Hercules Police Department
Updated February 22, 2022
1 MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
1. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
a. Description, quantity, capabilities and purchase cost:
The Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is a battery powered remote operated device with a flight time of approximately 30 – 45 minutes per battery, depending on weather and flight conditions. The UAV has been proven to be useful to public safety agencies in firefighting, search and rescue, pre-operational surveillance, and other tactical situations where aerial views enhance the safety and efficiency of law enforcement and fire personnel.
Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced UAV, cost $6,499, quantity: 2
b. Purpose:
To be deployed when its view would assist officers or incident commanders with the following situations, which include but are not limited to:
i. Major collisions investigation
ii. Search for missing persons
iii. Natural disaster management
iv. Crime scene photography
v. Critical incident, tactical or other public safety life preservation missions vi. In response to specific requests from fire authorities for fire response
c. Authorized use
Only assigned operators who have completed the required training, certification, and licensing shall be permitted to use Hercules Police Department’s UAVs during approved missions.
d. Expected lifespan
The expected lifespan of the Mavic 2 UAV is five years
e. Fiscal impact
Annual maintenance costs of approximately $0 - $500
2. Command and Control vehicles
a. Description, quantity, capabilities and purchase cost:
2008 Ford Econoline 350 transport van, Cost $0 (inner-city transfer from Parks and Recreation), quantity: 1
Hercules Police Department
Updated February 22, 2022
This is a full-size van modified to transport Special Response Team (SRT) members and equipment to critical incidents and high-risk entry operations. The van is equipped with emergency lights and siren and is painted white with Hercules Police Department (PD) logos on it.
b. Purpose
To be used in response to critical incidents and pre-planned operations to transport personnel and equipment.
c. Authorized use
The use of the van is limited to trained Hercules Police Department SRT members.
d. Expected Lifespan
10 years
e. Fiscal Impact
Annual maintenance cost of approximately $1,000.
3. Specialized firearms and ammunition
a. Description, quantity, capabilities and purchase cost Shoulder fired rifle bored firearms capable of firing 5.56mm ammunition from high capacity magazines; shoulder fired smooth bored firearms capable of firing beanbag rounds, smoke canisters and Corson & Stoughton (CS) gas canisters also known as tear gas.
i. Colt AR-15 semi-automatic rifle for patrol use, cost: $920.00, quantity: 28 ii. Smith and Wesson Model 226 37mm canister launcher for deployment of projectile smoke or CS gas, cost $600.00, quantity: 1
iii. Remington 870 kinetic energy shotgun for patrol use, cost: $900.00, quantity: 5 iv. Defense Technologies 12 gauge powder barricade penetrator Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) rounds for barricaded subject critical incidents, cost $5.94, quantity: 10
v. Defense technology 37mm CS gas rounds used for riot control and disbursement, cost $39.50, quantity: 0
vi. Winchester Ranger 5.56mm 77 grain ammunition for patrol rifles, cost $878.00/1000 rounds, quantity: 7000
Winchester 5.56mm 55 grain ammunition for patrol rifles, Cost $359/1000 rounds, quantity: 12,000
vii. Defense Technology drag stabilized kinetic energy rounds for patrol, cost $5.35, quantity: 50
b. Purpose
To be used as precision weapons to address known threats from greater distance and behind cover, providing safer response to critical incidents involving heavily armed and protected suspect(s), to defuse vola2tile incidents with less than lethal force, to bring Hercules Police Department
Updated February 22, 2022
3 critical incidents to a close with the least amount of danger to the public, the involved subject(s) and the responding personnel.
c. Authorized use
Only personnel who have attended and passed training and certification courses approved by the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission are authorized to possess or deploy patrol rifles, kinetic energy shotguns, or 37mm launcher.
d. Expected Lifespan
i. Colt AR-15 Rifle: 15 years
ii. S&W Mod 226 37mm launcher: 15 years
iii. Remington 870 kinetic energy shotgun: 15 years
iv. Defense technology OC rounds: no expiration date
v. Winchester 5.56mm rounds: no expiration date
vi. Kinetic energy rounds: no expiration date
e. Fiscal impact
Annual maintenance is approximately $50 for each rifle. Ammunition costs vary by availability. Approximately $2,500 annually.
4. Noise flash diversionary devices
a. Description, quantity, capabilities and purchase cost A Noise Flash Diversionary Device (NFDD) is a device that creates a bright flash and a loud explosive sound to divert the attention of subjects in the area and temporarily disorient them to additional sounds and movement. NFDD are used to temporarily incapacitate dangerous subjects by overwhelming their senses of vision and hearing.
The momentary distraction allows off icers to seize the opportunity to take control of high-risk situations.
i. Defense Technologies 12-gram low roll non-reloadable, cost $52.00, quantity: 24
b. Purpose
To produce atmospheric overpressure 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.
Hercules Police Department
Updated February 22, 2022
4 c. Authorized use
Diversionary devices shall only be used:
i. By SRT members who have been trained in their proper handling and use ii. In hostage or barricaded subject situations
iii. In high-risk warrant services where there may be extreme hazards to officers iv. During other high risk situations where their use would enhance officer safety v. During training exercises.
d. Expected lifespan
5 years
e. Fiscal impact
There are no maintenance costs associated with the storage of this device.
5. Munitions containing tear gas or OC
a. Description, quantity, capabilities and purchase cost Chemical agent munitions, which are commonly referred to as "tear gas," are used by the Hercules Police Department as a non-lethal tool to disperse rioting suspects and/or barricaded suspects. CS (2- Chlorobenzylidenemalonoi trile) and OC (Oleoresin Capsicum) are commonly used by law enforcement agencies across the United States.
CS is an irritating agent and lachrymator (irritates the eyes and causes tears to flow). CS has been medically tested in the UK and US, specifically by the U.S. Army. There are no known allergic reactions to CS. OC was de-regulated in California in 1996, is endorsed by the FBI, and is available to civilians to legally possess (2.5oz or less). OC is an inflammatory agent which causes involuntary closure of eyes (open 2-5 minutes) and respiratory inflammation (subsides in approximately 2 minutes).
i. Defense Technologies 12 gauge powder barricade penetrator OC for barricaded subject critical incidents, cost $5.94, quantity: 10 ii. Officers assigned to the County-Wide Mutual Aid Mobile Field Force (MAMFF) are issued Defense Technology CS gas by the Contra Costa Office of the Sheriff as part of their tactical duty gear when deployed by the MAMFF. They do not carry the CS gas as a part of their regular Patrol equipment in Hercules, however they do possess it in the event they need to respond to emergency deployment(s) elsewhere in the County. Cost $0, quantity: 2 each.
b. Purpose
To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to:
Hercules Police Department
Updated February 22, 2022
5 i. Self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals. ii. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.
iii. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained. iv. Potentially vicious animals.
v. Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
c. Authorized use
Only Officers who have received POST certification in the use of chemical agents are authorized to use chemical agents.
d. Expected Lifespan
Defense Technology OC rounds: No expiration date
e. Fiscal Impact
There are no maintenance costs associated with the storage of these devices