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PLACENTIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
POLICY 710
Military Equipment
710.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for the approval, acquisition, and reporting requirements of military equipment (Government Code § 7070; Government Code § 7071; Government Code § 7072).
710.1.1 DEFINITIONS
Definitions related to this policy include (Government Code § 7070):
Governing body — The elected or appointed body that oversees the Placentia Police Department.
Military equipment — Includes but is not limited to the following:
• Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles. • Mine -resistant ambush -protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers. • High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), two -and -one -half -ton trucks, five - ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached. • Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants. • Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units.
• Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind. • Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature. This does not include a handheld, one-person ram.
• Firearms and ammunition of .50 caliber or greater, excluding standard -issue shotguns and standard -issue shotgun ammunition.
• Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber, including firearms and accessories identified as assault weapons in Penal Code § 30510 and Penal Code § 30515, with the exception of standard -issue firearms.
• Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles. • Noise -flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools. • Munitions containing tear gas or OC, excluding standard, service -issued handheld pepper spray.
• TASER® Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and long-range acoustic devices (LRADs).
• Kinetic energy weapons and munitions.
• Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require additional oversight.
710.2 POLICY
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It is the policy of the Placentia Police Department that members of this Department comply with the provisions of Government Code § 7071 with respect to military equipment. 710.3 MILITARY EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR
The Chief of Police should designate a member of this Department to act as the military equipment coordinator. The responsibilities of the military equipment coordinator include but are not limited to:
(a) Acting as liaison to the governing body for matters related to the requirements of this policy.
(b) Identifying Department equipment that qualifies as military equipment in the current possession of the Department, or the equipment the Department intends to acquire that requires approval by the governing body.
(c) Conducting an inventory of all military equipment at least annually. (d) Collaborating with any allied agency that may use military equipment within the jurisdiction of Placentia Police Department (Government Code § 7071). (e) Preparing for, scheduling, and coordinating the annual community engagement meeting to include:
1. Publicizing the details of the meeting.
2. Preparing for public questions regarding the Department's funding, acquisition, and use of equipment.
(f) Preparing the annual military equipment report for submission to the Chief of Police and ensuring that the report is made available on the Department website (Government Code § 7072).
(g) Establishing the procedure for a person to register a complaint or concern, or how that person may submit a question about the use of a type of military equipment, and how the Department will respond in a timely manner.
710.4 MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
The following constitutes a list of qualifying equipment for the Placentia Police Department:
See attachment: (INSERT HYPERLINK TO LIST HERE)
710.5 APPROVAL
The Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall obtain approval from the governing body by way of an ordinance adopting the military equipment policy. As part of the approval process, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall ensure the proposed military equipment policy is submitted to the governing body and is available on the Department website at least 30 days prior to any public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue (Government Code § 7071). The military equipment policy must be approved by the governing body prior to engaging in any of the following (Government Code § 7071):
(a) Requesting military equipment made available pursuant to 10 USC § 2576a. (b) Seeking funds for military equipment, including but not limited to applying for a grant, soliciting or accepting private, local, state, or federal funds, in-kind donations, or other donations or transfers.
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(c) Acquiring military equipment either permanently or temporarily, including by borrowing or leasing.
(d) Collaborating with another law enforcement agency in the deployment or other use of military equipment within the jurisdiction of this Department. (e) Using any new or existing military equipment for a purpose, in a manner, or by a person not previously approved by the governing body.
(f) Soliciting or responding to a proposal for, or entering into an agreement with, any other person or entity to seek funds for, apply to receive, acquire, use, or collaborate in the use of military equipment.
(g) Acquiring military equipment through any means not provided above. 710.6 COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS
Military equipment deployed or used by any member of this jurisdiction shall be approved for use and in accordance with this Department policy. Any military equipment that is deployed or used by other jurisdictions that are providing mutual aid to this jurisdiction shall comply with their respective military equipment use policies. Situations may arise where Placentia Police Department may deploy or use military equipment owned by other law enforcement agencies, in these situations, Placentia Police Department is authorized to deploy or use a different agency's military equipment as authorized in Section 710.4 of this policy.
