RESOLUTION NO. 2024-42
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES APPPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE GONZALES POLICE DEPARTMENT’S AB 481 FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE REPORT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 7071(d) AND RENEWING CITY OF GONZALES ORDINANCE NO. 2022-131 “APPROVING GONZALES POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICY MANUAL POLICY 709- MILITARY EQUIPMENT” WHEREAS, Government Code Section 7071 et seq. codifies Assembly Bill 481 and requires legislative bodies to adopt ordinances approving military equipment use policies before law enforcement agencies can continue to engage in activities related to the use of military equipment; and
WHEREAS, the Gonzales Police Department has a limited amount of “military equipment” in its inventory: nine semi-automatic rifles and three 38mm “Less Lethal Projectile Launchers,” which are rarely deployed and used primarily for training purposes, and one Unmanned Aerial System (“drone”) which is used periodically for law enforcement operations and enhanced public safety purposes; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the possession of the aforesaid equipment, the Gonzales Police Department may engage in limited critical public safety activities in coordination with other jurisdictions in possession of military equipment on police-related matters, including safeguarding the public’s welfare and safety, working on regional task forces, conducting training exercises, providing mutual aid and responding to emergencies; and WHEREAS, on June 20, 2022, the Gonzales City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2022- 131 which approved Gonzales Police Department Policy Manual Policy 709- Military Equipment which includes an inventory report of the police department’s military equipment and procedures for use and maintenance of the same; and
WHEREAS, Gonzales’ Military Equipment Policy 709 establishes a military equipment use policy that is consistent with the Police Department’s current practices, complies with the requirements of the Government Code, will continue to ensure ongoing regulation and compliance with the law going forward and will continue to provide a means of community engagement and transparency regarding the use of military equipment by the Department; and WHEREAS, Government Code Section 7071 requires the City Council to conduct an annual review of its ordinance approving the City’s Military Equipment Policy and to vote on whether to renew the ordinance; and
WHEREAS, in order to facilitate the aforesaid ordinance review, the City Council is also required to conduct an annual review of the Police Department’s AB 481 Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Report on military equipment prepared and submitted pursuant to Sections 7071 and 7072 of the Government Code; and
WHEREAS, notice of the Council’s consideration of both Ordinance No. 2022-131 and the AB 481 Annual Report have been provided in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to find that the AB 481 Annual Report on military equipment complies with the standards of approval set forth in subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 7071 because of the following:
1. Authorizing the use of military equipment is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety. The use of the Department’s equipment is part of the Department’s overall approach to safe and efficient policing. The equipment will enable department members to properly respond to both planned and unplanned events efficiently and effectively.
2. The Military Equipment Use Policy will safeguard the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties by ensuring required reporting, the opportunity for community engagement and feedback, and transparency and oversight regarding the acquisition and use of specified military equipment in the City of Gonzales.
3. If purchasing equipment, the equipment is reasonably cost-effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
4. Prior military equipment use complied with the military equipment use policy that was in effect at the time of the use; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has also reviewed and desires to renew Ordinance 2022- 131.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Gonzales as follows:
1. All of the statements and facts set forth above are true and correct and incorporated herein by this reference. These recitals constitute findings in this matter and together with the staff report, other written reports, public testimony and other information contained in the record, are an adequate and appropriate evidentiary basis for the actions taken in this resolution.
2. The City Council finds that Ordinance No. 2022-131 is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable direct physical change in the environment and is not a “project” as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines.
3. The City Council has reviewed the Gonzales Police Department’s AB 481 Annual Military Equipment Report, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and by this reference incorporated herein and finds that it complies with the standards of approval set forth in subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 7071. The report is hereby approved and accepted.
