CITY OF SIMI VALLEY
MEMORANDUM
August 19, 2024
TO: City Council
FROM: Police Department
SUBJECT: APPROVE THE USE OF FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL 40MM LESS LETHAL
LAUNCHERS FROM INDEPENDENT STUDIO SERVICES ( ISS) AND
APPROVE THE USE OF TWO (2) ADDITIONAL PEPPERBALL LESS
LETHAL LAUNCHER SYSTEMS FROM ADAMSON POLICE PRODUCTS
AS REQUIRED BY ASSEMBLY BILL 481
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Police Department to use four (4) additional 40mm less lethal launchers from Independent Studio Services (ISS) and use two (2) additional PepperBall less lethal launcher systems from Adamson Police Products as required by Assembly Bill 481.
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW
In recent years, political events and public demonstrations have led to increased tensions, and in some cases, interactions between law enforcement and the public.
To ensure safety for both the community and law enforcement officers alike, it is important that the Police Department is adequately equipped with the proper tools and resources to effectively and safely manage these situations. One of the tools that the Police Department utilizes are less lethal launchers, which are weapons that fire non -lethal ammuniti on to de -escalate conflict. The Police Department currently has eleven (11) previously approved 37mm less-lethal launchers and two (2) 40mm less-lethal launchers. The Police Department also has five (5) previously approved PepperBall less-lethal launchers. The 37mm less lethal launcher systems are becoming obsolete across the law enforcement industry . As such, maintenance and repairs for the Police Department’s current inventory is becoming increasingly difficult and costly. As a result, the Police Department has begun the transition to the 40mm less lethal launcher system. During the transition, the 37mm less lethal launchers are being removed from field use.
FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES
The B&T GL06 Launcher with Aimpoint Micro TL is one of the most lightweight systems in the industry and has an ambidextrous design making it functional for almost any officer, regardless of physical size or stature. It also comes equipped with a quick detachable vertical foregrip for increased support and accuracy when deployed. This system uses rubber-tipped baton projectiles, propelled by kinetic energy that are designed to cause minimal injury. They are critical pieces of de- escalation equipment that offer effective crowd control and can provide individualized, focused suspect management.
AGENDA ITEM NO.
9A
2 The PepperBall less lethal launcher system also offers effective crowd control management options, particularly when dealing with numerous individuals at the same time. The VKS Pro PepperBall system stands is the only product certified by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) for its accuracy, ensuring its reliable performance in critical situations. It is lightweight, versatile, and extremely easy to use. This system deploys small, crushable projectiles that contain a chemical irritant (similar to pepper spray) that causes temporary discomfort on its intended target.
In accordance with section 2-9.201(b) of the municipal code, staff conducted outreach to three distinct vendors regarding the procurement of both 40mm less-lethal launchers and PepperBall less-lethal launcher systems. After a thorough evaluation, it was determined that the proposals submitted by ISS and Adamson Police Products represent the best combination of quality, cost-effectiveness, and suitability to meet the City's needs.
The Police Department’s Forfeited Assets fund has the necessary budget to cover this purchase, as permitted by the updated "Guide to Equitable Sharing for State, Local, and Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies" released in March 2024. Due to time constraints related to purchasing, ordering, and delivery of goods in a timely manner , the Police Department has already begun the purchasing process of these items.
Due to the requirements of AB 481, and the City’s Military Equipment Use Policy (Attachment C, page 13) staff requests City Council approval for the use of four (4) additional 40mm less lethal launchers from ISS and use two (2) additional PepperBall less lethal launcher systems from Adamson Police Products.
The following alternatives are available to the City Council:
1. Authorize the Police Department t o use four (4) additional 40mm less lethal launchers from ISS and use two (2) additional PepperBall less lethal launcher systems from Adamson Police Products;
2. Do not authorize the Police Department to use four (4) additional 40mm less lethal launchers from ISS and use two (2) additional PepperBall less lethal launcher systems from Adamson Police Products;
3. Provide staff with further direction.
Staff recommends the City Council approve alternative No. 1.
SUGGESTED CITY COUNCIL MOTION
I move that the City Council authorize the Police Department to use four (4) additional 40mm less lethal launchers from Independent Studio Services (ISS) and use two (2) additional PepperBall less lethal launcher systems from Adamson Police Products.