The Placentia Police Department hereby adopts the military equipment use policy as is approved and may be amended from time to time, under Government Code § 7070 et seq., for jurisdictions that the Placentia Police Department may engage with to provide mutual aid. This section is in no way a limitation to the ability of the Placentia Police Department to deploy or use the military equipment of another jurisdiction.
710.7 ANNUAL REPORT
Upon approval of a military equipment policy, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee should submit a military equipment report to the governing body for each type of military equipment approved within one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for use (Government Code § 7072).
The Chief of Police or the authorized designee should also make each annual military equipment report available on the Department website for as long as the military equipment is available for use. The report shall include all information required by Government Code § 7072 for the preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment in Department inventory. 710.8 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing the annual report, the Department shall hold at least one well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting, at which the Department should discuss the report and respond to public questions regarding the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment.
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710.9 COMPLIANCE PROCEDURE
This procedure is to ensure compliance with the military equipment use policy. All complaints, concerns, or questions submitted regarding this policy will be handled pursuant to the Department's normal complaint process and handled in a timely manner.
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PLACENTIA POLICE DEPARTMENT MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT FOR 2022
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The department prides itself in the substantial and ongoing training that the department provides to its employees on a range of matters including use of force, engagement tactics, proper use of equipment including the equipment declared to be "military equipment" under AB 481 (Gov't Code 7070 et seq.). Throughout this report, when $0 is listed for costs incurred, that means that the department did not incur any additional expenses beyond that which the department would have expended if did not authorize the use of the "military equipment" at issue, and not that employees have not been trained in the use of equipment.
(a) LENCO BEARCAT
1. Purpose of Equipment: The Lenco Bearcat is used as a mobile shield for officers to conduct rescue and tactical operations safely. It allows officers to conduct these operations from a safer and more tactically sound position, which can assist in the de-escalation and the peaceful resolve of a critical incident.
2. Use of Equipment in 2022: The Lenco Bearcat was used to transport swat operators during operations/training.
3. Concerns and Complaints Received: None
4. Internal Audit Results and Response: Completed
5. Total Annual Cost: $1,000
a. Acquisition: None
b. Personnel: None
c. Training: Approximately $1,000 spread out through the year for NCS Operators to receive familiarization training.
d. Transportation: None
e. Maintenance: None
f. Storage: None
g. Upgrade: None
h. Other ongoing costs: None
6. Quantity Currently Possessed: 1 - The Bearcat is owned and maintained by the Fullerton Police Department and used by North County SWAT, which operates in Placentia.
7. 2023 Acquisition Plans / Source of Funding: One Bearcat was purchased within the last 12 months by the La Habra Police Department.
This will be used by North County SWAT, which operates in Placentia.
Placentia PD does not intend to purchase a Bearcat in 2023. (b) MOBILE COMMAND POST VEHICLE (MCV1
1. Purpose of Equipment: The mobile command vehicle was used during public events and critical incidents. The mobile command vehicle is a vehicle based mobile office that provides shelter and access to department computer systems during extended events.
2. How the Equipment was used in 2022: The MCV was used for the Heritage Day Parade as the Command Post.
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3. Concerns and Complaints Received: None
4. Internal Audit Results and Response: Completed
5. Total Annual Cost: $5,000
a. Acquisition: None
b. Personnel: None
c. Training: None
d. Transportation: None
e. Maintenance: None
f. Storage: None
g. Upgrade: None
h. Other ongoing costs: $5,000 for repairs.
6. Quantity Currently Possessed: 1
7. 2023 Acquisition Plans / Source of Funding: None
(c) REMINGTON 870 SHOTGUN, MODIFIED WITH A BREACHING BARREL
1. Purpose of Equipment: It is used to breach locked doors, which allows SWAT operators to enter fortified locations and rescues victims, apprehend wanted suspects and secure evidence.
