NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – EL CERRITO CITY COUNCIL
MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026 – 6:00 p.m.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the El Cerrito City Council will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM, or thereafter to approve the El Cerrito Police Department Military Equipment Report for 2025 and the Military Equipment policy, including an updated Equipment Inventory, and renew Ordinance 2022-01.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that on April 21, 2026 said proposed Report for 2025 was made available on the City’s website at
https://elcerritoca.portal.civicclerk.com/event/932/files/agenda/3131 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that said hearing will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., or thereafter in the City Council Chambers, located at El Cerrito City Hall, 10890 San Pablo Avenue (and via zoom) at which time and place any and all persons interested may be heard thereon. Additional information can be found in the meeting materials at www.el-cerrito.org/CouncilMeetingMaterials available at least 72 hours before the meeting.
Any person wishing to submit public comments regarding the topic of the public hearings may do so by attending in person or via zoom using the information on the meeting agenda; or submitting in writing to [email protected]. For further information on public participation, please contact the City Clerk at [email protected].
For further information on the public hearing, please contact the Police Department at [email protected].
Published 4/11/2026
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Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk
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Military Equipment Report - 2025
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This report serves as the annual military equipment report required by Government Code 7072. The reporting period for this report is January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.
Equipment Owned and/or Maintained by the El Cerrito Police Department Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) – Govt. Code 7070(c)(1)
The El Cerrito Police Department (ECPD) used unmanned aerial vehicles for training, searching for suspects, missing persons, and evidence, as well as photographing crime scenes.
Staff did not receive any complaints or concerns relating to UAV usage.
Staff did not identify any violations of policy relating to UAVs.
The City currently owns five (5) UAVs and has two (2) on order.
Staff intends to acquire one additional UAV in the next fiscal year (26/27). Staff have not yet identified the manufacturer or model of the UAVs.
Command and Control Vehicles – Govt. Code 7070(c)(5)
The ECPD used the incident command vehicle during public events and significant investigations.
Staff did not receive any complaints or concerns relating to the incident command vehicle.
Staff did not identify any violations of policy relating to the incident command vehicle.
Staff did not incur extraordinary expenses relating to the incident command vehicle, outside of normal manufacturer related vehicle maintenance.
The City currently owns one (1) incident command vehicle.
Staff do not plan to acquire more incident command vehicles.
Specialized Firearms – Govt. Code 7070(c)(10)
The ECPD did not use specialized firearms in the last year. Specialized firearms were kept in storage.
Staff did not receive any complaints or concerns relating to specialized firearm usage.
Staff did not identify any violations of policy relating to specialized firearms.
Staff did not incur expenses relating to specialized firearms.
The City currently owns two (2) specialized firearms.
Staff do not plan to acquire more specialized firearms.
Gas Based Projectiles – Govt. Code 79070(c)(12)
The ECPD did not use gas based projectiles in the last year. Gas based projectiles were kept in storage.
Staff did not receive any complaints or concerns relating to gas based projectiles usage.
Staff did not identify any violations of policy relating to gas based projectiles.
Staff did not incur expenses relating to gas based projectiles.
The City currently owns eight (8) gas based projectiles.
Staff do not plan to acquire more gas based projectiles.
Posted online 2/26/2026
Scheduled for City Council
Meeting on 4/21/2026
2 Projectile Launch Platforms and Munitions – Govt. Code 7070(c)(14) The ECPD staff carried projectile launch platforms and munitions during responses to some incidents but did not use them.
Staff did not receive any complaints or concerns relating to projectile launch platforms and munitions usage.
Staff did not identify any violations of policy relating to projectile launch platforms and munitions.
Staff did not incur expenses relating to projectile launch platforms. Staff incurred expenses related to replacing munitions expended during training. Staff purchased fifty (50) Defense Technology 6325 Exact Impact Sponge rounds (total cost $1412.50) during the reporting period.
The City currently owns ten (10) projectile launch platforms.
