Attachment C
Attachment C: Qualifying Equipment Owned/Utilized by the Pleasant Hill Police Department Equipment Name: Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS/Drones) – CA GC §7070(c)(1) Quantity Owned: 11 Lifespan: Approximately 5 years
Equipment Capabilities: Remotely piloted aerial vehicles capable of providing live and recorded video images captured from aerial positions, including images enhanced by Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) and optical zoom lenses.
Product Descriptions:
DJI Mavic II Enterprise (3 owned): The Mavic II Enterprise is an advanced drone solution with a FLIR thermal imaging sensor. For use during search and rescue, policing, and firefighting support, it is designed to be a compact solution that is easily deployable with a 6.2 mile transmission range and 31 minutes flight time.
DJI Mavic Mini (3 owned): The Mavic mini is a lightweight, compact, foldable drone that is handheld and weighs only 8.8 oz. It is small and light enough to fly indoors, while still maintaining outdoor flight capabilities with a 2.5 mile transmission range and 31 minute flight time.
DJI Air 3S (4 owned): The DJI Air 3 is a foldable camera drone featuring a dual-primary camera system (1x wide and 3x medium telephoto). It offers up to 46 minutes of flight time and omnidirectional obstacle sensing. It is designed for versatile, high-quality aerial photography.
DJI Avata 2 (1 owned): The DJI Avata 2 is a compact 377g FPV drone featuring a 1/1.3-inch sensor for 4K/60fps HDR video, integrated propeller guards, and a 23-minute max flight time. Features built-in propeller guards, making it ideal for flying in tight spaces.
Purpose/Authorized Uses: UAS/Drones may be utilized to enhance the department’s mission of protecting lives and property when other means and resources are not available or are less effective.
Uses may include but are not limited to: search and rescue; suspect apprehension; crime scene documentation; traffic collision documentation; tactical operations; scene security; hazard monitoring, identification and mitigation; response to emergency calls; crisis communications; legally authorized surveillance.
Fiscal Impacts: The initial costs of equipment, licensing, software and training was approximately $35,000. Ongoing cost associated with UAS operation and maintenance is estimated to be approximately $8,000 per year.
Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: Any use of a UAS will be in strict accordance with constitutional and privacy rights and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. The use of the UAS potentially involves privacy considerations. Absent a warrant or exigent circumstances, operators and observers shall adhere to FAA altitude regulations and shall not intentionally record or transmit images of any location where a person would have a reasonable expectation of privacy (e.g., residence, yard, enclosure). Operators and observers shall take reasonable precautions to avoid inadvertently recording or transmitting images of areas where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy. Reasonable precautions can include, for example, deactivating or turning imaging devices away from such areas or persons during UAS operations.
Training Required: Prior to piloting any UAS/Drone staff members must secure an FAA Remote Pilot License and complete all training required by our FAA COA.
Other Notes: None.
Equipment Name: Explosive breaching apparatuses - CA GC §7070(c)(7) Quantity Owned: 1 Lifespan: Approximately 15 years
Equipment Capabilities: Allows specially trained Pleasant Hill Police Department officers to utilize a designed shotgun to defeat fortified locking mechanisms, such as door handles or hinges.
Product Description: Specially designed Remington 870 shotgun that is retrofitted with a spiked standoff breaching barrel that allows for the safe and effective firing of frangible copper rounds.
Compressed copper 12 gauge breaching rounds (40 owned): These 12 gauge shotgun rounds, which are restricted for law enforcement, military, or government use only, are manufactured using compressed copper. This design allows them to be fired into a locking mechanism or doors to defeat the mechanical system allowing for immediate entry by law enforcement personnel during a critical incident.
Purpose/Authorized Uses: The equipment outlined above is designed and authorized for use when Pleasant Hill Police Department personnel, who are members of the Central County SWAT Team, encounter subjects whose violence or danger to the public exceeds the capabilities of standard police officer equipment.
Fiscal Impacts: The initial cost for this equipment was approximately $800. Annual maintenance is conducted by Pleasant Hill Police Department personnel.
Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: All applicable State, Federal and Local laws governing police use of force and search and seizure. Various Pleasant Hill Police Department Policies on Use of Force, Search and Seizure and Firearms.