SUMMARY
To effectively address and manage potential interactions between the public and law enforcement at political events and public demonstrations , it is essential that the Police Department is equipped with the appropriate tools and resources. The Police Department 3 recently researched and began the purchasing process for four (4) additional 40mm less lethal launchers from ISS for the purchase price of $6,864.00 and two (2) additi onal PepperBall less lethal launcher systems from Adamson Police Products for the purchase price of $11,707.65. These new additions are aimed at enhancing the Police Department’s capacity to handle such situations safely and effectively. ___
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Charles Steven Shorts
Chief of Police
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repared by: Lincoln Purcell, Assistant Chief of Police INDEX Page
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ttachment A- Open Market Bid Quotes/40mm less lethal ......................................... 4 Attachment B- Open Market Bid Quotes/PepperBall less lethal .................................. 9 Attachment C – Military Equipment Use Policy………………………………………… 13 1 2
3 4
5 6
7 8
9 10
11 VENDOR:
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
FAX:
CONTACT NAME:
Contact email:
BID UNIT UNIT UNIT
ITEM QUANTITY PRICE AMOUNT Shipping PRICE AMOUNT Shipping PRICE AMOUNT Shipping 1 2 $2,175.00 $4,350.00 $1,995.00 $3,990.00
2 2 $1,215.85 $2,431.70 $1,132.96 $2,265.92
3 2 $145.10 $290.20 $135.23 $270.46 $0.00
4 4 $54.00 $216.00 $44.32 $177.28 $0.00
5 8 $25.60 $204.80 $23.87 $190.96 $0.00
6 1 $336.60 $336.60 $313.64 $313.64 $0.00
7 1 $881.70 $881.70 $821.59 $821.59 $0.00
8 1 $570.70 $570.70 $531.82 $531.82 $0.00
9 4 $39.00 $156.00 $37.50 $150.00 $0.00
10 4 $333.88 $1,335.52 $274.42 $1,097.68 $0.00
11 4 $35.75 $143.00 $31.22 $124.88 $0.00
SUBTOTAL $10,916.22 $9,934.23 $0.00
SALES TAX 7.25% $791.43 7.25% $720.23 7.25% $0.00
Shipping $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TOTAL $11,707.65 $10,654.46 $0.00
PREPARED BY DATE DATE
07/18/24 07/30/24
Pepperball Live Maxx Pava (90)
Toolless HPA/88g Stock Kit
Holosun OPTIC
black Hawk Storm Sling
Gregg McClung
(928) 445-3468
All State Police Equipment Company ProForce
2625 Steaman Drive
Prescott, AZ 86301
Multiple attemts for a requote
were made with no response.
10764 Noel Street
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Adamson Police Products
(800)824-0162 (928) 776-7192
BID ITEM NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION CITY OF SIMI VALLEY - OPEN MARKET BID QUOTES Pepperball Scuba Air Fill Kit
VKS PRO New Custome Bundle
VKS Pro No Hopper /2 15rd Mag
Pepperball El-20 Electronic Hopper
Pepperball 88 gr CO2 Adapter
Pepperball 88 gram CO2 2ct
Acct
Allocation#:
Sandra Hernandez
Pepperball Live Round 2% Pava (375)
J. Wilkinson
Adamson is the only vender to include 2 days of Instructor Training and certification for two officers through PepperBall.This course certifies students as PepperBall Instructors and Armorers for their individual agency, allowing them to design a course in the safe and effective use of the PepperBall system and to service and maintain their launchers.This is valued at $549 per student. Also unable to loacte a third vendor with all the above listed equipment. [email protected]@policeproducts.com [email protected]
COMMENTS
DEPARTMENT REVIEWED BY
PD / PATROL
(800)824-0112
Tony Ducourneau Lizzette Cruz
G:\SHARED\BIDS & QUOTES\FY 2025 Bids & Quotes\Open Mkt Bid Quotes_Pepperball Supplies - No All State 4 ATTACHMENT A
5 6
7 8
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 VENDOR:
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
FAX:
CONTACT NAME:
Contact email:
BID UNIT UNIT UNIT
ITEM QUANTITY PRICE AMOUNT Shipping PRICE AMOUNT Shipping PRICE AMOUNT Shipping 1 4 $1,600.00 $6,400.00 $0.00 $1,575.00 $6,300.00 $175.00 $1,475.00 $5,900.00 $160.00 2 $0.00 $0.00
3 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
4 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
5 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
6 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
7 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
SUBTOTAL $6,400.00 $6,300.00 $5,900.00
SALES TAX 7.25% $464.00 7.25% 9.50% $560.50
Shipping $0.00 $175.00 $160.00
TOTAL $6,864.00 $6,475.00 $6,620.50
PREPARED BY DATE DATE
07/18/24 07/30/24Sandra HernandezJ. Wilkinson
PAI Weapons requires payment in full prior to shipment, Independent Studio Services does not. [email protected]@policeproducts.com [email protected]
COMMENTS
DEPARTMENT REVIEWED BY
PD / Patrol
(800)824-0112
818-951-5600
Tony Ducourneau
BID ITEM NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION CITY OF SIMI VALLEY - OPEN MARKET BID QUOTES B&T GL06 Launcher w/ Aimpoint Micro TL Acct
Allocation#:
Justin Ross Joe Dantona
10764 Noel Street
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Adamson Police Products
(800)824-0162 (517) 652-4670
Independent Studio ServicesPAI Defense
204 E Chicago St
Columbia City, IN 46725 Sunland, CA 91040
9545 Wentworth St
G:\SHARED\BIDS & QUOTES\FY 2025 Bids & Quotes\Open Mkt Bid Quotes_40 mm Less than Lethal Launcher 9 ATTACHMENT B
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12 Policy Simi Valley Police Department ATTACHMENT C
707
POLICY MANUAL
Military Equipment
707.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for the approval, acquisition, and reporting requirements of military equipment (Government Code § 7070; Government Code § 7071; Government Code § 7072).
