POLICE City of Ripon
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259 N. Wilma Ave. Ripon, CA 95366 E-Mail [email protected] Edward F. Ormonde, Chief of Police
July 3, 2023
Ripon City Council
259 N. Wilma Ave.
Ripon, CA 95366
Honorable City Council:
On September 9, 2021 the California Legislature passed Assembly Bill 481. The bill was then approved by Governor Newsom on September 30, 2021. AB 481 requires a law enforcement agency to obtain approval of the applicable governing body, by adoption of a military equipment use policy, as specified, by ordinance at a regular meeting held pursuant to specified open meeting laws, prior to taking certain actions relating to the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment. The bill also requires similar approval for the continued use of military equipment acquired prior to January 1, 2022. The bill allows the governing body to approve the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment within its jurisdiction only if it determines that the military equipment meets specified standards. The bill requires the governing body to annually review the ordinance and to either disapprove a renewal of the authorization for a type of military equipment or amend the military equipment use policy if it determines that the military equipment does not comply with the above-described standards for approval. The bill does not preclude a county or local municipality from implementing additional requirements and standards related to the purchase, use, and reporting of military equipment by local law enforcement agencies.
Assembly Bill 481 also requires an agency to create a military equipment use policy before engaging in certain activities, publish the policy on the agency's internet website, and provide a copy of the policy to the Governor or the Governor's designee.
At the July 12, 2022 City Council meeting the Council approved the City's Military Equipment Policy. Per Section 708.7 "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. As of June 30, 2022, the military equipment list has not changed.
The list of military equipment that has been previously approved is listed below:
We. the members of the Ripon Police Department, are committed to being responsive to our community in the delivery of quality services. Recognizing our responsibility to maintain order. while affording dignity and respect to every indvidual, our objective is to improve the quality of life through a community partnership which promotes safe, secure neighborhoods Article #1
(a) Equipment Name: AR15 Rifle - CA Govt. Code Section 7070(c)(10). (b) Quantity Owned/sought: 23 Owned.
(c) Lifespan: 40+ years.
(d) Capabilities: The rifles are capable of firing 5.56 and.223 projectiles. (e) Manufacturer Description: N/A
(f) Purpose/Authorized Uses: To be used in a lethal weapon scenario to address a threat with more precision and/or greater distances than a handgun, if present and feasible. (g) Fiscal Impacts: Approximately $1,000 (each) initial cost, annual maintenance of approximately $100 (each).
Annual Training for department members on this equipment is approximately $23,000. Funds allocated to the police department through the budgetary process will be utilizing for on-going maintenance and training. (h) Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: RPD Policy #312 Firearms, RPD Policy #300 Use of Force, All applicable state, federal and local laws governing police use of force. Adopted city ordinance authorizing use of military equipment per CA Govt. Code 7070(d).
(i) Training Required: Officers must complete a 16 hours Patrol Rifle Training Course. (i) Other: Annual ammunition costs shared among similar platforms ($6,000 total).
Number of complaints or concerns received concerning this designated military equipment and summary of those complaints or concerns: None.
Number of violations of the military equipment use policy from internal audits or incident reviews and summary of any action taken: None.
Article #2
(a) Equipment Name: M4 Rifle - CA Govt. Code Section 7070(c)(10). (b) Quantity Owned/sought: 7 Owned.
(c) Lifespan: 40+ years.
(d) Capabilities: The rifles are capable of firing 5.56 and.223 projectiles. (e) Manufacturer Description: N/A
(f) Purpose/Authorized Uses: To be used in a lethal weapon scenario to address a threat with more precision and/or greater distances than a handgun, if present and feasible. (g) Fiscal Impacts: Approximately $1,000 (each) initial cost, annual maintenance of approximately $100 (each).
There was no specific training conducted on the equipment this year. Funds allocated to the police department through the budgetary process will be utilizing for on-going maintenance and training. (h) Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: RPD Policy #312 Firearms, RPD Policy #300 Use of Force. All applicable state, federal and local laws governing police use of force. Adopted city ordinance authorizing use of military equipment per CA Govt. Code 7070(d).
(i) Training Required: Officers must complete a SWAT School or a military rifle course. (j) Other: Annual ammunition costs shared among similar platforms ($6,000 total).
Number of complaints or concerns received concerning this designated military equipment and summary of those complaints or concerns: None.
Number of violations of the military equipment use policy from internal audits or incident reviews and summary of any action taken: None.
