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259 N. Wilma Ave. • Ripon, CA 95366 Website www.riponpd.org Daniel Sauer, Chief of Police
RIPON POLICE
June 16, 2026
Ripon City Council
259 N. Wilma Ave.
Ripon, CA 95366
Honorable City Council:
The following is the 2025-26 Annual Military Equipment Report.
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.
We exist to make the City of Ripon one of the safest communities in California by maintaining order, delivering quality services, utilizing proactive policing techniques and promoting community partnerships.
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. (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 #3
(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.
We exist to make the City of Ripon one of the safest communities in California by maintaining order, delivering quality services, utilizing proactive policing techniques and promoting community partnerships.
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.
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.
We exist to make the City of Ripon one of the safest communities in California by maintaining order, delivering quality services, utilizing proactive policing techniques and promoting community partnerships. (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. (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 #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.
We exist to make the City of Ripon one of the safest communities in California by maintaining order, delivering quality services, utilizing proactive policing techniques and promoting community partnerships. (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: 3 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.
(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. (i) 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.
We exist to make the City of Ripon one of the safest communities in California by maintaining order, delivering quality services, utilizing proactive policing techniques and promoting community partnerships.
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.
(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 #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
(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.
We exist to make the City of Ripon one of the safest communities in California by maintaining order, delivering quality services, utilizing proactive policing techniques and promoting community partnerships. (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.
(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.
Respectfully,
Daniel Sauer
Chief of Police
We exist to make the City of Ripon one of the safest communities in California by maintaining order, delivering quality services, utilizing proactive policing techniques and promoting community partnerships.