carry the rifle on duty after it is inspected by a Downey Police Department AR-15 armorer.

d. Lifespan
i. Colt AR-15 M4 Carbine 5.56 Caliber Rifle — No expiration ii. Daniel Defense DDM4 Law Enforcement Patrol Rifle — No expiration iii. Bravo Company BCM4 5.56 Caliber Rifle — No expiration iv. Bravo Company BCM Recce 5.56 Caliber Rifle — No expiration v. LaRue Tactical LT15 5.56 Caliber Rifle — No expiration e. Fiscal Impact
i. No fiscal impact to Department as employee is responsible for purchase and maintenance of personally owned rifles authorized for on duty usage. These pieces of military equipment are acquired and owned by individual officers, and the Downey Police Department is not seeking authorization for the acquisition of this equipment. Any use of this type of military equipment for official duty would be with the approval of the Chief of the Downey Police Department and in accordance with the approved Military Use Policy and other Department policies.
f. Training
i. Prior to using a rifle, officers must be certified by POST instructors in the operation of the rifle. Additionally, all members that carry/operate a rifle are required to pass quarterly range qualifications each year. g. Legal and Procedural Rules
i. The use of personally owned duty patrol rifles is established under Downey Police Department Policy Section 306.2.5. It is the policy of the Downey Police Department to utilize rifles only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law regarding the use of force.

12. Submachine Guns: Guns that are fired from shoulder level, having a long spirally grooved barrel intended to make bullets spin and thereby have greater accuracy over a long distance. a. Description, quantity, capabilities and purchase cost i. Heckler & Koch MP5 Submachine Gun, 9mm x 19 caliber, cost: $ 4,515.05, quantity: 5. Highly accurate and firing from a closed bolt with roller -delayed blowback operated semi -automatic gun which includes a collapsible stock. The magazine holds 30 rounds of ammunition and the barrel has a Groove/Land Profile, 6 Grooves, Right -Hand twist. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 5 ii. Winchester 9mm Luger, 147 Grain, Manufacturer: Winchester, Manufacturer Description: Threat stopping performance. It's what makes Ranger T-Series the trusted duty load law enforcement agencies across America. The bullet's patented, segment engineered design enhances expansion, penetration and weight retention through a variety of intervening barriers., cost: $381 per case of 500. The Winchester Ranger ammunition features a 147-grain pointed soft point bullet and is intended for law enforcement use. The ammunition has a muzzle velocity of 990 FPS, is reloadable, features brass cases and boxer primers and is non -corrosive. 2026 Maximum Quantity: 10,000
iii. Speer Gold Dot G2 9mm 147 Grain Pistol Round, cost ??? per case of 500. The Speer Gold Dot G2 9mm ammunition features a 147-grain bullet utilized by law enforcement for handgun applications. The ammunition has a muzzle velocity of 1020 FPS, features a nickel -plated brass case, and a reliable CCI primer. Max Quantity 30,000.
b. Purpose
i. SWAT team members may deploy the MP5 in any circumstance where the member can articulate a reasonable expectation that the rifle may be needed.

Examples of some general guidelines for deploying the rifle may include, but are not limited to:

1. Situations where the member reasonably anticipates an armed encounter.

2. When a member is faced with a situation that may require accurate and effective fire at long range.

3. Situations where a member reasonably expects the need to meet or exceed a suspect's firepower.

4. When a member reasonably believes that there may be a need to fire on a barricaded person or a person with a hostage.

5. When a member reasonably believes that a suspect may be wearing body armor.

6. When authorized or requested by a supervisor.

7. When needed to euthanize an animal.
c. Authorized Use
i. Only members that are POST certified are authorized to carry/use a sub- machine gun.
d. Lifespan
H&K Sub -machine gun 9mm x 19 Caliber — No expiration

ii. Winchester Ranger 9mm Caliber 147 Grain Round —No expiration iii. Speer Gold Dot G2 9mm Caliber 147 Grain Round —No expiration e. Fiscal Impact
i. Annual maintenance is approximately $50 for each gun f. Training
i. Prior to using a rifle, officers must be certified by POST instructors in the operation of the gun. Additionally, all members that carry/operate a gun are required to pass quarterly range qualifications each year. g. Legal and Procedural Rules
i. Use is established under Downey Police Department Policy Section 306.2.5. It is the policy of the Downey Police Department to utilize guns only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law regarding the use of force.