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(a) Equipment Name: Colt M16 rifle - CA Govt. Code Section 7070(c)(10). (b) Quantity Owned/sought: 5 Owned.
(c) Lifespan: 60+ years.
(d) Capabilities: The rifles are capable of firing 5.56 and.223 projectiles. (e) Manufacturer Description: N/A
(f) Purpose/Authorized Uses: To be used in a lethal weapon scenario to address a threat with more precision and/or greater distances than a handgun, if present and feasible. (g) Fiscal Impacts: The initial cost of this equipment was free from the government (10-33 program) annual maintenance of approximately $100 (each). There was no specific training conducted on the equipment this year. Funds allocated to the police department through the budgetary process will be utilizing for on-going maintenance and training.
(h) Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: RPD Policy #312 Firearms, RPD Policy #300 Use of Force, All applicable state, federal and local laws governing police use of force. Adopted city ordinance authorizing use of military equipment per CA Govt. Code 7070(d).
(i) Training Required: Officers must complete a SWAT School or military rifle course. (i) Other: Annual ammunition costs shared among similar platforms ($6,000 total).
Number of complaints or concerns received concerning this designated military equipment and summary of those complaints or concerns: None.
Number of violations of the military equipment use policy from internal audits or incident reviews and summary of any action taken: None.
Article #4
(a) Equipment Name: AR10 Rifle - CA Govt. Code Section 7070(c)(10). (b) Quantity Owned/sought: 1 Owned.
(c) Lifespan: 40+ years.
(d) Capabilities: The rifles are capable of firing 7.62x51 and.308 Winchester projectiles. (e) Manufacturer Description: N/A
(f) Purpose/Authorized Uses: To be used in a lethal weapon scenario to address a threat with more precision and/or greater distances than a handgun, if present and feasible. (g) Fiscal Impacts: The initial cost of this equipment was free from the government (10-33 program) annual maintenance of approximately $100 (each). There was no specific training conducted on the equipment this year. Funds allocated to the police department through the budgetary process will be utilizing for on-going maintenance and training.
(h) Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: RPD Policy #312 Firearms, RPD Policy #300 Use of Force, All applicable state, federal and local laws governing police use of force. Adopted city ordinance authorizing use of military equipment per CA Govt. Code 7070(d).
(i) Training Required: Officers must complete a 16 hours Patrol Rifle Training Course. (j) Other: Annual ammunition costs shared among similar platforms ($6,000 total).
Number of complaints or concerns received concerning this designated military equipment and summary of those complaints or concerns: None.
3 Number of violations of the military equipment use policy from internal audits or incident reviews and summary of any action taken: None.
Article #5
(a) Equipment Name: H&K MP5 rifle - CA Govt. Code Section 7070(c)(10). (b) Quantity Owned/sought: 3 Owned.
(c) Lifespan: 60+ years.
(d) Capabilities: The rifles are capable of firing.40 S&W projectiles. (e) Manufacturer Description: N/A
(f) Purpose/Authorized Uses: To be used in a lethal weapon scenario to address a threat with more precision and/or greater distances than a handgun, if present and feasible. (g) Fiscal Impacts: The initial cost of this equipment was approximately $950 (each) with annual maintenance of approximately $100 (each). Annual Training for department members on this equipment is approximately $9,500. Funds allocated to the police department through the budgetary process will be utilizing for on-going maintenance and training.
(h) Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: RPD Policy #312 Firearms, RPD Policy #300 Use of Force, All applicable state, federal and local laws governing police use of force. Adopted city ordinance authorizing use of military equipment per CA Govt. Code 7070(d).
(i) Training Required: Officers must complete a SWAT School or military rifle course. (i) Other: Annual ammunition costs shared among similar platforms ($4,500 total).
Number of complaints or concerns received concerning this designated military equipment and summary of those complaints or concerns: None.
Number of violations of the military equipment use policy from internal audits or incident reviews and summary of any action taken: None.
Article #6
(a) Equipment Name: Remington 870 Shotgun - CA Govt. Code Section 7070(c)(14). (b) Quantity Owned/sought: 4 Owned.
(c) Lifespan: 60+ years.
(d) Capabilities: The pump action shotgun is capable of firing 12ga. Projectiles, currently configured as Less Lethal Launcher for bean bags.
(e) Manufacturer Description: N/A
(f) Purpose/Authorized Uses: To be used in a less lethal weapon scenario to address a threat with more precision and/or greater distances than other handheld or close range use of force options, if present and feasible.
