18 (6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
None
17. Section 14 – Projectile Launch Platform and Munition a. Defense Technology 40MM Tactical Single Shot Launcher (1) A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use.
No Department training in 2024. Department training scheduled for 2025. Was used during “Zero Week” training for seven (7) lateral and police officers' trainees on 3/11/24 and 9/26/24. Each Officer fired one (1) to two (2) live rounds each.
(2) A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment.
None
(3) The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.
None
(4) The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report.
Training exercise is two (2) hours x eight (8) officers (including instructor) x avg. $66/hr = $1,056. Source funds come from the General Fund and Measure Y.
(5) The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment.
Twenty-six (26)
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19 (6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
None
18. Sections 14 – Projectile Launch Platform and Munition a. Defense Technology, Exact Impact 40 MM Standard Range Sponge Round (1) A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use.
A total of fourteen (14) rounds were fired on 3/11/24 and 9/26/24 during training exercises.
(2) A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment.
None
(3) The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.
None
(4) The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report.
Fourteen (14) rounds were used in 2024 at a cost of approx. $32 per round, total cost $448. Source funds come from Specialized Department Equipment budget.
(5) The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment.
One hundred forty (140)
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20 (6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
Department training scheduled for 2025. As part of the training each officer (Approximately 60) will fire three (3) practice reloadable rounds and two (2) live rounds. To replace the rounds used as part of this training, approximately one hundred twenty (120) new duty rounds at $35 each = $4,200 and three (3) fifty (50) round reloadable practice ammo kits at $325 each = $975 will need to be purchased to replace ammo used during training courses for 2025.
19. Sections 12 / 14 – Munitions containing tear gas or OC, excluding standard, serviceissued handheld pepper spray. Projectile Launch Platforms a. Ferret 40 MM is filled with CS powder chemical agent (1) A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use.
None
(2) A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment.
None
(3) The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.
None
(4) The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report.
None
(5) The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment.
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21 Fifteen (15)
(6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
None
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22 Section II: Qualifying Equipment to be procured by the Watsonville Police Department
1. Section 14- Projectile launch platforms and their associated munitions: specialty impact munition (SIM) weapons.
a. Pepperball FTC launcher for LIVE and INERT projectiles. - Cost about $730.
2. Sections 12 - Munitions containing tear gas or OC, excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray.
a. Pepperball projectiles - LIVE and INERT projectiles. - 90 LIVE projectiles estimated cost $287.
- 375 INERT projectiles estimated cost $371.
3. Section 10 – Specialized Firearms and Ammunition
a. Thirty (30) new patrol rifles (.223 caliber) to replace the current seventeen (17) patrol rifles which are about 20 years old.
- Estimated cost for rifle, rifle optics, white lights, slings and muzzle device is about $83,000.
4. Section 12 – Noise-flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools a. Add Vulcan II Munitions Pole manufactured by Kaiser Precision LLC - Estimated cost $3,100
5. Section 12 – Noise-flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools a. Replace current NFDD with CTS 7290M mini flashbang.
- Estimated cost for eighty-four (84) is $4168.92
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Chapter 13
MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE
Sections:
4-13.01 Name of chapter.
4-13.02 Definitions.
4-13.03 Military equipment use policy requirement.
4-13.04 Use in exigent circumstances.
4-13.05 Reports on the use of military equipment.
4-13.01 Name of chapter.
This chapter shall be known as the military equipment use ordinance. (§ 1, Ord. 1434-22 (CM), eff. July 14, 2022)
4-13.02 Definitions.
(a) “Military equipment” includes all of the following (per California Government Code Section 7070):
(1) Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles. (2) Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers. However, police versions of standard consumer vehicles are specifically excluded from this chapter. (3) High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), commonly referred to as Humvees, two and one-half (2 1/2) ton trucks, five (5) ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached. However, unarmored all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and motorized dirt bikes are specifically excluded from this chapter.
(4) Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants and utilize a tracked system instead of wheels for forward motion.
(5) Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units.
(6) Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind. (7) Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature. However, items designed to remove a lock, such as bolt cutters, or a handheld ram designed to be operated by one (1) person, are specifically excluded from this chapter.
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(8) Firearms of 0.50 caliber or greater. However, standard issue shotguns are specifically excluded from this chapter.
(9) Ammunition of 0.50 caliber or greater. However, standard issue shotgun ammunition is specifically excluded from this chapter.
(10) Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than 0.50 caliber, including assault weapons as defined in Sections 30510 and 30515 of the Penal Code, with the exception of standard issue service weapons and ammunition of less than 0.50 caliber that are issued to officers, agents, or employees of a law enforcement agency or a State agency. (11) Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles. (12) “Flashbang” grenades and explosive breaching tools, “tear gas,” and “pepper balls,” excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray. (13) Taser Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and the long range acoustic device (LRAD).
(14) The following projectile launch platforms and their associated munitions: forty (40) mm projectile launchers, “bean bag,” rubber bullet, and specialty impact munition (SIM) weapons. (15) Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a State agency to require additional oversight.
(16) Notwithstanding subsections (a)(1) through (15) of this section, “military equipment” does not include general equipment not designated as prohibited or controlled by the Federal Defense Logistics Agency.
(b) “City” shall mean any department, agency, bureau, and/or subordinate division of the City of Watsonville.
(c) “Police Department” shall mean any division, section, bureau, employee, volunteer and/or contractor of the Watsonville Police Department.
(d) “City Council” shall mean the governing body that is the Watsonville City Council. (e) “Military equipment use policy” shall mean a publicly released, written document that includes, at a minimum, all of the following:
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(1) A description of each type of military equipment, the quantity sought, its capabilities, expected lifespan, and product descriptions from the manufacturer of the military equipment. (2) The purposes and authorized uses for which the law enforcement agency or the State agency proposes to use each type of military equipment.
(3) The fiscal impact of each type of military equipment, including the initial costs of obtaining the equipment and estimated annual costs of maintaining the equipment. (4) The legal and procedural rules that govern each authorized use. (5) The training, including any course required by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, that must be completed before any officer, agent, or employee of the law enforcement agency or the State agency is allowed to use each specific type of military equipment to ensure the full protection of the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties and full adherence to the military equipment use policy.
(6) The mechanisms to ensure compliance with the military equipment use policy, including which independent persons or entities have oversight authority, and, if applicable, what legally enforceable sanctions are put in place for violations of the policy. (7) For a law enforcement agency, the procedures by which members of the public may register complaints or concerns or submit questions about the use of each specific type of military equipment, and how the law enforcement agency will ensure that each complaint, concern, or question receives a response in a timely manner.
(f) “Exigent circumstances” shall mean a law enforcement agency’s good faith belief that an emergency involving the danger of, or imminent threat of death or serious physical injury to any person is occurring, has occurred, or is about to occur.
(g) “State agency” shall mean the law enforcement division of every State office, officer, department, division, bureau, board, and commission or other State body or agency, except those agencies provided for in Article IV (except Section 20 thereof) or Article VI of the California Constitution. (h) “Type” shall mean each item that shares the same manufacturer model number. (§ 1, Ord. 1434-22 (CM), eff. July 14, 2022)
4-13.03 Military equipment use policy requirement.
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(a) The Watsonville Police Department shall obtain approval of the City Council, by a resolution adopting a military equipment use policy (MEUP) at a regular meeting of the City Council held pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act (Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 54950) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code) prior to engaging in any of the following:
(1) Requesting military equipment made available pursuant to 10 U.S.C. Section 2576a. (2) 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.
(3) Acquiring military equipment either permanently or temporarily, including by borrowing or leasing.
(4) Collaborating with another law enforcement agency in the deployment or other use of military equipment within the territorial jurisdiction of the City of Watsonville. (5) Using any new or existing military equipment for a purpose, in a manner, or by a person not previously approved by the governing body pursuant to this chapter. (6) 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.
(7) Acquiring military equipment through any means not provided by this section. (b) No later than May 1, 2022, if seeking to continue the use of any military equipment that was acquired prior to January 1, 2022, the Watsonville Police Department shall commence a City Council approval process in accordance with this section. If the City Council does not approve the continuing use of military equipment, including by adoption pursuant to a military equipment use policy submitted pursuant to this Code, within one hundred eighty (180) days of submission of the proposed military equipment use policy to City Council, the Watsonville Police Department shall cease its use of the military equipment until it receives the approval of City Council in accordance with this Code. (c) In seeking the approval of City Council, the Watsonville Police Department shall submit a proposed military equipment use policy to the City Council and make those documents available on the Police Department’s internet website at least thirty (30) days prior to any public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue.
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(d) The City Council shall only approve a military equipment use policy pursuant to this chapter if it determines all of the following:
(1) The military equipment is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety. (2) The proposed military equipment use policy will safeguard the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties.
(3) If purchasing the equipment, the equipment is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety. (4) Prior military equipment use complied with the military equipment use policy that was in effect at the time, or if prior uses did not comply with the accompanying military equipment use policy, corrective action has been taken to remedy nonconforming uses and ensure future compliance. (e) In order to facilitate public participation, any proposed or final military equipment use policy shall be made publicly available on the internet website of the Police Department for as long as the military equipment is available for use.
(f) The City Council shall review this chapter at least annually and vote on whether to renew it at a regular meeting held pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act (Chapter 9 commencing with Section 54950 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the California Government Code). (§ 1, Ord. 1434-22 (CM), eff. July 14, 2022)
4-13.04 Use in exigent circumstances.
(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, the Police Department may acquire, borrow and/or use military equipment in exigent circumstances without following the requirements of this Code. (b) If the Police Department acquires, borrows, and/or uses military equipment in exigent circumstances, in accordance with this section, it must take all of the following actions:
(1) Provide written notice of that acquisition or use to the City Council within thirty (30) days following the commencement of such exigent circumstance, unless such information is confidential or privileged under local, State or Federal law.
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following the borrowing, acquisition and/or use, and receive approval, as applicable, from the City Council.
(3) Include the military equipment in the Police Department’s next annual military equipment report.
(§ 1, Ord. 1434-22 (CM), eff. July 14, 2022)
4-13.05 Reports on the use of military equipment.
(a) The Police Department shall submit to City Council an annual military equipment report for each type of military equipment approved by the City Council within one (1) year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for use. (b) The Police Department shall also make each annual military equipment report required by this section publicly available on its internet website for as long as the military equipment is available for use. (c) The annual military equipment report shall, at a minimum, include the following information for the immediately preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment:
(1) A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use. (2) A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment. (3) The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy and any actions taken in response.
(4) The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report.
(5) The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment. (6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment. (d) Within thirty (30) days of submitting and publicly releasing an annual military equipment report pursuant to this section, the Police Department shall hold at least one (1) well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting, at which the general public may discuss and ask questions Attachment 2
regarding the annual military equipment report and the law enforcement agency’s funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment.
(e) The City Council shall determine, based on the annual military equipment report submitted pursuant to this section, whether each type of military equipment identified in that report has complied with the standards for approval set forth in this Code and the military equipment use policy. If the City Council determines that a type of military equipment identified in that annual military equipment report has not complied with the standards for approval, the City Council shall either disapprove a renewal of the authorization for that type of military equipment or require modifications to the military equipment use policy in a manner that will resolve the lack of compliance. (§ 1, Ord. 1434-22 (CM), eff. July 14, 2022)
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Military Equipment
708.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for the approval, acquisition, and reporting requirements of military equipment (California Government Code §§ 7070, 7071 & 7072). This is further required by Watsonville City Municipal Code Chapter 4-13.
The Watsonville Police Department (WPD) does not possess any tactical equipment that it has obtained from the military and has not acquired any equipment through military surplus programs such as the 1033 Program. Notwithstanding the foregoing, California Government Code § 7071(b) requires that law enforcement agencies submit a proposed Military Equipment Use Policy to their governing board for approval.
California Government Code § 7070 provides a list of equipment types that are considered to be "military equipment" for purposes of this policy requirement, and this Military Equipment Use Policy includes information for any such equipment types that are possessed by the WPD, or reasonably likely to be deployed in Watsonville by other law enforcement partners. 708.1.1 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 and accessories 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. Attachment 3
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• Munitions containing tear gas or OC, excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray.
