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2024 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 sections 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 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, upgrades, 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 document 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 Acquisition
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 that needs to be acquired.
Attachment A - 2024 Annual Report: Military Equipment Inventory Uses Equipment Type: Unmanned Aerial System (UAS); CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(1) Description: DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual; Quad propellers; FAA Flight number FA37MCM7CN 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. Drones have also been used to search for missing persons and suspects in large areas that are not easily traversed by officers.
Equipment Type: Unmanned Aerial System (UAS); CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(1) Description: DJI Mavic 2 Pro; Quad propeller; FAA Flight number FA3LXY33RA and FA3LXY4WW4 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. Drones have also been used to search for missing persons and suspects in large areas that are not easily traversed by officers.
Equipment Type: Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) ;CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(1) Description: DJI Phantom 4 Pro; Quad propeller; FAA Flight number FA3LXXTELR and FA3LXXX9NK Uses: No uses.
Equipment Type: Unmanned Aerial System (UAS); CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(1) Description: Mini 2; Quad propellers; FAA Flight number FA3FAP49RT 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.
Drones have also been used to search for missing persons and suspects in large areas that are not easily traversed by officers.
Equipment Type: Unmanned Aerial System (UAS); CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(1) Description: Mini 3; Quad propellers; FAA Flight number FA37FCLK4C 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.
Drones have also been used to search for missing persons and suspects in large areas that are not easily traversed by officers.
Equipment Type: Unmanned Aerial System (UAS); CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(1) Description: Matrice 30T; Quad propellers; FAA Flight number FA37FCHMYM 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. Drones have also been used to search for missing persons and suspects in large areas that are not easily traversed by officers.
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 officers 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.
This equipment was also used during three specific incidents described below:
➢ A suspect with outstanding arrest warrants led officers on a vehicle pursuit, which resulted in the suspect’s vehicle being disabled after it collided with other vehicles. When the suspect refused to exit the vehicle, this equipment 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, and allowed them to safely deploy projectile munitions into the vehicle. This ultimately resulted in the suspect being safely apprehended.
➢ This equipment was used while the SWAT team served a search warrant at a residence for a bank robbery investigation. This equipment provided ballistic protection for the officers as they moved closer to the residence, and provided a ballistic safety barrier for officers while the occupants of the residence exited and were detained. This resulted in the search warrant service being completed without any injuries to officers, members of the public, or those detained during the investigation.
➢ A suspect was contacted in a stolen vehicle and refused to exit the vehicle. This equipment was used to prevent 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, and allowed them to safely deploy projectile munitions into the vehicle. This ultimately resulted in the suspect safely surrendering.
➢ This equipment was used while the SWAT team served a search warrant at a residence for a homicide investigation. This equipment provided ballistic protection for the officers as they moved closer to the residence, and provided a ballistic safety barrier for officers while the occupants of the residence exited and were detained. This resulted in the search warrant service being completed without any injuries to officers, members of the public, or those detained during the investigation.
➢ Officers located a vehicle that had been taken during a carjacking involving a firearm. This equipment provided ballistic protection for the officers while they immobilized the vehicle and later confirmed nobody was inside. This resulted in the vehicle being recovered and returned to the owner while keeping the officers and members of the public safe.
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 Orange 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 DUI 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 P30042 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.
This equipment was also used during three specific incidents described below:
➢ This equipment was used to transport the SWAT team and equipment to serve a search warrant at a residence for a bank robbery investigation.
➢ This equipment was used to transport the SWAT team and equipment to serve a search warrant at a residence for a homicide investigation.
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: No uses.
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: No uses.
Equipment Type: Explosive Breaching Ammunition; CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(7) Description: Royal Arms FTR-P1 Training Ammunition (Poly Shot) Uses: No uses.
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.
Equipment Type: Firearms of less than .50 caliber; CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(10) Description: Accuracy International AT Law Enforcement, .308 Caliber Uses: No uses.
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: No uses other than during intermittent training throughout the year. This equipment was deployed during overwatch duties to increase public and officer safety at the following events:
➢ Orange International Street Fair
➢ While the SWAT team served a search warrant at a residence for a bank robbery investigation.
➢ While the SWAT team served a search warrant at a residence for a bank robbery investigation.
➢ and when the 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: No uses other than during intermittent training throughout the year. This equipment was deployed during overwatch duties to increase public and officer safety at the following events:
➢ Orange International Street Fair
➢ While the SWAT team served a search warrant at a residence for a bank robbery investigation.
