Santa Maria Police Department Annual Military
Equipment Use Report
June 2022-June 2023
Background
On September 30, 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom approved Assembly Bill 481, requiring law enforcement agencies to obtain approval from the applicable governing body (Mayor and City Council) by adopting a military equipment use policy. The Santa Maria Police Department must seek City Council approval of its Military Equipment Use Policy at a regular open meeting before taking certain actions relating to the funding, acquisition, and use of military equipment. Assembly Bill 481 allows the governing b ody to approve the funding, acquisition, and use of military equipment within its jurisdiction only if it determines that the military equipment meets specified standards. The Military Equipment Use Policy is subject to City Council review to decide whethe r the standards outlined in Assembly Bill 481 have been met, based on an Annual Military Equipment Use Report.
Finally, Assembly Bill 481 requires the publication of the Military Equipment Use Policy and the Annual Military Equipment Use Report on the Department’s website. a. Assembly Bill 481, California Government Code section 7072 states the following:
i. A law enforcement agency that receives approval for a military equipment use policy pursuant to Section 7071 shall submit to the governing body an annual military equipment report for each type of military equipment approved by the governing body within one year of approval and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for use. The law enforcement agency shall also make each annual military equipment report required by this section publicly available on its internet website for as long as the military equipment is available for use. The annual military equipment report shall, at a minimum, include the following information for the i mmediately preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment:
(1) A su mmary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use.
(2) A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment.
(3) The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.
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2 (4) The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance , storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report. (5) The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment. (6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
ii. Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing an annual military equipment report pursuant to this section, the law enforcement agency shall hold at least one well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting, at which the general public may discuss and ask questions regarding the annual military equipment report and the law enforcement agency’s funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment.
In addition to maintaining the highest levels of public safety, the Santa Maria Police Department is co mmitted to transparency, public trust, co mmunity partnerships, and compliance with the law. As such, the Department has authored the following Annual Military Equipment Use Report following annual reporting requirements outlined in California Government Code section 7072.
Introduction
The Santa Maria Police Department possesses and employs a variety of military equipment to assist in safely achieving its mission of enhancing public safety. The variety of equipment is necessary since each tool has a different purpose and capability. Critical incidents are often unpredictable and can rapidly evolve. Possessing the appropriate equipment aids in bringing incidents to a safe resolution.
The use of military equipment is restricted to use during certain situations and only allowed by trained personnel. The Department’s military equipment is continuously evaluated, and its use is influenced by law, policy, and the benefit it provides to public safety.
This Annual Military Equipment Use Report outlines a summary of military equipment use, inventory, fiscal impact, complaints, and reported concerns from the 12-month period from June of 2022 to June of 2023.
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3 1. Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS): An unmanned aircraft and the associated equipment necessary to control it remotely.
a. Current description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost i. DJI M avic Mini, cost: $650 each, quantity: 2. Miniature UAS that weighs approximately 249 grams and can record video and audio with about 30 minutes of flight time.
ii. DJI Mavic Enterprise Dual, cost: $5,500 each, quantity: 2. UAS that has a color and infrared (IR) camera as well as an audible speaker and light. Capable of video recording and weighs 899 grams, approx.—30 minutes of flight time.
iii. DJI Mavic Pro, cost: $2000, quantity: 2. UAS that weighs approx.:
1.5 pounds, 25 min flight time , and a single -color camera with recording capabilities.
iv. BRINC Lemur S, cost: $12,000 annually, quantity: 2. UAS has a 31- minute flight time, two -way communications, self-righting, camera, and infrared capability. In addition, this UAS has video recording capabilities.
b. Proposed description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost i. DJI M300 with HT20, cost: $30,000 each, quantity: 1. UAS that has 45 minut es of flight time, in all weather, has an IR camera, zoom camera, and light. This UAS has video recording capabilities. ii. Autel Robotics EVO II Dual, cost: $10,500 each, quantity: 2. UAS with 40 minutes of flight time in all weather, has an IR camera, zoom camera, speaker, and spotlight. In addition, this UAS has video recording and broadcasting capabilities.
iii. Autel Robotics EVO Nano cost: $675 each, quantity: 4. Miniature UAS that weighs approximately 249 grams and can record video and audio with about 30 minutes of flight time.
iv. DJI M avic mini , cost: $ 800 each, quantity: 4. Miniature UAS that weighs approximately 249 grams and can record video and audio with about 30 minutes of flight time.
v. Brinc Lemur II, 30,000 each, quantity 2. UAS has about a 30-minute flight time, flight stabilization sensors, a night vision camera, a thermal camera, and 3D mapping capability. This will be an upgrade and replacement for the current Lemur S through a buyback program.
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4 c. Purpose
i. The equipment was deployed when it would assist officers or incident commanders with the following situations, which included:
1. Major collision investigations.
2. Search for missing persons.
3. Natural disaster management.
4. Crime scene photography and measurement.
5. Tactical or other public safety and life preservation missions.
6. In response to specific requests from local, state, or federal fire authorities for fire response and prevention.
d. Authorized use
i. Only assigned operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate any UAS during approved missions. e. Expected life span
i. All UAS equipment, 3-5 years.
f. Fiscal impact
i. The annual program maintenance, training, and replacement cost is approximately $15,000.
g. Financial account
i. General Fund/ Police Council Donations
h. Training
i. The Federal Aviation Administration licenses all Department UAS operators for UAS operation. In addition, each operator must attend initial department and ongoing training.
i. Legal and procedural rules
i. Use is established by FAA Regulation 14 CFR Part 107 and the Santa Maria Police Department UAS policy. It is the policy of the SMPD to utilize UAS only for official law enforcement purposes and in a manner that respects the privacy of our community under State and Federal law.
j. Complaints
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5 i. There were no complaints associated with this category of equipment.
k. Internal audit
i. The Department conducted an internal audit and determined there were no violations of the Military Equipment Use Policy with this category of equipment.
