UNION CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
2025 MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
Equipment Name: Lenco Bearcat G2 (Armored Rescue Vehicle - ARV) Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: California Government Codes §7071 - §7075 UCPD Policy: UCPD Policy #705 (Special Purpose Vehicle). The policy describes when it is authorized to use the ARV, and the guidelines pertaining to its operational readiness, as well as inspections.
Description: The Lenco Bearcat G2 is the standard tactical armored vehicle for special operations units within the US Law Enforcement community. The G2 has excellent on-road driving characteristics and maneuverability in tight urban settings. The large floor plans seat 10-12 fully equipped officers with a long list of tactical features only found on the Lenco Bearcat line of armored SWAT vehicles for Police and Government.
Quantity Owned: 1
Lifespan: Approximately 25 years.
Equipment Capabilities: ARV’s are designed to protect the lives of victims, officers, and even suspects.
Purpose/Authorized Use: The ARV may be deployed in situations where its use would enhance the tactical advantage of officers, aid in the rescue of injured persons, protect life and property, or improve the likelihood that an incident would be resolved without the use of deadly force or other force options.
The ARV is primarily used for SWAT incidents. Safe transport of SWAT personnel to and from critical incidents, high risk warrant service operations, dangerous high risk tactical operations, high risk rescue operations, training, community engagement efforts, and other applications deemed appropriate and approved by the SWAT Commander, Division Captain, or Chief of Police.
Training: Officers should be trained in the operation of the ARV prior to using it or driving it. The training is typically conducted by SWAT operators during the orientation phase of Field Training for new officers.
Training will include knowledge of this procedure, rules of the road, and basic knowledge of electronic/mechanical functions of the vehicle. SWAT personnel will receive advanced training and are expected to maintain a higher level of operational knowledge and expertise. Only Union City PD personnel who have completed training and possess a valid California Driver’s license will be authorized to drive/operate the ARV, unless a delayed deployment of the ARV would result in death or serious bodily injury. The SWAT Commander or his/her designee is responsible for training officers on proper use, driving techniques, and ensuring the vehicle is properly serviced and maintained.
Maintenance: The SWAT program manager is responsible for the general maintenance of this vehicle, and it is serviced by the Union City Corp Yard.
Storage: The ARV is stored at UCPD.
Course Required by CA POST: N/A
Fiscal Impacts: The initial cost of the ARV was approximately $350,000.00 and its purchase was approved by the City Council.
Equipment Name: Mobile Command Vehicle (MCV)
Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: California Government Codes §7070(c)(14).
UCPD Policy: UCPD Policy #705 (Special Purpose Vehicle). The policy describes when it is authorized to use the MCV, and the guidelines pertaining to its operational readiness, maintenance, and storage.
Description: The MT-55 Freightliner is a command vehicle capable of providing transportation and storage of equipment. It was built on a forward control chassis and features two hand fabricated flat floor slide-outs which maximize interior workspace. The MCV is also equipped with the following: a vehicle leveling system, Intel-I-Touch vehicle automation touch screens, an emergency lighting and siren package, bright LED scene lighting, several extreme duty body storage compartments, a weatherproof exterior workstation with 32 inch display monitor, a front conference room with fixed center table, two workstations in the curbside slide out with dual monitors, magnetic surface dry erase white boards throughout, multiple interior work stations, an electronics rack with a multi-function printer and custom aluminum cabinetry for storage, a conference table, fixed bench seating, aluminum cabinets with dry erase writing surface on the overhead cabinets, a 20kW liquid generator, a full vehicle surge suppression system which protects all of the installed electrical components, two 55 inch QLED 4K Smart TV monitor in the rear room, an HDMI matrix switcher, multiple radios, and computers.
Quantity Owned: 1
Lifespan: Approximately 10-12 years, depending on usage.
Equipment Capabilities: The MCV stands as a command post during critical incidents and can be used to provide a mobile workspace for large scale operations such as multi-jurisdictional operations, DUI checkpoints, or community events.