• Area denial electroshock devices, microwave weapons, water cannons, long-range acoustic devices (LRADs), acoustic hailing devices, and sound cannons. • Kinetic energy weapons and munitions.
• Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require additional oversight.
708.2 POLICY
It is the policy of the Watsonville Police Department that members of this department comply with the provisions of Government Code § 7071 with respect to military equipment. 708.3 MILITARY EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR
The Chief of Police designates the Professional Standards Division Captain 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 Watsonville 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) Coordinating the process for a person to register a complaint, concern, or question about the use of a type of military equipment. The Department will respond promptly.
A complaint, concern, or question related to Military Equipment utilization by the Watsonville Police Department can be made:
1. Via email to: [email protected]
2. Via phone call to: (831) 768-3399
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3. Via mail sent to: Watsonville Police Department; Attn: Military Equipment Coordinator; 215 Union Street: Watsonville, CA 95076
708.4 APPROVAL
1. 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):
(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.
2. The military equipment use policy, and any amendments thereto, shall be approved by the governing body in accordance with Chapter 12.8 of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, if the governing body determines all of the following (Government Code § 7071(d)(1)):
(a) The military equipment is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety. (b) The proposed military equipment use policy will safeguard the public's welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties.
(c) If purchasing the equipment, the equipment is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety. (d) Prior military equipment use complied with the military equipment use policy that was in effect at the time, or if prior uses did not comply with the accompanying military equipment use policy, corrective action has been taken to remedy nonconforming uses and ensure future compliance. Attachment 3
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3. The military equipment use policy shall be reviewed and approved by the governing body at least annually through the adoption of a resolution. In the absence of such review and approval, the military equipment use policy shall expire one (1) year from the last approval date.
4. As part of the annual review, or from time to time as may be needed, the military equipment use policy may be amended through the adoption of a resolution by the governing body. 708.5 COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS
Military equipment used by any member of this Department shall be approved for use and in accordance with this Departmental policy. Military equipment used by other jurisdictions that are providing mutual aid to this Department, or otherwise engaged in a law enforcement operation in this jurisdiction, shall comply with their respective military equipment use policies in rendering mutual aid.
708.6 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. 708.7 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.
708.8 MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
The attached list is divided into two sections.
Section I - lists qualifying equipment that is owned and/or utilized by the Watsonville Police Department
Section II - lists qualifying equipment that the Watsonville Police Department will be procuring, with anticipated dates of procurment
See attachment: 2024 Military Equipment Inventory.pdf
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_____________________________________________________________________________________ Section I – Lists qualifying equipment that is owned and/or utilized by the Watsonville Police Department.
1. Section 1 – Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial vehicle a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost:
Axon Air, DJI Avata Pro-View Combo (Drone). This drone is one of four included in a 5- year contract with Axon in the amount of $114,740.70. Quantity: 1. The DJI Avata is a compact and lightweight drone, built to maneuver in tight spaces, mainly indoors. b. Purpose:
To quickly gain situational awareness during high-risk operations, search and rescue missions, scene/evidence identification, and calls for service. c. Authorized Use:
This device may be used in numerous situations such as public safety emergencies, natural disaster response and management, tactical operations and responding to calls for service.
d. Expected Lifespan:
5 years.
e. Fiscal Impact:
The only fiscal impact would be advanced officer/pilot training. The drones are covered under warranty for repairs and/or replacement.
f. Training:
All pilots must complete the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 training and certification. Pilots must demonstrate the ability to operate it safely and effectively. g. Legal and Procedural Rules:
It is the policy of this agency to utilize drones only for official law enforcement purposes, and in a manner that respects the privacy of our community, pursuant to State and Federal law.
2. Section 1 – Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial vehicle a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost:
Axon Air, Skydio 2+ Enterprise (Drone). This drone is one of four included in a 5-year contract with Axon in the amount of $114,740.70. Quantity: 1. The Skydio 2+ Enterprise is a compact drone paired with obstacle avoidance. Additionally, it is equipped with 3D Scan for accident and scene reconstruction.
b. Purpose:
To quickly gain situational awareness during high-risk operations, search and rescue missions, scene/evidence identification, and calls for service. c. Authorized Use:
This device may be used in numerous situations, such as public safety emergencies, natural disaster response and management, tactical operations, and responding to calls for service.
d. Expected Lifespan:
5 years.
e. Fiscal Impact:
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_____________________________________________________________________________________ The only fiscal impact would be advanced officer/pilot training. The drones are covered under warranty for repairs and/or replacement.
f. Training:
All pilots must complete the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 training and certification. Pilots must demonstrate the ability to operate it safely and effectively. g. Legal and Procedural Rules:
It is the policy of this agency to utilize drones only for official law enforcement purposes, and in a manner that respects the privacy of our community, pursuant to State and Federal law.
3. Section 1 – Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial vehicle a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost:
Axon Air, DJI Matrice 30T SP Plus (Drone). This drone is one of four included in a 5-year contract with Axon in the amount of $114,740.70. Quantity: 1. The DJI Matrice 30T SP Plus offers an enhanced size, airframe and propulsion system that allows it to operate more efficiently at a further distance, and in harsh weather conditions. b. Purpose:
To quickly gain situational awareness during high-risk operations, search and rescue missions, scene/evidence identification, and calls for service. c. Authorized Use:
This device may be used in numerous situations, such as public safety emergencies, natural disaster response and management, tactical operations, and responding to calls for service.
d. Expected Lifespan:
5 years.
e. Fiscal Impact:
The only fiscal impact would be advanced officer/pilot training. The drones are covered under warranty for repairs and/or replacement.
f. Training:
All pilots must complete the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 training and certification. Pilots must demonstrate the ability to operate it safely and effectively. g. Legal and Procedural Rules:
It is the policy of this agency to utilize drones only for official law enforcement purposes, and in a manner that respects the privacy of our community, pursuant to State and Federal law.
4. Section 1 – Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial vehicle a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost:
Axon Air, DJI Mavic 3 Thermal SP Plus (Drone). This drone is one of four included in a 5- year contract with Axon in the amount of $114,740.70. Quantity: 1. The DJI Mavic 3 SP Plus is a streamlined, compact, and lightweight drone that can be deployed at a moment’s notice, making it the primary option for responding to active calls for service.
It comes equipped with thermal imaging.
b. Purpose:
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_____________________________________________________________________________________ To quickly gain situational awareness during high-risk operations, search and rescue missions, scene/evidence identification, and calls for service. c. Authorized Use:
This device may be used in numerous situations, such as public safety emergencies, natural disaster response and management, tactical operations, and responding to calls for service.
d. Expected Lifespan:
5 years.
e. Fiscal Impact:
The only fiscal impact would be advanced officer/pilot training. The drones are covered under warranty for repairs and/or replacement.
f. Training:
All pilots must complete the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 training and certification. Pilots must demonstrate the ability to operate it safely and effectively. g. Legal and Procedural Rules:
It is the policy of this agency to utilize drones only for official law enforcement purposes, and in a manner that respects the privacy of our community, pursuant to State and Federal law.
5. Section 1 – Unmanned, remotely piloted, ground vehicle a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost:
Throwbot XT. Cost: $15,000. Quantity: 1. The 1.2-Lb Micro-Robot provides both video and audio reconnaissance capabilities. The Throwbot XT is a throwable, mobile microrobot that provides both audio and video reconnaissance of dangerous environments. b. Purpose:
To quickly gain situational awareness during high-risk operations. To help locate armed subjects, confirm the presence of hostages or innocent civilians, and reveal the layout of rooms.
c. Authorized Use:
This device may be used when a subject is barricaded or hiding, when hostages are present, or when it would be unsafe for an officer to enter a structure to obtain tactical information.
d. Expected Lifespan:
10-15 years.
e. Fiscal Impact:
The only fiscal impact would be replacement or repair cost. WPD has had this device since 2017 and have no related costs.
f. Training:
All operators must complete user training. Operators must demonstrate the ability to operate it safely and effectively.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules:
It is the policy of this agency to utilize the Throwbot only for official law enforcement purposes, and in a manner that respects the privacy of our community, pursuant to State and Federal law.
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6. Section 10 – Specialized Firearms and Ammunition
a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost:
The Department Issued Colt LE6920 Carbine is a Gas Operated Semi-Auto rifle.
Cost: $1,200 each. Quantity: 17. This rifle is chambered in 5.56 NATO (M4), with adjustable stock, featuring a monolithic upper receiver, 16” barrel, Surefire flash hider and Surefire sound suppressor. These rifles are standard issue service weapons for our officers and therefore exempted from this Military Equipment Use Policy per California Government Code §7070(c)(10). They have been included in this document in the interest of transparency.
b. Purpose:
Situations where the officer reasonably anticipates an armed encounter. When an officer is faced with a situation that may require the delivery of accurate and effective fire at long range.
c. Authorized Use:
Officers may deploy the patrol rifle in any circumstance where the officer can articulate a reasonable expectation that the rifle may be needed. Examples of some general guidelines for deploying the patrol rifle may include, but are not limited to:
• Situations where an officer reasonably expects the need to meet or exceed a suspect's firepower.
• When an officer reasonably believes that there may be a need to deliver fire on a barricaded suspect or a suspect with a hostage.
• When an officer reasonably believes that a suspect may be wearing body armor. • When authorized or requested by a supervisor.
• When needed to euthanize an animal.
d. Expected Lifespan:
10 years
e. Fiscal Impact:
Yearly maintenance and repair cost averages $2000.
f. Training:
Officers must complete a CA POST certified 16-hour patrol rifle course and semi-annual department firearms training and qualifications as required by law and policy. WPD provides a 20-hour CA POST certified training.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules:
WPD Policy 300, 432
7. Section 10 – Specialized Firearms and Ammunition
a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost:
Spartan Precision Bolt Action Rifle .308 cal. Cost: $5,550.00 each. Quantity: 4. The rifle is a bolt-action .308 caliber rifle used by the Special Response Unit sniper team. b. Purpose: To be used as precision weapons to address a threat with more precision and/or greater distances than a handgun, if present and feasible.
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_____________________________________________________________________________________ c. Authorized Use: Officers may deploy the patrol rifle in any circumstance where the officer can articulate a reasonable expectation that the rifle may be needed. Examples of some general guidelines for deploying the patrol rifle may include, but are not limited to:
• Situations where an officer reasonably expects the need to meet or exceed a suspect's firepower.
• When an officer reasonably believes that there may be a need to deliver fire on a barricaded suspect or a suspect with a hostage.
• When an officer reasonably believes that a suspect may be wearing body armor. • When authorized or requested by a supervisor.
d. Expected Lifespan:
15 years
e. Fiscal Impact:
Annual maintenance cost of approximately $100 per rifle. $400. f. Training: Prior to using a rifle, officers must be certified by POST instructors in the operation of the rifle by attending a 40-hour training course. Additionally, all members that operate this rifle are required to pass a range qualification four times each year. g. Legal and Procedural Rules:
Use is established under WPD’s Policy 300. It is the policy of this agency to utilize rifles only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law regarding the use of force.
8. Section 10 – Specialized Firearms and Ammunition
a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost:
Daniel Defense V3 Semi-Auto Rifle .308 cal. Cost: $0 each (retained for Department use from Evidence Unit). Quantity: 1. The rifle is a semi-automatic .308 caliber rifle used by the Special Response Unit sniper team.
b. Purpose:
To be used as precision weapons to address a threat with more precision and/or greater distances than a handgun, if present and feasible.
c. Authorized Use:
Officers may deploy the patrol rifle in any circumstance where the officer can articulate a reasonable expectation that the rifle may be needed. Examples of some general guidelines for deploying the patrol rifle may include, but are not limited to:
• Situations where an officer reasonably expects the need to meet or exceed a suspect's firepower.
• When an officer reasonably believes that there may be a need to deliver fire on a barricaded suspect or a suspect with a hostage.