4. The City Council hereby finds that Ordinance No. 2022-131 “Approving Gonzales Police Department Policy Manual Policy 709-Military Equipment,” a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “B” and by this reference incorporated herein, is complete, requires no amendment, and meets legal requirements and therefore hereby renews Ordinance 2022-131 for a period of one year from the effective date of this resolution without change. Staff is directed to append a copy of the Police Department’s AB 481 Annual Military Equipment Report to Ordinance 2022-131.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Gonzales at a regular public meeting thereof held on the 22nd day of July, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Jose L. Rios, The Honorable Mayor
ATTEST:
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
AB 481 ANNUAL REPORT 2023-2024
GONZALES POLICE DEPARTMENT
AB 481 requires the Police Department to provide the City Council and the public with a report outlining how the military equipment possessed and/or acquired by the City during the previous year was used to ensure the police department is adhering to its policy and the City ordinance concerning military equipment. In Fiscal Year 2023-2024, with Council approval, the Gonzales Police Department acquired non-lethal new equipment that would be considered “military equipment” pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 7070 et seq. This new “military equipment” is listed under section 3.
1. Semi-automatic rifles.
A. A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use. These are standard-issue duty weapons, occasionally deployed in circumstances in which an officer can articulate a reasonable expectation that the rifle may be needed (e.g. where an officer anticipates an armed encounter, need for long range fire, where an officer believes a suspect may be wearing body armor).
B. A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment.
None.
C. The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response. None.
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 year following submission of the annual military equipment report. Minimal maintenance and training costs, paid for out of Police Department Budget.
E. The quantity possessed of each type of military equipment. Nine.
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. None.
2. 38 mm Less Lethal Projectile Launchers.
A. A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use. Not used.
B. A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment.
None.
C. The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response. None.
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 year following submission of the annual military equipment report. No cost for this reporting period.
E. The quantity possessed of each type of military equipment. Three.
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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. None.
3. Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) (aka “drones”). The Gonzales Police Department operates one DJI Matrice 30T UAS. The UAS is an unmanned, remotely powered and piloted aerial system that can sustain direct flight, designed for gathering information via photograph, recording or other means. The UAS is equipped with a Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) and optical zoom lenses.
A. A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use. The Gonzales Police Department uses the UAS for law enforcement operations to preserve and enhance public safety. The UAS can be deployed when an overhead view would assist officers or incident commanders with planning and responding to situations such as:
a. Public safety and life preservation missions including, but not limited by, barricaded suspects, hostage situations, active shooters, apprehension of armed and dangerous fleeing suspects, and during the execution of search warrants. b. Major traffic collision investigations.
c. Natural disaster management or disaster response and recovery. d. Mass casualty events.
e. Search for lost or missing persons or rescue events. f. Suspected explosive devices.
g. Post-incident crime scene preservation and documentation. h. Pursuant to a search warrant.
i. Anytime a UAS would enhance public safety and improve operational safety j. Anti-UAV operations when a person is operating a UAV in a manner which impedes emergency personnel who, in the course of their duties, are coping with an emergency (refer to Penal Code 402(a)(2)).
k. Training missions.
l. Mutual aid support or training missions in support of Gonzales Fire Department when the underlying mission meets the uses outlined in policy. Unmanned aerial systems used by the Gonzales Police Department are used in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws.
m. Special Events.
To date the UAS has been used on numerous test runs during training exercises.
B. A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment.
None.
C. The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response. None.
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 year following submission of the annual military equipment report. Cost for the purchase and training and operational costs in Fiscal Year 2023-24 were $12,442.09.