Purpose/Authorized Use: The MCV is a dedicated recreational vehicle designed to respond to critical incidents, training events, community events, or any other incident/event where its use would be beneficial and prior approval has been obtained from a Lieutenant, Captain, or Police Chief. The MCV brings a number of resources to the scene including communication capabilities, radios, telephones, mobile command documents and supplies.
Training: Critical Response Unit (CRU) team members, command staff or their designees properly trained to operate the vehicle are authorized to respond to an incident or training site. Non-trained staff with a valid California “Class C” driver’s license can drive the vehicle to the incident or training site only if approved by a Lieutenant, Captain, or the Police Chief
Maintenance: The Union City Corp Yard will be servicing the MCV when it reaches 5000 miles.
Storage: The MCV is stored at the FALCK/CATT Team station located at 35000 Eastin Court in Union City, California.
Course Required by CA POST: N/A
Fiscal Impacts: The initial cost of the MCV was approximately $480,000.00. Other than fuel, the on-going costs associated with the MCV have not yet been established.
Equipment Name: ICOR Mini-Caliber (Robot)
Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: California Government Codes §7070(c)(14).
UCPD Policy: UCPD Policy #408 (Crisis Response Unit) and UCPD Policy # 414. These policies provide guidelines for situations where officers have legal cause to contact, detain or arrest a person, and the person refuses to submit to lawful requests of the officers by remaining in a structure or vehicle and/or by taking a hostage.
Description: The Robot is a compact, lightweight, remote controlled robotic platform and designed for portability, expandability, and ease-of-use.
Quantity Owned: 1
Lifespan: Approximately 10-15 years.
Equipment Capabilities: The Robot is a tool that can be used in dangerous situations by helping officers clear treacherous areas without being present. Additionally, the Robot may allow officers to see into that area without being physically present and/or communicate with hostile subjects from a position of safety.
The Robot is equipped with a PTX (pan, tilt, zoom) camera, headlight, and infrared light.
Purpose/Authorized Use: The Robot may be used during high-risk warrant service, when there is a barricaded subject, and/or hostage negotiation/rescue. Before entering a structure, particularly in a tactically compromised and dangerous situation, knowledge of a subject’s location Training: All SWAT team members have been trained in the use of this device. Additionally, other members of our department are trained in its use periodically during briefings. Only assigned operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate the robot unless a delayed deployment would result in death or serious bodily injury. In such instances, authorized use of the Robot will be established by the Incident Commander
Maintenance: The SWAT program manager is responsible for the general maintenance of the Robot. The Robot may be sent back to a purveyor in the event it cannot be serviced by UCPD personnel.
Storage: This device is stored at UCPD.
Course Required by CA POST: None.
Fiscal Impacts: The initial cost of all of the equipment associated with the robot was approximately $74,000.00. Anticipated ongoing yearly costs range between $0-$1000.
Equipment Name: Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR Part 107) and California Government Codes § 7071- § 7075.
UCPD Policy: UCPD Policy #615 (Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Operations). The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for the safe, efficient, and lawful use of an unmanned aerial system (UAS) and for the storage, retrieval, and dissemination of images and data captured by the UAS.
Description: An unmanned aircraft that is capable of sustaining directed flight, whether pre-programmed or remotely controlled (commonly referred to as an unmanned aerial system (UAS), and all of the supporting or attached systems designed for gathering information through imaging, recording, or any other means. All of these devices may be described as business level foldable, portable, long-range flying camera, and accessory systems that adapts well to uses by first responders and businesses that routinely inspect hard-to-reach assets.
Quantity Owned: UCPD currently operates 10 UAS’s in total consisting of: 3 x DJI MAVIC PRO, 1 x DJI ENTERPRISE PRO DUAL, 1 x DJI AIR 2, 2 x DJI MAVIC ENTERPRISE 2 ADVANCED, 2 x DJI MINI 2, and 1 x DJI AVATA.
Lifespan: All UAS equipment has an expected lifespan of 5-7 years.
Equipment Capabilities: A UAS may be used to protect lives and property when other means and resources are not available or are less effective. UCPD may also use the UAS in situations that would benefit from an aerial perspective and/or enable first responders to detect dangers that might otherwise not be seen, and for approved training missions.