• When an officer reasonably believes that a suspect may be wearing body armor. • When authorized or requested by a supervisor.
d. Expected Lifespan:
15 years
e. Fiscal Impact:
Annual maintenance cost of approximately $100 per rifle. $100.
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_____________________________________________________________________________________ f. Training:
Officers must complete a CA POST certified 16-hour patrol rifle course and semi-annual department firearms training and qualifications as required by law and policy. WPD provides a 20-hour POST certified training.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules:
Use is established under WPD’s Policy 300. It is the policy of this agency to utilize rifles only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law regarding the use of force.
9. Section 10 – Specialized Firearms and Ammunition
a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost:
Hornady 308 168gr AMAX TAP 20 250. Cost: $33.49 x box of 20. Quantity: 2700. The 168 gr. A-MAX® bullet is a traditional match grade bullet with the performance advantages of a polymer tip. This bullet demonstrates an increase in penetration and retained weight over the 155 gr. A-MAX® bullet. Standard barrier performance is exemplary and this load demonstrates controlled and impressive soft tissue expansion without over penetration. The Hornady® 168 gr. A-MAX® TAP Precision® offers industry leading all-around performance for law enforcement precision marksmen providing the ability to stop a threat.
b. Purpose:
To be used with precision weapons to address a threat with more precision and/or greater distances than a handgun, if present and feasible. c. Authorized Use:
Use is established under WPD’s Policy 300. It is the policy of this agency to utilize rifles only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law regarding the use of force.
d. Expected Lifespan:
No expiration date.
e. Fiscal Impact:
No annual maintenance cost. Replacement cost for training is about $640 each year. f. Training:
Officers must complete a CA POST certified 16-hour patrol rifle course and semi-annual department firearms training and qualifications as required by law and policy. WPD provides a 20-hour POST certified training.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules:
Use is established under WPD’s Policy 300. It is the policy of this agency to utilize rifles only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law regarding the use of force.
10. Section 10 – Specialized Firearms and Ammunition
a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost:
Federal Cartridge .308 Win Tactical Bonded Tip 168 Grain Duty Ammunition. Cost:
$65.99 x box of 20. Quantity: 300. Federal Cartridge .308 Win Tactical Bonded Tip 168 Grain Duty Ammunition is made exclusively for law enforcement and achieves accuracy Attachment 3
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_____________________________________________________________________________________ and terminal performance unmatched by any other ammunition. Designed to defeat the toughest barriers with minimal deflection, Tactical Bonded Tip ammo has quickly become the choice for some of the most intense conditions. b. Purpose:
To be used with precision weapons to address a threat with more precision and/or greater distances than a handgun, if present and feasible c. Authorized Use:
Use is established under WPD’s Policy 300. It is the policy of this agency to utilize rifles only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law regarding the use of force
d. Expected Lifespan:
No expiration date.
e. Fiscal Impact:
No annual maintenance cost. Replacement cost for training is about $280 each year. f. Training:
Officers must complete a CA POST certified 16-hour patrol rifle course and semi-annual department firearms training and qualifications as required by law and policy. WPD provides a 20-hour POST certified training.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules:
Use is established under WPD’s Policy 300. It is the policy of this agency to utilize rifles only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law regarding the use of force.
11. Section 11 – Firearm or firearm accessory that is designated to launch explosive projectiles a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost:
Remington 870, pump action shotgun. Cost: $454. Quantity: 2. This shotgun deploys a frangible 12-gauge round. The Remington Model 870 Pump Shotgun is a reliable 12- gauge with double-action bars for smooth pump operation. A steel-lined/grooved foreend provides a stronger grip, while the Flexitab feeding system provides positive and easier cycling.
b. Purpose:
These are used to quickly dislodge hinges from doors / frames during critical incidents in order to gain entry and provide tactical advantage
c. Authorized Use:
Circumstances justifying the use of the breaching shotgun may include, but not be limited to:
• Barricaded subject and/or hostage situations
• High-risk warrant services
• Situations wherein the Incident Commander or on-scene Supervisor deems their use necessary to safely resolve the incident.
d. Expected Lifespan:
25 years
e. Fiscal Impact:
No yearly maintenance is required. Replacement cost would be the only fiscal impact.
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_____________________________________________________________________________________ f. Training:
Special Response Team (SRT) members receive 8-hours of training from certified trainers. Yearly training and qualifications.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules:
Use is established under WPD’s Policy. It is the policy of this agency to utilize these devices only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law regarding the use of force, including the Fourth Amendment of the U.S.
Constitution.
12. Section 11 – Firearm or firearm accessory that is designated to launch explosive projectiles a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost:
Combined Systems Technology Launching cup. Cost $180 per cup, quantity: 2. Designed for 5200 series grenades. Cups can be attached to any 12-gauge shotgun and the munition launched with our model 2600 launching cartridge. b. Purpose:
To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable
c. Authorized Use:
Tear gas may be used for crowd control, crowd dispersal or against barricaded suspects based on the circumstances. Only the Incident Commander may authorize the delivery and use of tear gas, and only after evaluating all conditions known at the time and determining that such force reasonably appears justified and necessary. d. Expected Lifespan:
5 Years
e. Fiscal Impact:
Annual replacement cost varies based on usage for training and critical incidents. On average about $360 each year.
f. Training:
Special Response Team (SRT) members receive 8-hours of training from certified trainers. Yearly training and qualifications.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules:
Use is established under WPD’s Policy. It is the policy of this agency to utilize chemical agents only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law regarding the use of force. WPD Policy 308.
13. Section 12 – Noise-flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost:
BP2 NFDD (Non-Firing Distraction Device) Straight Delivery Pole with Clamp Head Delivery. Cost: $1050. Quantity: 1
b. Purpose
The Pole allows a diversionary device to be mounted to it allowing department members to breach door handles from a relatively safe distance. c. Authorized Use:
Circumstances justifying the use of BP2 NFDD may include, but not be limited to:
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_____________________________________________________________________________________ • Barricaded subject and/or hostage situations
• High-risk warrant services
• Situations wherein the Incident Commander or on-scene Supervisor deems their use necessary to safely resolve the incident.
d. Expected Lifespan:
25+ years.
e. Fiscal Impact:
No fiscal impact is anticipated.
f. Training:
Special Response Team (SRT) members receive 8-hours of training from certified trainers. Yearly training and qualifications.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules:
Use is established under WPD’s Policy. It is the policy of this agency to utilize these devices only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law regarding the use of force, including the Fourth Amendment of the U.S.
Constitution.
14. Section 12 – Noise-flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost:
Defense Technology 11-gram, low roll II, non-reloadable distraction device. Cost:
$48.25 each, Quantity: 37. A Noise Flash Diversionary Device (NFDD) is a device that creates a bright flash and loud sound to temporarily divert the attention of subjects in the immediate area.
b. Purpose:
NFDD 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. They produce atmospheric overpressure and brilliant white light and, as a result, can cause short-term (6 - 8 seconds) physiological/psychological sensory deprivation to give officers a tactical advantage.
c. Authorized Use:
Circumstances justifying the use of flash/sound diversionary devices may include, but not be limited to:
• Barricaded subject and/or hostage situations
• High-risk warrant services
• Discouraging dangerous animals from attacking
• Riotous situations
• Circumstances wherein distraction of violent and/or emotionally disturbed persons and/or those under the influence of alcohol/drugs is believed necessary to facilitate apprehension/custody
• Situations wherein the Incident Commander or on-scene Supervisor deems their use necessary to safely resolve the incident.
d. Expected Lifespan:
5 years
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_____________________________________________________________________________________ e. Fiscal Impact:
Annual replacement cost varies based on usage for training and critical incidents. On average about $200 each year.
f. Training:
Special Response Team (SRT) members receive 8-hours of training from certified trainers. Yearly training and qualifications.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules:
Use is established under WPD’s Policy. It is the policy of this agency to utilize these devices only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law regarding the use of force. WPD Policy 415.
15. Section 12 - Munitions containing tear gas or OC, excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray.
a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost:
Combined Tactical Systems Buffeted Riot CS Smoke. Cost: $47.50 each. Quantity: 15.
The Combined Systems Technology Baffled Riot CS Smoke (Model #5230B) is a pyrotechnic grenade designed for indoor/outdoor use delivering a maximum amount of irritant smoke throughout multiple rooms with minimal risk of fire. It can be hand thrown or launched. CS (2-Chlorobenzylidene Malononitrile) is an irritating agent and lachrymator (irritates the eyes and causes tears to flow). b. Purpose:
To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable.
c. Authorized Use:
Tear gas may be used for crowd control, crowd dispersal or against barricaded suspects based on the circumstances. Only the Incident Commander may authorize the delivery and use of tear gas, and only after evaluating all conditions known at the time and determining that such force reasonably appears justified and necessary. d. Expected Lifespan:
5 years
e. Fiscal Impact:
Annual replacement cost varies based on usage for training and critical incidents. On average about $100 each year
f. Training:
Special Response Team (SRT) members receive 8-hours of training from certified trainers. Yearly training and qualifications.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules:
Use is established under WPD’s Policy. It is the policy of this agency to utilize chemical agents only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law regarding the use of force. WPD Policy 308.
16. Section 12 - Munitions containing tear gas or OC, excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray.
a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost:
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_____________________________________________________________________________________ Defense Technology Stinger CS Rubber Ball Grenade. Cost: $47.20. Quantity: 6.
Maximum effect device that delivers 4 stimuli for psychological and physiological effects; rubber pellets, light, sound, and CS. CS (2-Chlorobenzylidene Malononitrile) is an irritating agent and lachrymator (irritates the eyes and causes tears to flow). b. Purpose:
To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to: Self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals, riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents, and department training exercises. c. Authorized Use:
Only SRT members who have received training by certified instructors in the use of chemical agents are authorized to use them. Tear gas may be used for crowd control, crowd dispersal or against barricaded suspects based on the circumstances. Only the Incident Commander may authorize the delivery and use of tear gas, and only after evaluating all conditions known at the time and determining that such force reasonably appears justified and necessary.
d. Expected Lifespan:
5 years
e. Fiscal Impact:
Annual replacement cost varies based on usage for training and critical incidents. f. Training:
Special Response Team (SRT) members receive 8-hours of training from certified trainers.
Yearly training and qualifications.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules:
Use is established under WPD Policy. It is the policy of this agency to utilize chemical agents only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law regarding the use of force. WPD Policy 300, 415.
17. Section 14 – Projectile Launch Platforms
a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost:
Defense Technology 40MM Tactical Single Shot Launcher. Cost: $920.65 each. Quantity:
26. The 40MM launchers are a single shot break-open frame launcher with a fixed stock.
These launchers are used to launch soft foam projectiles and chemical agent projectiles to resolve critical incidents involving barricaded persons. b. Purpose:
The launcher is used to launch soft foam projectiles or chemical agent projectiles during high-risk incidents to resolve the conflict with less lethal measures. The soft foam projectiles can be further used to port windows after chemical agents have been deployed. To reduce the potential for violent confrontations. Projectiles, when used properly, are less likely to result in death or serious physical injury and can be used in an attempt to de-escalate a potentially deadly situation.
c. Authorized Use:
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_____________________________________________________________________________________ Circumstances appropriate for deployment include, but are not limited to, situations in which:
• The suspect is armed with a weapon and the tactical circumstances allow for the safe application of approved munitions.
• The suspect has made credible threats to harm him/herself or others. • The suspect is engaged in riotous behavior or is throwing rocks, bottles or other dangerous projectiles at people and/or officers.
• There is probable cause to believe that the suspect has already committed a crime of violence and is refusing to comply with lawful orders. d. Expected Lifespan:
25 years
e. Fiscal Impact:
No annual maintenance. Fiscal impact would be for additional devices or replacement. f. Training:
Patrol officers utilizing the 40mm launcher are required to attend a 4-hour certified training course.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules:
Use is established under WPD Policy. It is the policy of this agency to utilize 40mm launchers only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law regarding the use of force. WPD Policy 308.