707.1.1 DEFINITIONS
Definitions related to this policy include (Government Code § 7070):
Governing body - The elected or appointed body that oversees the Department.
Military equipment - Includes but is not limited to the following:
Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles. • Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers. • High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), two-and-one-half-ton trucks, five-ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached. • Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants. • Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units.
Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind.
Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature. This does not include a handheld, one-person ram.
• Firearms and ammunition of .50 caliber or greater, excluding standard-issue shotguns and standard-issue shotgun ammunition.
• Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber, including firearms identified as assault weapons in Penal Code § 30510 and Penal Code § 30515, with the exception of standard-issue firearms.
• Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles. • Noise-flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools.
Munitions containing tear gas or OC, excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray.
• TASER® Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and long-range acoustic devices (LRADs).
Kinetic energy weapons and munitions.
• Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require additional oversight.
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707 .2 POLICY
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It is the policy of the Simi Valley Police Department that members of this department comply with the provisions of Government Code § 7071 with respect to military equipment. 707.3 MILITARY EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR
The Chief of Police should designate a member of this department to act as the military equipment coordinator. The responsibilities of the military equipment coordinator include but are not limited to:
(a) Acting as liaison to the governing body for matters related to the requirements of this policy.
(b) Identifying department equipment that qualifies as military equipment in the current possession of the Department, or the equipment the Department intends to acquire that requires approval by the governing body.
(c) Conducting an inventory of all military equipment at least annually. (d) Collaborating with any allied agency that may use military equipment within the jurisdiction of Simi Valley Police Department (Government Code § 7071 ). (e) Preparing for, scheduling, and coordinating the annual community engagement meeting to include:
1. Publicizing the details of the meeting.
2. Preparing for public questions regarding the department's funding, acquisition, and use of equipment.
(f) Preparing the annual military equipment report for submission to the Chief of Police and ensuring that the report is made available on the department website (Government Code § 7072).
(g) Establishing the procedure for a person to register a complaint or concern, or how that person may submit a question about the use of a type of military equipment, and how the Department will respond in a timely manner.
707.4 MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
The following constitutes a list of qualifying equipment for the Department:
[See attachment: MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY}
707.5 APPROVAL
The Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall obtain approval from the governing body by way of an ordinance adopting the military equipment policy. As part of the approval process, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall ensure the proposed military equipment policy is submitted to the governing body and is available on the department website at least 30 days prior to any public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue (Government Code § 7071 ). The military equipment policy must be approved by the governing body prior to engaging in any of the following (Government Code § 7071 ): ·
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(a) Requesting military equipment made available pursuant to 10 USC § 2576a. (b) Seeking funds for military equipment, including but not limited to applying for a grant, soliciting or accepting private, local, state, or federal funds, in-kind donations, or other donations or transfers.
(c) Acquiring military equipment either permanently or temporarily, including by borrowing or leasing.
(d) Collaborating with another law enforcement agency in the deployment or other use of military equipment within the jurisdiction of this department. ( e) Using any new or existing military equipment for a purpose, in a manner, or by a person not previously approved by the governing body.
(f) Soliciting or responding to a proposal for, or entering into an agreement with, any other person or entity to seek funds for, apply to receive, acquire, use, or collaborate in the use of military equipment. .
(g) Acquiring military equipment through any means not provided above, with the exception of the purchase of consumable items, which have been previously approved.
707 .6 COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS
This policy recognizes the need for agencies to provide assistance to each other, whether in ongoing combined or regional operations, occasional planned operations, or in exigent circumstances. Where applicable to the provisions of Government Code § 7070 through § 7075, such assisting agencies must comply with their respective military equipment use policies when rendering assistance.
707.6 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 (Government Code § 7072).
The Chief of Police or the authorized designee should also make each annual military equipment report publicly available on the department website for as long as the military equipment is available for use. The report shall include all information required by Government Code § 7072 for the preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment in department inventory. 707.7 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing the annual report, the Department shall hold at least one well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting, at which the Department should discuss the report and respond to public questions regarding the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment.
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707.9 EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES
This policy also recognizes that there may be very limited or extreme instances where incidents of extraordinary nature could demand the need for incident commanders to authorize Department personnel to use equipment not specified in this policy. This decision must be influenced by the totality of the circumstances, including due regard for the public's safety, officer safety, respecting civil rights, the seriousness of the situation, and other information available at that time. Should such extreme instances occur that call for members of this Department to use equipment not specified in this policy, the incident commander shall, if practical, notify the Chief of Police via the chain of command prior to deploying such equipment. Should such circumstances occur, the Chief of Police or his/her designee, shall notify the City Council as soon as practical, and indicate any such uses in the required annual report.
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