Purpose/Authorized Use: Typical uses of UAS include exigent public safety and life preservation missions (ex. barricaded subjects, hostage situations, active shooters, searches for armed suspects, etc.), searches for missing persons, disaster response and recovery operations, response to suspected explosive devices, response to HAZMAT incidents, crime scene review and documentation, authorized training missions, and public demonstrations. The use of a UAS in such situations enhances safety by providing observation of possible threats from a position of safety. This advantage decreases the likelihood of uses of force and exposure to dangerous devices and materials by increasing the likelihood of better coordination, planning, and employment of de-escalation techniques. The only other known options that may be able to provide similar advantages are piloted aircraft, but the cost of such options greatly exceed the costs to acquire and use a UAS. Additionally, such aircraft are not able to maneuver in the same areas, are far louder, and require much more training, maintenance, and other logistics costs.
Training: The FAA requires 14 CFR Part 107 pilots to minimally conduct three daytime take-offs and landings, and three nighttime take-offs and landings, if they will fly at night, every 90 days. It is anticipated that UCPD’s UAS pilots will train during downtime on their regular workdays. However, UAS pilots should also plan to participate in our own in-house training, including cross-training with other special units and other local UAS programs.
Maintenance: The UAS program manager is responsible for the general maintenance of all UAS devices.
A UAS may be sent back to a purveyor in the event equipment cannot be serviced by UCPD personnel.
Storage: All UAS devices are stored at UCPD.
Course Required by CA POST: N/A
Fiscal Impacts: The estimated costs of the above-listed equipment were approximately $15,000.00. In 2025, the cost for upkeep, replacement parts, additional equipment, and training for UAS operators totaled approximately $10,000.
Equipment Name: COLT AR-15 (5.56/223mm) Automatic/Semi-Automatic Rifles and Ammunition.
Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: California Government Code §7070(c)(10), Government Code § 7286, Penal Code § 13514.1, and California Government Codes § 7071- § 7075.
UCPD Policy: The following policies govern the use of these weapons: 1) UCPD Policy #312 (Firearms).
This policy provides guidelines for issuing firearms, the safe and legal carrying of firearms, as well as firearms maintenance, training, and qualifications, 2) UCPD Policy #300 (Use of Force). This policy provides guidelines on the reasonable use of force and force options.
Description: A COLT AR-15 Rifle is a 5.56/.223mm NATO, air-cooled, gas-operated, magazine-fed, shoulder fired weapon, designed for semi-automatic and selective fire. The Winchester .223 Remington, 64 grain, Power-Point (RA223R2) cartridge is the primary duty ammunition for all Patrol and SWAT rifles.
Quantity Owned: 12 x Fully-Automatic AR-15 Rifles, 51 x Semi-Automatic AR-15 Rifles, 18800 x 5.56/.223mm cartridges.
Lifespan: The lifespan of these weapons is subject to a myriad of factors which determine wear and tear.
Therefore, there is no true metric to make such an estimation. There is no expiration on the cartridges.
Equipment Capabilities: UCPD’s SWAT team utilizes COLT M4, 5.56/.223 fully automatic rifles. Patrol officers utilize COLT Model 6920, 5.56/.223 semi-automatic rifles. These rifles are industry standard for law enforcement and utilized for high-risk situations and entries in critical incidents for accuracy, precision, ammunition capacity (30 Rounds), and quicker target acquisition. The .223/5.56 cartridge is used as a lethal option designed to stop a violent encounter. The projectile is capable of penetrating soft body armor being worn by armed subjects. The projectile is ideal for close and long-range combat situations.
Purpose/Authorized Use: The above stated rifles are capable of providing superior fire power during extremely violent situations. These rifles can typically be used for precision shooting from distance and are ideal for close confrontations because the projectile is less likely to over penetrate their intended target.
Training: Officers must successfully complete a 16-hour patrol rifle course as well as regular department firearms training, and qualifications as required by law and policy. SWAT personnel must complete an 80- hour basic SWAT team course.