Staff intends to replace munitions in the current fiscal year to account for uses in deployments and training.
3 Military Equipment Not Owned by the El Cerrito Police Department Unmanned, Remotely Piloted, Powered Aerial or Ground vehicles – Govt. Code 7070(c)(1) The ECPD did not utilize outside agency vehicles in this category.
Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected (MRAP) Vehicles or Armored Personnel Carriers - Govt. Code 7070(c)(2)
The ECPD did not utilize vehicles in this category.
Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units - Govt. Code 7070(c)(5) The ECPD did not utilize outside agency vehicles in this category.
Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature - Govt. Code 7070(c)(7) The ECPD did not utilize equipment in this category.
Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber - Govt. Code 7070(c)(10) The ECPD did not utilize equipment in this category.
“Flashbang” grenades and explosive breaching tools, “tear gas,” and “pepper balls” - Govt. Code 7070(c)(12)
The ECPD did not utilize equipment in this category.
Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) - Govt. Code 7070(c)(13) The ECPD did not utilize equipment in this category.
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707.1 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).
707.1.1 DEFINITIONS
Definitions related to this policy include (Government Code § 7070):
Governing body – The elected or appointed body that oversees the Department.
Military equipment – Includes but is not limited to the following:
• Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles. • Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers. • High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), two-and-one-half-ton trucks, five-ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached. • Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants. • Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units. • Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind. • Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature. This does not include a handheld, one-person ram.
• Firearms and ammunition of_.50 caliber or greater, excluding standard-issue shotguns and standard-issue shotgun ammunition.
• Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than_.50 caliber, including firearms and accessories identified as assault weapons in Penal Code § 30510 and Penal Code § 30515, with the exception of standard-issue firearms.
• Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles. • Noise-flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools. • Munitions containing tear gas or OC, excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray.
• 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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707.2 POLICY
It is the policy of the El Cerrito Police Department that members of this department comply with the provisions of Government Code § 7071 with respect to military equipment. 707.3 MILITARY EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR
The Chief of Police should designate a member of this department to act as the military equipment coordinator. The responsibilities of the military equipment coordinator include but are not limited to:
(a) Acting as liaison to the governing body for matters related to the requirements of this policy.
(b) Identifying department equipment that qualifies as military equipment in the current possession of the Department, or the equipment the Department intends to acquire that requires approval by the governing body.
(c) Conducting an inventory of all military equipment at least annually. (d) Collaborating with any allied agency that may use military equipment within the jurisdiction of El Cerrito Police Department (Government Code § 7071). (e) Preparing for, scheduling, and coordinating the annual community engagement meeting to include:
1. Publicizing the details of the meeting.
2. Preparing for public questions regarding the department’s funding, acquisition, and use of equipment.
(f) Preparing the annual military equipment report for submission to the Chief of Police and ensuring that the report is made available on the department website (Government Code § 7072).
(g) Establishing the procedure for a person to register a complaint or concern, or how that person may submit a question about the use of a type of military equipment, and how the Department will respond in a timely manner.
707.4 MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
The following constitutes a list of qualifying equipment for the Department:
See attachment: Military Equipment Inventory February 2026.pdf 707.5 APPROVAL
The Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall obtain approval from the governing body by way of an ordinance adopting the military equipment policy. As part of the approval process, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall ensure the proposed military equipment policy is submitted to the governing body and is available on the department website at least 30 days prior to any public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue (Government Code § 7071). The military equipment policy must be approved by the governing body prior to engaging in any of the following (Government Code § 7071):
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(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. (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. 707.6 COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS
Military equipment should not be used by any other law enforcement agency or member in this jurisdiction unless the military equipment is approved for use in accordance with this policy. 707.7 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. 707.8 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.