2. Armored Vehicles: Commercially produced wheeled armored rescue personnel vehicles utilized for civilian law enforcement purposes. a. Current description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost i. 2015 Lenco Bearcat, G2, cost: $243,300.00, quantity: 1. The Lenco Bearcat, G2, is an armored rescue vehicle (ARV) seats 10 -12 personnel with an open floor plan that allows for the rescue of injured personnel. It can stop various projectiles, which pro vides greater safety to citizens and officers beyond the protection level of shield and personal body armor.
ii. 2019 Lenco Bearcat, G2, cost: $291,646.00, quantity: 1. The Lenco Bearcat, G2, is an armored rescue vehicle with seats for 10 -12 personnel with an open floor plan that allows for the rescue of injured personnel. It can stop various projectiles, which provides greater safety to citizens and officers beyond the protection level of shield and personal body armor. This vehicle has a boom device capabl e of deploying chemical munitions and a camera for live feeds. b. Proposed description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost i. Nothing has been proposed for this year.
c. Purpose
i. To be used in response to critical incidents to enhance officer and community safety, improve scene containment and stabilization, and assist in resolving critical incidents.
d. Authorized use
i. Armored rescue vehicles shall only be authorized by a watch commander, SWAT co mmander, or their designee based on the specific circumstances of a critical incident. ARVs shall be used only by officers trained in their deployment and in a manner consistent with Department policy and training.
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6 e. Expected life span
i. Lenco Bearcat models G2 and G3, 25 years.
f. Fiscal impact
i. Annual maintenance costs of approximately $3,000 each. g. Financial account
i. General Fund, Police Council, community grant.
h. Training
i. All drivers/operators shall attend internal training in the operations and practical driving of the vehicles.
i. Legal and procedural rules
i. Use is established under Department policy. It is the policy of the Department to utilize armored rescue vehicles only for official law enforcement purposes and under State and Federal law. To drive these vehicles, operators must have a valid California State Class C license.
j. Complaints
i. There were no complaints associated with this category of equipment.
k. Internal audit
i. The Department conducted an internal audit and determined there were no violations of the Military Equipment Use Policy with this category of equipment.
3. Mobile Incident Command Vehicle (MIC): A mobile office vehicle that provides shelter, access to Department computer/co mmunication systems, and areas to plan/coordinate.
a. Current description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost i. 2009 Chevrolet C5500 chassis vehicle, cost: $200,000.00, quantity:
1. The MIC can also be utilized for SWAT/CNT and other critical incidents, preplanned significant events, searching for missing persons, natural disasters, and community events.
b. Proposed description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost Santa Maria Police Department
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7 i. Nothing new is proposed for 2023.
c. Purpose
i. To be used based on the specific circumstances of a given critical incident, significant event, natural disaster, or co mmunity event that is taking place.
d. Authorized use
i. Only officers trained in the deployment and operations of the MIC in a manner consistent with Department policy and training are authorized to operate it. In addition, operators must have a valid California State Class C license to drive the MIC. Situations that the MIC is approved for use include but are not limited to critical incidents, emergencies, and natural disasters.
e. Expected life span
i. The MIC’s lifespan is estimated to be 20 years. Upgrades to technology inside the MIC will be required only when the department upgrades IT-related items.
f. Fiscal impact
i. The maintenance cost is approximately $3,000.
g. Financial account
i. General fund.
h. Training
i. The driver/operator shall receive training in safely handling the vehicle.
i. Legal and procedural rules
i. It is the policy of the Department to use the MIC only for official law enforcement purposes and in accordance with California State law regarding the operation of motor vehicles.
j. Complaints
i. There were no complaints associated with this category of equipment.
k. Internal audit
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8 i. The Department conducted an internal audit and determined there were no violations of the Military Equipment Use Policy with this category of equipment.
4. Community Event Vehicle, High-Mobility Multi-Wheeled Vehicle (H MMWV):
This HMMWV is a former military vehicle used for co mmunity events and public relations. All military markings and colors have been removed. a. Current description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost i. 1987 American General HMMWV, a four-wheeled drive vehicle, cost:
$0, quantity: 1. This vehicle is a High-Mobility Multi-Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) acquired by the SMPD through the federal military equipment acquisition program. It was acquired at no cost to the department. The HMMWV is designed to be operated through rough terrain and harsh weather conditions.
b. Proposed description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost i. Nothing new is proposed for 2023.
c. Purpose
i. This vehicle’s primary purpose is for use during co mmunity and public relations events. It is meant to enhance the relationship between the community and members of this department by creating interest or attention, thereby leading to a conversation with the community.
d. Authorized use
i. Only trained staff can operate this vehicle by department policy and local, state, and federal laws.
e. Expected life span
i. Undetermined; however, these vehicles are designed to withstand harsh conditions, which should extend their service life. f. Fiscal impact
i. The annual maintenance cost is approximately $1,000. g. Financial account
i. General Fund.
h. Training
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9 i. The driver/operator shall receive training in safely handling the vehicle.
i. Legal and procedural rules
i. It is the policy of the Department to use the HMMWV only for official law enforcement purposes and in accordance with California State law regarding the operation of motor vehicles.
j. Complaints
i. There were no complaints associated with this category of equipment.
k. Internal audit:
i. The Department conducted an internal audit and determined there were no violations of the Military Equipment Use Policy with this category of equipment.