2. How the Equipment was used in 2022: This was not used in 2022.
3. Concerns and Complaints Received: None
4. Internal Audit Results and Response: Completed
5. Total Annual Cost: $0
a. Acquisition: None
b. Personnel: None
c. Training: None
d. Transportation: None
e. Maintenance: None
f. Storage: None
g. Upgrade: None
h. Other ongoing costs: None
6. Quantity Currently Possessed: 1
7. 2023 Acquisition Plans / Source of Funding: None
(d) ROYAL ARMS TACTICAL ENTRY SAFE CLAYVON BREACHING
SHOTGUN ROUNDS
1. Purpose of equipment: This is a round that is fired from a breaching shotgun and is used to disable deadbolts, locks and hinges, which allows operators to enter fortified locations and rescues victims, apprehend wanted suspects and secure evidence.
2. How the equipment was used in 2022: This was not used in 2022.
3. Concerns and Complaints Received: None
4. Internal Audit Results and Response: Completed
5. Total Annual Cost: $0
a. Acquisition: None
b. Personnel: None
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c. Training: None
d. Transportation: None
e. Maintenance: None
f. Storage: None
g. Upgrade: None
h. Other ongoing costs: None
6. Quantity Currently Possessed: 39
7. 2023 Acquisition Plans / Source of Funding: None
(e) KINETIC BREACHING TOOL (KBT) MODEL 3-100
1. Purpose of Equipment: This tool is currently not owned or used by the Placentia Police Department. It is anticipated this tool may be used or purchased by the Placentia Police Department in the future. The tool's purpose is to breach locked doors, which allows operators to enter fortified locations and rescues victims, apprehend wanted suspects and secure evidence.
2. How the Equipment was used in 2022: N/A
3. Concerns and Complaints Received: None
4. Internal Audit Results and Response: Completed
5. Total Annual Cost: $12,600 (anticipated)
a. Acquisition: Up to $12,000 (anticipated)
b. Personnel: $500 a year in training time for NCS Operators (anticipated).
c. Training: $100 a year for munitions (anticipated).
d. Transportation: None
e. Maintenance: None
f. Storage: None
g. Upgrade: None
h. Other ongoing costs: None
6. Quantity Currently Possessed: 0
7. 2023 Acquisition Plans / Source of Funding: One KBT is being sought for the next fiscal year. The funding source would be from the general fund.
(f)
SIG SAUER MCX RIFLE, 5.56MM, 11.5" BARREL
1. Purpose of Equipment: This tool enables officers, when in compliance with the Placentia Police Department's Use of Force Policy, to address medium to long distance threats who are heavily armed, armored or both. In both short and long-distance deployments, they allow officers precise shot placement minimizing the risk to officers and innocent citizens.
2. How the Equipment was used in 2022: The MCX rifle was deployed multiple times during high-risk encounters where armed resistance was anticipated. Although deployed, the MCX rifle was not discharged outside of a training environment.
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3. Concerns and Complaints Received: None
4. Internal Audit Results and Response: Completed
5. Total Annual Cost: $12,050
a. Acquisition: None
b. Personnel: $5,000 a year in training time for Officers. c. Training: $7,000 a year for munitions.
d. Transportation: None
e. Maintenance: $50 for cleaning supplies.
f. Storage: None
g. Upgrade: It is anticipated that the department will replace broken and worn-out suppressors with upgraded models. Approximate cost $3,000-$12,000
h. Other ongoing costs: None
6. Quantity Currently Possessed: 50
7. 2023 Acquisition Plans / Source of Funding: None
COLT, AR -15 A3, 16.1" BARREL
1. Purpose of Equipment: This tool enables officers, when in compliance with the Placentia Police Department's Use of Force Policy, to address medium to long distance threats who are heavily armed, armored or both. In both short and long-distance deployments, they allow officers precise shot placement minimizing the risk to officers and innocent citizens.
2. How the Equipment was used in 2022: The Colt rifle was deployed multiple times during high-risk encounters where armed resistance was anticipated. Although deployed, the Colt rifle was not discharged outside of a training environment.