707.9 COMPLAINT PROCESS
Members of the public may register complaints, feedback, or concerns or submit questions about the use of each specific type of military equipment in this policy by any of the following means:
Email: [email protected]
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Phone: (510) 215-4400
Mail: El Cerrito Police Department, Attn: Military Equipment Use Coordinator, 10900 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530
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Equipment Owned, Sought and/or Maintained by El Cerrito Police Department Unmanned Aerial Vehicles – Govt. Code 7070(c)(1)
DJI Mavic Pro – Aerial Drone
Quantity: 1
Cost: $1,300
Annual Maintenance: $20
Description: Small, commercially available drone, equipped with a camera.
Description from the manufacturer’s website: “The DJI Mavic Pro is DJI’s smallest flying camera, featuring a fully stabilized camera, Intelligent Flight Modes, and Obstacle Avoidance inside a revolutionary folding design. It captures 4K videos and 12-megapixel videos.” Use: Overhead Photography and Searches
Lifespan: 3 years
Training/Certification Required: Federal Aviation Administration Certification, POST Unmanned Aircraft Systems Basic Pilots Course – 32 hours
Policy #607 – Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Operations
DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced – Aerial Drone
Quantity: 1
Cost: $6,969
Annual Maintenance: $100
Description: Small, commercially available drone, equipped with dual thermal and visual cameras.
Description from the manufacturer’s website: “Capture accurate details in any mission with the Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced – a highly versatile yet compact tool that packs a whole lot of performance upgrades. With high-resolution thermal and visual cameras, the M2EA supports up to 32X digital zoom and is capable of centimeter-level positioning accuracy with the RTK module. Provide incident commanders with accurate, real-time insights as missions unfold, empowering decisions to be made with confidence. Rapidly and remotely map, document, and preserve crime scenes, vehicle collisions, and more, while simultaneously keeping operators from harm’s way.”
Use: Overhead Photography and Searches
Lifespan: 5 years
Training/Certification Required: Federal Aviation Administration Certification, POST Unmanned Aircraft Systems Basic Pilots Course – 32 hours
Policy #607 – Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Operations
2 DJI Mavic 3 Thermal – Aerial Drone
Quantity: 1
Cost: $7,575.00
Annual Maintenance: $100
Description: Small, commercially available drone, equipped with dual thermal and zoom camera.
Description from the manufacturer’s website: “The DJI Mavic 3T is equipped with a 48MP wideangle camera with a ½-inch CMOS, a zoom camera, and a thermal camera to deliver thermal imaging, useful for night rescues, firefighting, and power inspections.” Use: Overhead Photography and Searches
Lifespan: 5 years
Training/Certification Required: Federal Aviation Administration Certification, POST Unmanned Aircraft Systems Basic Pilots Course – 32 hours
Policy #607 – Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Operations
DJI Matrice M4T Thermal – Aerial Drone
Quantity: 2 (Ordered, waiting for delivery)
Cost: $10,310.00
Annual Maintenance: $100
Description: Small, commercially available drone, equipped with dual thermal and zoom camera.
Description from the manufacturer’s website: “The DJI Matrice 4 Series, a new compact and intelligent multi-sensor flagship drone series for enterprise industries. The series includes Matrice 4T and Matrice 4E, each equipped with advanced features such as smart detection and measurement with laser range finder. Flight operations are now safer and more reliable with significantly enhanced sensing capabilities. The accessories for the Matrice 4 series have also been significantly upgraded. The Matrice 4T is suitable for a wide range of industries, including electricity, emergency response, public safety, and forestry conservation.” Use: Overhead Photography and Searches
Lifespan: 5 years
Training/Certification Required: Federal Aviation Administration Certification, POST Unmanned Aircraft Systems Basic Pilots Course – 32 hours
Policy #607 – Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Operations
3 DJI Avata 2 – Aerial FPV Drone with Goggles 3
Quantity: 2
Cost: $2,552.00
Annual Maintenance: $100
Description: Small, commercially available drone, equipped with goggles with the intended use of searching indoor spaces.