(g) Fiscal Impacts: The initial cost of this equipment was approximately $500 (each) with annual maintenance of approximately $100 (each). Annual Training for department members on this equipment is approximately $1,200. Funds allocated to the police department through the budgetary process will be utilizing for on-going maintenance and training.
(h) Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: RPD Policy #312 Firearms, RPD Policy #300 Use of Force, All applicable state, federal and local laws governing police use of force. Adopted city ordinance authorizing use of military equipment per CA Govt. Code 7070(d).
(i) Training Required: Officers must complete a 16 hours Shotgun Training Course. (j) Other: Annual ammunition costs shared among similar platforms ($1,200 total).
Number of complaints or concerns received concerning this designated military equipment and summary of those complaints or concerns: None.
Number of violations of the military equipment use policy from internal audits or incident reviews and summary of any action taken: None.
Article #7
(a) Equipment Name: Mossberg Shotgun - CA Govt. Code Section 7070(c)(14). (b) Quantity Owned/sought: 1 Owned.
(c) Lifespan: 40+ years.
(d) Capabilities: The pump action shotgun is capable of firing 12ga. Projectiles, currently configured as Less Lethal Launcher for bean bags.
(e) Manufacturer Description: N/A
(f) Purpose/Authorized Uses: To be used in a less lethal weapon scenario to address a threat with more precision and/or greater distances than other handheld or close range use of force options, if present and feasible.
(g) Fiscal Impacts: The initial cost of this equipment was approximately $500 (each) with annual maintenance of approximately $100 (each). Annual Training for department members on this equipment is approximately $1,200. Funds allocated to the police department through the budgetary process will be utilizing for on-going maintenance and training
(h) Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: RPD Policy #312 Firearms, RPD Policy #300 Use of Force, All applicable state, federal and local laws governing police use of force. Adopted city ordinance authorizing use of military equipment per CA Govt. Code 7070(d).
(i) Training Required: Officers must complete a 16 hours Shotgun Training Course. (i) Other: Annual ammunition costs shared among similar platforms ($1,200 total).
Number of complaints or concerns received concerning this designated military equipment and summary of those complaints or concerns: None.
Number of violations of the military equipment use policy from internal audits or incident reviews and summary of any action taken: None.
Article #8
(a) Equipment Name: Pepperball Launcher - CA Govt. Code Section 7070(c)(12). (b) Quantity Owned/sought: 6 Owned.
(c) Lifespan: 15+ years.
(d) Capabilities: The compressed air powered launchers are capable of firing PepperBall LIVE projectiles (round balls filled with dry powder irritant).
(e) Manufacturer Description: "From crowd control to daily policing to corrections to security to military operations, the PepperBall system offers safe, non-lethal options for many situations. With superior projectile design and a variety of launchers, PepperBall leads the way in helping manage crowds or individual assailants from a safe distance with a reasonable non-lethal level of force." (f) Purpose/Authorized Uses: To be used in a less lethal weapon scenario to address a threat with more precision and/or greater distances than other handheld or close range use of force options, if present and feasible.
5 (g) Fiscal Impacts: The initial cost of this equipment was $900 (each) with annual maintenance of approximately $100 (each). Annual Training for department members on this equipment is approximately $1,600. Funds allocated to the police department through the budgetary process will be utilizing for on-going maintenance and training.
(h) Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: RPD Policy #312 Firearms, RPD Policy #300 Use of Force, All applicable state, federal and local laws governing police use of force. Adopted city ordinance authorizing use of military equipment per CA Govt. Code 7070(d).
(i) Training Required: Officers must complete a 4 hour PepperBall Training Course. (j) Other: Annual PepperBall munition cost is approximately $1000.
Number of complaints or concerns received concerning this designated military equipment and summary of those complaints or concerns: None.
Number of violations of the military equipment use policy from internal audits or incident reviews and summary of any action taken: None.
Article #9
(a) Equipment Name: Springfield M1a Rifle - CA Govt. Code Section 7070(c)(10). (b) Quantity Owned/sought: 1 Owned.
(c) Lifespan: 60+ years.
(d) Capabilities: The rifle is capable of firing 7.62x51 and. 308 Winchester projectiles. (e) Manufacturer Description: N/A
(f) Purpose/Authorized Uses: To be used in a lethal weapon scenario to address a threat with more precision and/or greater distances than a handgun, if present and feasible. (g) Fiscal Impacts: The initial cost of this equipment was $1,800 (each) with annual maintenance of approximately $100 (each). There was no specific training conducted on the equipment this year. Funds allocated to the police department through the budgetary process will be utilizing for on-going maintenance and training.