Maintenance: The Firearms program manager is responsible for the general maintenance of these weapons and cartridges. Weapons and cartridges may be sent back to a purveyor in the event equipment cannot be serviced by UCPD personnel.
Storage: These firearms and cartridges are stored at UCPD.
Course Required by CA POST: Officers must successfully complete a 16-hour patrol rifle course. SWAT team operators and SWAT supervisors/team leaders should complete a POST-certified basic SWAT course or its equivalent (as determined by the agency). Training may be considered equivalent when the hours, topics, and content meets or exceeds POST’s standardized training recommendations.
Fiscal Impacts: The above-listed COLT firearms had an initial cost of approximately $76,500.00. In 2025, the Firearms Program had an estimated cost of $20,000.00 for firearms related equipment/maintenance and ammunition.
Equipment Name: Precision Rifles
Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: California Government Code §7070(c)(10), Government Code § 7286, Penal Code § 13514.1, and California Government Codes § 7071- § 7075.
UCPD Policy: The following policies govern the use of these weapons: 1) UCPD Policy #312 (Firearms).
This policy provides guidelines for issuing firearms, the safe and legal carrying of firearms, as well as firearms maintenance, training, and qualifications. 2) UCPD Policy #300 (Use of Force). This policy provides guidelines on the reasonable use of force and force options. 3) UCPD Policy #408 (Crisis Response Unit). This policy is written to comply with the guidelines established in the Attorney General's Commission on Special Weapons and Tactics Report (September 2002) and the POST 2005 SWAT Operational Guidelines and Standardized Training Recommendations.
Description: The Precision Rifle Team currently utilizes three different types of precision rifles:
1) Remington model 700 bolt action rifle chambered in .308, 2) Springfield model M1 bolt action rifle chambered in .30, and 3) JP Enterprises, AR-10 chambered in .308. UCPD Precision shooters use the Hornady Tactical Application Police .308, 168 grain A-MAX, #80965 cartridge.
Quantity Owned: 9 x Springfield model M1 bolt action rifles chambered in .308, 3 x Remington model 700 bolt action rifles chambered in .308, and 2 x JP Enterprises, AR-10 chambered in .308. 1640 x .308 cartridges.
Lifespan: The lifespan of these weapons is subject to a myriad of factors which determine wear and tear.
Therefore, there is no true metric to make such an estimation. There is no expiration on the cartridges.
Equipment Capabilities: These firearms and cartridges are used for long range precision rifle shots in hostage situations to effectively reduce collateral damage to a potential victim/hostage. They are also used to thwart active shooters/terrorist attacks involving firearms.
Purpose/Authorized Use: Precision rifles and .308 cartridges are used for precision shooting in situations where other means of force would be futile due to range or urgency.
Training: Precision rifle operators should not be deployed until completion of a POST-certified precision rifle course, or its equivalent. Precision rifle operators should participate in documented training on a monthly basis to maintain individual and team core competencies consistent with the type of SWAT missions performed.
Maintenance: The Firearms program manager is responsible for the general maintenance of these weapons. A weapon may be sent back to a purveyor in the event equipment cannot be serviced by UCPD personnel
Storage: These firearms and cartridges are stored at UCPD.
Course Required by CA POST: Precision rifle operators should participate in documented training on a monthly basis to maintain individual and team core competencies consistent with the type of SWAT missions performed.
Fiscal Impacts: The initial cost of the above-listed rifles was approximately $8,000.00. In 2025, training costs for Precision Rifle Team members was approximately $2000.00.
The total cost of all .308 cartridges on-hand is approximately $500.00. The ongoing costs associated with cartridges is estimated to range between $0 and $4,000.00 each year.
Equipment Name: Less Lethal Launchers, Kinetic Energy Devices, and the FN-303 System Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: California Government Code §7070(c)(14).
UCPD Policy: The following policies govern the use of these munitions 1) UCPD Policy #312 (Firearms).