Description from the manufacturer’s website: “Boasting an all thrills, no frills experience, users are presented with a safer, fully immersive enhanced FPV flight experience, an upgraded sensor to improve image quality and increased flight time.” DJI Goggles 3 feature adjustable diopters, two micro-OLED screens that support the 10-bit enhanced display, with an up-to-100Hz refresh rate and ultra-low-latency transmission. Equipped with binocular cameras that present the surrounding environment, which can also be superimposed with the live feed from the aircraft at the same time, pilots are given effortless situational awareness without needing to remove the goggles. This Real View PiP (Picture-In-Picture) technology enhances both the immersive experience and safety
Use: Interior Photography and Searches
Lifespan: 5 years
Training/Certification Required: Federal Aviation Administration Certification, POST Unmanned Aircraft Systems Basic Pilots Course – 32 hours
Policy #607 – Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Operations
Aerial Drone – Brinc Responder or equivalent
Sought Quantity: 1
Cost: $40,000
Annual Maintenance: $100
Description: Small, commercially available drone, equipped with dual thermal and zoom camera.
Use: Overhead Photography and Searches
Lifespan: 5 years
Training/Certification Required: Federal Aviation Administration Certification, POST Unmanned Aircraft Systems Basic Pilots Course – 32 hours
Policy #607 – Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Operations
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Ford Transit Panel Van – Incident Command Vehicle
Quantity: 1
Cost: $52,000
Annual Maintenance: $1,000
Description: Large, commercially available cargo van, outfitted with desk, chairs and cabinets.
Description from the manufacturer’s website: “Ford Transit Cargo Van offers plenty of cargo space for installing racks and bins as well as convenient storage of tools, supplies, equipment and more.”
Use: Planning and coordination space for major events, critical incidents, and major criminal investigations.
Lifespan: 10 years
Training/Certification Required: California Driver’s License Policy #704 – Vehicle Use
Specialized Firearms – Govt. Code 7070(c)(10)
Heckler and Koch MP5 Submachine Gun
Quantity: 2
Cost: $2,000 each
Annual Maintenance: $10
Description: Automatic sub-machinegun, 9mm caliber, stock configuration Description from the manufacturer’s website: “The 9 mm MP5 submachine gun uses the same delayed blowback operating system found on the famous HK G3 automatic rifle. Reliability, accuracy, ease of handling, simple maintenance, and safety — all the elements of HK excellence are highlighted on the MP5. Firing from the closed-bolt position in all modes of fire make MP5 submachine guns extremely accurate and controllable.”
Use: Compact alternate weapon for SWAT Team members.
Lifespan: 25 years
Training/Certification Required: SWAT School – 80 hours, Tactical/Patrol Rifle Course – 24 hours Policy #300 – Use of Force, Policy #306 – Firearms, Policy #417 Patrol Rifle 5 Gas Based Projectiles – Govt. Code 7070(c)(12)
Defense Technology Han-Ball CS (Tear Gas Canister)
Quantity: 8
Cost: $20 each
Annual Maintenance: $0
Description: Hand thrown Tear Gas Canister. Tear gas is a crowd control agent that causes irritation to the eyes, mouth, and skin.
Description from the manufacturer’s website: “The Han-Ball™ CS Grenade is an outdoor use grenade expelling its payload in approximately 15-20 seconds. The rubber ball round has an over all size of 4.8 in. tall, including the fuse head, and 3.1 in. diameter. This launchable grenade holds approximately 1.6 oz. of active agent which is expelled through three ports around the equator of the ball.”
Use: Crowd Control and Training for Academy Recruits
Lifespan: 5 years
Training/Certification Required: Chemical Munitions
Policy #300 – Use of Force, Policy #303 – Control Devices and Techniques, Policy #433 – First Amendment Assemblies
Projectile Launch Platforms and Munitions – Govt. Code 7070(c)(14) Remington Model 870 Shotgun
Quantity: 6
Cost: $1,075 each
Annual Maintenance: $10
Description: Standard shotgun outfitted with orange stock, orange fore end, and sling.
Ammunition is Drag Stabilized Beanbag rounds.