Training Required: Authorized operators are members of the Central County SWAT Team and have completed an 80-hour CA POST-certified Special Weapons and Tactics Course and a Tactical Breaching Course.
Other Notes: None
Equipment Name: Specialized Ammunition - CA GC §7070(c)(10) Quantity Owned: Outlined below Lifespan: Approximately 10 years Equipment Capabilities: Allows for a specially trained Pleasant Hill Police Department officers to protect the community by enhancing their capability to accurately engage suspect(s) who present an immediate deadly danger to members of the community or public safety personnel.
Product Description:
Limited penetration .308 caliber rounds (840 owned): This hyper expanding hollow point bullet immediately deposits its energy within a very short distance, reducing the risk of over-penetration beyond its intended target.
Tactical Barricade .308 caliber rounds (110 owned): This tactical bullet is designed to reduce fragmentation and stays intact when striking a mid-level barricade. The minimal deflection and fragmentation further enhances accuracy and bystander safety.
Armor Piercing .308 caliber rounds (240 owned): This round is designed with a tungsten carbide core that does not break apart upon impact and transfers the residual energy to the target with the purpose of penetrating light armor.
Purpose/Authorized Uses: These specialized rounds are design for use in response to critical incidents that present an immediate threat of deadly force to members of the community or public safety personnel.
Fiscal Impacts: The initial cost for ammunition was approximately $2,000. Ongoing annual cost is estimated at $1000.
Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: All applicable State, Federal and Local laws governing police use of force. Various Pleasant Hill Police Department Policies on Use of Force and Firearms.
Training Required: Authorized uses are members of the Central County SWAT Team and have completed an 80-hour CA POST-certified Special Weapons and Tactics Course and a 40-hour Rifle Marksmanship and Sniper/Observer Course. Users are regularly required to maintain marksmanship rifle qualification standards to remain members on the Central County SWAT Team.
Other Notes: None
Equipment Name: Flashbang grenades - CA GC Code §7070(c)(12) Quantity Owned: 24 Lifespan: Approximately 5 years
Equipment Capabilities: The equipment listed in this section is designed to temporarily distract or temporarily incapacitate an individual through sound and light.
Product Description: The Defense Technology Low Roll Non-Reloadable Distraction Device produces 175 dB or sound output at 5 feet and 6-8 million candellas for 10 milliseconds.
Purpose/Authorized Uses: The equipment outlined above is designed and authorized for use when Pleasant Hill Police Department personnel encounter subjects whose violence or danger to the public exceeds the capabilities of standard police officer equipment.
Fiscal Impacts: The initial cost for this equipment is estimated at $1200. Ongoing annual maintenance and replacement costs are estimated at $600.
Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: All applicable State, Federal and Local laws governing police use of force. Various Pleasant Hill Police Department Policies on Use of Force.
Training Required: Officers authorized to use items listed in this section must have completed an 80- hour CA POST-certified Special Weapons and Tactics course.
Equipment Name: 40mm Less Lethal Launchers and Kinetic Energy Munitions - CA GC §7070(c)(14) Quantity Owned: Outlined below Lifespan: Approximately 20 years Equipment Capabilities: Less than lethal use of force option.
Manufacturer Product Description:
40 mm launchers (14 owned): LMT Defense 40 mm launchers. These launchers are lightweight, versatile and used worldwide by police and corrections officers. 40 mm Direct Impact Foam round (70 owned): The Defense Technology 40mm Foam Round munition is a point-of-aim, point-of-impact direct-fire round.
Purpose/Authorized Uses: The 40mm Less Lethal Launchers and Kinetic Energy Munitions are intended for use as a less lethal use of force option.
Fiscal Impacts: The initial cost of this equipment was approximately $3,900. The ongoing costs for munitions will vary and departmental staff conduct maintenance.
Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: All applicable State, Federal and Local laws governing police use of force. Various Pleasant Hill Police Department Policies on Use of Force and Crowd Control.
Training Required: : Officers must complete a department certified 40mm course as well as regular training and qualifications as required by law and policy.
Other Notes: None.