This policy provides guidelines for issuing firearms, the safe and legal carrying of firearms, as well as firearms maintenance, training, and qualifications. 2) UCPD Policy #300 (Use of Force). This policy provides guidelines on the reasonable use of force and force options. 3) UCPD Policy #308 (Control Devices and Techniques). This policy provides guidelines for the use and maintenance of control devices. 4) UCPD Policy #467 (First Amendment Assemblies). This policy provides guidance for responding to public assemblies or demonstrations. 5) UCPD Policy #408 (Crisis Response Unit). This policy is written to comply with the guidelines established in the Attorney General's Commission on Special Weapons and Tactics Report (September 2002) and the POST 2005 SWAT Operational Guidelines and Standardized Training Recommendations.
Description: UCPD currently utilizes five different 40 mm launchers: 1) Defense Technology single-shot launcher, 2) Defense Technology multi-launcher, 3) Penn Arms single shot launcher, 4) Defense Technology LMT model 1425, and 5) Defense Technology LMT model 1426. UCPD currently has one 37mm launcher: Penn Arms multi-launcher. The Defense Technology single shot 40mm launcher holds one round of munition at a time and has a pistol grip, forward grip, and a plastic stock. The Defense Technology LMT model 1425 40mm launcher holds one round of munition at a time, and has a pistol grip, forward grip, and a plastic expandable stock. The Defense Technology LMT model 1426 40mm launcher holds one round of munition at a time, and has a pistol grip, a forward grip, and a plastic folding stock.
The Defense Technology 40mm multi-launcher holds four rounds of munition at a time, which provides multi-shot capabilities, and has a pistol grip, a forward grip, and a plastic expandable stock. The Penn Arms single 40mm launcher holds one round of munition at a time and features a folding stock and collapsing vertical fore grip. The Penn Arms 37mm multi-launcher is capable of holding eight rounds of munition at a time and provides multi-shot capabilities.
UCPD utilizes the Remington model 870 shotgun for less-lethal “Super-Sock” munitions and chemical munitions. The Remington shotgun is 12 gauge with an 18” barrel and 2 ¾” chamber and is outfitted with an orange butt stock. The less-lethal Shotgun deploys less-lethal “Super-Sock” munitions Model 2581.
When deployed, Super-Sock presents a consistent aerodynamic shape every time, delivering consistent and predictable terminal performance. Super-Sock munitions will fit cylinder and improved cylinder 12-gauge shotguns chambered for 2.75" and 3" cartridges.
The FN 303 is a semi-automatic less-lethal riot gun designed and manufactured by Fabrique Nationale de Herstal. It is 29.1” in length and allows for standard size projectiles Quantity Owned: 40mm launchers: 1 x Defense Technology single-shot launcher, 1 x Defense Technology multi-launcher, 2 x Defense Technology LMT model 1425, 1 x Defense Technology LMT model 1426, and 1 x Penn Arms single-launcher. 28 x 40mm foam round. 12 x 37mm/40mm foam baton. 2 x Super Sock 40mm round. 11 x 40mm Stingballs. 1 x Penn Arms 37 mm multi-launcher. 38 x Remington model 870 12-gauge less-lethal “Super-Sock” shotguns, and 2500 CTS 12-gauge “Super-Sock” bean bag impact rounds. 2 x Remington model 870 12-gauge gas launchers. 2 x FN 303 less-lethal riot gun.
Lifespan: The lifespan of these less-lethal systems is subject to myriad factors which determine wear and tear. Therefore, there is no set metric to make such an estimation. Super-Sock rounds do not have an expiration date.
Equipment Capabilities: When properly used, less-lethal systems can assist officers in controlling a violent individual with less likelihood of serious injury to both the subject and the involved officers.
Purpose/Authorized Use: These devices may be used to control subjects who are violent or who demonstrate the intent to be violent.
Training: The Training Manager shall ensure that all personnel who are authorized to carry a control device have been properly trained and certified to carry the specific control device and are retrained or recertified as necessary. Proficiency training shall be monitored and documented by a certified, controldevice weapons or tactics instructor. All training and proficiency for control devices will be documented in the officer’s training file. Officers who fail to demonstrate proficiency with the control device or knowledge of this agency’s Use of Force Policy will be provided remedial training. If an officer cannot demonstrate proficiency with a control device or knowledge of this agency’s Use of Force Policy after remedial training, the officer will be restricted from carrying the control device and may be subject to discipline. The SWAT Commander shall ensure that all personnel who are authorized to carry a control device have been properly trained and certified to carry the specific control device and are retrained or recertified as necessary. Proficiency training shall be monitored and documented by a certified, controldevice weapons or tactics instructor.