3. Concerns and Complaints Received: None
4. Internal Audit Results and Response: Completed
5. Total Annual Cost: $550
a. Acquisition: None
b. Personnel: None
c. Training: $500
d. Transportation: None
e. Maintenance: $50 for cleaning supplies.
f. Storage: None
g. Upgrade: None
h. Other ongoing costs: None
6. Quantity Currently Possessed: 10
7. 2023 Acquisition Plans / Source of Funding: None
(h) COLT, MODEL M4, 5.56, 10.5" BARREL
1. Purpose of Equipment: The Colt M4 is primarily used as a force -on - force training tool with the use of marking cartridges. It is also kept in operational condition to be used as a spare rifle if an officer's Sig MCX rifle becomes damaged, inoperable, or current stock cannot fill the
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quantity of rifles needed. Outside of training, this tool enables officers, when in compliance with the Placentia Police Department's Use of Force Policy, to address medium to long distance threats who are heavily armed, armored or both. In both short and long-distance deployments, they allow officers precise shot placement minimizing the risk to officers and innocent citizens.
2. How the Equipment was used in 2022: The Colt M4 was not deployed outside of a training environment.
3. Concerns and Complaints Received: None
4. Internal Audit Results and Response: Completed
5. Total Annual Cost: $50
a. Acquisition: None
b. Personnel: None
c. Training: None
d. Transportation: None
e. Maintenance: $50 for cleaning supplies.
f. Storage: None
g. Upgrade: None
h. Other ongoing costs: None
6. Quantity Currently Possessed: 8
7. 2023 Acquisition Plans / Source of Funding: None
DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY #25, TACTICAL DIVERSIONARY
DISTRACTION DEVICE
1. Purpose of Equipment: Outside of a training environment, the Defense Technology #25 Noise Flash Diversionary Device (NFDD) has been used by NCS to disorient or divert a suspect's attention away from SWAT Officers. It has also been used as a signaling tool to assist in safely initiating communications with suspects. The purpose of an NFDD is to distract dangerous suspects during assaults, hostage rescue, room entry or other high-risk arrest situations. It produces atmospheric overpressure and brilliant white light, which can cause short-term (6-8 seconds) physiological/psychological sensory deprivation to give officers a tactical advantage.
2. How the Equipment was used in 2022: This equipment was not deployed outside of a training environment.
3. Concerns and Complaints Received: None
4. Internal Audit Results and Response: Completed
5. Total Annual Cost: $0
a. Acquisition: None
b. Personnel: None
c. Training: None
d. Transportation: None
e. Maintenance: None
f. Storage: None
g. Upgrade: None
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h. Other ongoing costs: None
6. Quantity Currently Possessed: 46
7. 2023 Acquisition Plans Source of Funding: None
DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, FLAMELESS TRI -CHAMBER CS GRENADE
1. Purpose of Equipment: The purpose of this tool is 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: self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals; riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents; circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained; potentially vicious animals; training exercises or approved demonstrations.
2. How the Equipment was used in 2022: This was not used in 2022.
3. Concerns and Complaints Received: None
4. Internal Audit Results and Response: Completed
5. Total Annual Cost: $0
a. Acquisition: None
b. Personnel: None
c. Training: None
d. Transportation: None
e. Maintenance: None
f. Storage: None
g. Upgrade: None
h. Other ongoing costs: None
6. Quantity Currently Possessed: 4
7. 2023 Acquisition Plans / Source of Funding: Replenish stock (5). The funding source would be from the general fund.
(k) DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY SPEDE-HEAT CS GRENADE
1. Purpose of Equipment: The purpose of this tool is 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: self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals; riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents; circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained; potentially vicious animals; training exercises or approved demonstrations.