5. 40mm Launchers and Rounds : 40mm Launchers are utilized by department personnel as a less lethal tool to launch impact rounds and chemical munitions. a. Current inventory description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost i. Defense Technology, 40 mm, Single Shot, #1425, cost: $1000, quantity: 9. The launcher is a tactical single shot launcher that features an expandable ROGERS Super Stoc™ and an adjustable Integrated Front Grip (IFG) with light rail. It will fire standard 40 mm less lethal a mmunition, up to 4.8 inches in cartridge length. In addition, it will launch a 40mm less lethal round up to 131 feet and is only authorized to be used by trained personnel.
ii. Penn Arms, 40mm multi launcher, model #P540-1, cost: $3300, quantity: 1. A less lethal 40mm pump-action advance magazine drum launcher with a fixed stock and combo rail. It has a six-shot capacity and rifled barrel, designed t o fire 40 mm chemical and impact (less lethal) munitions. Only SWAT personnel are authorized to use this less lethal weapon system.
iii. Heckler and Koch, 40mm Single shot launcher, model #69A-1, cost:
$500 (estimate), quantity: 1. The 40 mm single launcher is a tactical single-shot launcher that features an expandable stock. It will fire standard 40mm less lethal ammunition, up to 4.8 inches in cartridge length. It will launch a 40mm less lethal round and is only authorized to be used by trained personnel only.
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10 iv. Munition: Defense Technology, 40mm Exact Impact Sponge, #6325, cost: $20, quantity: 160. A less lethal 40 mm lightweight plastic and foam projectile fired from a single or multi-round purpose-built 40mm canister launcher with a rifled barrel at 325 FPS. The 30-gram foam projectile delivers 120 ft/lbs. of energy on impact. The 40 mm Exact Impact Sponge Round provides accurate and effective performance when fired from the approved distance of not less than five (5) feet and as far as 131 feet from the target.
v. Munition: Defense Technology , 4 0mm Extended Range Exact Impact Sponge, #6325LE, cost: $20, quantity: 30. A less lethal 40mm lightweight plastic and foam projectile fired from a single or multi - round purpose-built 40mm canister launcher with a rifled barrel. The 40mm extended range exact impact sponge round provides accurate and effective performance when fired from the approved distance of not less than 10 to 70 meters from the target.
vi. Munition: Defense Technology , 40 mm Direct Impact OC, #6320, cost: $30, quantity: 40. A less lethal 40 mm lightweight plastic and crushable foam projectile fired from a single or multi-round purpose- built 40mm canister launcher with a rifled barrel at 295 FPS. The 39- gram crushable foam pro jectile delivers 120 ft/lbs. of energy upon impact in addition to 5 grams of OC irritant dispersion. The 40 mm Direct Impact OC Round provides accurate and effective
performance when fired from the approved distance of not less than five (5) feet and as far as 120 feet from the target.
vii. Munition: Defense Technology 40mm Direct Impact CS, #6322, cost:
$30, quantity: 40. A less lethal 40 mm lightweight plastic and crushable foam projectile fired from a single or multi-round purpose- built 40mm canister launcher with a rifled barrel at 295 FPS. The 39- gram crushable foam projectile delivers 120 ft/lbs. of energy upon impact in addition to the dispersion of 5 grams of CS irritant. The 40mm Direct Impact CS Round provides accurate and effective performance when fired from the approved distance of not less than five (5) feet and as far as 120 feet from the target.
viii. Munition: Defense Technology 40 mm ferret OC Liquid Barricade Penetrator round, #2260, cost: $23, quantity: 20. A less lethal 40mm round used 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 a structure or vehicle. In a tactical deployment situation, the 40 mm ferret is primarily used to dislodge barricaded Santa Maria Police Department
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11 subjects from confined areas. Its purpose is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects. ix. Munition: D efense Technology 40 mm, ferret, 40mm CS Liquid Barricade Penetrator round , #2262, cost: $23, quantity: 20. A less lethal 40 mm round used 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 a structure or vehicle. In a tactical deployment situation, the 40 mm ferret is primarily used to dislodge barricaded subjects from confined areas. Its purpose is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
x. Munition: Defense Technology 40 mm SPEDE-HEAT, long-range, CS, #6182, cost: $30, quantity: 10. The SPEDE -HEAT CS long- range munitions delivers one chemical canister of CS agent from a 40 mm launcher down range up to 150 yards. The Spede -Heat is a pyrotechnic round designed specifically for outdoor use in crowd - control situations. It has a high -volume continuous burn that e xpels its payload from a single source in approximately 20 -40 seconds.
The Spede-Heat family may be used to conceal tactical movement or to route a crowd.
xi. Munition: Defense Technology 40 mm, SPEDE -HEAT, long-range round, SAF SMOKE, #6183, cost: $27, quantity: 10. The Spede-Heat Saf-Smoke long-range munitions is designed to deliver one chemical canister of Saf-Smoke™ payload down range up to 150 yards. The Spede-Heat is a pyrotechnic round designed specifically for outdoor use in crowd control situations with a high-volume continuous burn that expels its payload in approximately 20-40 seconds from a single source. The Spede -Heat 40mm is designed for outdoor and has a maximum effective range of 150 yards.
xii. Munition: Defense Technology 40mm, Muzzle Blast round, with OC, #6040, cost: $28, quantity: 10. The 40 mm Muzzle Blast OC round is widely used as a crowd management tool for the i mmediate and close deployment of chemical agent. It can also be employed in tactical operations such as barricaded subjects for area denial, area contamination, and a means of contaminating crawl spaces and attics. As a pain compliance round, it is an excellent device for deploying chemical-laden OC powder at close ranges for indoor or Santa Maria Police Department
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12 outdoor operations. It has a maximum effective range of 30 feet /9.1 meters.
xiii. Munition: Defense Technology 40 mm, OC powder Barricade Penetrator ferret round, #2290, cost: $21, quantity: 150. A less lethal 40mm round penetrates 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 a structure or vehicle. In a tactical deployment situation, the 40 mm ferret is primarily used to dislodge barricaded subjects from confined areas. Its purpose is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects. xiv. Munition: Defense Technology 40 mm, CS powder Barricade Penetrator round, #2292, cost: $22, quantity: 100. A less lethal 40mm round used 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 a structure or vehicle. In a tactical deployment situation, the 40 mm ferret is primarily used to dislodge barricaded subjects from confined areas. Its purpose is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects. b. Proposed description, quantity, capabilities, and cost for less-lethal weapon i. Launcher: Defense Technology, 40mm, single shot launcher, #1425, cost: $1000, quantity: 5. The 40 mm Single Launcher is a tactical single shot launcher that features an expandable R ogers Super Stoc™ and an adjustable Integrated Front Grip (IFG) with light rail. It will fire standard 40 mm less lethal a mmunition, up to 4.8 inches in cartridge length. Additionally, it will launch a 40mm less lethal round up to 131 feet and is only authorized to be used by SWAT personnel. c. Purpose
i. To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable.
d. Authorized use
i. Situations for the use of the less lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to:
1. Self-destructive, dangerous and combative individuals.
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13 2. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.
3. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained.
4. Potentially vicious animals.
5. Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
6. Training
ii. Sworn members utilizing 40mm less lethal chemical agents or impact rounds are trained by POST-certified less lethal and chemical agent instructors.
e. Expected life span
i. 40 mm Launching Systems, 25 years.
ii. All impact sponge rounds - 5 years
iii. All chemical agent rounds - 5 years
f. Fiscal impact
i. Annual maintenance is approximately $50 for each launcher. g. Financial account
i. General Fund
h. Training
i. All officers are trained in the 40mm less lethal launcher as a less lethal option through in -service training. Additionally, SWAT personnel receive additional training internally when they transfer to the unit. i. Legal and procedural rules
i. Use is established under Department policy. It is the policy of the SMPD to utilize the 40mm only for official law enforcement purposes and under State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force.
j. Complaints
i. There were no complaints associated with this category of equipment.
k. Internal audit:
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14 i. The Department conducted an internal audit and determined there were no violations of the Military Equipment Use Policy with this category of equipment.
6. Less Lethal Shotgun : Less Lethal Shotgun deploys the less lethal 12 -gauge Super-Sock Beanbag Round.
a. Current description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost i. Weapon: Remington 870 less lethal shotgun, cost: $ 650, quantity:
18. The Remington 870 less lethal shotgun is used to deploy the less lethal 12 -gauge Super -Sock Beanbag round up to 75 feet. The weapon system's range helps maintain space between officers and a suspect, reducing the threat's i mmediacy, which is a principle of de-escalation.
ii. Munition: Defense Technology drag stabilized 12-GA. Beanbag round, model #3027, cost: $6, quantity: 500. The Drag Stabilized™ 12-Gauge round is a translucent 12 -Gauge shell loaded with a 40 - Gram tear-shaped bag made from a cotton and ballistic material blend and filled with #9 shot. This design utilizes four stabilizing tails and uses smokeless powder as the propellant. This round has a velocity of 270 fps with a maximum effective range of 75 feet. b. Proposed description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost iii. Nothing new is proposed for 2023.
c. Purpose
(1) To limit the escalation of the conflict (de-escalation), where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. d. Authorized use
(1) Situations for the use of the less lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to:
A. Self-destructive, dangerous, and combative individuals.
B. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.
C. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained.
D. Potentially vicious animals.
E. Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
e. Expected life span
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(2) Bean Bag Round- Until used.
f. Fiscal impact
(1) The annual cost is approximately $50 for each shotgun. g. Financial account
(1) General fund
h. Training
(1) All officers are trained in the 12-gauge less lethal shotgun as a less lethal option through in -service training. Additionally, SWAT personnel receive additional train ing internally when they transfer to the unit.
i. Legal and procedural rules
(2) Use is established under SMPD department policy. It is the policy of the SMPD to utilize the less lethal shotgun only for official law enforcement purposes and under State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force.
j. Complaints
i. There were no complaints associated with this category of equipment.
k. Internal audit:
i. The Department conducted an internal audit and
determined there were no violations of the Military
Equipment Use Policy with this category of equipment.
7. Distraction Devices: A device used to distract dangerous persons. a. Current description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost of allocations
ii. Defense Technologies , model #8933 low roll distraction device, cost: $60, quantity: 15. A reloadable body, non - bursting, non-fragmenting multi-bang device that produces a thunderous bang with intense bright light. Ideal for distracting dangerous suspects during assaults, hostage rescue, room entry, or other high-risk arrest situations.
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16 iii. Defense Technology , distraction device 12-gram reload, cost: $35, quantity: 40. A reloadable, non -bursting, non - fragmenting multi-bang device that produces a thunderous bang with intense bright light. Ideal for dist racting dangerous suspects during assaults, hostage rescue, room entry, or other high-risk arrest situations.
b. Proposed description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost i. Combined Tactical Systems (CTS), 7290-7 flash-bang, cost $169, quantity: 20. A no n-bursting, non -fragmenting multi - bang device that produces a thunderous bang with intense bright light. Ideal for distracting dangerous suspects during assaults, hostage rescue, room entry, or other high -risk arrest situations.
c. Purpose
i. A distraction d evice is ideal for distracting dangerous suspects during assaults, hostage rescue, room entry, or other high -risk arrests. Also, to produce atmospheric
pressure and brilliant white light and, as a result, can cause short-term (6 - 8 seconds) physiological/ psychological, sensory deprivation to give officers a tactical advantage. d. Authorized use
i. Diversionary Devices shall only be used:
1. By officers who have been trained in their proper use.
2. In hostage and barricaded subject situations.
3. In high -risk warrant (search/arrest) services where there may be extreme hazards to officers.
4. During other high -risk situations where their use
would enhance officer safety.
5. During training exercises.
e. Expected life span
i. Until used.
f. Fiscal impact
i. No annual maintenance.
