1 SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION
2023 ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT
The Orange Police Department’s Military Equipment Policy No. 706, requires the Police Department to present an annual report to the City Council. The annual report, as mandated by Government Code section 7071 & 7072, requires the Police Department to present the following:
1. Summary of Use
A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use. • The Annual Report (Attachment A) lists a summary of the purpose and use of military equipment by the Orange Police Department.
2. Complaints and Concerns
A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment. • None
3. Internal Audits
The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.
• The results of the internal audits are documented in the Military Equipment Policy, which includes updated quantities for the military equipment. • There have been no violations of the military equipment use policy.
4. Annual Costs
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.
• The Military Equipment Policy includes costs for equipment with applicable expenses.
5. Quantity and Type of Equipment
The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment. • The quantity and description of each item is documented in the Military Equipment Policy.
6. Future Acquisitions
If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
• The Orange Police Department does not have any immediate plans to acquire new military equipment. However, replenishment of military equipment may become necessary if current inventories are used or become expired throughout the next year. Current purchasing protocols will be followed if these purchases become necessary. • If circumstances arise that require or necessitate the Orange Police Department to acquire new military equipment, the appropriate purchasing protocols will be followed, depending on the price and/or type of equipment.
2 Attachment A - Annual Report
Equipment Type: Unmanned Aerial System (UAS); CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(1) Description: DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual; Quad propellers; FAA Flight number Uses: Used intermittently throughout the year at large public events to provide real-time aerial images and situational awareness. It is also used to take high resolution photographs of large crime scenes and traffic collision scenes for documentation.
Equipment Type: Unmanned Aerial System (UAS); CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(1) Description: DJI Mavic 2 Pro; Quad propeller; FAA Flight number Uses: Used intermittently throughout the year at large public events to provide real-time aerial images and situational awareness. It is also used to take high resolution photographs of large crime scenes and traffic collision scenes for documentation.
Equipment Type: Unmanned Aerial System (UAS); CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(1) Description: DJI Phantom 4 Pro; Quad propeller; FAA Flight number Uses: No uses.
Equipment Type: Unmanned Aerial System (UAS); CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(1) Description: Mini 2; Quad propellers; FAA Flight number Uses: Deployed daily in the field with motor officers. This equipment is used to assist patrol officers by providing real-time aerial images of areas not safely accessed by officers. It is also used to take high resolution photographs of large crime scenes and traffic collision scenes for documentation.
Equipment Type: Unmanned Aerial System (UAS); CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(1) Description: Mini 3; Quad propellers; FAA Flight number Uses: Deployed daily in the field with motor officers. This equipment is used to assist patrol officers by providing real-time aerial images of areas not safely accessed by officers. It is also used to take high resolution photographs of large crime scenes and traffic collision scenes for documentation.
Equipment Type: Unmanned Aerial System (UAS); CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(1) Description: Matrice 30T; Quad propellers; FAA Flight number Uses: Used intermittently throughout the year at large public events to provide real-time aerial images and situational awareness. It is also used to take high resolution photographs of large crime scenes and traffic collision scenes for documentation. Additio nally, this equipment was used to attempt communication with a dangerous assault suspect barricaded in a residence. The loudspeaker was used to speak to the suspect while the camera(s) were able to provide real -time images of the residence through open windows.
Equipment Type: Wheeled Vehicle that has a breaching or entry apparatus attached; CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(3)
Description: Lenco BearCat G2 (Armored Rescue Vehicle); Black armored, wheel vehicle; White reflective agency name; red/blue lights; siren / PA system; Removable hydraulic boom/ram Uses: This equipment is used for several public service events including new applicant testing and National Night Out. The equipment is used intermittently throughout the year for training all offic ers about the safety capabilities of vehicle. The SWAT Team also uses the equipment at monthly trainings intermittently throughout the year to enhance familiarity and efficacy of the vehicle.
3 This equipment was also used during the apprehension of a dang erous assault suspect who was barricaded inside a vehicle. It was used to prevent further danger to the community and officers by immobilizing the suspect’s vehicle. It also provided a ballistic safety barrier for officers while they were positioned in a close proximity to the suspect’s vehicle, which ultimately resulted in the suspect safely surrendering.