18. Section 14 – Projectile Launch Platform and Munition a. Description, quantity, capabilities and purchase cost:
Defense Technology, Exact Impact 40 MM Standard Range Sponge Round. Cost: $32 each. Quantity: 140. This is a point-of-aim, point-of-impact direct-fire round. This lightweight, high-speed projectile consisting of a plastic body and sponge nose that is spin stabilized via the incorporated rifling collar and the 40 mm launcher’s rifled barrel.
The round utilizes smokeless powder as the propellant, and therefore, have velocities that are extremely consistent.
b. Purpose:
The launcher is used to launch soft foam projectiles during high-risk incidents to resolve the conflict with less lethal measures. The soft foam projectiles can be further used to port windows after chemical agents have been deployed. To reduce the potential for violent confrontations. Projectiles, when used properly, are less likely to result in death or serious physical injury and can be used in an attempt to de-escalate a potentially deadly situation.
c. Authorized Use:
Circumstances appropriate for deployment include, but are not limited to, situations in which:
• The suspect is armed with a weapon and the tactical circumstances allow for the safe application of approved munitions.
• The suspect has made credible threats to harm him/herself or others. • The suspect is engaged in riotous behavior or is throwing rocks, bottles or other dangerous projectiles at people and/or officers.
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_____________________________________________________________________________________ • There is probable cause to believe that the suspect has already committed a crime of violence and is refusing to comply with lawful orders. d. Expected Lifespan:
5 years
e. Fiscal Impact:
Annual replacement cost varies based on usage for training and critical incidents. On average about $200 each year.
f. Training:
Patrol officers utilizing the 40mm launcher are required to attend a 4-hour certified training course.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules:
Use is established under WPD Policy. It is the policy of this agency to utilize 40mm launchers only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law regarding the use of force. WPD Policy 308.
19. Sections 12/14 - Munitions containing tear gas or OC, excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray. Projectile Launch Platforms.
a. Description, quantity, capabilities and purchase cost:
The Ferret 40mm is filled with a CS powder chemical agent. Cost: $19.66 each Quantity:
15. The frangible projectile that is spin stabilized utilizing barrel rifling. It is non-burning and designed to penetrate barriers. Primarily used to dislodge barricaded subjects. b. Purpose:
To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable.
c. Authorized Use:
The Ferret round may be used against barricaded suspects based on the circumstances.
Only the Incident Commander may authorize the delivery and use of Ferret rounds, and only after evaluating all conditions known at the time and determining that such force reasonably appears justified and necessary.
d. Expected Lifespan:
5 years
e. Fiscal Impact:
Annual replacement cost varies based on usage for training and critical incidents. On average about $60 each year.
f. Training:
Special Response Team (SRT) members receive 8-hours of training from certified trainers.
Yearly training and qualifications.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules:
Use is established under WPD’s Policy. It is the policy of this agency to utilize chemical agents only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law regarding the use of force. WPD Policy 308.
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_____________________________________________________________________________________ Section II: Qualifying Equipment to be procured by the Watsonville Police Department
1. Section 14- Projectile launch platforms and their associated munitions: specialty impact munition (SIM) weapons.
a. Pepperball FTC launcher for LIVE and INERT projectiles. - Cost about $730.
2. Sections 12 - Munitions containing tear gas or OC, excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray.
a. Pepperball projectiles - LIVE and INERT projectiles. - 90 LIVE projectiles estimated cost $287.
- 375 INERT projectiles estimated cost $371.
3. Section 10 – Specialized Firearms and Ammunition
a. Thirty (30) new patrol rifles (.223 caliber) to replace the current seventeen (17) patrol rifles which are about 20 years old.
- Estimated cost for rifle, rifle optics, white lights, slings and muzzle device is about $83,000.
4. Section 12 – Noise-flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools a. Add Vulcan II Munitions Pole manufactured by Kaiser Precision LLC - Estimated cost $3,100
5. Section 12 – Noise-flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools a. Replace current NFDD with CTS 7290M mini flashbang.
- Estimated cost for eighty-four (84) is $4168.92
b. Request to purchase additional tactical NFDD as needed. - Estimated cost for twelve (12) CTS three bang tactical NFDD is $1,624.08 - Estimated cost for twelve (12) CTS six bang tactical NFDD is $1,861.44 Attachment 3
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AB-481 Law enforcement and state agencies: military equipment: funding, acquisition, and use. (2021-20 Assembly Bill No. 481
CHAPTER 406
An act to add Chapter 12.8 (commencing with Section 7070) to Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, relating to military equipment.
[ Approved by Governor September 30, 2021. Filed with Secretary of State September 30, 2021. ]
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 481, Chiu. Law enforcement and state agencies: military equipment: funding, acquisition, and use.
Existing law designates the Department of General Services as the agency for the State of California responsible for distribution of federal surplus personal property, excepting food commodities, and requires the department to, among other things, do all things necessary to the execution of its powers and duties as the state agency for the distribution of federal personal surplus property, excepting food commodities, in accordance with specified federal law. Existing law, the Federal Surplus Property Acquisition Law of 1945, authorizes a local agency, as defined, to acquire surplus federal property without regard to any law which requires posting of notices or advertising for bids, inviting or receiving bids, or delivery of purchases before payment, or which prevents the local agency from bidding on federal surplus property. Existing federal law authorizes the Department of Defense to transfer surplus personal property, including arms and ammunition, to federal or state agencies for use in law enforcement activities, subject to specified conditions, at no cost to the acquiring agency.
This bill would require a law enforcement agency, defined to include specified entities, to obtain approval of the applicable governing body, by adoption of a military equipment use policy, as specified, by ordinance at a regular meeting held pursuant to specified open meeting laws, prior to taking certain actions relating to the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment, as defined. The bill would also require similar approval for the continued use of military equipment acquired prior to January 1, 2022. The bill would allow the governing body to approve the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment within its jurisdiction only if it determines that the military equipment meets specified standards. The bill would require the governing body to annually review the ordinance and to either disapprove a renewal of the authorization for a type, as defined, of military equipment or amend the military equipment use policy if it determines, based on an annual military equipment report prepared by the law enforcement agency, as provided, that the military equipment does not comply with the above-described standards for approval. The bill would specify these provisions do not preclude a county or local municipality from implementing additional requirements and standards related to the purchase, use, and reporting of military equipment by local law enforcement agencies.
This bill would also require a state agency, as defined, to create a military equipment use policy before engaging in certain activities, publish the policy on the agency’s internet website, and provide a copy of the policy to the Governor or the Governor’s designee, as specified. The bill would also require a state agency that seeks to continue use of military equipment acquired prior to January 1, 2022, to create a military equipment use policy.
This bill would also include findings that the changes proposed by this bill address a matter of statewide concern rather than a municipal affair and, therefore, apply to all cities, including charter cities.
By adding to the duties of local officials with respect to the funding, acquisition, and use of military equipment, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
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This bill would make legislative findings to that effect.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Vote: majority Appropriation: no Fiscal Committee: yes Local Program: yes THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
(a) The acquisition of military equipment and its deployment in our communities adversely impacts the public’s safety and welfare, including increased risk of civilian deaths, significant risks to civil rights, civil liberties, and physical and psychological well-being, and incurment of significant financial costs. Military equipment is more frequently deployed in low-income Black and Brown communities, meaning the risks and impacts of police militarization are experienced most acutely in marginalized communities.
(b) The public has a right to know about any funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment by state or local government officials, as well as a right to participate in any government agency’s decision to fund, acquire, or use such equipment. (c) Decisions regarding whether and how military equipment is funded, acquired, or used should give strong consideration to the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties, and should be based on meaningful public input. (d) Legally enforceable safeguards, including transparency, oversight, and accountability measures, must be in place to protect the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties before military equipment is funded, acquired, or used. (e) The lack of a public forum to discuss the acquisition of military equipment jeopardizes the relationship police have with the community, which can be undermined when law enforcement is seen as an occupying force rather than a public safety service.
SEC. 2. Chapter 12.8 (commencing with Section 7070) is added to Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, to read:
CHAPTER 12.8. Funding, Acquisition, and Use of Military Equipment 7070. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
(a) “Governing body” means the elected body that oversees a law enforcement agency or, if there is no elected body that directly oversees the law enforcement agency, the appointed body that oversees a law enforcement agency. In the case of a law enforcement agency of a county, including a sheriff’s department or a district attorney’s office, “governing body” means the board of supervisors of the county.
(b) “Law enforcement agency” means any of the following:
(1) A police department, including the police department of a transit agency, school district, or any campus of the University of California, the California State University, or California Community Colleges. (2) A sheriff’s department.
(3) A district attorney’s office.
(4) A county probation department.
(c) “Military equipment” means the following:
(1) Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles. (2) Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers. However, police versions of standard consumer vehicles are specifically excluded from this subdivision. (3) High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), commonly referred to as Humvees, two and one-half-ton trucks, five-ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached. However, unarmored all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and motorized dirt bikes are specifically excluded from this subdivision. (4) Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants and utilize a tracked system instead of wheels for forward motion.
(5) Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units.
(6) Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind.
Attachment 4
3/30/22, 2:35 PM Bill Text - AB-481 Law enforcement and state agencies: military equipment: funding, acquisition, and use. https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220AB481 3/5 (7) Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature. However, items designed to remove a lock, such as bolt cutters, or a handheld ram designed to be operated by one person, are specifically excluded from this subdivision. (8) Firearms of .50 caliber or greater. However, standard issue shotguns are specifically excluded from this subdivision. (9) Ammunition of .50 caliber or greater. However, standard issue shotgun ammunition is specifically excluded from this subdivision.
(10) Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber, including assault weapons as defined in Sections 30510 and 30515 of the Penal Code, with the exception of standard issue service weapons and ammunition of less than .50 caliber that are issued to officers, agents, or employees of a law enforcement agency or a state agency. (11) Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles. (12) “Flashbang” grenades and explosive breaching tools, “tear gas,” and “pepper balls,” excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray.
(13) Taser Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and the Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD). (14) The following projectile launch platforms and their associated munitions: 40mm projectile launchers, “bean bag,” rubber bullet, and specialty impact munition (SIM) weapons.
(15) Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require additional oversight. (16) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) through (15), “military equipment” does not include general equipment not designated as prohibited or controlled by the federal Defense Logistics Agency. (d) “Military equipment use policy” means a publicly released, written document governing the use of military equipment by a law enforcement agency or a state agency that addresses, at a minimum, all of the following:
(1) A description of each type of military equipment, the quantity sought, its capabilities, expected lifespan, and product descriptions from the manufacturer of the military equipment. (2) The purposes and authorized uses for which the law enforcement agency or the state agency proposes to use each type of military equipment.
(3) The fiscal impact of each type of military equipment, including the initial costs of obtaining the equipment and estimated annual costs of maintaining the equipment.
(4) The legal and procedural rules that govern each authorized use. (5) The training, including any course required by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, that must be completed before any officer, agent, or employee of the law enforcement agency or the state agency is allowed to use each specific type of military equipment to ensure the full protection of the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties and full adherence to the military equipment use policy.
(6) The mechanisms to ensure compliance with the military equipment use policy, including which independent persons or entities have oversight authority, and, if applicable, what legally enforceable sanctions are put in place for violations of the policy.
(7) For a law enforcement agency, the procedures by which members of the public may register complaints or concerns or submit questions about the use of each specific type of military equipment, and how the law enforcement agency will ensure that each complaint, concern, or question receives a response in a timely manner. (e) “State agency” means the law enforcement division of every state office, officer, department, division, bureau, board, and commission or other state body or agency, except those agencies provided for in Article IV (except Section 20 thereof) or Article VI of the California Constitution.
(f) “Type” means each item that shares the same manufacturer model number. 7071. (a) (1) A law enforcement agency shall obtain approval of the governing body, by an ordinance adopting a military equipment use policy at a regular meeting of the governing body held pursuant to the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act (Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2) or the Ralph M. Brown Act (Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 54950) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5), as applicable, prior to engaging in any of the following:
(A) Requesting military equipment made available pursuant to Section 2576a of Title 10 of the United States Code. (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 territorial jurisdiction of the governing body.
Attachment 4
3/30/22, 2:35 PM Bill Text - AB-481 Law enforcement and state agencies: military equipment: funding, acquisition, and use. https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220AB481 4/5 (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 pursuant to this chapter.