2. How the Equipment was used in 2022: This was not used in 2022.
3. Concerns and Complaints Received: None
4. Internal Audit Results and Response: Completed
5. Total Annual Cost: $0
a. Acquisition: None
b. Personnel: None
c. Training: None
d. Transportation: None
e. Maintenance: None
f. Storage: None
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g. Upgrade: None
h. Other ongoing costs: None
6. Quantity Currently Possessed: 8
7. 2023 Acquisition Plans / Source of Funding: None
(1) DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, OC VAPOR AEROSOL GRENADE
1. Purpose of Equipment: The purpose of this tool is 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: self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals; riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents; circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained; potentially vicious animals; training exercises or approved demonstrations.
2. How the Equipment was used in 2022: This was not used in 2022.
3. Concerns and Complaints Received: None
4. Internal Audit Results and Response: Completed
5. Total Annual Cost: $589
a. Acquisition: $589
b. Personnel: None
c. Training: None
d. Transportation: None
e. Maintenance: None
f. Storage: None
g. Upgrade: None
h. Other ongoing costs: None
6. Quantity Currently Possessed: 10
7. 2023 Acquisition Plans / Source of Funding: None
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DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, TRIPLE -CHASER SEPARATING CS
CANISTER
1. Purpose of Equipment: The purpose of this tool is 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: self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals; riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents; circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained; potentially vicious animals; training exercises or approved demonstrations.
2. How the Equipment was used in 2022: This was not used in 2022.
3. Concerns and Complaints Received: None
4. Internal Audit Results and Response: Completed
5. Total Annual Cost: $0
a. Acquisition: None
b. Personnel: None
c. Training: None
d. Transportation: None
e. Maintenance: None
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f. Storage: None
g. Upgrade: None
h. Other ongoing costs: None
6. Quantity Currently Possessed: 0
7. 2023 Acquisition Plans / Source of Funding: Replenish stock (5). The funding source would be from the general fund.
(n) DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, TRIPLE -CHASER SEPARATING OC
CANISTER
1 Purpose of Equipment: The purpose of this tool is 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: self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals; riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents; circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained; potentially vicious animals; training exercises or approved demonstrations.
2. How the Equipment was used in 2022: This was not used in 2022.
3. Concerns and Complaints Received: None
4. Internal Audit Results and Response: Completed
5. Total Annual Cost: $0
a. Acquisition: None
b. Personnel: None
c. Training: None
d. Transportation: None
e. Maintenance: None
f. Storage: None
g. Upgrade: None
h. Other ongoing costs: None
6. Quantity Currently Possessed: 0
7. 2023 Acquisition Plans / Source of Funding: Replenish stock (5). The funding source would be from the general fund.
(o) DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, POCKET TACTICAL CS CANISTER
1. Purpose of Equipment: In 2022-2023, the CS Pocket Tactical was not deployed outside of a training environment. The purpose of this tool is 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: self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals; riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents; circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained; potentially vicious animals; training exercises or approved demonstrations.
2. How the Equipment was used in 2022: This was not used in 2022.
3. Concerns and Complaints Received: None
4. Internal Audit Results and Response: Completed
5. Total Annual Cost: $0
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a. Acquisition: None
b. Personnel: None
c. Training: None
d. Transportation: None
e. Maintenance: None
f. Storage: None
g. Upgrade: None
h. Other ongoing costs: None
6. Quantity Currently Possessed: 6
7. 2023 Acquisition Plans / Source of Funding: None
DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, SMOKE CANISTER
1. Purpose of Equipment: The purpose of this tool is 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 self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals; riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents; circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained; potentially vicious animals; training exercises or approved demonstrations.
2. How the Equipment was used in 2022: This was not used in 2022.
3. Concerns and Complaints Received: None
4. Internal Audit Results and Response: Completed
5. Total Annual Cost: $0
a. Acquisition: None
b. Personnel: None
c. Training: None
d. Transportation: None
e. Maintenance: None
f. Storage: None
g. Upgrade: None
h. Other ongoing costs: None
6. Quantity Currently Possessed: 4
7. 2023 Acquisition Plans / Source of Funding: None
FTC PEPPERBALL LAUNCHER
1. Purpose of Equipment: The purpose of this tool is to provide a less than lethal force option and 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: self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals; riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents; circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained; potentially vicious animals; training exercises or approved demonstrations.