➢ While the SWAT team served a search warrant at a residence for a bank robbery investigation.
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: Deployed in the field each time a .308 caliber firearm was used in the field (see above). 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 team training. All three of these devices were used during training, and they were not replaced due to the equipment being discontinued.
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 team training. This equipment was also used during the following incident:
➢ While the SWAT team served a search warrant at a residence for a bank robbery investigation.
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: Used at one SWAT training.
Equipment Type: Tear Gas; CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(12)
Description: Defense Technology Flameless Tri-Chamber CS, Model 1032 Uses: Used at one SWAT training.
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 training for all officers to qualify by 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, used intermittently throughout the year for training, and used for all officers to qualify by firing at least two projectiles. This equipment was used during the following incidents:
➢ A suspect with outstanding arrest warrants led officers on a vehicle pursuit, which resulted in the suspect’s vehicle being disabled after it collided with other vehicles. When the suspect refused to exit the vehicle, this equipment was used to cause discomfort and to allow officers to safely deploy projectile munitions into the vehicle. This ultimately resulted in the suspect being safely apprehended.
➢ Another police agency was involved in a pursuit that ended in the City of Orange. Officers used this equipment to break a window on the suspect’s vehicle from a safe distance, which allowed officers to see inside the vehicle. This resulted in the officers from another agency apprehending the suspect without being exposed to unnecessary risk and without any injuries to officers or members of the public.
➢ A suspect was contacted in a stolen vehicle and refused to exit the vehicle. This equipment was used to break a window on the suspect’s vehicle from a safe distance, which allowed officers to see inside the vehicle and establish communication with the suspect. This ultimately resulted in the suspect safely surrendering without any injuries to officers, members of the public, or the suspect.
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, used intermittently throughout the year for training, and used for all officers to qualify by firing at least two projectiles. This equipment was used during the following incidents:
➢ A suspect with outstanding arrest warrants led officers on a vehicle pursuit, which resulted in the suspect’s vehicle being disabled after it collided with other vehicles. When the suspect refused to exit the vehicle, this equipment was used to cause discomfort and to allow officers to safely deploy projectile munitions into the vehicle. This ultimately resulted in the suspect being safely apprehended.
➢ Another police agency was involved in a pursuit that ended in the City of Orange. Officers used this equipment to break a window on the suspect’s vehicle from a safe distance, which allowed officers to see inside the vehicle. This resulted in the officers from another agency apprehending the suspect without being exposed to unnecessary risk and without any injuries to officers or members of the public.
➢ A suspect was contacted in a stolen vehicle and refused to exit the vehicle. This equipment was used to break a window on the suspect’s vehicle from a safe distance, which allowed officers to see inside the vehicle and establish communication with the suspect. This ultimately resulted in the suspect safely surrendering without any injuries to officers, members of the public, or the suspect.
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 and used intermittently throughout the year for training. This equipment was used during the following incidents:
➢ A suspect with outstanding arrest warrants led officers on a vehicle pursuit, which resulted in the suspect’s vehicle being disabled after it collided with other vehicles. When the suspect refused to exit the vehicle, this equipment was used to make the suspect uncomfortable, which ultimately resulted in the suspect being safely apprehended.
➢ A suspect who was in violation of a restraining order was believed to be barricaded in a shed. This equipment was used to introduce projectile munitions inside the shed to cause discomfort and possibly cause the suspect to exit. After the projectile munitions were introduced, it was determined the suspect was not inside the shed. The suspect was later found hiding nearby and was safely apprehended.
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: Deployed daily in the field during patrol functions. This equipment was used during the following incidents:
➢ A suspect with outstanding arrest warrants led officers on a vehicle pursuit, which resulted in the suspect’s vehicle being disabled after it collided with other vehicles. When the suspect refused to exit the vehicle, this equipment was used to make the suspect uncomfortable, which ultimately resulted in the suspect being safely apprehended.
➢ A suspect who was in violation of a restraining order was believed to be barricaded in a shed. This equipment was used to cause discomfort and possibly cause the suspect to exit.
After the projectile munitions were introduced, it was determined the suspect was not inside the shed. The suspect was later found hiding nearby and was safely apprehended.
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.
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, and used intermittently during training throughout the year.
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 Uses: Used intermittently throughout the year during monthly SWAT Team trainings.