9. Pepper Powder Less Lethal Launcher (Category 14)
a. Description, quantity, capability, and purchase cost:
FN 303 Less Lethal Launcher - Unit Cost: $850. Quantity: 2. The FN 303 Less Lethal Launcher is a system that uses compressed air to deliver OC powder, paint, and specialty impact munitions. It is like a paintball system as it fires frangible plastic ammunition, which contains liquid OC. This system offers members of the department a less lethal force option during high-risk situations. This system allows for liquid OC and kinetic energy impacts to be delivered to dangerous or combative subjects at various distances.
b. Purpose:
To be used as a less-lethal force option during high-risk situations, including but not limited to those involving dangerous or combative subjects, riots, or when a tactical advantage needs to be obtained.
c. Authorized Use:
The FN 303 Less Lethal Launcher may only be used by specially trained members of the department's Special Response Unit. Additionally, the FN 303 Less Lethal Launcher may only be used for crowd control purposes within the provisions outlined in AB 48 and Penal Code Section 13652.
d. Expected Lifespan:
10 years
e. Fiscal Impact:
Varies depending on ammunition usage and training ($0-$2,000) f. Training Requirements (initial and ongoing):
Pepper Powder Less Lethal Launcher initial training (SRU members only):
POST certified Specialty Impact Munition instructor school (provided by POST certified instructors - for SRU instructors only)
HPD SRU training on policy, procedure, and deployment considerations (including when not to use - provided by POST certified instructors; includes demonstrated proficiency in use
HPD SRU training on safety protocols
Pepper Powder Less Lethal Launcher ongoing training (SRU members only):
Annual SRU training on policy, procedure, and deployment considerations (including when not to use - provided by POST certified instructors)- includes demonstrated proficiency in use.
HPD SRU annual training on safety protocols
10. Specialty Impact Munition Systems and Ammunition (Category 14) a. Description, quantity, capability, and purchase cost:
(1) Defense Technology LMT Tactical Single Shot 40 mm Launcher - Unit Cost: $1,100.
Quantity: 17. CTS 40 mm Launcher- Unit Cost: $1,250. Quantity: 4. The 40 mm Less Lethal Launcher is a chemical agent and/or specialty impact munition delivery system that can be used by members of the department during high-risk situations. It can deliver Attachment VI
CS into a structure or direct fire specialty impact munitions (sponge rounds) to a dangerous or combative subject at various distances.
(2) 40 mm Sponge Rounds - Unit Cost: $20. Quantity: 100. The 40 mm sponge round is a direct fire specialty impact munition that is similar in size and consistency to a racquet ball. It can be fired from a 40 mm and be used to neutralize a dangerous or combative subject during high-risk situations.
b. Purpose:
To be used as a less-lethal force option during high-risk situations, including but not limited to those involving dangerous or combative subjects, riots, or to deliver CS into a structure.
c. Authorized Use:
The 40 mm Less Lethal Launcher may only be used by members of the department specially trained in its use and who have shown proficiency during departmental training.
Additionally, the 40 mm Less Lethal Launcher may only be used for crowd control purposes within the provisions outlined in AB 48 and Penal Code Section 13652. d. Expected Lifespan:
All 40 mm launchers are inspected and serviced annually by certified department armorers. They are replaced according to date of purchase and as needed depending on usage.
(1) 40 mm launchers-10 years
(2) 40 mm sponge rounds - 5 years (manufacturer shelf life)
e. Fiscal Impacts:
Replaced as needed (estimated $0 to $2,000 annually)
f. Training Requirements (initial and ongoing):
40mm Less Lethal Launcher initial training (all officers):
POST certified Specialty Impact Munition instructor school (provided by POST certified instructors - for department instructors only) POST certified training for all new officers.
HPD department training on policy, procedure, and deployment considerations (including when not to use - provided by POST certified instructors)- includes demonstrated proficiency in use.
HPD training on safety protocols
40mm Less Lethal Launcher ongoing training (all officers):
Annual HPD department training on policy, procedure, and deployment considerations (including when not to use - provided by POST certified instructors) - includes demonstrated proficiency in use. HPD annual training on safety protocols