Description from the manufacturer’s website: “Pump-action shotgun design - the ultimate in strength, durability, silky-smooth bind-free action, and sleek classical lines” Use: Less lethal impact weapon. Provides user the ability to deploy a kinetic weapon at a distance. Allows the user to remain behind cover or in a safe position while engaging actively violent and dangerous subjects.
Lifespan: 25 years
Training/Certification Required: Department Use of Force Training Policy #300 – Use of Force, Policy #303 – Control Devices and Techniques, Policy #306 – Firearms, Policy #433 – First Amendment Assemblies
6 Defense Technology 1325 40mm Launcher
Quantity: 3
Cost: $2,250
Annual Maintenance: $10
Description: A single shot launcher for use with specialty munitions. Ammunition can be sponge, marking sponge, or pepper powder sponge rounds.
Description from the manufacturer’s website: “Manufactured exclusively for Defense Technology®, the 40LMTS is a tactical single shot launcher that features an expandable ROGERS Super Stoc and an adjustable Integrated Front Grip (IFG) with light rail. The 40LMTS will fire standard 40mm less lethal ammunition, up to 4.8” in cartridge length.” Use: Less lethal impact weapon. Provides user the ability to deploy a kinetic weapon at a distance. Allows the user to remain behind cover or in a safe position while engaging actively violent and dangerous subjects.
Lifespan: 25 years
Training/Certification Required: Department Use of Force Training Policy #300 – Use of Force, Policy #303 – Control Devices and Techniques, Policy #306 – Firearms, Policy #433 – First Amendment Assemblies
Defense Technology 1440 40mm 4-shot Launcher
Quantity: 1
Cost: $4,000
Annual Maintenance: $10
Description: A four shot launcher, for use with specialty munitions. Ammunition can be sponge, marking sponge, or pepper powder sponge rounds.
Description from the manufacturer’s website: “Designed for riot and tactical situations, the Defense Technology® 1440 40mm Tactical 4-Shot Launcher is low-profile and lightweight, providing multi-shot capability in an easy to carry launcher. It features the Rogers Super Stoc™ expandable gun stock, an adjustable Picatinny mounted front grip, and a unique direct-drive system to advance the magazine cylinder.”
Use: Less lethal impact weapon. Provides user the ability to deploy a kinetic weapon at a distance. Allows the user to remain behind cover or in a safe position while engaging actively violent and dangerous subjects.
Lifespan: 25 years
Training/Certification Required: Department Use of Force Training Policy #300 – Use of Force, Policy #303 – Control Devices and Techniques, Policy #306 – Firearms, Policy #433 – First Amendment Assemblies
7 Defense Technology 3027 Drag Stabilized Beanbag Round Quantity: 148
Cost: $8.00 each
Description: A 12-gauge round, holding a ballistic fiber bag containing lead shot as a projectile.
Description from the manufacturer’s website: “The Drag Stabilized™ 12-Gauge Round is a translucent 12-Gauge shell loaded with a 40-Gram tear shaped bag made from a cotton and ballistic material blend and filled with #9 shot.”
Use: Less lethal impact weapon. Provides user the ability to deploy a kinetic weapon at a distance. Allows the user to remain behind cover or in a safe position while engaging actively violent and dangerous subjects.
Lifespan: 5 years
Training/Certification Required: Department Use of Force Training Policy #300 – Use of Force, Policy #303 – Control Devices and Techniques, Policy #306 – Firearms, Policy #433 – First Amendment Assemblies
Defense Technology 6325 Exact Impact Sponge
Quantity: 68
Cost: $34 each
Description: A 40mm round, with a blue foam projectile.
Description from the manufacturer’s website: “This lightweight, high-speed projectile consisting of a plastic body and sponge nose that is spin stabilized via the incorporated rifling collar and the 40 mm launcher’s rifled barrel. The round utilizes smokeless powder as the propellant, and, therefore, have velocities that are extremely consistent. Used for Crowd Control, Patrol, and Tactical Applications.”