Equipment Type: Command and Control Vehicle; CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(5) Description: 2002 Mattman Specialty Vehicle; Freightliner MT55 Command Coach; Black and white box truck clearly marked with reflective Agency name; red/blue lights; siren / PA system Uses: This equipment is used as a command center at several public events throughout the year including National Night Out, The Orang e International Street Fair, and the Orange May Parade. The vehicle provides personnel working these events with a centralized location that can be used for all event-related operations and communications. This equipment is also used intermittently at DU I checkpoints throughout the year, where it serves as a mobile processing center for suspects arrested at the checkpoints.
Equipment Type: Command and Control Vehicle; CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(5) Description: 2003 Mattman Specialty Vehicle; Workhorse P300 42 SWAT Equipment Truck; Black and white box truck clearly marked with reflective Agency name; red/blue lights; siren / PA system Uses: This vehicle is used as the safe and secure storage location for all SWAT equipment that may be used during a SWAT Team activation. The vehicle is used intermittently throughout the year at public service events such as National Night Out. The equipment is also used intermittently throughout the year to transport all SWAT Team equipment to monthly trainings.
Equipment Type: Explosive Breaching Tools; CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(7) Description: Remington 870 Wingmaster breaching shotgun; a specially converted shotgun designed to fire a specialty round to defeat or destroy deadbolts, hinges, and locks Uses: This eq uipment was used at one SWAT Team monthly training to verify functionality and capability for breaching doors.
Equipment Type: Explosive Breaching Ammunition; CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(7) Description: Royal Arms, TESAR-1, Orange CAP 275 Grain Copper Frangible Breaching Round Uses: This equipment was used at one SWAT Team monthly training to verify functionality and capability for breaching doors.
Equipment Type: Explosive Breaching Ammunition; CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(7) Description: Royal Arms FTR-P1 Training Ammunition (Poly Shot) Uses: This equipment was used at one SWAT Team monthly training to verify functionality and capability for breaching doors.
Equipment Type: Firearms of less than .50 caliber; CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(10) Description: Colt LE M4 AR 15 16.1 556 30 RD
Uses: Deployed daily in the field during patrol functions, but no uses other than intermittent training throughout the year.
4 Equipment Type: Firearms of less than .50 caliber; CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(10) Description: Stiller TAC 30, Grayboe Ridgeback, Timney Model 510 Trigger, .308 Caliber Uses: Deployed during overwatch duties at the Orange International Street Fair to increase public safety, but no uses other than intermittent training throughout the year.
Equipment Type: Firearms of less than .50 caliber; CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(10) Description: Remington 700 Police LTR .308 bolt Action
Uses: Deployed during overwatch duties at the Orange International Street Fair to increase public safety, but no uses other than intermittent training throughout the year.
Equipment Type: Ammunition of less than .50 caliber; CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(10) Description: Winchester Q3131, Full Metal Jacket 5.56MM, 55 Grain Training Ammunition; 1000 rounds/case
Uses: Used for all department rifle training, quarterly qualifications, and monthly qualifications
Equipment Type: Ammunition of less than .50 caliber; CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(10) Description: Winchester RA223R, Ranger, Pointed Soft Point .223 REM, 55 grain Duty Ammunition; 1000 rounds/case
Uses: Deployed daily in the field during patrol functions as duty ammunition, but no uses other than intermittent training throughout the year.
Equipment Type: Ammunition of less than .50 caliber; CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(10) Description: Hornady 80725, .308 WIN Tactical Application Police (TAP), 168 Grain, ELD Match TAP Precision; 200 rounds per case
Uses: Used for all SWAT Long Rifle Unit (LRU) monthly trainings and qualifications
Equipment Type: “Flashbang” grenade; CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(12) Description: Defense Technology 8922 Low Roll II Non-Reloadable Distraction Device Uses: Used intermittently during SWAT Academy training for new team members
Equipment Type: Flashbang” grenade; CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(12) Description: Defense Technology 8922NRSC, Low Roll II Non-Reloadable Distraction Device with Safety Clip
Uses: Used intermittently during SWAT Academy training for new team members
Equipment Type: Tear Gas; CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(12)
Description: Defense Technology 1072; Spede Heat CS Continuous Discharge Chemical Grenade Uses: No uses.
Equipment Type: Tear Gas; CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(12)
Description: Defense Technology 1016 Pocket Tactical CS Grenade Uses: No uses.
5 Equipment Type: Tear Gas; CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(12)
Description: Defense Technology Flameless Tri-Chamber CS, Model 1032 Uses: No uses.
Equipment Type: Tear Gas; CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(14)
Description: Defense Technology Ferret 40mm CS Powder, Model # 2292 Uses: No uses.