E. The quality possessed of each type of military equipment. One.
ORDINANCE NO. 2022-131
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES
APPROVING GONZALES POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICY MANUAL,
POLICY 709- MILITARY EQUIPMENT
WHEREAS, on September 30, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 481, relating to the use of military equipment by law enforcement agencies; and WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 481 (AB 481), codified at California Government Code sections 7070 through 7075, requires law enforcement agencies to obtain approval of the applicable governing body, by an ordinance adopting a “military equipment” use policy at a regular meeting held pursuant to open meeting laws prior to taking certain actions relating to the funding, acquisition, or use of “military equipment.” The term “military equipment” is defined in California Government Code Section 7070; and
WHEREAS, AB 481 allows the City Council to approve the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment within its jurisdiction only if it makes specified determinations; and WHEREAS, a proposed military equipment use policy is found within Gonzales Police Department Policy Manual, Policy 709-Military Equipment (“Policy 709”); and WHEREAS, the policy was published and displayed on the City of Gonzales website on April 19, 2022, had a public hearing notice concerning its potential adoption published on June 1, 2022, and is being presented to the City Council for adoption on June 20, 2022; WHEREAS, Policy 709 meets the requirements of California Government Code Section 7070; and
WHEREAS, the Council believes that with respect to Policy 709, 1) the identified equipment is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety, 2) the policy will serve to safeguard the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties, 3) in future instances in which equipment is to be purchased, the equipment will be reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety (the City has no plans to seek grants of surplus property in 2022), and 4) corrective action has been taken, as necessary, to ensure that prior nonconforming use of military equipment is in compliance with new policies; and
WHEREAS, by approving Policy 709, the Council will be authorizing the limited use of identified “military equipment” by the members of the Gonzales Police Department, and attendant annual reporting and approval of use of such equipment in accordance with Policy 709; and
WHEREAS, in the enactment of this ordinance, the City followed the guidelines adopted by the State of California and published in the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15000, et seq. and found this activity is not a “project” as defined by the California
EXHIBIT B
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. All of the recitals set forth above are true and correct and by this reference are adopted as findings of the City Council as though set forth in full within the body of this ordinance.
SECTION 2. The Council hereby approves City of Gonzales Police Department Policy Manual Policy 709-Military Equipment, a copy of which is attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein. A copy of approved Policy 709 will be added to the City’s website for continuous access by the Council, staff and the public.
SECTION 3. The City Manager is directed to execute all documents and to perform all other acts necessary to implement this Ordinance.
SECTION 4. If any provision, section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance, or any part thereof, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance, or any part thereof, or its application to other persons or circumstances. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed and adopted each provision, section, paragraph, subparagraph, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, paragraphs, subparagraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 5. This ordinance shall become effective on the thirtieth (30th) day following its passage and adoption hereof.
This ordinance was introduced and read on the 18th day of April 2022, and was finally adopted on the 20th day of June 2022, by the following vote:
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Gonzales held on the 6th day of June, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mayor Pro Tem Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Paul Miller, and Mayor Jose L. Rios
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Jose L. Rios, The Honorable Mayor
ATTEST:
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
Gonzales Police Department
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709.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The Gonzales Police Department does not participate in the 1033 Program and has not obtained any military equipment from the military, nor does it possess any equipment that was designed for military use. However, California Government Code § 7071(b) requires that law enforcement agencies submit a proposed Military Equipment Use Policy to their governing body for approval.
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). This policy is provided to fulfill the obligations set forth in Assembly Bill 481. These obligations include but are not limited to seeking approval on specific items deemed to be military equipment and requirements related to compliance, annual reporting, cataloging, and complaints regarding these items.
709.1.1 DEFINITIONS
Definitions related to this policy include (Government Code § 7070):
Governing body – The elected or appointed body that oversees the Department.
Military equipment – any of a wide variety of items as defined by California Government Code section 7070, subsections (c)(1) through (c)(16) listed below:
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), 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 handled arm ram designed to be operated by one person, are specifically excluded from this subdivision.
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8. Firearms and ammunition 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 firearms and accessories identified as assault weapons in Penal Code § 30510 and Penal Code § 30515, with the exception of standard-issue weapons and ammunition of less than 50 caliber that are issued to officers, agents, or employees of a law enforcement agency or 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.
13. TASER® Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and long-range acoustic devices (LRADs).
14. Projectile launch platforms and their associated munitions: 40 mm projectile launchers, “bean bag,” rubber bullet, and specialty impact (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.
The bold items above are the current recognized specialized “military equipment” purchased and used by the Gonzales Police Department.
709.2 POLICY REQUIREMENTS
California Government Code § 7070(d) describes a Military Use Equipment as a publicly released, written document that includes, at a minimum 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 Gonzales Police Department
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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. 709.3 POLICY
It is the policy of the Gonzales Police Department that members of this department comply with the provisions of Government Code § 7071 with respect to military equipment. It is also the policy of the Gonzales Police Department that there are legally enforceable safeguards, including transparency, oversight and accountability measures in place to protect the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties before military equipment is funded, acquired, or used.