Maintenance: The Firearms program manager is responsible for the general maintenance of these firearms and systems. These items may be sent back to a purveyor in the event equipment cannot be serviced by UCPD personnel.
Storage: The listed firearms and munitions are stored at UCPD Course Required by CA POST: SWAT team operators and SWAT supervisors/team leaders should complete a POST-certified basic SWAT course or its equivalent (as determined by the agency). Training may be considered equivalent when the hours, topics, and content meets or exceeds POST’s standardized training recommendations. Agencies should consider the role in which they assign SWAT members who have not yet completed a basic SWAT course or its equivalent Fiscal Impacts: The initial cost of all of the firearms and systems listed above to be approximately $25,026.09. Additionally, the ongoing costs associated with the program is estimated to range between $0 and $7,047.00 per year. The total cost of Super-Sock rounds on-hand is estimated to have cost approximately $4,544.00 and the on-going yearly estimated cost is anticipated to be $5,440.00.
Equipment Name: CS Chemical Munitions, Pepperball, and Smoke Canisters Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: California Government Code §7070(c)(14) UCPD Policy: 1) UCPD Policy #300 (Use of Force). This policy provides guidelines on the reasonable use of force and force options. 2) UCPD Policy #308 (Control Devices and Techniques). This policy provides guidelines for the use and maintenance of control devices. 3) UCPD Policy #467 (First Amendment Assemblies). This policy provides guidance for responding to public assemblies or demonstrations. 4) UCPD Policy #408 (Crisis Response Unit). This policy is written to comply with the guidelines established in the Attorney General's Commission on Special Weapons and Tactics Report (September 2002) and the POST 2005 SWAT Operational Guidelines and Standardized Training Recommendations.
Description: See below itemized list.
Quantity Owned: See below itemized list.
Lifespan: Varies from 3 – 8 years depending on use and storage.
Equipment Capabilities: Chemical agents may be used to deny a designated area to a subject, force a subject to move to a desired area, and to disable or disorient a subject. Smoke Cannisters may be used as a signaling device, as a target or marking device, or as a screening device for unit movements, usually in violent crowd situations.
Purpose/Authorized Use: Department-approved chemical agents may be used for crowd control, crowd dispersal, or against barricaded suspects based on the circumstances.
Training: Agency instructors attend a 40-Hour Chemical Agent Instructor course. These instructors train SWAT team members in the use of chemical agents. SWAT personnel must complete an 80-hour basic SWAT team course. Additionally, The SWAT Commander shall ensure that all personnel who are authorized to carry a control device have been properly trained and certified to carry the specific control device and are retrained or recertified as necessary. Proficiency training shall be monitored and documented by a certified, control-device weapons or tactics instructor.
Maintenance: The SWAT program manager is responsible for the general maintenance of these munitions. A weapon may be sent back to a purveyor in the event equipment cannot be serviced by UCPD personnel
Storage: These munitions are stored at UCPD.
Course Required by CA POST: SWAT team operators and SWAT supervisors/team leaders should complete a POST-certified basic SWAT course or its equivalent (as determined by the agency). Training may be considered equivalent when the hours, topics, and content meets or exceeds POST’s standardized training recommendations. Agencies should consider the role in which they assign SWAT members who have not yet completed a basic SWAT course or its equivalent.
CHEMICAL
MUNITIONS
#
(approx.)