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i. General fund
h. Training
i. Before use, officers must attend diversionary device training conducted by POST certified instructors.
i. Legal and procedural rules
i. Use is established under department policy. It is the poli cy of the SMPD to utilize diversion devices only for official law enforcement purposes and under State and Federal law
regarding the use of force.
j. Complaints
i. There were no complaints associated with this category of equipment.
k. Internal audit:
i. The Depa rtment conducted an internal audit and
determined there were no violations of the Military
Equipment Use Policy with this category of equipment.
8. Rifles: Firearms that are fired from shoulder level, having a longer, grooved barrel intended to make bullets spin and thereby have greater accuracy over a long distance.
a. Current description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost i. Colt M4 carbine, semi-automatic .223 CAL / 5.56 mm RIFLE, cost:
$1100, quantity: 112. A semi-automatic AR-15-style rifle that fires an intermediate power cartridge (.223/5.56). 92 rifles have 14.5 -inch barrels used by patrol and 20 11.5 -inch barrels used by SWAT personnel.
ii. Colt Commando, semi-automatic .223 / 5.56mm RIFLE, cost: $900, quantity: 9. A semi -automatic AR -15 style rifle that fires an intermediate power cartridge (.223/5.56). with a shortened barrel and expandable stock used by motor officers. The size modifications allow the rifle to be secured to the officers’ motorcycle. iii. Heckler and Koch, 416 rifle, 223 / 5.56mm, cost: $2200, quantity: 5.
This rifle uses a proprietary HK short -stroke gas piston in place of the direct-gas-impingement system found on lesser AR15-style rifles Santa Maria Police Department
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18 that propels exhaust gas into the upper receiver to operate the action to improve reliability and reduce maintenance significantly. iv. Heckler and Koch , MP5A3, 9mm, submachinegun, cost: $2000, quantity: 12. This weapon is used by SWAT team members. The y are lightweight, air-cooled, selective fire, 9mm sub-machine guns. v. Remington 700 .308 caliber bolt -action rifle. Equipped with a telescopic sight , cost: $2350, quantity: 8. SWAT uses this rifle for long-range engagements and overwatch protection. The attached scope is for increased visual recognition, threat identification, and accuracy.
vi. Ammunition: Winchester .308 caliber, 168 grain, Match King boat tail hollow point , cost: $963 per case of 1000, quantity: 5400. This ammunition is used by the SWAT long rifle team when firing their Remington 700 .308 rifles.
vii. Ammunition: Remington .223 caliber, 55 grain, Frangible SF Lead - Free, cost: $671 per case of 1000, quantity: 7200. This a mmunition is designed for training purposes when shooting a metal target and within training shoot houses.
viii. Ammunition: Remington .223 caliber, 55 grain, Pointed Soft Point, cost: $574 per case of 1000, quantity: 44,000. This is duty ammunition issued to officers with .223 caliber rifles. ix. Ammunition: Remington .223 caliber, 69 grain, Hollow Point, Boat Tail ammunition, cost: $847 per case of 1000, quantity: 5,000. This ammunition is issued to officers for use in their assigned .223 caliber rifles.
x. Ammunition: Remington .223 caliber Match, 69 grain, Hollow Point, Boat Tail ammunition, cost: $847 per case of 1000, quantity: 2,600.
SWAT long rifle team members use this ammunition for its accuracy. xi. Ammunition: Winchester .223 caliber / 5.56 mm, 55 grain, full metal jacket ammunition, cost: $388 per case of 1000, quantity: 75,000. All officers and SWAT team members use this a mmunition for rifle training and qualifications.
xii. Ammunition: Luger 9mm, 147 grain, T-Series ammunition, cost: $169 per case of 500, quantity: 24,000. This is duty ammunition issued to those that carry the HK MP5.
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19 xiii. Ammunition: Luger 9 mm, 115 grain, jacketed hollow point ammunition, cost: $179 per case of 500, quantity: 5,000. This is duty ammunition issued to those that carry the HK MP5.
xiv. Ammunition: Luger 9 mm, 124 grain, full metal jacket a mmunition, cost: $223 per case of 500, quantity: 60,000. This a mmunition is used for training purposes.
b. Proposed description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost i. Nothing new is proposed for 2023.
c. Purpose
i. Rifles are used as precision weapons to address a threat with more precision and greater distances than a handgun.
d. Authorized use
i. Only members that are POST certified may use a rifle or submachine gun.
e. Expected life span
i. Remington .308 rifle- 10-15 years.
ii. Colt .223 caliber / 5.56 mm rifles 10-15, years.
iii. All ammunition – Until used.
f. Fiscal impact
i. Annual maintenance is approximately $50 for each rifle and accessories.
g. Financial account
i. General fund.
h. Training
i. Before using a rifle, officers must be certified by POST instructors in the rifle’s operation. Additionally, all members must qualify four times per year with their assigned rifle.
i. Legal and procedural rules
i. Use is established under department policy. It is the policy of the SMPD to utilize rifles only for official law enforcement purposes and under State and Federal law regarding the use of force.
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i. There were no complaints associated with this ca tegory of equipment.
k. Internal audit:
i. The Department conducted an internal audit and determined there were no violations of the Military Equipment Use Policy with this category of equipment.
