AB 481 Annual Report
AB 481 requires law enforcement agencies to obtain the approval of its governing body to enact a military equipment use policy before purchasing, raising funds for, or acquiring military equipment. An initial policy must be passed via ordinance and renewed by a vote of the Council each year. AB 481 provides an expansive definition of “military equipment” that includes many items which law enforcement agencies use, deploy, and obtain on a regular basis. The law enforcement agency is required to return annually to provide an Annual Report to the governing body and the public at large.
On June 28, 2022, the City Council for the City of Signal Hill adopted Ordinance No. 2022-06-1535 adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy governing the law enforcement’s use of items that are deemed “military equipment” under AB 481. Since then, Signal Hill Police Department has successfully maintained the military equipment in accordance with the policy. This Annual Report will provide a summary as required by Government Code section 7072(a).
The following constitutes the Signal Hill Police Department’s Annual Report:
Colt M4 223 Caliber 6920mps-b Rifle 16”
Use of Equipment: Department Training: December 2022, February 2023 Concerns and Complaints Received: None
Internal Audit Results and Responses: NA
Total Annual Cost: $0
Acquisition: $791.21
Personnel: NA
Training: NA
Transportation: NA
Maintenance: NA
Storage: NA
Upgrade: NA
Other ongoing costs: NA
Quantity: 12
Future Acquisition Plans: None
Duty: Winchester .223 caliber Remington 55gr pointed soft point Use of Equipment: None
Concerns and Complaints Received: None
Internal Audit Results and Responses: NA
Total Annual Cost: $0.00
Acquisition: NA
Personnel: NA
Training: NA
Transportation: NA
Maintenance: NA
Storage: NA
Upgrade: NA
Other ongoing costs: NA
Quantity: 7000
Future Acquisition Plans: 7000
H&K MP5A2 9mm submachine gun 8.9”
Use of Equipment: None
Concerns and Complaints Received: None
Internal Audit Results and Responses: NA
Total Annual Cost: $0.00
Acquisition: $1,000
Personnel: NA
Training: NA
Transportation: NA
Maintenance: NA
Storage: NA
Upgrade: NA
Other ongoing costs: $50
Quantity: 11
Future Acquisition Plans: None
Defense Technology, 40mm Single Shot Launcher
Use of Equipment: Department training December 2022
Concerns and Complaints Received: None
Internal Audit Results and Responses: NA
Total Annual Cost: $0.00
Acquisition: $1,000
Personnel: NA
Training: NA
Transportation: NA
Maintenance: NA
Storage: NA
Upgrade: NA
Other ongoing costs: $50
Quantity: 6
Future Acquisition Plans: None
Defense Technology, l8 37mm multi-cylinder Grenade Launcher Use of Equipment: None
Concerns and Complaints Received: None
Internal Audit Results and Responses: NA
Total Annual Cost: $0.00
Acquisition: $1,695
Personnel: NA
Training: NA
Transportation: NA
Maintenance: $50
Storage: NA
Upgrade: NA
Other ongoing costs:
Quantity: 1
Future Acquisition Plans: None
Defense Technology, 40mm exact impact sponge
Use of Equipment: Department Training December 2022
Concerns and Complaints Received: None
Internal Audit Results and Responses: NA
Total Annual Cost: $0.00
Acquisition: $18.25 per round
Personnel: NA
Training: NA
Transportation: NA
Maintenance: NA
Storage: NA
Upgrade: NA
Other ongoing costs:
Quantity: 440
Future Acquisition Plans: None
Defense Technology, 1082 riot control Grenades CS
Use of Equipment: None
Concerns and Complaints Received: None
Internal Audit Results and Responses: NA
Total Annual Cost: $0.00
Acquisition: $23.38
Personnel: NA
Training: NA
Transportation: NA
Maintenance: NA
Storage: NA
Upgrade: NA
Other ongoing costs:
Quantity: 50
Future Acquisition Plans: None
Remington 870 Less Lethal Shotgun
Use of Equipment: None
Concerns and Complaints Received: None
Internal Audit Results and Responses: NA
Total Annual Cost: $0.00
Acquisition: $950
Personnel: NA
Training: NA
Transportation: NA
Maintenance: NA
Storage: NA
Upgrade: NA
Other ongoing costs:
Quantity: 4
Future Acquisition Plans: None
Drag Stabilized 12-gauge Beanbag Round
Use of Equipment: None
Concerns and Complaints Received: None
Internal Audit Results and Responses: NA
Total Annual Cost: $0.00
Acquisition: $9.20 per round
Personnel: NA
Training: NA
Transportation: NA
Maintenance: NA
Storage: NA
Upgrade: NA
Other ongoing costs:
Quantity: 266
Future Acquisition Plans: None
(j) Winchester Slug Rifle Rounds
Use of Equipment: None
Concerns and Complaints Received: None
Internal Audit Results and Responses: NA
Total Annual Cost: $0.00
Acquisition: $1
Personnel: NA
Training: NA
Transportation: NA
Maintenance: $50
Storage: NA
Upgrade: NA
Other ongoing costs:
Quantity: 250
Future Acquisition Plans: None
Attachment B
Signal Hill Police Department
AB 481 – Annual Report Issued 6/10/23