Use: Less lethal impact weapon. Provides user the ability to deploy a kinetic weapon at a distance. Allows the user to remain behind cover or in a safe position while engaging actively violent and dangerous subjects.
Lifespan: 5 years
Training/Certification Required: Department Use of Force Training Policy #300 – Use of Force, Policy #303 – Control Devices and Techniques, Policy #306 – Firearms, Policy #433 – First Amendment Assemblies
8 Defense Technology 6320 Direct Impact OC
Quantity: 6
Cost: $35.05 each
Description: A 40mm round, with an orange foam projectile. Projectile contains orange marking and pepper powder.
Description from the manufacturer’s website: “40 mm Direct Impact® 40MM OC Crushable Foam Round. Lightweight, high-speed projectile consists of a plastic body and a crushable foam nose. The orange foam nose indicates that the round contains an OC powder.” Use: Less lethal impact weapon. Provides user the ability to deploy a kinetic weapon at a distance. Allows the user to remain behind cover or in a safe position while engaging actively violent and dangerous subjects. The round also disburses pepper powder at the point of impact, causing discomfort.
Lifespan: 5 years
Training/Certification Required: Department Use of Force Training Policy #300 – Use of Force, Policy #303 – Control Devices and Techniques, Policy #306 – Firearms, Policy #433 – First Amendment Assemblies
Defense Technology 6326 Direct Impact Marking
Quantity: 11
Cost: $34.85 each
Description: A 40mm round, with a green foam projectile. Projectile contains green marking powder.
Description from the manufacturer’s website: “40 mm Direct Impact® 40 MM Marking Crushable Foam Round. This lightweight, high-speed projectile consists of a plastic body and a crushable foam nose. The green foam nose indicates that the round contains a marking agent.” Use: Less lethal impact weapon. Provides user the ability to deploy a kinetic weapon at a distance. Allows the user to remain behind cover or in a safe position while engaging actively violent and dangerous subjects. The round also disburses green powder at the point of impact, assisting officers with identifying violent subjects.
Lifespan: 5 years
Training/Certification Required: Department Use of Force Training Policy #300 – Use of Force, Policy #303 – Control Devices and Techniques, Policy #306 – Firearms, Policy #433 – First Amendment Assemblies
9 Military Equipment Not Owned, Sought or Maintained by the El Cerrito Police Department Equipment Owned and/or Utilized by Law Enforcement Agencies with which the El Cerrito Police Department Collaborates and/or Participates for Law Enforcement Purposes Unmanned, Remotely Piloted, Powered Aerial or Ground vehicles – Govt. Code 7070(c)(1) Various ground robots and aerial drones are deployed by agencies in the San Francisco Bay Area Quantity: Outside Owned. Not owned or sought by the ECPD, unless otherwise noted in preceding section.
Cost: Unknown
Annual Maintenance: Unknown
Description: Remotely operated robotic vehicles of various types.
Use: Multiple. Aerial drones can be used for overhead photography and searches, including with infrared camera systems. Ground based drones can be used to search, remotely deliver, communicate, or retrieve items, and aid in bomb detection and disarming. Drones are typically used in situations which are too dangerous for humans, as in bomb disarming, or more cost effective than other methods, as in the use of an aerial drone instead of a helicopter.
Lifespan: Varies
Training/Certification Required: Dependent upon agency and drone type.
Policy 409 – Response to Bomb Calls, Policy #607 – Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Operations Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected (MRAP) Vehicles or Armored Personnel Carriers - Govt. Code 7070(c)(2)
Various armored vehicles are deployed by agencies in the San Francisco Bay Area Quantity: Outside Owned. Not owned or sought by the ECPD.
Cost: Unknown
Annual Maintenance: Unknown
Description: Large truck or Armored Personnel Carrier covered in bullet resistant material.
Use: Transportation of people and equipment in a gunfire protected vehicle. Protected approach during active shooter incident. Protected evacuation of civilians during active shooter incident. Sometimes used in conjunction with a SWAT team call out event.