All funding for the acquisition of the above -listed military equipment (with the exception of Personally Owned Rifles) will be provided from the annual Police Department Budget as approved by the City Council (with possible reimbursement from available grants).

MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE SUMMARY (2025)
This section outlines the usage of military equipment by the Downey Police Department during the 2025 calendar year. Certain items, particularly ammunition, diversionary devices, Pepper balls and chemical agents are used throughout the year on a regular basis for training to maintain proficiency. This section does not include training use and only provides data for operational use of military equipment listed within this report.

1. Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS):

The department utilized the UAS 29 times in 2025. The usage included:
• January 31, 2025
The UAS was deployed to assist with restraining order violation investigation. • February 27, 2025
The UAS was deployed to assist with overwatch on a burglary investigation. • March 1, 2025
The UAS was deployed to assist with a domestic violence investigation. • March 1, 2025
The UAS was deployed to assist with a disturbance call in the parking lot of a school. • March 6, 2025
The UAS was deployed to assist on a burglary alarm call, searching the roof of the business. • March 6, 2025
The UAS was deployed to assist on a burglary alarm call providing a perimeter check. • March 29, 2025
The UAS was deployed to assist with a restraining order violation investigation. • March 29, 2025
The UAS was deployed to on a burglary alarm call to search the exterior of the location. • March 29, 2025
The UAS was deployed to assist with a possible burglary investigation. • March 29, 2025
The UAS was deployed to assist in providing overwatch on a traffic stop. • April 12, 2025
The UAS was deployed to assist with a robbery investigation. • April 26, 2025
The UAS was deployed to assist with a vehicle evasion investigation. • April 26, 2025

The UAS was deployed to assist on a burglary alarm call, searching the backyard. • April 26, 2025
The UAS was deployed to assist on a suspicious vehicle call. • April 27, 2025
The UAS was deployed to assist with a municipal code violation investigation. • April 27, 2025
The UAS was deployed to assist with locating a missing person. • April 27, 2025
The UAS was deployed to assist in identifying the location of a traffic collision. • April 27, 2025
The UAS was deployed to assist in locating a stolen vehicle investigation. • April 27, 2025
The UAS was deployed to assist with a disturbance call. • April 27, 2025
The UAS was deployed to provided overwatch for officers on at a disturbance call. • April 27, 2025
The UAS was deployed to assist in locating a group of reckless motorcycles. • May 31, 2025
The UAS was deployed to assist with an armed subject causing a disturbance. • May 31, 2025
The UAS was deployed to assist with a repeat call of an armed subject causing a disturbance. • June 11, 2025
The UAS was deployed to assist in providing overwatch of a protest. • June 16, 2025
The UAS was deployed to assist in providing overwatch of a protest. • June 17, 2025
The UAS was deployed to assist in providing overwatch of a protest. • July 23, 2025
The UAS was deployed to assist with an assault with a deadly weapon investigation. • October 24, 2025
The UAS was deployed to assist with a burglary investigation. • November 9, 2025
The UAS was deployed to assist in locating a subject causing a disturbance.

2. Armored Vehicles (ARV — LENCO Bearcat):

The department utilized the Armored Rescue Vehicle 6 times in 2025. The usage included:
• February 13, 2025 - ARV was deployed during a SWAT warrant service. • March 7, 2025 - ARV was deployed during a SWAT warrant service. • March 21, 2025 - ARV was deployed during a SWAT warrant service. • August 2, 2025 - ARV was deployed during a SWAT warrant service. • August 20, 2025 - ARV was deployed during a SWAT warrant service. • September 21, 2025 - ARV was deployed on an assault with a deadly weapon incident / SWAT Call Out.

3. 37/40 MM Launchers
The 37/40 MM Launcher was not discharged in 2025.

4. Less Than Lethal Shotgun:

The Less Than Lethal Shotgun was discharged 1 time in 2025. The usage included:
• April 10, 2025
The less than lethal shotgun was deployed and aided in detaining an uncooperative subject armed with a knife.

5. Federal Laboratories 40MM Launching Cup:

The 40mm launching cup was not discharged operationally during 2025.

