Assembly Bill (AB) 481
VISALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
August 4, 2025
AB 481 Annual Update
AB 481 – Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition, & Use Policy AB 481 requires the City Council’s approval of an annual report summarizing:
Equipment Use
Inventory
Costs
Citizen Complaints
2 Timeline
AB 481 – Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition, & Use Policy 3 Military Equipment Categories
* VPD does not have or utilize surplus military equipment.
Robots, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
Armored Rescue Vehicles.
Command and Control Vehicles.
Specialized rifles and munitions.
Noise-flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools.
Munitions containing tear gas or OC spray.
Kinetic energy weapons and munitions.
4 Report Highlights
AB 481 Annual Report
5 Recommended Motion
What is Council required to act on tonight?
Move to adopt Resolution 2025-60, a resolution renewing Ordinance No. 2022-09 which authorizes the Department’s Military Equipment Use Policy. 6 Questions or Comments?
AB-481
Thank You.