(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 by this paragraph. (2) No later than May 1, 2022, a law enforcement agency seeking to continue the use of any military equipment that was acquired prior to January 1, 2022, shall commence a governing body approval process in accordance with this section. If the governing body does not approve the continuing use of military equipment, including by adoption pursuant to this subdivision of a military equipment use policy submitted pursuant to subdivision (b), within 180 days of submission of the proposed military equipment use policy to the governing body, the law enforcement agency shall cease its use of the military equipment until it receives the approval of the governing body in accordance with this section. (b) In seeking the approval of the governing body pursuant to subdivision (a), a law enforcement agency shall submit a proposed military equipment use policy to the governing body and make those documents available on the law enforcement agency’s internet website at least 30 days prior to any public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue. (c) The governing body shall consider a proposed military equipment use policy as an agenda item for an open session of a regular meeting and provide for public comment in accordance with the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act (Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2) or the Ralph M. Brown Act (Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 54950) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5), as applicable. (d) (1) The governing body shall only approve a military equipment use policy pursuant to this chapter if it determines all of the following:
(A) The military equipment is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
(B) The proposed military equipment use policy will safeguard the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties. (C) If purchasing the equipment, the equipment is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
(D) Prior military equipment use complied with the military equipment use policy that was in effect at the time, or if prior uses did not comply with the accompanying military equipment use policy, corrective action has been taken to remedy nonconforming uses and ensure future compliance.
(2) In order to facilitate public participation, any proposed or final military equipment use policy shall be made publicly available on the internet website of the relevant law enforcement agency for as long as the military equipment is available for use. (e) (1) The governing body shall review any ordinance that it has adopted pursuant to this section approving the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment at least annually and, subject to paragraph (2), vote on whether to renew the ordinance at a regular meeting held pursuant to the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act (Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2) or the Ralph M. Brown Act (Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 54950) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5), as applicable.
(2) The governing body shall determine, based on the annual military equipment report submitted pursuant to Section 7072, whether each type of military equipment identified in that report has complied with the standards for approval set forth in subdivision (d). If the governing body determines that a type of military equipment identified in that annual military equipment report has not complied with the standards for approval set forth in subdivision (d), the governing body shall either disapprove a renewal of the authorization for that type of military equipment or require modifications to the military equipment use policy in a manner that will resolve the lack of compliance.
(f) Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) to (e), inclusive, if a city contracts with another entity for law enforcement services, the city shall have the authority to adopt a military equipment use policy based on local community needs. 7072. (a) A law enforcement agency that receives approval for a military equipment use policy pursuant to Section 7071 shall submit to the governing body an annual military equipment report for each type of military equipment approved by the governing body within one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for use.
The law enforcement agency shall also make each annual military equipment report required by this section publicly available on its internet website for as long as the military equipment is available for use. The annual military equipment report shall, at a minimum, include the following information for the immediately preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment:
(1) A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use. (2) A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment. (3) The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.
Attachment 4
3/30/22, 2:35 PM Bill Text - AB-481 Law enforcement and state agencies: military equipment: funding, acquisition, and use. https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220AB481 5/5 (4) The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report. (5) The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment. (6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
(b) Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing an annual military equipment report pursuant to this section, the law enforcement agency shall hold at least one well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting, at which the general public may discuss and ask questions regarding the annual military equipment report and the law enforcement agency’s funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment. 7073. (a) A state agency shall create a military equipment use policy prior to engaging in any of the following:
(1) Requesting military equipment made available pursuant to Section 2576a of Title 10 of the United States Code. (2) 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. (3) Acquiring military equipment either permanently or temporarily, including by borrowing or leasing. (4) Collaborating with a law enforcement agency or another state agency in the deployment or other use of military equipment within the territorial jurisdiction of the governing body. (5) Using any new or existing military equipment for a purpose, in a manner, or by a person not previously approved by the governing body pursuant to this chapter.
(6) Soliciting or responding to a proposal for, or entering into an agreement with, any other person or entity to seek funds for, or to apply to receive, acquire, use, or collaborate in the use of, military equipment. (7) Acquiring military equipment through any means not provided by this subdivision. (b) No later than May 1, 2022, a state agency seeking to continue the use of any military equipment that was acquired prior to January 1, 2022, shall create a military equipment use policy. (c) A state agency that is required to create a military equipment use policy pursuant to this section shall do both of the following within 180 days of completing the policy:
(1) Publish the military equipment use policy on the agency’s internet website. (2) Provide a copy of the military equipment use policy to the Governor or the Governor’s designee. 7074. The Legislature finds and declares that ensuring adequate oversight of the acquisition and use of military equipment is a matter of statewide concern rather than a municipal affair as that term is used in Section 5 of Article XI of the California Constitution. Therefore, this chapter applies to all cities, including charter cities and shall supersede any inconsistent provisions in the charter of any city, county, or city and county. 7075. Nothing in this chapter shall preclude a county or local municipality from implementing additional requirements and standards related to the purchase, use, and reporting of military equipment by local law enforcement agencies.
SEC. 3. The Legislature finds and declares that Section 1 of this act, which adds Chapter 12.8 (commencing with Section 7070) to Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, furthers, within the meaning of paragraph (7) of subdivision (b) of Section 3 of Article I of the California Constitution, the purposes of that constitutional section as it relates to the right of public access to the meetings of local public bodies or the writings of local public officials and local agencies. Pursuant to paragraph (7) of subdivision (b) of Section 3 of Article I of the California Constitution, the Legislature makes the following findings:
Requiring local agencies to hold public meetings prior to the acquisition of military equipment further exposes that activity to public scrutiny and enhances public access to information concerning the conduct of the people’s business.
SEC. 4. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIII B of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district under this act would result from a legislative mandate that is within the scope of paragraph (7) of subdivision (b) of Section 3 of Article I of the California Constitution.
Attachment 4
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Meeting Date: 05/27/2025 SWZ ______ TV ______ WPD ______ 1 RESOLUTION NO. (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WATSONVILLE RENEWAL OF THE MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE
POLICY AND CITY ORDINANCE AND APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL
MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT
WHEREAS, effective January 1, 2022, Assembly Bill 481 (AB 481) (Government Code sections 7071 et. seq.) sets forth a process by which law enforcement agencies are to obtain approval and annual renewal from their governing bodies of a City ordinance and military equipment use policy; and
WHEREAS, the Watsonville Police Department currently has military equipment (of which term is defined in Government Code section 7070(c)) in its inventory; and WHEREAS, the Watsonville Police Department works closely with other local, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies within Santa Cruz County on police related matters, including safeguarding the public’s welfare and safety, working on regional task forces, conducting training exercises, and providing mutual aid and responding to emergencies; and
WHEREAS, in exigent circumstances, there is sometimes the need to deploy military equipment from or lend military equipment to outside entities to promote the safety and security of community members; and
WHEREAS, the continued collaboration with other law enforcement agencies in the deployment or other use of military equipment within the City is necessary to safeguard the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights and civil liberties and there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety, and WHEREAS, Watsonville Police Department - Policy 708 sets forth a military equipment use policy that is consistent with the Police Department’s current practices, has been posted on the Department’s website since April, 2022, complies with all the
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2 requirements of AB 481, will ensure ongoing regulation and compliance with the law going forward and will provide a means of community engagement and transparency regarding use of military equipment by the Department; and
WHEREAS, a public notice has been provided and a well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting held, in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to renew the City of Watsonville’s Ordinance 4-13 and the Watsonville Police Department’s Military Equipment Use Policy - Policy 708, and approve its annual Military Equipment Report in compliance with AB 481.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. This action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), in that adopting a Resolution adopting a military equipment use policy does not meet CEQA's definition of a “project,” because the action does not have the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and because the action constitutes organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and if a “project,” is exempt under the “common sense” exception (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3)) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this action may have a significant effect on the environment.
2. That the City Council does hereby renews Watsonville Municipal Code 4-13 (Military Equipment Use) and the Watsonville Police Department’s Military Equipment Use Policy - Policy 708, and approves the Watsonville Police Department’s annual Military
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1 Watsonville Police Department
AB 481 Military Equipment – Annual Report (DRAFT)
January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024
2 1. Section 1 – Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial vehicle a. Axon Air, DJI Avata Pro-View Combo
(1) A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use.
The drones have been a vital asset to Watsonville PD as they have been deployed during many different situations. The drones have helped increase operational efficiency by reducing the amount of personal and time it would take to search large areas. Overall the drones have increased both officer and public safety.
(2) A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment.
None
(3) The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.
None
(4) The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report.
This drone is one of four included in a 5-year contract with Axon in the amount of $114,740.70. The contract began in September 2023. (5) The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment.
One (1)
(6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
None
3 2. Section 1 – Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial vehicle a. Axon Air, Skydio 2+ Enterprise
(1) A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use.
The drones have been a vital asset to Watsonville PD as they have been deployed during many different situations. The drones have helped increase operational efficiency by reducing the amount of personal and time it would take to search large areas. Overall the drones have increased both officer and public safety.
(2) A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment.
None
(3) The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.
None
(4) The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report.
This drone is one of four included in a 5-year contract with Axon in the amount of $114,740.70. The contract began in September 2023. (5) The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment.
One (1)
(6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
4 None
3. Section 1 – Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial vehicle a. Axon Air, DJI Matrice 30T SP Plus
(1) A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use.
The drones have been a vital asset to Watsonville PD as they have been deployed during many different situations. The drones have helped increase operational efficiency by reducing the amount of personal and time it would take to search large areas. Overall the drones have increased both officer and public safety.
(2) A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment.
None
(3) The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.
None
(4) The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report.
This drone is one of four included in a 5-year contract with Axon in the amount of $114,740.70. The contract began in September 2023. (5) The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment.
One (1)
(6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
5 None
4. Section 1 – Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial vehicle a. Axon Air, DJI Mavic 3 Thermal SP Plus
(1) A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use.
The drones have been a vital asset to Watsonville PD as they have been deployed during many different situations. The drones have helped increase operational efficiency by reducing the amount of personal and time it would take to search large areas. Overall the drones have increased both officer and public safety.
(2) A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment.
None
(3) The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.
None
(4) The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report.
This drone is one of four included in a 5-year contract with Axon in the amount of $114,740.70. The contract began in September 2023. (5) The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment.
One (1)
(6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
6 None
5. Section 1 – Unmanned, remotely piloted, ground vehicle a. Throwbot XT
(1) A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use.
Not used
(2) A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment.
None
(3) The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.
None
(4) The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report.
None
(5) The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment.
One (1)
(6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
None
6. Section 10 – Specialized Firearms and Ammunition
7 a. Department Issued Colt LE6920 Carbine Rifle
(1) A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use.
Annual patrol rifle qualifications and trainings on 12/11/24, and 12/18/24.
(2) A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment.
None
(3) The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.
None
(4) The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report.
50 Officers (including instructors) qualified. Rifle Training and annual qualifications take approximately 10 hour @ avg $66/hr = $33,000. Source funds come from General Fund and Measure Y. 7 academy recruits completed the 16-hour Patrol Rifle Familiarization Course @ $59/hr = $6,608. Source funds come from General Fund and Measure Y.
Special Response Team (SRT) Range Training on 4/17/24, 6/24/24, 8/24/24, and 12/12/24. Combined 40 hours of training by 28 at $66/hr = $73,920. Source funds come from General Fund and Measure Y. 20,000 practice rounds were purchased in 2024 for a total cost of $10,861. Source funds came from Specialized Department Equipment Budget.
8 Annual inspections of the rifle, approximately 1 hour per rifle, total of 17 hours @ $71/ hour = $1,207. Source funds come from General Fund and Measure Y.
(5) The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment.
Seventeen (17)
(6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
See section II.
7. Section 10 – Specialized Firearms and Ammunition
a. Spartan Precision Bolt Action Rifle .308 cal.
(1) A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use.
One (1) officer attended the Basic Sniper School. Two (2) officers attending five (5) five (5) hours training exercises for a total of twentyfive (25) hours per officer. (2) A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment.