9. Chemical Agents and Smoke Canisters: Canisters containing chemical agents are released when deployed.
a. Current description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost i. Chemical Agent : Defense Technology, Triple chaser separating canister, CS, #1026, cost: $50, quantity: 10. The Triple -Chaser CS consists of three separate canisters pressed together with separating charges between each. When deployed, the canisters separate and land approximately 20 feet apart, allowing increased area cover age quickly. This canister can be hand thrown or launched from a fired delivery system. The canister is 6.5 by 2.7 in. and holds an approximately 3.2 oz. of active agent payload. It has an approximate burn time of 20-30 seconds.
ii. Chemical Agent Defense Tec hnology, Riot Control Continuous Discharge canister , CS, #1082, cost: $28, quantity: 40. The Riot Control CS Canister is explicitly designed for outdoor use in crowd control situations with a high-volume continuous burn that expels its payload in approxima tely 20 -40 seconds through four gas ports located on the top of the canister. This canister can conceal tactical movement or direct a crowd’s route. The volume of smoke and agent is vast and obtrusive. This launchable canister is 6.0 in. by 2.35 in. and holds approximately 2.7 oz. of the active agent.
iii. Chemical agent : Defense Technology, Flameless Tri chamber Canister, #1032, cost $39, quantity: 50. The design of the Tri - Chamber Flameless CS Canister allows the contents to burn within an internal can and dis perse the agent safely with reduced risk of fire. The canister is designed primarily for indoor tactical situations to detect and dislodge a barricaded subject. This canister will deliver approximately .70 oz. of agent during its 20 -25 seconds burn time.
The Tri-Chamber Flameless Canister can be used in crowd control and tactical deployment situations by Law Enforcement and Corrections but was designed with the barricade situation in mind. Its Santa Maria Police Department
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21 applications in tactical situations are primarily to detect and dislodge barricaded subjects. The purpose of the Tri -Chamber Flameless Canister is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects. The Tri-Chamber Flameless Canister provides the option of delivering a pyrotechnic chemical device indoors, maximizing the chemicals’ effectiveness via heat and vaporization while minimizing or negating the chance of fire to the structure.
iv. Chemical Agent: Defense Technology, Fl ameless Tri-Chamber OC canister, #1030, cost $46, quantity: 40. The design of the Tri - Chamber Flameless OC Canister allows the contents to burn within an internal can and disperse the agent safely with reduced risk of fire. The canister is designed primarily for indoor tactical situations to detect and dislodge a barricaded subject. This canister will deliver approximately .70 oz. of agent during its 20 -25 seconds burn time.
The Tri-Chamber Flameless Canister can be used in crowd control and tactical deploy ment situations by Law Enforcement and Corrections but was designed with the barricade situation in mind. Its applications in tactical situations are primarily to detect and dislodge barricaded subjects. The purpose of the Tri -Chamber Flameless Canister is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects. The Tri-Chamber Flameless Canister provides the option of delivering a pyrotechnic chemical device indoors, maximizing the chemicals’ effectiveness via heat and vaporization while minimizing or negating the chance of fire to the structure.
v. Chemical Agent : Defense Technology, Flameless Expulsion OC canister, #2040, cost: $48, quantity: 20. The OC Flameless Expulsion Canister is a compact, non -pyrotechnic, chemical agent device that provides safe expulsion without risk of fire. It is safe to use inside a residence. Unlike pyrotechnical canisters, this device’s contents are expelled upon actuation of a CO2 cartridge that will affect a confined area of approximately 1500 square feet. This canister is 7.5 by 1.65 in. and delivers about .02 oz. of active agent during its 3 -second discharge time.
vi. Chemical Agent: Defense Technology, Flameless Expulsion CS canister, #2042, cost: $46, quantity: 20. The CS Flameless Expulsion Canister is a compact, non -pyrotechnic, chemical agent device that provides safe expulsion without risk of fire. It is safe to use inside a Santa Maria Police Department
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22 residence. Unlike pyrotechnical canisters, this device’s contents are expelled upon actuation of a CO2 cartridge that will affect a confined area of approximately 1500 square feet. This canister is 7.5 by 1.65 in. and delivers about .02 oz. of active agent during its 3 -second discharge time.
vii. Smoke: Defense Technology, Maximum HC smoke canister, #1073, cost: $38, quantity: 30. The Maximum Smoke Canister is designed for outdoor use in crowd control situations with a high -volume continuous burn that expels its payload in approximately 1.5 – 2 minutes through four vent ports located on the top of the canister.
This canister can be used to conceal tactical movement or to route a crowd. The volume of smoke and agent is vast and obtrusive. This launchable canister is 6.0 in. by 2.6 in. and holds approximately 2.9 oz. of the active agent.
viii. Chemical Agent : Defense Technology, SPEDE heat continuous discharge canister- CS, #1072, cost: $32, quantity: 15. The Spede - Heat™ CS Canister is a high volume, continuous burn it expels its payload in approximately 20 -40 seconds. The load i s discharged through four vent ports on top of the canister, three on the side and one on the bottom. This launchable canister is 6.12 in. by 2.62 in. and holds approximately 2.9 oz. of the active agent.
ix. Chemical Agent: Defense Technology, Pocket Tactical CS canister, #1016, cost: $25, quantity: 5. The Pocket Tactical CS Canister is small and lightweight. The 0.9 oz. of active agent will burn for approximately 20-40 seconds. It easily fits in most tactical pouches at 4.7 5 in. by 1.4 inches in size. This is a launchable canister; however, it is usually used as a signaling or covering device. Though this device is slightly over four inches in length, it produces a smoke cloud so fast it appears to be an enveloping screen ma de by a full- size tactical canister.
x. Chemical Agent : Defense Technology Riot Control Continuous discharge canister, #1080, cost $40, quantity: 30. The Riot Control OC Canister is designed for outdoor use in crowd control situations with a high -volume conti nuous burn that expels its payload in approximately 20-40 seconds through four vent ports located on the top of the canister. This canister can be used to conceal tactical movement or to route a crowd. The volume of smoke and agent is vast and obtrusive. This launchable canister is 6.0 in. by 2.35 in. and holds approximately 0.88 oz. of the active agent.
xi. Chemical agent: Defense Technology, OC Triple-Chaser Separating canister, #1020, cost: $60, quantity: 10. The OC Triple -Chaser Pyrotechnic Canister is one of our first -ever pyrotechnic canisters Santa Maria Police Department
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23 that combines the effectiveness of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) as an irritant and infla mmatory agent with the flexible delivery methods, range, and area coverage of pyrotechnic munitions for crowd control.