Purpose Burn Time Indv. Cost Total
Defense Technology
smoke grenade red
#1067 10 Crowd control; smoke 30-40 secs $35.21 $352.10 Defense Technology
saf-smoke grenade
#1063 6 Crowd control; smoke 30-40 secs $35.21 $211.26
Defense Technology
max coverage HC
smoke #1073 4 Crowd control; smoke 30-40 secs $61.80 $247.20 Defense Technology
max HC military smoke
#1083 10 Crowd control; smoke 30-40 secs $61.80 $618.00 Defense Technology
Flameless tri-chamber
CS #1032 10
Primarily for indoor
tactical situations to
detect and/or dislodge a
barricaded subject 20-25 secs $53.15 $531.50
Defense Technology
pocket tactical smoke
#1016 30
Smoke for signaling or
cover 20-30 secs $31.85 $955.50
Defense Technology
pocket tactical smoke
#1017 4
Smoke for signaling or
cover 20-30 secs $30.75 $123.00
Defense Technology
instantaneous blast CS
#1042 3 Crowd control; CS instantaneous $64.90 $194.70
Defense Technology
riot control CS #1082 28 Crowd control; CS instantaneous $33.70 $943.60 Defense Technology
spede-heat CS #1072 12 Crowd control; CS 20-40 secs $38.00 $456.00 Defense Technology
37mm liquid ferret
round #1162 4
Penetrating round loaded
w/ CS liquid chemical
agents to address
barricaded subjects instantaneous $15.08 $60.32
Defense Technology
ferret 40mm powder
#1292 1
Penetrating round loaded
w/ CS powder chemical
agents to address
barricaded subjects instantaneous $32.95 $32.95
Defense Technology
ferret 40mm liquid
#1262 10
Penetrating round loaded
w/ CS liquid chemical
agents to address
barricaded subjects instantaneous $32.35 $323.50
Defense Technology
han-ball grenade CS
#1092 30
Pyro; flameless; to address
barricaded subjects 20-30 secs $46.25 $1387.50
Defense Technology
37mm muzzle blast CS
#1142 10 Powder dispersion round instantaneous $25.60 $256.00 Defense Technology
12-gauge CS ferret
round #3092 7
Penetrating round loaded
w/ CS chemical agents to
address barricaded
subjects instantaneous $24.50 $171.50
Defense Technology
12-gauge CN ferret
round
#2320 5
Penetrating round loaded
w/ CN chemical agents to
address barricaded
subjects instantaneous $24.50 $122.50
Defense Technology 12-
gauge CS ferret liquid
round #3012 7
Penetrating round loaded w/
CS liquid chemical agents to
address barricaded subjects instantaneous $24.50 $171.50 Defense Technology
triple chaser CS canister
#1026 11 Powder; indoor/outdoor instantaneous $49.20 $41.20 Pepperball Live 525
PAVA projectile used for
direct impact and area
saturation in interior spaces instantaneous
$250.00 / 90
count $1458.33
Pepperball Live X 80
PAVA projectile used for
direct impact, area
saturation and crowd control instantaneous
$369.99 / 90
count $328.88
Pepperball Inert 250
Non-PAVA projectile used
for direct impact instantaneous
$21.99 / 20
count $274.88
Combined Systems
baffled riot CS smoke
#5210B 2
Pyrotechnic smoke grenade
used for concealment or as a
signaling device instantaneous $47.30 $94.60
Combined Systems
baffled riot CS smoke
#5230B 20 Pyro, low flame, indoor instantaneous $49.75 $995.00 Combined Systems
liquid CS 40mm #4330 39
Liquid CS projectile
penetrates intermediate
barriers and delivers irritant
agents instantaneous $36.05 $1405.95
TOTAL COST: $12,003.94
Fiscal Impacts: This itemized list contains the combination of original purchases and additional on-going equipment purchases to correlate with the current inventory. Any increase is based on usage and/or expiration dates which could range between $1000-$5000.
Equipment Name: Noise and Flash Distraction Device
Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: California Government Code §7070(c)(14).
UCPD Policy: 1. UCPD Policy #300 (Use of Force). This policy provides guidelines on the reasonable use of force and force options. 2. UCPD Policy #408 (Crisis Response Unit). This policy is written to comply with the guidelines established in the Attorney General's Commission on Special Weapons and Tactics Report (September 2002) and the POST 2005 SWAT Operational Guidelines and Standardized Training Recommendations.