None
(3) The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.
None
(4) The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report.
9 Total cost of this school was $2,006. Source funds come from General Fund and Measure Y.
(5) The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment.
Four (4)
(6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
None
8. Section 10 – Specialized Firearms and Ammunition
a. Daniel Defense V3 Semi-Auto Rifle .308 cal.
(1) A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use.
None
(2) A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment.
None
(3) The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.
None
(4) The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report.
None
(5) The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment.
10 One (1)
(6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
None
9. Section 10 – Specialized Firearms and Ammunition
a. Hornady .308 168gr AMAX TAP 20 250
(1) A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use.
One (1) officer attended the Basic Sniper School and utilized approximately 300 rounds. Two (2) officers attended five (5) training exercises and utilized approximately 100 rounds per training.
Approximately, 1,000 rounds were used for training exercises. (2) A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment.
None
(3) The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.
None
(4) The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report.
Five training exercises for five hours x two officers x avg. $95/hr = $2,375. Source funds come from General Fund and Measure Y. (5) The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment.
11 Approximately 2,700 rounds are currently in inventory. (6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
None
10. Section 10 – Specialized Firearms and Ammunition
a. Federal Cartridge .308 Win Tactical Bonded Tip 168 Grain Duty Ammunition (1) A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use.
None
(2) A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment.
None
(3) The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.
None
(4) The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report.
None
(5) The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment.
Approximately 300 rounds are currently in inventory.
12 (6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
None
11. Section 11 – Firearm or firearm accessory that is designated to launch explosive projectiles
a. Remington 870, pump action shotgun
(1) A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use.
Six (6) officers received one (1) hour of training during one training exercise.
(2) A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment.
None
(3) The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.
None
(4) The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report.
Three (3) officers for one (1) hour x avg. $95/hr = $285. Three (3) officers for one (1) hour x avg. $65/hr = $195. Source funds come from General Fund and Measure Y.
(5) The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment.
Two (2)
13 (6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
None
12. Section 11 – Firearm or firearm accessory that is designated to launch explosive projectiles
a. Combined Systems Technology Launching Cup
(1) A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use.
Six (6) officers received one (1) hour of training.
(2) A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment.
None
(3) The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.
None
(4) The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report.
Three (3) officers for one (1) hour x avg. $95/hr = $285. Three (3) officers for one (1) hour x avg. $65/hr = $195. Source funds come from General Fund and Measure Y.
(5) The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment.
Two (2)
14 (6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
None
13. Section 12 – Noise-flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools a. BP2 NFDD (Non-Firing Distraction Device) Straight Delivery Pole with Clamp Head Delivery
(1) A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use.
None
(2) A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment.
None
(3) The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.
None
(4) The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report.
None
(5) The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment.
One (1)
15 (6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
See section II.
14. Section 12 – Noise-flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools a. Defense Technology 11-gram, low roll II, non-reloadable distraction device (1) A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use.
One (1) NFDD was successfully deployed on an operation in May 2024. The NFDD was collected and properly documented in a police report. Approximately seven (7) NFDD devices were used during an SRT training exercise.
(2) A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment.
None
(3) The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.
None
(4) The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report.
Training for three (3) officers x five (5) hours x avg. $95/hr = $1,425 and avg. four (4) officers x five (5) hours x $65/hr = $975. Source funds come from General Fund and Measure Y.
(5) The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment.
Thirty-seven (37)
16 (6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
See section II.
15. Section 12 – Munitions containing tear gas or OC, excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray
a. Combined Tactical Systems Buffeted Riot CS Smoke
(1) A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use.
Seven (7) officers received five (5) hours of training during one training exercise.
(2) A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment.
None
(3) The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.
None
(4) The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report.
Training exercise was five (5) hours x four (4) officers x avg. $65/hr = $1,300. Training exercise with additional three (3) officers x five (5) hours x avg. $95/hr = $475.00. Source funds come from General Fund and Measure Y.
(5) The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment.
17 Fifteen (15)
(6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
Forty (40) CTS 5230B CS Smoke @ $47.50 = $1900 plus tax and shipping. Source funds come from General Fund.
16. Section 12 – Munitions containing tear gas or OC, excluding standard, service issued handheld pepper spray
a. Defense Technology Stinger CS Rubber Ball Grenade
(1) A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use.
None
(2) A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment.
None
(3) The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.
None
(4) The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report.
None
(5) The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment.
None
18 (6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
None
17. Section 14 – Projectile Launch Platform and Munition a. Defense Technology 40MM Tactical Single Shot Launcher (1) A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use.
No Department training in 2024. Department training scheduled for 2025. Was used during “Zero Week” training for seven (7) lateral and police officers' trainees on 3/11/24 and 9/26/24. Each Officer fired one (1) to two (2) live rounds each.
(2) A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment.
None
(3) The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.
None
(4) The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report.
Training exercise is two (2) hours x eight (8) officers (including instructor) x avg. $66/hr = $1,056. Source funds come from the General Fund and Measure Y.
(5) The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment.
Twenty-six (26)
19 (6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
None
18. Sections 14 – Projectile Launch Platform and Munition a. Defense Technology, Exact Impact 40 MM Standard Range Sponge Round (1) A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use.
A total of fourteen (14) rounds were fired on 3/11/24 and 9/26/24 during training exercises.
(2) A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment.
None
(3) The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.
None
(4) The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report.
Fourteen (14) rounds were used in 2024 at a cost of approx. $32 per round, total cost $448. Source funds come from Specialized Department Equipment budget.
(5) The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment.
One hundred forty (140)
20 (6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
Department training scheduled for 2025. As part of the training each officer (Approximately 60) will fire three (3) practice reloadable rounds and two (2) live rounds. To replace the rounds used as part of this training, approximately one hundred twenty (120) new duty rounds at $35 each = $4,200 and three (3) fifty (50) round reloadable practice ammo kits at $325 each = $975 will need to be purchased to replace ammo used during training courses for 2025.
19. Sections 12 / 14 – Munitions containing tear gas or OC, excluding standard, serviceissued handheld pepper spray. Projectile Launch Platforms a. Ferret 40 MM is filled with CS powder chemical agent (1) A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use.
None
(2) A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment.
None
(3) The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.
None
(4) The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report.
None
(5) The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment.
21 Fifteen (15)
(6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
None
22 Section II: Qualifying Equipment to be procured by the Watsonville Police Department
1. Section 14- Projectile launch platforms and their associated munitions: specialty impact munition (SIM) weapons.
a. Pepperball FTC launcher for LIVE and INERT projectiles. - Cost about $730.
2. Sections 12 - Munitions containing tear gas or OC, excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray.
a. Pepperball projectiles - LIVE and INERT projectiles. - 90 LIVE projectiles estimated cost $287.
- 375 INERT projectiles estimated cost $371.
3. Section 10 – Specialized Firearms and Ammunition
a. Thirty (30) new patrol rifles (.223 caliber) to replace the current seventeen (17) patrol rifles which are about 20 years old.
- Estimated cost for rifle, rifle optics, white lights, slings and muzzle device is about $83,000.
4. Section 12 – Noise-flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools a. Add Vulcan II Munitions Pole manufactured by Kaiser Precision LLC - Estimated cost $3,100
5. Section 12 – Noise-flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools a. Replace current NFDD with CTS 7290M mini flashbang.
- Estimated cost for eighty-four (84) is $4168.92
b. Request to purchase additional tactical NFDD as needed. - Estimated cost for twelve (12) CTS three bang tactical NFDD is $1,624.08 - Estimated cost for twelve (12) CTS six bang tactical NFDD is $1,861.44
From: Peter Gelblum
To: Maria Orozco; cityclerk; City Council
Subject: Re: Item 13.B on 5/27/25 City Council agenda -AB481 Report and Request from WPD Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 7:57:45 AM
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Dear Mayor Orozco and City Councilmembers:
I write on behalf of the Santa Cruz County Chapter of the ACLU of Northern California. We have been intensely involved in AB 481 issues since its enactment, and have worked closely with the Santa Cruz Sheriff's Office, the Santa Cruz Police Department, the Board of Supervisors, and the Santa Cruz City Council on those issues. We support and second all of the comments submitted by Pam Sexton regarding Item 13.B on the May 27, 2025 Council Agenda, set out below.
Two points Ms. Sexton made require particular emphasis because they go to the heart of ASB 481 - the lack of publicity for the mandated community meeting and the need for the Council to recognize and exercise its own obligations under the law.
First - the failure to adequately publicize the community meeting: Public knowledge and involvement are at the heart of AB 481. Section 1(b) states "The public has a right to know about any funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment by state or local government officials, as well as a right to participate in any government agency’s decision to fund, acquire, or use such equipment." Section 1(e) states: "The lack of a public forum to discuss the acquisition of military equipment jeopardizes the relationship police have with the community, which can be undermined when law enforcement is seen as an occupying force rather than a public safety service."
To satisfy these ends, AB 481 created Government Code Section 7072(b), which provides:
"Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing an annual military equipment report pursuant to this section, the law enforcement agency shall hold at least one well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting, at which the general public may discuss and ask questions regarding the annual military equipment report and the law enforcement agency’s funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment." It appears that the WPD did not comply with the statute in this regard. The Council can and should continue the hearing on this matter until a "well-publicized" community meeting is held.
There is nothing requiring the Council to act on this matter today.
Second - the Council's obligations. AB 481 places the burden of ensuring public safety on the council, not on the law enforcement agencies. The agencies must list all of their military-style equipment, create and apply a policy governing the use of each item of equipment, and report annually to the Council about uses of the equipment, their costs, any complaints received, etc.
However, the legislature placed the burden of ensuring that the agency's actions comply with the law on the public's elected representatives - you, As Ms. Sexton said, the law prohibits the Council from approving the WPD's report unless it makes certain findings, including that:
"(A) The military equipment is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
(B) The proposed military equipment use policy will safeguard the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties." Government Code Section 7071(d). We urge you to take these obligations seriously, and to take the time necessary to consider whether the WPD's information allows you to make the legally required findings. You might reasonably start by asking the WPD to help you by explaining how each item of equipment meets these two tests.
Thank you for your attention to this imporatant matter.
Peter Gelblum
Chair, Santa Cruz County Chapter
ACLU of Northern California
On Mon, May 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM pamela sexton <[email protected]> wrote:
Dear Mayor Orozco (Maria, with all due respect),
I just checked and see that approving the Watsonville PD Military Equipment (AB481) Report and Use Policy, including WPD's request for increasing military equipment, is on tomorrow's agenda. Eli and I do appreciate your attempt to meet with us on this matter, and given the immediacy of the issue, I want to share some information with you by email. I am not able to attend City Council meetings anymore because I currently teach night classes at Adult Ed.
We appreciate the reporting that WPD is doing and the fact that based on their report, it appears that they are barely using military equipment outside of training. This is very positive. We also have some concerns and share them in the interest of making our community safer now and in the future.
1) WPD is out of compliance with AB481 (State Law) on a few fronts, and without the transparency required by law, we can't be sure drone surveillance isn't violating our first or fourth amendments, or perhaps helping ICE
* The WPD AB481 Policy does not mention drones, despite their active deployment. * The WPD 2024 AB481 report does not provide the state-required summary of use and purpose of use for drones and flash-bangs. Specific questions related to drones: How many times were they deployed? With or without a warrant? Were drones used in First Amendment assembly situations? Were they used in homes or places where individuals have a reasonable expectation of privacy? What is the drone footage retention policy? Can it be shared with other individuals, organizations or governments? Can it be sold? Is there any policy prohibiting sharing data with federal agencies, especially those acting on immigration enforcement?
* They do not provide important details about their proposed new acquisitions, specifically there are no make/model numbers or use policies.
2) WPD proposes a significant increase to militarization in the department without any indication of need or other justification.
* They are asking to nearly double their assault rifles (from 17 to 10) despite not using any
for the past few years, according to their own reports. * They plan to dramatically increase purchases of flashbangs (84 similar to what they already have, and another 24 without specified make or model) despite using only one last year.
