Signal Hill Police Department
AB481 – Annual Report Issued 8/14/2025
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 28th, 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 SHPD’s Annual Report:
(a) Colt M4 223 Caliber 6920mps-b Rifle 16”
1. Use of Equipment: November 2024
2. Concerns and Complaints Received: None
3. Internal Audit Results and Responses: NA
4. Total Annual Cost: $0
a. Acquisition: $791.21
b. Personnel: NA
c. Training: NA
d. Transportation: NA
e. Maintenance: NA
f. Storage: NA
g. Upgrade: NA
h. Other ongoing costs: NA
5. Quantity: 12
6. Future Acquisition Plans: None
(b) Duty: Winchester .223 caliber Remington 55gr pointed soft point
1. Use of Equipment: None
2. Concerns and Complaints Received: None
3. Internal Audit Results and Responses: NA
4. Total Annual Cost: $0.00
a. Acquisition: NA
b. Personnel: NA
c. Training: NA
d. Transportation: NA
e. Maintenance: NA
f. Storage: NA
g. Upgrade: NA
h. Other ongoing costs: NA
5. Quantity: 7000
6. Future Acquisition Plans: 7000
1. Use of Equipment: None
2. Concerns and Complaints Received: None
3. Internal Audit Results and Responses: NA
4. Total Annual Cost: $0.00
a. Acquisition: $1,000
b. Personnel: NA
c. Training: NA
d. Transportation: NA
e. Maintenance: NA
f. Storage: NA
g. Upgrade: NA
h. Other ongoing costs: $50
5. Quantity: 6
6. Future Acquisition Plans: None
(c) Defense Technology, 40mm Single Shot Launcher
1. Use of Equipment: None
2. Concerns and Complaints Received: None
3. Internal Audit Results and Responses: NA
4. Total Annual Cost: $0.00
a. Acquisition: $1,695
b. Personnel: NA
c. Training: NA
d. Transportation: NA
e. Maintenance: $50
f. Storage: NA
g. Upgrade: NA
h. Other ongoing costs:
5. Quantity: 1
6. Future Acquisition Plans: None
(d) Defense Technology, l8 37mm multi-cylinder Grenade Launcher (e) Defense Technology, 40mm exact impact sponge
1. Use of Equipment: None
2. Concerns and Complaints Received: None
3. Internal Audit Results and Responses: NA
4. Total Annual Cost: $0.00
a. Acquisition: $18.25 per round
b. Personnel: NA
c. Training: NA
d. Transportation: NA
e. Maintenance: NA
f. Storage: NA
g. Upgrade: NA
h. Other ongoing costs:
5. Quantity: 440
6. Future Acquisition Plans: None
(f) Defense Technology, 1082 riot control Grenades CS
1. Use of Equipment: None
2. Concerns and Complaints Received: None
3. Internal Audit Results and Responses: NA
4. Total Annual Cost: $0.00
a. Acquisition: $23.38
b. Personnel: NA
c. Training: NA
d. Transportation: NA
e. Maintenance: NA
f. Storage: NA
g. Upgrade: NA
h. Other ongoing costs:
5. Quantity: 50
6. Future Acquisition Plans: None
(g) Remington 870 Less Lethal Shotgun
1. Use of Equipment: None
2. Concerns and Complaints Received: None
3. Internal Audit Results and Responses: NA
4. Total Annual Cost: $0.00
a. Acquisition: $950
b. Personnel: NA
c. Training: NA
d. Transportation: NA
e. Maintenance: NA
f. Storage: NA
g. Upgrade: NA
h. Other ongoing costs:
5. Quantity: 4
6. Future Acquisition Plans: None
(h) Drag Stabilized 12-gauge Beanbag Round
1. Use of Equipment: None
2. Concerns and Complaints Received: None
3. Internal Audit Results and Responses: NA
4. Total Annual Cost: $0.00
a. Acquisition: $9.20 per round
b. Personnel: NA
c. Training: NA
d. Transportation: NA
e. Maintenance: NA
f. Storage: NA
g. Upgrade: NA
h. Other ongoing costs:
5. Quantity: 266
6. Future Acquisition Plans: None
(i) Winchester Slug Rifle Rounds
1. Use of Equipment: None
2. Concerns and Complaints Received: None
3. Internal Audit Results and Responses: NA
4. Total Annual Cost: $0.00
a. Acquisition: $1
b. Personnel: NA
c. Training: NA
d. Transportation: NA
e. Maintenance: $50
f. Storage: NA
g. Upgrade: NA
h. Other ongoing costs:
5. Quantity: 250
6. Future Acquisition Plans: None