(h) Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: RPD Policy #312 Firearms, RPD Policy #300 Use of Force, All applicable state, federal and local laws governing police use of force. Adopted city ordinance authorizing use of military equipment per CA Govt. Code 7070(d).
(i) Training Required: Officers must complete a 16-hour Patrol Rifle Training course or a SWAT Sniper course. (j) Other: Annual ammunition costs shared among similar platforms ($6,000 total).
Number of complaints or concerns received concerning this designated military equipment and summary of those complaints or concerns: None.
Number of violations of the military equipment use policy from internal audits or incident reviews and summary of any action taken: None.
Article #10
(a) Equipment Name: 1981 Cadillac-Gage "Peacekeeper" Armored vehicle - CA Govt. Code Section 7070(c)(2). (b) Quantity Owned/sought: 1 Owned.
(c) Lifespan: 60+ years.
(d) Capabilities: 4-wheeled Armored vehicle with ballistic armor panels capable of transporting personnel. (e) Manufacturer Description: N/A
6 (f) Purpose/Authorized Uses: This vehicle is primarily used as a SWAT response vehicle in high risk encounters to safely transport personnel into potentially dangerous situations. (g) Fiscal Impacts: The initial cost of this vehicle was free through the 10-33 Govt. program. Annual maintenance costs vary. Annual Training for department members on this equipment is approximately $800.
Funds allocated to the police department through the budgetary process will be utilizing for on-going maintenance and training.
(h) Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: All applicable state, Federal, and Local laws governing police vehicle operations.
(i) Training Required: Officers must have completed Police EVOC training/updates as required by POST. (i) Other: N/A
Number of complaints or concerns received concerning this designated military equipment and summary of those complaints or concerns: None.
Number of violations of the military equipment use policy from internal audits or incident reviews and summary of any action taken: None.
Article #11
(a) Equipment Name: DJI Inspire 1 (UAS/drone) - CA Govt. Code Section 7070(c)(1). (b) Quantity Owned/sought: 2 Owned.
(c) Lifespan: 10+ years.
(d) Capabilities: A small remotely powered device capable of flying upwards of 500' with photo, video, and thermal imaging capabilities.
(e) Manufacturer Description: N/A item discontinued
(f) Purpose/Authorized Uses: Use of UAS devices vary but are mainly used for obtaining images or monitoring situations from vantages otherwise unfeasible.
(g) Fiscal Impacts: The initial cost of this equipment was approximately $4,000 (each) with annual maintenance costs varied dependent upon use. Annual Training for department members on this equipment is approximately $600. Funds allocated to the police department through the budgetary process will be utilizing for on-going maintenance and training.
(h) Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: UAS only for official law enforcement purposes, and in a manner that respects the privacy of our community, pursuant to State and Federal law. (i) Training Required: All Police UAS operators are licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration for UAS operation.
(j) Other: N/A
Number of complaints or concerns received concerning this designated military equipment and summary of those complaints or concerns: None.
Number of violations of the military equipment use policy from internal audits or incident reviews and summary of any action taken: None.
Article #12
(a) Equipment Name: DJI Mavic Enterprise Dual (UAS/drone) - CA Govt. Code Section 7070(c)(1). (b) Quantity Owned/sought: 1 Owned.
(c) Lifespan: 10+ years.
(d) Capabilities: A small remotely powered device capable of flying upwards of 500' with photo, video, and thermal imaging capabilities.
(e) Manufacturer Description: N/A
(t) Purpose/Authorized Uses: Use of UAS devices vary but are mainly used for obtaining images or monitoring situations from vantages otherwise unfeasible.
(g) Fiscal Impacts: The initial cost of this equipment was approximately $7,500 (each) with annual maintenance costs varied dependent upon use. Annual Training for department members on this equipment is approximately $600. Funds allocated to the police department through the budgetary process will be utilizing for on-going maintenance and training.
(h) Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: UAS only for official law enforcement purposes, and in a manner that respects the privacy of our community, pursuant to State and Federal law. (i) Training Required: All Police UAS operators are licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration for UAS operation.
(j) Other: N/A
Number of complaints or concerns received concerning this designated military equipment and summary of those complaints or concerns: None.
Number of violations of the military equipment use policy from internal audits or incident reviews and summary of any action taken: None.
Additional Information:
The Ripon Police Department has made no requests and does not expect to acquire additional military equipment in the next year (2023-24).
Respectfully,
Edward Ormande
Edward Ormonde
Chief of Police
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