* They want to purchase new pepper ball weapons - with high capacity fast-fire capability - despite not using their current stock outside of training for the past several years.
We commend the WPD on their restraint in using these weapons and hope that this continues. There is no need for such an increase in weapons, and we know that having more weapons only increases the potential for misuse and escalation. 3) We appreciate that the public meeting for AB481 was held earlier this month, following a notice put up on the Watsonville City website. Despite being very interested in this topic, we missed the public meeting due to what we view as a lack of good publicity for the meeting. We wonder if anyone at all knew about or attended this meeting. We ask that residents interested in being informed about this issue be invited to put their name on an alert list, similar to the practices of other City Departments where public input is desired and/or required.
Finally, we want to remind you that the City Council is the oversight authority for AB481 and with that comes a bit responsibility!
We urge you to
- pause all proposed acquisitions until there is public and reasonable justification for it.
Please note the following (taken directly from AB481):
The governing body shall only approve a military equipment use policy pursuant to this chapter if it determines all of the following:
(A) The military equipment is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
(B) The proposed military equipment use policy will safeguard the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties. (C) If purchasing the equipment, the equipment is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
(D) Prior military equipment use complied with the military equipment use policy that was in effect at the time, or if prior uses did not comply with the accompanying military equipment use policy, corrective action has been taken to remedy nonconforming uses and ensure future compliance.
- Insist on a drone use policy and complete reporting, consistent with AB481 -Request that WPD establish a list for notifications about public events and reports that can include both media and interested community members.
Thank you so much for your attention to this.
Pam Sexton
831-254-0451
ps. Why does all this matter? To answer that, I'll take directly from Section 1 of AB481:
(a) The acquisition of military equipment and its deployment in our communities adversely impacts the public’s safety and welfare, including increased risk of civilian deaths, significant risks to civil rights, civil liberties, and physical and psychological well-being, and incurment of significant financial costs. Military equipment is more frequently deployed in low-income Black and Brown communities, meaning the risks and impacts of police militarization are experienced most acutely in marginalized communities.
(b) The public has a right to know about any funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment by state or local government officials, as well as a right to participate in any government agency’s decision to fund, acquire, or use such equipment.
(c) Decisions regarding whether and how military equipment is funded, acquired, or used should give strong consideration to the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties, and should be based on meaningful public input.
(d) Legally enforceable safeguards, including transparency, oversight, and accountability measures, must be in place to protect the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties before military equipment is funded, acquired, or used.
(e) The lack of a public forum to discuss the acquisition of military equipment jeopardizes the relationship police have with the community, which can be undermined when law enforcement is seen as an occupying force rather than a public safety service.
On Fri, May 23, 2025 at 10:39 AM pamela sexton <[email protected]> wrote:
Thank you for your reply, Maria. For some reason I didn’t see this before right now. I don’t understand how I missed it because I did go through my email, but I’m very sorry I did. Any chance there’s another time that works for you before the next council meeting? I will be careful to check my inbox thoroughly.
Pam
831-254-0451
When we dream alone, it is only a dream, but when we dream together, it is the beginning of reality.
On Wed, May 21, 2025 at 11:34 AM Maria Orozco <[email protected]> wrote:
Dear Pam,
Thank you for your message—it was great seeing you at the May Day event as well.
I appreciate you reaching out to discuss AB481 and the concerns related to the recent WPD report.
I’d be happy to meet in person. I’m available tomorrow (Thursday) between 10:00– 11:00 AM or 11:00 AM–12:00 PM, and I’m also available Friday from 9:30–10:30 AM.
Please let me know which time works best for you and Eli.
Looking forward to the conversation.
Kind regards,
From: pamela sexton <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2025 6:32 PM
To: Maria Orozco <[email protected]>
Cc: Elias Gonzales <[email protected]>
Subject: AB481 Report and Request from WPD
Dear Maria,
It was good to see you on May Day in the Plaza; that was a very good turnout.
I am writing to ask if you could make time for a half-hour meeting to go over AB481 and some concerns relating to the recently released WPD report and request for increasing the militarization of police officers. The meeting could be in person or virtual, and I'd like to include Eli Gonzalez from MILPA, as we've been talking for some time about these issues.
Please let us know a few times that would work for you.
Thank you so much.
Pam Sexton
831-254-0451
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When we dream alone, it is only a dream, but when we dream together, it is the beginning of reality.
--
When we dream alone, it is only a dream, but when we dream together, it is the beginning of reality.
--
Peter Gelblum
Chair, Santa Cruz County Chapter
ACLU of Northern California
From: cityclerk
To: Irwin Ortiz; Alejandra Pacheco; Roxanna Ibarra
Subject: FW: Item 13.B on 5/27/25 City Council agenda -AB481 Report and Request from WPD Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 11:19:58 AM
From: Ringler <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 6:19:36 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik To: Tamara Vides <[email protected]>; Kristal Salcido <[email protected]>; cityclerk <[email protected]>; Ari Parker <[email protected]> Subject: Item 13.B on 5/27/25 City Council agenda -AB481 Report and Request from WPD Dear Watsonville City Leaders,
I am writing to share important information regarding WPD's AB481 report on policy and use of military equipment including the request for new military equipment. I wish to respectfully express three concerns:
1) WPD is out of compliance with AB481 (State Law) on a few fronts, and without the transparency required by law, we can't be sure drone surveillance isn't violating our first or fourth amendments, or perhaps helping ICE
* The WPD AB481 Policy does not mention drones, despite their active deployment. * The WPD 2024 AB481 report does not provide the state-required summary of use and purpose of use for drones and flash-bangs. Specific questions related to drones: How many times were they deployed? With or without a warrant? Were drones used in First Amendment assembly situations? Were they used in homes or places where individuals have a reasonable expectation of privacy? What is the drone footage retention policy? Can it be shared with other individuals, organizations or governments? Can it be sold? Is there any policy prohibiting sharing data with federal agencies, especially those acting on immigration enforcement?
* They do not provide important details about their proposed new acquisitions, specifically there are no make/model numbers or use policies.
2) WPD proposes a significant and dangerous increase to militarization in the department without justification.
* They are asking to nearly double their assault rifles (from 17 to 10) despite not using any for the past few years, according to their own reports.
* They plan to dramatically increase purchases of flashbangs (84 similar to what they already have, and another 24 without specified make or model) despite using only one last year. * They want to purchase new pepper ball weapons - with high capacity fast-fire capability - despite not using their current stock outside of training for the past several years.
I commend the WPD on their restraint in using these weapons and hope that this continues.
There is no need for such an increase in weapons, and we know that having more weapons only increases the potential for misuse and escalation. 3) I appreciate that the public meeting for AB481 was held earlier this month, following a notice put up on the Watsonville City website. Despite being very interested in this topic, I missed the notification and the public meeting due to what I view as a lack of good publicity for the meeting. I wonder if anyone at all knew about or attended this meeting. I ask that you post the information in the Pajaronian and that residents interested in being
informed about this issue be invited to put their name on an alert list, similar to the practices of other City Departments where public input is desired and/or required.
Finally, I want to remind you that the City Council is the oversight authority for AB481 and with that comes a big responsibility!
I urge you to
- pause all proposed acquisitions. Please note the following (taken directly from AB481):
The governing body shall only approve a military equipment use policy pursuant to this chapter if it determines all of the following:
(A) The military equipment is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
(B) The proposed military equipment use policy will safeguard the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties. (C) If purchasing the equipment, the equipment is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
(D) Prior military equipment use complied with the military equipment use policy that was in effect at the time, or if prior uses did not comply with the accompanying military equipment use policy, corrective action has been taken to remedy nonconforming uses and ensure future compliance.
- Insist on a drone use policy and complete reporting, consistent with AB481 -Request that WPD establish a list for notifications about public events and reports that can include both media and interested community members.
Thank you for your attention to this.
Pam Sexton
831-254-0451
ps. Why does all this matter? The below is from Section 1 of AB481:
(a) The acquisition of military equipment and its deployment in our communities adversely impacts the public’s safety and welfare, including increased risk of civilian deaths, significant risks to civil rights, civil liberties, and physical and psychological well-being, and incurment of significant financial costs. Military equipment is more frequently deployed in low-income Black and Brown communities, meaning the risks and impacts of police militarization are experienced most acutely in marginalized communities.
(b) The public has a right to know about any funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment by state or local government officials, as well as a right to participate in any government agency’s decision to fund, acquire, or use
such equipment.
(c) Decisions regarding whether and how military equipment is funded, acquired, or used should give strong consideration to the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties, and should be based on meaningful public input.
(d) Legally enforceable safeguards, including transparency, oversight, and accountability measures, must be in place to protect the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties before military equipment is funded, acquired, or used.
(e) The lack of a public forum to discuss the acquisition of military equipment jeopardizes the relationship police have with the community, which can be undermined when law enforcement is seen as an occupying force rather than a public safety service.
Thanks for listening,
Sarah Ringler
814 Cynthia Dr.
Watsonville, CA
From: pamela sexton
To: Kristal Salcido; cityclerk
Cc: Peter Gelblum
Subject: Item 13.B on 5/27/25 City Council agenda -AB481 Report and Request from WPD Date: Monday, May 26, 2025 4:24:58 PM
Dear Councilmember Salcido,
I am writing to share important information regarding WPD's AB481 report on policy and use of military equipment including the request for new military equipment. I wish to respectfully express three concerns:
1) WPD is out of compliance with AB481 (State Law) on a few fronts, and without the transparency required by law, we can't be sure drone surveillance isn't violating our first or fourth amendments, or perhaps helping ICE
* The WPD AB481 Policy does not mention drones, despite their active deployment. * The WPD 2024 AB481 report does not provide the state-required summary of use and purpose of use for drones and flash-bangs. Specific questions related to drones: How many times were they deployed? With or without a warrant? Were drones used in First Amendment assembly situations? Were they used in homes or places where individuals have a reasonable expectation of privacy? What is the drone footage retention policy? Can it be shared with other individuals, organizations or governments? Can it be sold? Is there any policy prohibiting sharing data with federal agencies, especially those acting on immigration enforcement?
* They do not provide important details about their proposed new acquisitions, specifically there are no make/model numbers or use policies.
2) WPD proposes a significant and dangerous increase to militarization in the department without justification.
* They are asking to nearly double their assault rifles (from 17 to 10) despite not using any for the past few years, according to their own reports.
* They plan to dramatically increase purchases of flashbangs (84 similar to what they already have, and another 24 without specified make or model) despite using only one last year. * They want to purchase new pepper ball weapons - with high capacity fast-fire capability - despite not using their current stock outside of training for the past several years.
I commend the WPD on their restraint in using these weapons and hope that this continues.
There is no need for such an increase in weapons, and we know that having more weapons only increases the potential for misuse and escalation. 3) I appreciate that the public meeting for AB481 was held earlier this month, following a notice put up on the Watsonville City website. Despite being very interested in this topic, I missed the notification and the public meeting due to what I view as a lack of good publicity for the meeting. I wonder if anyone at all knew about or attended this meeting. I ask that you post the information in the Pajaronian and that residents interested in being informed about this issue be invited to put their name on an alert list, similar to the practices of other City Departments where public input is desired and/or required.
Finally, I want to remind you that the City Council is the oversight authority for AB481 and with that comes a big responsibility!
I urge you to
- pause all proposed acquisitions. Please note the following (taken directly from AB481):
The governing body shall only approve a military equipment use policy
pursuant to this chapter if it determines all of the following:
(A) The military equipment is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
(B) The proposed military equipment use policy will safeguard the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties. (C) If purchasing the equipment, the equipment is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
(D) Prior military equipment use complied with the military equipment use policy that was in effect at the time, or if prior uses did not comply with the accompanying military equipment use policy, corrective action has been taken to remedy nonconforming uses and ensure future compliance.
- Insist on a drone use policy and complete reporting, consistent with AB481 -Request that WPD establish a list for notifications about public events and reports that can include both media and interested community members.
Thank you for your attention to this.