Equipment Type: Projectile Launch Platform; CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(14) Description: Lewis Machine & Tool, Model 40 MTS; 40 MM Launcher Uses: Deployed daily in the field during patrol functions. This equipment was used intermittently throughout the year during advanced officer training for all officers to qualify on firing at least two projectiles.
Equipment Type: Projectile Launch Platform; CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(14) Description: Defense Technology Model 1425 40 MM Launcher Uses: Deployed daily in the field during patrol functions. This equipment was used during the apprehension of a dangerous assault suspect who was barricaded inside a vehicle. It was used to launch a projectile that broke the window of the suspect’s vehicle wit hout harming the suspect. By breaking the window, officers were able to communicate with the suspect and utilize other force options, which ultimately resulted in the suspect safely surrendering.
Equipment Type: Projectile Launch Platform; CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(14) Description: Penn Arms PGL65-40 Multi-Launcher
Uses: No uses.
Equipment Type: Projectile Munition; CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(14) Description: Defense Technology 6325 40mm Smokeless Exact Impact Sponge Uses: Deployed daily in the field during patrol functions. This equipment was used during the apprehension of a dangerous assault suspect who was barricaded inside a vehicle. It was used to break the window of the suspect’s vehicle without harming the suspect. By breaking the window, officers were able to communicate with the suspect and utilize other force options, which ultimately resulted in the suspect safely surrendering. This equipment was also used intermittently throughout the year during advanced officer training for all officers to qualify on firing at least two projectiles.
Equipment Type: Projectile Launch Platform; CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(14) Description: PepperBall, Full Tactical Carbine (FTC) Launcher Uses: This equipment is used intermittently at SWAT Team monthly trainings.
Equipment Type: Projectile Launch Platform; CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(14) Description: Tippman, Model 68 Carbine projectile launcher Uses: Deployed daily in the field during patrol functions. This equipment was used during the apprehension of a dangerous assault suspect who was barricaded inside a vehicle. One projectile launcher was used to deliver pepper projectiles into the suspect’s vehicle. This resulted in the suspect safely surrendering.
6 Equipment Type: Projectile Launch Platform; CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(14) Description: Mission Less Lethal, M2100, MLR Full Auto Carbine Launcher Uses: This equipment is used intermittently at SWAT Team monthly trainings.
Equipment Type: Projectile Munition; CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(14) Description: Mission Less Lethal M1120500 Pepper Projectiles (OC2 (1% OC and 4% PAVA) Uses: No uses.
Equipment Type: Projectile Munition; CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(14) Description: PepperBall LiveX Projectiles (5% PAVA)
Uses: Deployed daily in the field during patrol functions. This equipment was used during the apprehension of a dangerous assault suspect who was barricaded inside a vehicle. Five projectiles were delivered into the suspect’s vehicle, which resulted in the suspect safely surrendering.
Equipment Type: Projectile Munition; CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(14) Description: PepperBall Live Projectiles (2% PAVA)
Uses: Deployed daily in the field during patrol functions, but no uses.
Equipment Type: Projectile Munition; CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(14) Description: PepperBall Inert Projectiles (No irritant) Uses: Used intermittently throughout the year for training purposes and to certify officers in the use of the projectile launchers.
Equipment Type: Specialty Impact Munition (SIM) Weapon; CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(14) Description: Smith & Wesson Model 5906 – 9mm – SIMUNTION PISTOL Uses: Used intermittently throughout the year during monthly SWAT Team trainings.
Equipment Type: Specialty Impact Munition (SIM) Weapon; CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(14) Description: Glock 17 – 9mm – SIMUNTION PISTOL
Uses: Used intermittently throughout the year during monthly SWAT Team trainings.
Equipment Type: Specialty Impact Munition (SIM) Weapon; CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(14) Description: Glock 22; .40 Caliber SIMUNTION PISTOL
Uses: Used intermittently throughout the year during monthly SWAT Team trainings.
Equipment Type: Specialty Impact Munition (SIM) Weapon; CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(14) Description: Force on Force M4/M16 Conversion Bolt Kit
Uses: Used intermittently throughout the year during monthly SWAT Team trainings.
Equipment Type: Specialty Impact Munition (SIM) Weapon; CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(14) Description: Simunition FX Original Marking Cartridge – 9mm Uses: Used intermittently throughout the year during monthly SWAT Team trainings.
Equipment Type: Specialty Impact Munition (SIM) Weapon; CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(14) Description: Simunition FX Original Marking Cartridge – .223