Equipment Name: Shotgun Less Lethal Launchers and Kinetic Energy Munitions - CA GC §7070(c)(14) Quantity Owned: Outlined below Lifespan: Approximately 20 years Equipment Capabilities: Less than lethal use of force option Manufacturer Product Description:
Remington 870 shotgun (10 owned): Specially designed Remington 870 shotguns. 12 GA. Drag stabilized round (350 owned): Sock round munition is a point-of-aim, point-of-impact direct-fire round.
Purpose/Authorized Uses: The less lethal shotguns deploy Kinetic Energy Munitions that are intended for use as a less lethal use of force option.
Fiscal Impacts: Existing shotguns were repurposed as designated less lethal devices. The ongoing costs for munitions will vary and departmental staff conduct maintenance. Ongoing annual cost is estimated at less than $1000.
Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: All applicable State, Federal and Local laws governing police use of force. Various Pleasant Hill Police Department Policies on Use of Force and Firearms.
Training Required: Officers must complete department training and qualifications as required by law and policy.
Other Notes: None.
Qualifying Equipment known to be owned and/or utilized by agencies with which the Pleasant Hill Police Department collaborates for law enforcement purposes Equipment Name: Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered ground vehicles - CA GC §7070(c)(1) Quantity Owned/Sought: 0 owned Lifespan: Approximately 20 years Equipment Capabilities: Allows for a mechanical and robotic entry into confined spaces when physical entry by law enforcement personnel would pose a high risk to officer safety.
Product Description:
The AVATAR robot allows operators to safely inspect dangerous locations without physically entering a structure. It is quickly deployable, navigates various terrain (including stairs), has two-way audio capabilities, and allows the operator to visually inspect the location through a pan-tilt-zoom camera.
Purpose/Authorized Uses: This robot is used in response to critical incidents to enhance community and officer safety. A watch commander or SWAT Commander, based on the specific circumstances of a given critical incident, shall only authorize the use of this robot.
Fiscal Impacts: No cost to City of Pleasant Hill. Equipment used by the Central County SWAT Team.
Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: It is the policy of the Pleasant Hill Police Department to only allow the use this equipment for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law.
Training Required: Authorized operators are members of the Central County SWAT Team and have completed an 80-hour CA POST-certified Special Weapons and Tactics Course.
Other Notes: The Pleasant Hill Police Department participates as a member agency of the Central County SWAT Team. This equipment is owned and operated by another participating agency with Central County SWAT, which could result in its deployment and/or use in the City of Pleasant Hill.
Equipment Name: Armored Personnel Carrier - CA GC §7070(c)(2) Quantity Owned/Sought: 0 owned Lifespan: Approximately 25 Years Equipment Capabilities: This rescue vehicle is NIJ Level IV certified and designed to withstand multiple strikes from .50 caliber ammunition while still maintaining operational capabilities.
Product Description:
The Lenco BearCat is the standard tactical rescue vehicle for the law enforcement community in the United States. The BearCatG3 version utilizes a heavier duty upgraded suspension with off-road (runflat) tires, rims, and increased ground clearance for emergency and natural disaster responses that traverse beyond traditional roadways. It seats up to 12 uniformed officers and the 4-door version with an open floor plan allows for easier rescue of injured persons during critical incidents.
Purpose/Authorized Uses: This vehicle is used in response to critical incidents to enhance community and officer safety, improve scene containment and stabilization, conduct community and officer rescues, and assist in the resolution of critical incidents. A watch commander or SWAT Commander, based on the specific circumstances of a given critical incident, shall only authorize the use of this vehicle.
Fiscal Impacts: No cost to Pleasant Hill. Equipment used by the Central County SWAT Team.
Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: It is the policy of the Pleasant Hill Police Department to only allow the use of this vehicle for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law.
Training Required: Members authorized to operate this vehicle have been trained by personnel who have successfully completed a 24-hour CA POST-certified Tactical Armored Vehicle Operations course.
Other Notes: The Pleasant Hill Police Department participates as a member agency of the Central County SWAT Team. This equipment is owned and operated by another participating agency with Central County SWAT, which could result in its deployment and/or use in the City of Pleasant Hill.
Equipment Name: Tear gas and pepper balls - CA GC Code §7070(c)(12) Quantity Owned/Sought: 0 Lifespan: Approximately 10 years Equipment Capabilities: The equipment listed in this section is designed to temporarily distract or temporarily incapacitate an individual through the introduction of a chemical irritant impacting the eyes, nose, and skin.