The acquisitions of military equipment and its deployment in our communities may impact the public’s safety and welfare. The public has a right to know about any funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment by local government officials, as well as a right to participate in any government agency’s decision to fund, acquire, or use such equipment. Decisions regarding whether and how military equipment is funded, acquired, or used should give strong consideration to the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties, and should be based on meaningful public input.
709.4 MILITARY EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR
The Chief of Police has designated the Police Captain as the Commander to serve as the military equipment coordinator. The responsibilities of the military equipment coordinator include but are not limited to:
1. Acting as liaison to the City Council for matters related to the requirements of this policy.
2. 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.
3. Conducting an inventory of all military equipment at least annually.
4. Collaborating with any allied agency that may use military equipment within the jurisdiction of the Gonzales Police Department (Government Code § 7071).
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5. Preparing for, scheduling, and coordinating the annual community engagement meeting to include:
6. Publicizing the details of the meeting.
7. Preparing for public questions regarding the department’s funding, acquisition, and use of equipment.
8. 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).
9. 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. 709.5 MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
The following constitutes a list of qualifying “military equipment” for the Department. See attached:
Military Equipment List
Current
Desired (none at this time)
Other Jurisdictions (Department will provide cross-references to other Policies) 709.6 APPROVAL
The Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall obtain approval from the City Council 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 City Council prior to engaging in any of the following (Government Code § 7071):
1. Requesting military equipment made available pursuant to 10 USC § 2576a.
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 another law enforcement agency in the deployment or other use of military equipment within the jurisdiction of this department.
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.
6. Soliciting or responding to a proposal for, or entering into an agreement with, any Gonzales Police Department
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7. Acquiring military equipment through any means not provided above. 709.7 COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS
Military equipment used by any member of this jurisdiction 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 jurisdiction shall comply with their respective military equipment use policies in rendering mutual aid.
709.8 ANNUAL REPORT
The Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall submit a military equipment report to the City Council 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 shall 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 the following information for the immediately preceding calendar year as required by Government Code § 7072 for each type of military equipment in department inventory.
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. 709.9 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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The Gonzales Police Department is committed to responding to complaints, concerns, and questions received in a timely manner. Members of the public wishing to make a complaint, ask a question or express a concern can do so by any of the following means:
1. Via email to: [email protected]
2. Via phone call to: Captain Mendoza 831-675-5010
3. Via mail sent to: Gonzales Police Department, 109 4th Street, Gonzales, CA 93926
4. Via in person by responding to the above address
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Military Equipment List
March 2022
Less Lethal Weapon
Type less lethal tear/flare Launcher
Description Federal Laboratory Gas Riot Gun Model 203-A. Length 27”, Caliber 1.5 38MM, weight 8 LBS Quantity 3
Capabilities Will launch a 38mm (1.05”) less lethal Tear/Flare projectiles up to 150 yards.
Expected
lifespan
15 years
Manufacturer's
description
A 38 MM Model 203-A compact single-shot break open tear/flare launcher. It has a 12-inch smooth bore barrel.
Purpose and
authorized uses
To compel an individual to cease his/her actions when such less lethal weapon presents a reasonable option. A verbal warning of the intended use of the device should precede its application.
Fiscal impact $300 (each)
Legal and
procedural rules
Refer to policy 300 (Use of Force)
Required
training
Sworn members utilizing the 38mm less lethal launcher are to be trained in their use by CA POST certified less lethal instructors.
Compliance
mechanisms
Use is subject to the applicable policies (300 Use of Force) Military Equipment List
March 2022
Lethal Weapon
Type Semi-Auto Patrol Rifle
Description Colt M4 LE6940, Semi-Auto rifle, black in color, with plastic handguard, and adjustable stock.
Quantity 5
Capabilities A rifle that fires an intermediate-power cartridge (.223/5.56) which is more powerful than a standard pistol.