Lifespan: Varies
Training/Certification Required: Dependent upon agency and vehicle type.
Policy #704 – Vehicle Use
10 Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units - Govt. Code 7070(c)(5) Various command vehicles are deployed by agencies in the San Francisco Bay Area Quantity: Outside Owned. Not owned or sought by the ECPD unless otherwise noted in preceding section.
Cost: Unknown
Annual Maintenance: Unknown
Description: Van or Recreational Vehicle equipped with support equipment, often including chairs, desks, communications equipment, and computers. May contain a bathroom.
Use: Planning and coordination center during major incidents and disasters.
Lifespan: Varies
Training/Certification Required: Dependent upon agency and vehicle type.
Policy #704 – Vehicle Use, Policy #433 – First Amendment Assemblies, Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature - Govt. Code 7070(c)(7) Breaching Slugs are equipment used by SWAT teams.
Quantity: Outside Owned. Not owned or sought by the ECPD.
Cost: Unknown
Annual Maintenance: Unknown
Description: Projectile designed to defeat a lock.
Use: Open barricaded doors, gates, windows, or other points of entry, by a SWAT team. Entry using a breaching apparatus will typically be supported by a search warrant, but may be used in the event of an active shooter incident.
Lifespan: Varies
Training/Certification Required: POST Certified Training amongst outside agencies.
Policy #300 – Use of Force, Policy #306 – Firearms
Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber - Govt. Code 7070(c)(10) Various rifles and accompanying ammunition are used by agencies in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Quantity: Outside Owned. Not owned or sought by the ECPD unless otherwise noted in preceding section.
Cost: Unknown
Annual Maintenance: Unknown
Description: Firearms that may be bolt-action, semi-automatic or automatic. May be equipped with a telescopic sight for high accuracy. An example could be a submachine gun or sniper rifle used by a swat team.
Use: Engage a target with lethal force when necessary and high precision is needed.
Lifespan: Varies
Training/Certification Required: POST Certified Training.
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Various devices are used by SWAT teams in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Quantity: Outside Owned. Not owned or sought by the ECPD, unless otherwise noted in preceding section.
Cost: Unknown
Annual Maintenance: Unknown
Description: Varies. Distraction devices, irritant dispersal, breaching devices. May be deployed through a compressed air powered launcher or a handheld projectile.
Use: Distraction, irritation, or opening barricaded doors.
Lifespan: Varies
Training/Certification Required: Dependent upon agency and type.
Policy: Policy #300 – Use of Force, Policy #303 – Control Devices and Techniques, Policy #306 – Firearms, Policy #433 – First Amendment Assemblies
Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) - Govt. Code 7070(c)(13) Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD)
Quantity: Outside Owned. Not owned or sought by the ECPD.
Cost: Unknown
Annual Maintenance: Unknown
Description: Sound amplification device
Use: Communication during crowd control, civil emergencies, natural disasters, police incidents and evacuations. May also be used to sound a warning tone.
Lifespan: Varies
Training/Certification Required: Dependent upon agency and type.
Policy #433 – First Amendment Assemblies
Projectile Launch Platforms and Munitions – Govt. Code 7070(c)(14) Various CO2 powered less lethal launcher systems and accompanying ammunition are used by agencies in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Quantity: Outside Owned. Not owned or sought by the ECPD.
Cost: Unknown
Annual Maintenance: Unknown
Description: CO2 powered, less lethal, launcher system. Primary ammunition is paint or OC based weighted projectiles. Not a firearm.
Use: Less lethal impact weapon. Provides user the ability to deploy a kinetic weapon at a distance. Allows user to remain behind cover or in a safe position while engaging actively violent and dangerous subjects.
Lifespan: Varies
Training/Certification Required: Dependent upon agency and type.
Policy #300 – Use of Force, Policy #303 – Control Devices and Techniques, Policy #433 – First Amendment Assemblies