2. How the Equipment was used in 2022: The Pepperball Launcher was deployed on NCS Callouts as a less than lethal force option and de-
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escalation tool. It was also used in a training environment to build officer's skills and familiarity in the tool.
3. Concerns and Complaints Received: None
4. Internal Audit Results and Response: Completed
5. Total Annual Cost: $500
a. Acquisition: None
b. Personnel: None
c. Training: $500 for training NCS Operators
d. Transportation: None
e. Maintenance: None
f. Storage: None
g. Upgrade: None
h. Other ongoing costs: This is a newly acquired tool and additional munitions and training will be needed this year to meet the requirements of AB 48.
6. Quantity Currently Possessed: 2
7. 2023 Acquisition Plans / Source of Funding: Replenish munitions used during critical incidents and training. The funding source would be from the general fund.
(r) PEPPERBALL LIVE -X PROJECTILES (Munitions for Pepperball)
1. Purpose of Equipment: Munitions for pepperball launcher.
2. How the Equipment was used in 2022: The Pepperball Launcher was deployed on NCS Callouts as a less than lethal force option and de-escalation tool. It was also used in a training environment to build officer's skills and familiarity in the tool.
3. Concerns and Complaints Received: None
4. Internal Audit Results and Response: Completed
5. Total Annual Cost: $500
a. Acquisition: None
b. Personnel: None
c. Training: $500 for training NCS Operators
d. Transportation: None
e. Maintenance: None
f. Storage: None
g. Upgrade: None
h. Other ongoing costs: None
6. Quantity Currently Possessed: 700
7. 2023 Acquisition Plans / Source of Funding: Replenish munitions used during critical incidents and training. The funding source would be from the general fund.
(s) PEPPERBALL INERT PROJECTILES (Munitions for Pepperballi
1. Purpose of Equipment: Munitions for pepperball launcher.
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2. How the Equipment was used in 2022: The Pepperball Launcher was deployed on NCS Callouts as a less than lethal force option and de- escalation tool. It was also used in a training environment to build officer's skills and familiarity in the tool.
3. Concerns and Complaints Received: None
4. Internal Audit Results and Response: Completed
5. Total Annual Cost: $500
a. Acquisition: None
b. Personnel: None
c. Training: $500 for training NCS Operators
d. Transportation: None
e. Maintenance: None
f. Storage: None
g. Upgrade: None
h. Other ongoing costs: None
6. Quantity Currently Possessed: 600
7. 2023 Acquisition Plans / Source of Funding: Replenish munitions used during critical incidents and training. The funding source would be from the general fund.
(t) AARDVARK LRAD 100X PORTABLE HAILING SYSTEM
1. Purpose of Equipment: The LRAD system has been used to initiate communications with wanted and dangerous suspects during critical incidents. The purpose of this tool is to provide clear communications to persons of interest. This tool provides officers with the ability to communicate with potentially dangerous subjects from safe and tactically sound positions. It is a de-escalation tool which is often used to obtain the peaceful surrender of wanted persons. It can also be used as a public address system during civil emergencies, natural disasters, evacuations, and other police incidents.
2. How the Equipment was used in 2022: The LRAD was deployed on North County SWAT Callouts and was used during training.
3. Concerns and Complaints Received: None
4. Internal Audit Results and Response: Completed
5. Total Annual Cost: $500
a. Acquisition: None
b. Personnel: None
c. Training: $500 for training NCS Operators
d. Transportation: None
e. Maintenance: None
f. Storage: None
g. Upgrade: None
h. Other ongoing costs: None
6. Quantity Currently Possessed: 1 -The LRAD is owned and maintained by the Brea Police Department and used by North County SWAT, which operates in Placentia.
