Item 8.3
Presentation Summary
The goal of this presentation is to seek Mayor and City Council approval and adoption of the following:
• The continued use of Military Equipment, as defined in Assembly Bill 481, by the approval of the Policy
• To accept and approve the AB 481 Annual Report
• To accept and approve the updated Procedure regarding the Use of Military Equipment per AB 481
Assembly Bill 481 Policy
The Mayor and City Council approved the Assembly Bill 481 Policy and Procedure on April 15, 2025 , which documented the military equipment as defined, as well as the capabilities, use, inventory, and financial impact of the equipment.
This approval, by resolution, established the Police Department’s Policy 706 and Procedure 706 in regard to the use of military equipment.
Annual Report
The Annual Report is to be submitted to the Mayor and City Council for continued approval of the policy as well as the procedure and equipment inventory. The Annual Report details the following:
• How the equipment was used
• If there were any complaints or concerns
• The results of any internal audits
• The annual cost
• The quantity of equipment
• And any future acquisitions being requested
*Refer to the Annual Report for full details
SWAT Team Equipment Use at a Glance
The following equipment was used by the department’s SWAT team during the period of January 2025 – January 2026:
Equipment Training Critical Incidents
Armored Vehicle: 12 6
UAVs: 0 2
Tethered Drone 2 1
Distraction Devices: 0 1
Chemical Agents: 6 2
Ammunition: 10,000 approx. 0
Night Vision Monocles: 0 0
CTS Bean Bag Rounds 0 1
CTS Foam Baton Rounds 0 1
*This list is only a portion of the total amount of equipment used for the specified time frame Request for Future Acquisitions
The Annual Report lists “Attachment A” and documents what items are being requested. Both items were previously approved in 2024, but have not been acquired yet:
• One Lemur 2 sUAS (Small Unmanned Aerial System) (or similar) • Cost using UASI Grant Funds = $16,999 estimated cost
• One Lenco Bearcat G3 Armored Rescue Vehicle (grant funded) • Cost using UASI Grant Funds = $446,011.00 estimated cost • Cost using Asset Forfeiture Funds = $86,179.71 estimated cost • Item is pending approval from CAL OES
Assembly Bill 481
The National City Police Department is respectfully asking for the Mayor and City Council to approve the continued use of the equipment as outlined in the Policy, Procedure, and Annual Report.
These tools enable the department to respond appropriately to critical incidents and maintain public safety.
Thank you for allowing me this opportunity to present to you.
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