Expected
lifespan
10 years
Manufacturer's
description
The Colt M4 Carbine is a Gas Operated Semi-Auto rifle, chambered in 223 Remington/5.56 NATO. The M4 Carbine features a 16.1" barrel and Reversible safety selector and has an overall expanded length of 35.5". The M4 Carbine utilizes a 4-position collapsible stock.
Purpose and
authorized uses
The Colt M4 Carbine enables officers when in compliance with the GZPD's Use of Force Policy, to address short to long distance threats, or those threats who are heavily armed, armored or both. Further, in both short and long-distance deployments, they allow officers precision shot placement minimizing the risk to officers and innocent citizens. There are no known alternatives to these weapons that will provide the same level of distance and precision.
Fiscal impact $1,100 (each)
Legal and
procedural rules
Refer to policy 300 Use of Force
Required
training
Sworn members utilizing the Colt M4 Carbine are trained in their use by CA POST certified firearms instructors.
Compliance
mechanisms
Use is subject to the applicable Policy 300 (Use of Force) Military Equipment List
March 2022
Lethal Weapon
Type Semi-Auto Patrol Rifle
Description Colt M4 LE6920, Semi-Auto rifle, black in color, with plastic handguard, and adjustable stock.
Quantity 4
Capabilities A rifle that fires an intermediate-power cartridge (.223/5.56) which is more powerful than a standard pistol.
Expected
lifespan
10 years
Manufacturer's
description
The Colt M4 Carbine is a Gas Operated Semi-Auto rifle, chambered in 223 Remington/5.56 NATO. The M4 Carbine features a 16.1" barrel and Reversible safety selector and has an overall expanded length of 35.5". The M4 Carbine utilizes a 4-position collapsible stock and A2 flash hider.
Purpose and
authorized uses
The Colt M4 Carbine enables officers when in compliance with the GZPD's Use of Force Policy, to address short to long distance threats, or those threats who are heavily armed, armored or both. Further, in both short and long-distance deployments, they allow officers precision shot placement minimizing the risk to officers and innocent citizens. There are no known alternatives to these weapons that will provide the same level of distance and precision.
Fiscal impact $1,100 (each)
Legal and
procedural rules
Refer to policy 300 (Use of Force)
Required
training
Sworn members utilizing the Colt M4 Carbine are trained in their use by CA POST certified firearms instructors.
Compliance
mechanisms
Use is subject to the applicable policies (300 Use of Force) Military Equipment List
March 2022
Lethal Ammunition
Type Winchester Ranger Law Enforcement Ammunition .223 Caliber 55 grain pointed soft point rifle round Description Lead Soft Point, Imitates rapid expansion for massive energy deposit. The thin wall jacket reduces engraving forces for improved accuracy. Lead Core designed for maximum fragmentation. Crimped Primer improves functionality and reliability.
Quantity 7,040
Capabilities Operational range 0-300 yards
Expected
lifespan
10 years
Manufacturer's
description
Founded in 1866, Winchester is known as one of the worlds most recognized and respected ammunition brands. Winchester began offering its quality product in 1873 and has been providing the citizens and military of the United States with the same standard of quality ever since.
Winchester Ammunition offers ammo for all occasions- hunting, shooting, and protection. To maintain a high level of innovation across products, Winchester Ammunition is constantly manufacturing newly designed ammo to meet their customer’s needs.
Winchester Ammunition prides itself upon commitment and high-quality products. Along with producing high quality ammunition, Winchester Ammunition truly cares about the shooting sports heritage and is a leader for hunting conservation and education.
Purpose and
authorized uses
To project a force against a selected target to have an effect and stop the threat when other reasonable options are not viable. A verbal warning should precede its application.
Fiscal impact $550 per case of 1000
Legal and
procedural rules
Refer to policies 300 (Use of Force)
Required
training
Sworn members utilizing Winchester ammunition are trained in their use by CA POST certified instructors.
Compliance
mechanisms
Use is subject to applicable policy (300 Use of Force)