The Triple-Chaser OC consists of three separate canisters pressed together. This canister can be hand thrown or launched from a delivery system. The canister is 6.5 by 2.7 in. and holds approximately 1.06 oz. of active agent payload. It has an approximate burn time of 20-30 seconds.
xii. Chemical Agent: Defense Technology, OC Vapor Aerosol canister, #1056, cost: $48, quantity: 30. The Defense Technology OC Vapor Aerosol Canister is for law enforcement and corrections use to deliver a high concentration of Oleoresin Capsicum ( OC) in a powerful mist. The canister is designed for indoor use in confined areas and inflames the mucous membranes and exposed skin once deployed, resulting in an intense burning sensation. The incapacitating effect of the OC Vapor on the subject is dramatic, with minimal decontamination needed. Removing the subject from the affected area to fresh air will resolve respiratory effects within minutes. The OC Vapor Aerosol Canister is ideal for cell extractions or barricades where pyrotechnic, powder, or liqu id devices are impractical or desired.
xiii. Chemical Agent : Defense Technology , OC/CS A erosol canister , #1050, cost: $57, quantity: 30. Designed for indoor use, this canister contains no CFCs, is not a fire hazard and requires minimal decontamination by comparison to smoke, powders, or liquids. The Aerosol Canister is most used in tactical situations by Law Enforcement and Corrections and was designed with indoor operations in mind when a non -fire-producing delivery system is desired. It is most effective when u sed in confined areas near the target area and used to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects. The Aerosol Canister is ideal for cell extractions or b arricades where pyrotechnic, powder, or liquid devices are impractical or desired. The OC and CS combination provides sufficient effects in confined areas of 1,500 square feet xiv. Chemical Agent : D efense Technology, OC Aerosol canister 1.3% fogger, 6 ounce, #5 6854, cost: $19, quantity: 20. The 6 oz. OC Aerosol Canister will deliver its 1.3% MC% OC payload in 20 -25 seconds. This is an anatomized mist that enhances the pungent
1.3% OC formulation. Ideal for area denial areas like attics, garages, etc. This device has minimum clean -up. The canister may also be Santa Maria Police Department
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24 handheld to direct the spray pattern. This product is designed to provide room-clearing ability with minimum clean-up requirements. xv. Chemical agent : Defense Technology, First Defense 0.7% MK -9S Vapor OC Aerosol, #43896, cost: $56, quantity: 5. The MK-9 features an easy -to-use trigger handle, is intended for use in crowd management and will deliver 14 short bursts of OC at an effective range of 18-20 ft. This 1.3% MC OC aerosol product utilizes a stream delivery method providing a target -specific, strong concentrated stream for greater standoff.
xvi. Chemical Agent : Defense Technology, First Defense 1.3% MK -9 fogger OC aerosol, #43953, cost: $56, quantity: 30 . The MK -9 features an easy-to-use trigger handle, is intended for use in crowd management and will deliver 14 short bursts of OC at an effective range of 18-20 ft. This 1.3% MC OC aerosol product utilizes a cone or fogger delivery method, providing a wide spray pattern for easier area saturation.
xvii. Chemical Agent: Fox Labs Fogger OC aerosol, cost: $60, quantity:
35. Contains 50+ one -second bursts. Heavy fog range is 20+ feet.
The discharge handle has a safety pin to avoid accidental discharge.
It Contains m arking UV Dye for assailant identification. Non - flammable - TASER/ECD compatible Born-on-date stamped on each container, 3-year shelf life.
b. Proposed description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost i. Nothing new is proposed for 2023.
c. Purpose
i. To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Situations for the use of the less lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to:
1. Dangerous and combative individuals.
2. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.
3. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained.
4. Potentially vicious animals.
5. Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
d. Authorized use
i. Officers with POST certification in chemical agents are authorized to use chemical agents.
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i. Sworn members utilizing chemical agent canisters are trained by POST less lethal and chemical agent instructors.
f. Expected life span
i. Five years from the manufacturing date.
g. Fiscal Impact
i. No annual maintenance.
h. Financial account
i. General fund
i. Legal and procedural rules
i. Use is established under the SMPD department policy. It is the policy of the SMPD to utilize chemical agents only for official law enforcement purposes and under State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force.
j. Complaints
i. There were no complaints associated with this category of equipment.
k. Internal audit:
i. The Department conducted an internal audit and determined there were no violations of the Military Equipment Use Policy with this category of equipment.
10. PepperBall Launcher: A device that discharges irritant projectiles. a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost i. Delivery system: PepperBall VKS carbine, cost: $1000, quantity: 1.
The Variable Kinetic System (VKS) is a compressed -air powered launcher designed to fire non -lethal PepperBall projectiles. The PepperBall VKS Carbine features a Dual Feed System that can quickly switch between Hopper and Magazine modes for optimum versatility.
ii. Delivery system: PepperBall FTC launcher, cost: $400, Quantity 5.
The Full Tactical Carbine (FTC) is a compressed -air powered launcher designed to fire non -lethal PepperBall projectiles. In Santa Maria Police Department
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26 addition, the PepperBall FTC features a Hopper Fed System that can hold up to 180 non-lethal PepperBall projectiles.
iii. Delivery system : PepperBall TCP, cost: $500, Quantity 1. The Tactical Compact Pistol (TCP) is a CO2 launcher designed to fire non-lethal PepperBall projectiles. The PepperBall TCP features a Magazine Fed System that contains small CO2 canisters inside that assist in delivering the PepperBall Projectiles in a compact design.