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(u) DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY LMT 40MM SINGLE SHOT LAUNCHER
1. Purpose of Equipment: The 40mm Launcher is a less than lethal force option and de-escalation tool. The purpose of this tool is to provide a less than lethal force option and 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: self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals; riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents; circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained; potentially vicious animals; training exercises or approved demonstrations.
2. How the Equipment was used in 2022: The 40mm Launcher was deployed multiple times during high-risk encounters where the potential for a violent encounter was anticipated. Although deployed, the 40mm Launcher was not discharged outside of a training environment.
3. Concerns and Complaints Received: None
4. Internal Audit Results and Response: Completed
5. Total Annual Cost: $1,000
a. Acquisition: None
b. Personnel: None
c. Training: $1,000 for training Officers
d. Transportation: None
e. Maintenance: None
f. Storage: None
g. Upgrade: None
h. Other ongoing costs: Due to AB 48, additional training and munitions will be needed this year to meet the requirements of the bill.
6. Quantity Currently Possessed: 8
7. 20223 Acquisition Plans / Source of Funding: Replenish munitions used during critical incidents and training. The funding source would be from the general fund.
8. (v) DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 40MM EXACT IMPACT SPONGE (Round)
1. Purpose of Equipment: Sponge round for 40MM.
2. How the equipment was used in 2022: The 40mm Launcher was deployed multiple times during high-risk encounters where the potential for a violent encounter was anticipated. Although deployed, the 40mm Launcher was not discharged outside of a training environment.
3. Concerns and Complaints Received: None
4. Internal Audit Results and Response: Completed
5. Total Annual Cost: $1,000
Acquisition: None
a. Personnel: None
b. Training: $1,000 for training Officers
c. Transportation: None
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d. Maintenance: None
e. Storage: None
f. Upgrade: None
g. Other ongoing costs: Due to AB 48, additional training and munitions will be needed this year to meet the requirements of the bill.
6. h. Quantity Currently Possessed: 30
7. 20223 Acquisition Plans / Source of Funding: Replenish munitions used during critical incidents and training. The funding source would be from the general fund.
REMINGTON 870 12 GAUGE LESS LETHAL SHOTGUN
1. Purpose of Equipment: The purpose of this tool is to provide a less than lethal force option and 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: self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals; riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents; circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained; potentially vicious animals; training exercises or approved demonstrations.
2. How the Equipment was used in 2022: The Less Lethal Shotgun was deployed on NCS Callouts as a less than lethal force option and de- escalation tool. It is also used in a training environment to build the officer's skills and familiarity in the tool.
3. Concerns and Complaints Received: None
4. Internal Audit Results and Response: Completed
5. Total Annual Cost: $500
a. Acquisition: None
b. Personnel: None
c. Training: $500 for training NCS Operators
d. Transportation: None
e. Maintenance: None
f. Storage: None
g. Upgrade: None
h. Other ongoing costs: Due to AB 48, additional training and munitions will be needed this year to meet the requirements of the bill.
6. Quantity Currently Possessed: 1
7. 2023 Acquisition Plans / Source of Funding: Replenish munitions used during critical incidents and training. The funding source would be from the general fund.
(x) SKYDIO X2E UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS (UAS)
1. Purpose of Equipment: The UAS is deployed when it's view would assist officers or incident commanders with major traffic collision investigations and crime scenes, search for missing persons and rescue
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events, natural disaster management, search for wanted suspects, SWAT operations, fire services and life preservation missions.
2. How the Equipment was used in 2022: This equipment was used outdoors on perimeters to assist in locating wanted suspects.
3. Concerns and Complaints Received: None
4. Internal Audit Results and Response: Completed
5. Total Annual Cost: $6,403.18
a. Acquisition: None
b. Personnel: None
c. Training: None
d. Transportation: None
e. Maintenance: None
f. Storage: None
g. Upgrade: None
h. Other ongoing costs: $6,403.18 Axon Air / 3D Scan
6. Quantity Currently Possessed: 1
7. 2023 Acquisition Plans / Source of Funding: Two indoor drones are being sought for the next fiscal year. The funding source would be from the general fund.