Assembly Bill (AB) 481:
Military Equipment / Annual Report
Captain Fabian Monge, Department of Public Safety
May 2, 2023
2City of Sunnyvale – AB 481 Military Equipment – May 2023 • September 30, 2021 – Gov. Newsom signed several police reform bills into law.
• Assembly Bill 481: Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition and Use.
Increase transparency, accountability, oversight for the acquisition and use of military equipment.
Protect the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights and liberties. Broad definition of “military equipment” beyond equipment acquired from military surplus programs.
Background
Assembly Bill (AB) 481
3City of Sunnyvale – AB 481 Military Equipment – May 2023 • Inventory and develop a draft military equipment use
policy by May 1, 2022
• Seek City Council approval of policy by ordinance.
• Every year thereafter, prepare an annual report.
Requirements
Assembly Bill (AB) 481
4City of Sunnyvale – AB 481 Military Equipment – May 2023 • Summary of Use
Armored Personnel Vehicle
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
• Complaints Received (0)
• Total Annual Cost ($94,130.16)
• Community Engagement (May 10th)
Annual Report