Each magazine can hold six non-lethal PepperBall projectiles. iv. Munition: PepperBall Live projectile, cost: $2 per projectile, quantity:
900. The basic PepperBall projectile contains 2% PAVA pepper powder designed for direct impact and area saturation, especially in confined interior spaces. The projectile is discharged from a PepperBall Launcher and has a 280-350 FPS velocity. The projectile has a direct impact of 60ft and an area of saturation of 150+ ft. The projectile contains 0.5% PAVA Powder.
v. Munition: PepperBall LIVE -X projectile, cost: $3 per projectile, quantity: 800. The Live projectile contains a concentrated amount of PAVA pepper powder. One round of LIVE-X contains the equivalent of 10 PepperBall rounds. The projectile is discharged from a PepperBall Launcher and has a 280-350 FPS velocity. The projectile has a direct impact of 60ft and a n area of saturation of 150+ ft. The projectile contains 5% PAVA Powder.
vi. Munition: PepperBall VXR LIVE -X projectile, cost: $3 per projectile, quantity: 50. The VXR Live -X projectile is a non -lethal round. The projectile contains approximately 10x the PAVA of the VXR LIVE projectile. This projectile is best for direct impact or area saturation.
The projectile is discharged from a PepperBall Launcher and has a 280-425 FPS velocity. The projectile has a direct impact of 150ft and an area of saturation of 390+ ft. The projectile contains 2.5% PAVA powder.
vii. Munition: PepperBall Marking projectile (round), cost $1 per projectile, Quantity: 90. The Marking projectile contains a paint solution that can be used to mark suspects for later apprehension and marking door s, openings, or objects for identification. The projectile is discharged from a PepperBall Launcher and has a 280 - 350 FPS velocity. The projectile directly impacts 60ft and has an area saturation of 150+ ft.
viii. Munition: PepperBall glass breaking (round), cost $3 per projectile, Quantity: 100. A solid polymer projectile used for breaking out residential windows and side -glass of automobiles. Not for use on Santa Maria Police Department
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27 humans or animals. The projectile is discharged from a PepperBall Launcher and has a 280-350 FPS velocity.
ix. Munition: PepperBall VXR LIVE projectile (shaped) cost $3 per projectile, Quantity: 50. The VXR Live projectile is a non -lethal round. Excellent for direct impact or area saturation. The projectile is discharged from a PepperBall Launcher a nd has a 280 -425 FPS velocity. The capsule has a direct impact of 150ft and an area saturation of 390+ ft. The capsule contains 0.25% PAVA Powder. x. Munition: PepperBall VXR marking projectile (shaped), cost $3 per projectile, Quantity: 50. The Marking Proj ectile contains a paint solution that can be used to mark suspects for later apprehension and marking doors, openings, or objects for identification. Excellent for direct impact or area saturation. The projectile is discharged from a PepperBall Launcher an d has a 280 -425 FPS velocity. The projectile has a direct impact of 150ft and an area saturation of 390+ ft.
b. Proposed description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost:
i. Nothing new is proposed for 2023.
c. Purpose
i. To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Situations for the use of the less lethal weapon systems may include but are not limited to:
1. Dangerous and combative individuals.
2. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.
3. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained.
4. Potentially vicious animals.
5. Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
d. Authorized use
i. Only those officers who have been trained in the use of PepperBall launchers are authorized to use the PepperBall launchers. e. Training
i. Officers utilizing PepperBall launchers and projectiles are trained in their use by a POST-certified less lethal and chemical agents instructors.
f. Expected life span
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28 i. PepperBall launchers- 20 years
ii. PepperBall Live projectile- 3 years
iii. PepperBall Live-X projectile- 3 years
iv. PepperBall VXR Live-X projectile- 3 years
v. Glass Break projectiles – until used.
g. Fiscal impact
i. Annual maintenance is approximately $50 for each PepperBall launcher.
h. Financial account
i. Police department budget.
i. Legal and procedural rules
i. Use is established under SMPD department policy. It is the policy of the SMPD to utilize PepperBall only for official law enforcement purposes and under State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force.
j. Complaints
i. There were no complaints associated with this category of equipment.
k. Internal audit:
i. The Department conducted an internal audit and determined there were no violations of the Military Equipment Use Policy with this category of equipment.
11. Robots: A remotely controlled unmanned machine that operates on the ground to enhance the safety of the community and officers.
a. Current description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost i. Transend Vantage Robot, cost: $24,950.00 each, quantity: 1. The Vantage robot is a patrol / tactical robot capable of climbing over stairs and obstacles. It also offers audio and video data, night vision capabilities, add -on accessory capabilities, includ ing an arm and manipulator, and a chemical agent burn-safe delivery system. b. Proposed, description, quantity, capabilities, and cost of allocations i. Nothing new is proposed for 2023.
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i. To be used to remotely gain visual/audio data (to include nigh t vision), deliver HNT phone, first aid supplies, open doors, direct delivery of chemical agents, drag victims to safety, move fire suppression equipment into place, and clear buildings.
d. Authorized use
i. Only assigned operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate the robots. The Incident Co mmander establishes specific operational use.
e. Expected life span
i. 8-10 years.
f. Fiscal impact
i. The annual maintenance cost is approximately $1,000. g. Financial account
Grant funding from the Santa Maria Police Council.
h. Training
i. All robot operators must receive training in the operation of the robot before use and about twenty hours per year.
i. Legal and procedural rules
i. It is the policy of the SMPD to utilize robots only for official law enforcement purposes and in a manner that respects the privacy of our community under State and Federal law.
j. Complaints
i. There have been no complaints associated with this category of equipment.
k. Internal audit:
i. The Department conducted an internal audit and determined there were no violations of the Military Equipment Use Policy with this category of equipment.
Summary of Military Equipment
The inventory of military equipment, particularly consumable material (diversionary devices, various munition s, chemical agents and smoke canisters, etc.), fluctuates Santa Maria Police Department
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30 regularly. Fluctuation is based on various factors, including but not limited to operational usage, operational deterioration, training, maintenance, and expiration and replenishment guidelines. The Santa Maria Police Department is committed to transparency in disclosing its military equipment inventory and related information to our co mmunity and elected officials in compliance with the law.