Product Description:
Tear gas canisters: The Defense Technology Spede-Heat CS grenade and Flameless Tri-Chamber grenade were designed for barricade situations. Its applications in tactical situations are primarily to detect and/or dislodge hostile and violent barricaded subjects. The purpose is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and/or incapacitation of potentially violent and dangerous subjects.
40 mm Liquid CS Ferret round: The Defense Technology 40 mm Liquid Ferret round is used primarily by tactical teams and is designed to penetrate barriers, such as windows, hollow core doors, wallboard, and thin plywood. Upon impacting the barrier, the nose cone ruptures and instantaneously delivers a small chemical payload inside closed area.
40 mm Direct Impact OC Foam round: The Defense Technology 40mm OC Crushable Foam Round munition is a point-of-aim, point-of-impact direct-fire round. When loaded with OC powder, the Direct Impact combines blunt trauma with the effects of an irritant powder.
PepperBall rounds: The PepperBall projectile contains 2% PAVA and is designed for direct impact and area saturation, especially in confined, interior spaces.
Purpose/Authorized Uses: The equipment outlined above is designed and authorized for use when law enforcement personnel encounter subjects whose violence or danger to the public exceeds the capabilities of standard police officer equipment.
Fiscal Impacts: No cost to Pleasant Hill. Equipment used by the Central County SWAT Team.
Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: All applicable State, Federal and Local laws governing police use of force. Various Pleasant Hill Police Department Policies on Use of Force.
Training Required: Officers authorized to use items listed in this section must have completed an 80- hour CA POST-certified Special Weapons and Tactics course. Chemical agent grenadiers must have completed a 40-hour CA POST-certified course.
Other Notes: The Pleasant Hill Police Department participates as a member agency of the Central County SWAT Team. This equipment is owned and operated by another participating agency with Central County SWAT, which could result in its deployment and/or use in the City of Pleasant Hill.
Equipment Name: Command and control vehicles - CA GC §7070(c)(5) Quantity Owned/Sought: 0 Lifespan: Approximately 15 years Equipment Capabilities: Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units.
Manufacturer Product Description: San Ramon Valley Fire Mobile Command Center / Martinez Police Department Mobile Command Center/Walnut Creek Bomb Squad.
Purpose/Authorized Uses: Generally to be used as a command post based on the specific circumstances of a given critical incident, large event, natural disaster or community event that is taking place.
Fiscal Impacts: No cost to Pleasant Hill. Equipment used by the Central County SWAT Team.
Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: All applicable State, Federal and Local laws governing operation of motor vehicles.
Training Required: If applicable, drivers/operators shall also undergo California Department of Motor Vehicles commercial vehicle testing.
Other Notes: The Pleasant Hill Police Department participates as a member agency of the Central County SWAT Team. This equipment is owned and operated by another participating agency with Central County SWAT, which could result in its deployment and/or use in the City of Pleasant Hill.
Equipment Name: Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) – CA GC §7070(c)(13) Quantity Owned/Sought: 0 Lifespan: Approximately 25 years Equipment Capabilities: Long Range Acoustical Device (LRAD) is a high intensity directional acoustical array for long range, crystal clear hailing, notification, and an unmistakable warning tone.
The LRAD is primarily used as a communication device.
Manufacturer Product Description: Genasys Long range Acoustic Device (LRAD) – 100X Purpose/Authorized Uses: To safely communicate critical announcements and to deescalate critical incidents through the use of directed sound. To be used to issue announcement orders and can also be used to address the public in the event of civil emergencies, natural disasters, evacuations, and police incidents (e.g., missing persons, perimeters for wanted suspects/ K9 deployments, etc.). The LRAD may also be used to issue a warning tone.
Fiscal Impacts: No cost to Pleasant Hill. Equipment used by the Central County SWAT Team.
Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: All applicable State, Federal and Local laws governing operation of its use.
Training Required: The LRAD shall only be used by officers trained in its deployment and used in a manner consistent with Department policy and training.
Other Notes: The Pleasant Hill Police Department participates as a member agency of the Central County SWAT Team. This equipment is owned and operated by another participating agency with Central County SWAT, which could result in its deployment and/or use in the City of Pleasant Hill.