Description: An explosive device that creates a blinding flash of light and sudden, loud noise. UCPD uses the Combined Tactical Systems “Flashbang,” Model 7290 with 1.5 second delay. The CTS 7290 is the standard for diversionary flash-bang devices. The 7290 produces a 165-180db and 6-8 million candelas of light output. The patented design of the 7290 incorporates a porting system that eliminates movement of the body at detonation even if the top or bottom of the device should be in contact with a hard surface.
In addition, internal adjustments have greatly reduced smoke output.
Quantity Owned: 33 x CTS 7290 flash bangs and 20 training charges.
Lifespan: Approximately five years.
Equipment Capabilities: A Noise Flash Diversionary Devices (NFDD) is a device that creates a bright flash and loud sound to temporarily divert the attention of subjects in the immediate area. NFDDs are used to distract and temporarily incapacitate dangerous suspects by overwhelming their senses of vision and hearing. The distraction allows officers to seize a moment of opportunity to take control of high-risk situations.
Purpose/Authorized Use: The purpose of the NFDD is to produce atmospheric over-pressure and brilliant white light and, as a result, can cause short-term (approximately 6-8 seconds) physiological/psychological sensory deprivation to give officers a tactical advantage. With SWAT supervisory approval, authorized SWAT personnel may deploy noise flash diversionary devices in planned and unplanned high-risk operations, or when an immediate distraction in needed during a highrisk situation. The NFDD must be utilized within the line of sight
Training: SWAT personnel must complete an 80-hour basic SWAT team course, as well as periodic perishable skills training.
Maintenance: The SWAT program manager is responsible for the general maintenance of this device.
Storage: These devices are stored at UCPD.
Course Required by CA POST: SWAT team operators and SWAT supervisors/team leaders should complete a POST-certified basic SWAT course or its equivalent (as determined by the agency). Training may be considered equivalent when the hours, topics, and content meets or exceeds POST’s standardized training recommendations. Agencies should consider the role in which they assign SWAT members who have not yet completed a basic SWAT course or its equivalent Fiscal Impacts: The initial total cost of NFDD’s was approximately $1,400.00. Any increase is based on usage and/or expiration dates which could range between $1000-$5000.
Equipment Name: Breaching Shotgun and Frangible Ammunition Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: California Government Code §7070(c)(14).
UCPD Policy: 1) UCPD Policy #313 (Breaching Shotgun). This policy outlines the use, inspection, and storage of the breaching shotgun 2) UCPD Policy #300 (Use of Force). This policy provides guidelines on the reasonable use of force and force options. 3) UCPD Policy #312 (Firearms). This policy provides guidelines for issuing firearms, the safe and legal carrying of firearms, as well as firearms maintenance, training, and qualifications.
Description: UCPD currently uses a modified Remington model 870 12-gauge shotgun with a breaching stand-off tip as a breaching shotgun. The ammunition for this weapon is Royal Arms 12 Gauge, frangible ammunition.
Quantity Owned: 4 x breaching shotguns and 2400 x frangible ammunition.
Lifespan: The lifespan of these weapons is subject to a myriad of factors which determine wear and tear.
Therefore, there is no true metric to make such an estimation. Although there is no expiration date on frangible ammunition if stored properly, it should be replaced approximately every five years.
Equipment Capabilities: The use of the breaching shotgun allows officers to defeat doors that mechanical breaching tools would normally be unable to open. The primary function of the breaching shotgun is for forcing entry.
Purpose/Authorized Use: Officers are allowed to utilize the breaching shotgun in instances where an exigent situation exists, and a door must be opened quickly.
Training: Only officers trained and having shown adequate proficiency in the use of the breaching shotgun and this agency’s Use of Force Policy are authorized to carry the device.
Maintenance: The Firearms program manager is responsible for the general maintenance of breaching shotguns. A breaching shotgun may be sent back to a purveyor in the it cannot be serviced by UCPD personnel.
Storage: These devices are stored at UCPD
Course Required by CA POST: None.
Fiscal Impacts: The initial cost of the breaching shotguns totaled approximately $1,400.00. The total cost of all frangible ammunition on-hand is approximately $10,000.