6. Distraction Devices (Flash Bang):

Distraction devises were deployed operationally 2 times in 2025. The usage included:
• August 20, 2025
(3) Distraction Devices were deployed during a SWAT warrant service. • September 21, 2025
(2) Distraction Devices were deployed on an assault with a deadly weapon incident / SWAT Call Out.

7. Chemical Agent and Smoke Canisters:

Chemical agents and smoke canisters were not discharged operationally during 2025.

8. Pepperball launcher:

The Pepperball launcher was discharged 1 time during 2025. The usage included:
• July 9, 2025
The Pepperball launcher was deployed and aided in detaining a restraining order violation subject that was under the influence on the roof of the victim's residence.

9. Rifles•
Department patrol rifles were not discharge operationally during 2025.

10. Personally Owned Rifles:

Personally owned rifles were not discharged operationally during 2025.

COMPLAINTS REGARDING MILITARY EQUIPMENT USAGE (2025)
The deployment and use of Military Equipment may raise questions or concerns for members of our community. Members of our community can contact the Downey Police Department at 562-861-0771.

Complaints regarding Military Equipment usage will be investigated by the Profession Standards Unit. To review the Personnel ComElain Policy or to access the complaint form, click the hyperlinks. Completed complaint forms may be submitted in person to the on -duty Watch Commander or mail/E-mailed to:

Lieutenant Paul Edwards
Downey Police Department
10911 Brookshire Ave
Downey, CA 90241
E-mail: [email protected]
In 2025, the Downey Police Department did not receive any complaints regarding Military Equipment use.

INTERNAL AUDIT OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE (2025)
The Professional Standards Sergeant for the Downey Police Department has conducted an internal audit of the acquisition and use of Military Equipment during the 2025 calendar year and has not found any violations of the approved Military Equipment Use Policy.

Downey Police Department
CA Policy Manual
Military Equipment
706.1 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).
706.1.1 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.
• Area denial electroshock devices, microwave weapons, water cannons, long-range acoustic devices (LRADs), acoustic hailing devices, and sound cannons. • 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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CA Policy Manual
Militaty Equipment
706.2 POLICY
It is the policy of the Downey Police Department that members of this department Qomplywith the provisions of Government Code 87071with respect to military equipment. 706-3 MILITARY EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR
The Chief ofPolice should shall designate 1heProfeaaionu|GtandardaSerogartofU1iad to act as the military equipment coordinator. The responsibilities of the military equipment coordinator include but are not limited to:
(a) Acting 8Sliaison to the governing body for matters related to the requirements Ofthis (b) Identifying department equipment that qualifies as military 8qUipDl8nL in the current pueeaaoiun 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 Downey Police Department (Government Code § 7071). (e) Preparing for, SCh8dU|inA. and coordinating the 8nnU8| COnnrnUndv engagement meeting tOinclude:

1. Publicizing the details Ofthe meeting.

2. Preparing for public questions regarding the department's funding, acquisition, and use Ofequipment.

Ul Preparing the 8nnU8| military eqUipnn8DL report for submission to the Chief of Police and ensuring that the report is made available on the department website (Government Code §7O72\.
(g) Establishing the procedure for 8person to register 8complaint Orconcern, Orhow that person may submit a question about the use of a type of military equipment, and how the Department will respond in8timely manner.
706'4 MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
The following constitutes a list of qualifying equipment for the Department See AppendixA 700.9 as updated iOthe most recent Annual Military Equipment Report on file with the Downey Police Department and posted on the Police Department's website. 706-5 APPROVAL
The Chief ofPolice orthe authorized designee ahaUobtuinapprova|fnonnthgQoverningbodvbv way of on ordinance adopting the military equipment policy. As port of the approval process, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall ensure the proposed military equipment policy is submitted tothe governing body and is available on the Deportmont'ovvobei[n atleast 30 days prior to any public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue (Government Code § 7071).

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Military Equipment
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 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/office]. (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. 706.6 COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS
Military equipment used by any member of this Department shall be approved for use and in accordance with this Department policy. Military equipment used by other jurisdictions that are providing mutual aid to this Department or operating in conjunction in a law enforcement capacity with this Department, shall comply with their respective military equipment use policies in rendering mutual aid.
706.7 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. 706.8 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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