Pam Sexton
831-254-0451
ps. Why does all this matter? The below is from Section 1 of AB481:
(a) The acquisition of military equipment and its deployment in our communities adversely impacts the public’s safety and welfare, including increased risk of civilian deaths, significant risks to civil rights, civil liberties, and physical and psychological well-being, and incurment of significant financial costs. Military equipment is more frequently deployed in low-income Black and Brown communities, meaning the risks and impacts of police militarization are experienced most acutely in marginalized communities.
(b) The public has a right to know about any funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment by state or local government officials, as well as a right to participate in any government agency’s decision to fund, acquire, or use such equipment.
(c) Decisions regarding whether and how military equipment is funded, acquired, or used should give strong consideration to the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties, and should be based on meaningful public input.
(d) Legally enforceable safeguards, including transparency, oversight, and
accountability measures, must be in place to protect the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties before military equipment is funded, acquired, or used.
(e) The lack of a public forum to discuss the acquisition of military equipment jeopardizes the relationship police have with the community, which can be undermined when law enforcement is seen as an occupying force rather than a public safety service.
--
When we dream alone, it is only a dream, but when we dream together, it is the beginning of reality.
From: pamela sexton
To: Eduardo Montesino; cityclerk
Cc: Elias Gonzales; Peter Gelblum; SURJ SantaCruzCounty Subject: Item 13.B on 5/27/25 City Council agenda -AB481 Report and Request from WPD Date: Monday, May 26, 2025 4:18:22 PM
You don't often get email from [email protected]. Learn why this is important Dear Councilmember Montesino,
I am writing to share important information regarding WPD's AB481 report on policy and use of military equipment and request for new military equipment. For more about why this issue matters/why I care, you can go to the bottom of this email. Here I will jump straight to respectfully expressing three concerns:
1) WPD is out of compliance with AB481 (State Law) on a few fronts, and without the transparency required by law, we can't be sure drone surveillance isn't violating our first or fourth amendments, or perhaps helping ICE
* The WPD AB481 Policy does not mention drones, despite their active deployment. * The WPD 2024 AB481 report does not provide the state-required summary of use and purpose of use for drones and flash-bangs. Specific questions related to drones: How many times were they deployed? With or without a warrant? Were drones used in First Amendment assembly situations? Were they used in homes or places where individuals have a reasonable expectation of privacy? What is the drone footage retention policy? Can it be shared with other individuals, organizations or governments? Can it be sold? Is there any policy prohibiting sharing data with federal agencies, especially those acting on immigration enforcement?
* They do not provide important details about their proposed new acquisitions, specifically there are no make/model numbers or use policies.
2) WPD proposes a significant and dangerous increase to militarization in the department without any reason.
* They are asking to nearly double their assault rifles (from 17 to 10) despite not using any for the past few years, according to their own reports.
* They plan to dramatically increase purchases of flashbangs (84 similar to what they already have, and another 24 without specified make or model) despite using only one last year. * They want to purchase new pepper ball weapons - with high capacity fast-fire capability - despite not using their current stock outside of training for the past several years.
I commend the WPD on their restraint in using these weapons and hope that this continues.
There is no need for such an increase in weapons, and we know that having more weapons only increases the potential for misuse and escalation. 3) I appreciate that the public meeting for AB481 was held earlier this month, following a notice put up on the Watsonville City website. Despite being very interested in this topic, I missed the notification and the public meeting due to what I view as a lack of good publicity for the meeting. I wonder if anyone at all knew about or attended this meeting. I ask that you post the information in the Pajaronian and that residents interested in being informed about this issue be invited to put their name on an alert list, similar to the practices of other City Departments where public input is desired and/or required.
Finally, I want to remind you that the City Council is the oversight authority for AB481 and with that comes a big responsibility!
I urge you to
- pause all proposed acquisitions until there is public and reasonable justification for it.
Please note the following (taken directly from AB481):
The governing body shall only approve a military equipment use policy pursuant to this chapter if it determines all of the following:
(A) The military equipment is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
(B) The proposed military equipment use policy will safeguard the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties. (C) If purchasing the equipment, the equipment is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
(D) Prior military equipment use complied with the military equipment use policy that was in effect at the time, or if prior uses did not comply with the accompanying military equipment use policy, corrective action has been taken to remedy nonconforming uses and ensure future compliance.
- Insist on a drone use policy and complete reporting, consistent with AB481 -Request that WPD establish a list for notifications about public events and reports that can include both media and interested community members.
Thank you for your attention to this.
Pam Sexton
831-254-0451
ps. Why does all this matter? The below is from Section 1 of AB481:
(a) The acquisition of military equipment and its deployment in our communities adversely impacts the public’s safety and welfare, including increased risk of civilian deaths, significant risks to civil rights, civil liberties, and physical and psychological well-being, and incurment of significant financial costs. Military equipment is more frequently deployed in low-income Black and Brown communities, meaning the risks and impacts of police militarization are experienced most acutely in marginalized communities.
(b) The public has a right to know about any funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment by state or local government officials, as well as a right to participate in any government agency’s decision to fund, acquire, or use such equipment.
(c) Decisions regarding whether and how military equipment is funded, acquired, or used should give strong consideration to the public’s welfare,
safety, civil rights, and civil liberties, and should be based on meaningful public input.
(d) Legally enforceable safeguards, including transparency, oversight, and accountability measures, must be in place to protect the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties before military equipment is funded, acquired, or used.
(e) The lack of a public forum to discuss the acquisition of military equipment jeopardizes the relationship police have with the community, which can be undermined when law enforcement is seen as an occupying force rather than a public safety service.
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Watsonville Police Department
AB 481 – Military Equipment
Annual report January 1 – December 31, 2024
California Assembly Bill (AB) 481
California Assembly Bill (AB) 481 requires California law enforcement agencies to obtain approval of a Military Equipment Use Policy by their applicable governing body prior to taking certain actions related to the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment as defined by the legislature.
Community Meeting
A community meeting was held on May 8th in the City of Watsonville Community Room from 5pm-6pm.
The purpose of this community meeting is to provide transparency and an opportunity for meaningful public input on the Watsonville’s Police Department funding, acquisition and use of military equipment.
About 10 people from our community attended the meeting and had the opportunity to ask questions and provide input. Several clarifying questions were asked by the attendees, but no input was provided as to the funding, acquisition, or the use of the military equipment listed in this report.
Watsonville Police Department Annual Report
Purpose
- Provide transparency related to the funding, acquisition, and use of military equipment.
Report covers six areas for each piece of equipment
1. How the equipment was used
2. Summary of any complaint or concerns
3. The result of any internal audits, violations, and actions taken in response
4. Cost
5. Quantity possessed
6. Intent to acquire additional equipment
Section 1
Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial, ground vehicle Equipment
- Axon Air, DJI Avata Pro-View Combo
- Axon Air, Skydio 2+ Enterprise
- Axon Air, DJI Matrice 30T SP Plus
- Axon Air, DJI Mavic 3 Thermal SP Plus
- Throwbot XT (not used)
1. The drones have been a vital asset to WPD as they have been deployed during many different situations. The drones have helped increase operational efficiency by reducing the amount of personal needed to accomplish a mission. The drones have increased both officer and public safety.
2. No complaints or concerns
3. No internal audits or concern about violations
4. This drone is one of four included in a 5-year contract with Axon in the amount of $114,740.70. The contract began in September 2023.
5. One of each
6. No intent to acquire additional equipment
Section 10
Specialized Firearms and Ammunition
Equipment
- 17 carbine standard issues patrol rifles
1. We conducted two department qualifications involving about 50 officers/sergeants. Rifle Training and annual qualifications take approximately 10 hour @ avg $66/hr = $33,000. Source funds come from General Fund and Measure Y. Seven (7) academy recruits completed the 16-hour Patrol Rifle Familiarization Course @ $59/hr = $6,608. Source funds come from General Fund and Measure Y. Special Response Team (SRT) conducted Range Training four times. Combined 40 hours of training by 28 at $66/hr = $73,920. Source funds come from General Fund and Measure Y.
2. No complaints or concerns.
3. No internal audits or concern about violations
4. 20,000 practice rounds were purchased in 2024 for a total cost of $10,861. Source funds came from Specialized Department Equipment Budget. Annual inspections of the rifle, approximately 1 hour per rifle, total of 17 hours @ $71/ hour = $1,207. Source funds come from General Fund and Measure Y.
5. Seventeen (17)
6. See Section II - replacement
Section 10 (continued)
Specialized Firearms and Ammunition
Equipment
- Spartan Precision Bolt Action .308 caliber rifles
- Daniel Defense semi-auto .308 caliber rifle – (not used) - Hornady .308 168gr AMAX TAP 20 250
- Federal Cartridge .308 Win Tactical Bonded Tip 168 Grain Duty Ammunition
1. One (1) officer attended the Basic Sniper School. Two (2) officers attending five (5) five (5) hours training exercises for a total of twenty-five (25) hours per officer.
2. No complaints or concerns
3. No internal audits or concern about violations
4. Two (2) officers attended Five (5) additional training exercises for five (5) hours avg. $95/hr = $2,375. Source funds come from General Fund and Measure Y.
Total cost of this school was $2,006. Source funds come from General Fund and Measure Y.
5. Four (4) rifles. About 2700 rounds (Hornady) & about 300 rounds (Federal)
6. No intent to acquire additional equipment
Section 11
Firearm or firearm accessory that is designated to launch explosive projectiles Equipment
- Remington 870, pump action shotgun
- Combined Systems Technology Launching Cup
1. Six (6) officers received one (1) hour of training during one training exercise.
2. No complaints or concerns
3. No internal audits or concern about violations
4. Three (3) officers for one (1) hour x avg. $95/hr = $285. Three (3) officers for one (1) hour x avg. $65/hr = $195. Source funds come from General Fund and Measure Y.
5. Two (2) – combined equipment
6. No intent to acquire additional equipment
Section 12
Noise-flash diversionary devices (NFDD) and explosive breaching tools Equipment
- BP2 NFDD (Non-Firing Distraction Device) Straight Delivery Pole with Clamp Head Delivery – (not used)
- Defense Technology 11-gram, low roll II, non-reloadable distraction device
1. One (1) NFDD was successfully deployed on an operation in May 2024. The NFDD was collected and properly documented in a police report. Approximately seven (7) NFDD devices were used during an SRT training exercise.
2. No complaints or concerns
3. No internal audits or concern about violations
4. Training for three (3) officers x five (5) hours x avg. $95/hr = $1,425 and avg. four (4) officers x five (5) hours x $65/hr = $975. Source funds come from General Fund and Measure Y.
5. One (1) delivery pole and Thirty-seven (37) NFDD’s
6. See section II
Section 12 (continued)
Munitions containing tear gas or OC
Equipment
- Combined Tactical Systems Buffeted Riot CS Smoke
- Ferret 40 MM is filled with CS powder chemical agent (not used)
1. Seven (7) officers received five (5) hours of training during one training exercise.
2. No complaints or concerns
3. No internal audits or concern about violations
4. Training exercise was five (5) hours x four (4) officers x avg. $65/hr = $1,300. Training exercise with additional three (3) officers x five (5) hours x avg. $95/hr = $475.00. Source funds come from General Fund and Measure Y.
5. Fifteen (15) CTS CS smoke and Fifteen (15) Ferret 40MM
6. Forty (40) CTS 5230B CS Smoke @ $47.50 = $1900 plus tax and shipping. Source funds come from General Fund.
Section 14
Projectile launch platform and munitions
Equipment
- Defense Technology 40MM Tactical Single Shot Launcher - Defense Technology, Exact Impact 40 MM Standard Range Sponge Round
1. Seven (7) police officer trainees during two separate trainings each fired one (1) to two (2) live rounds each.
2. No complaints or concerns
3. No internal audits or concern about violations
4. Training exercise is two (2) hours x eight (8) officers (including instructor) x avg. $66/hr = $1,056. Source funds come from the General Fund and Measure Y.
5. Twenty-six (26) launches and one-hundred forty (140) sponge rounds
6. Department training scheduled for 2025. Approximately one hundred twenty (120) new duty rounds at $35 each = $4,200 and three (3) fifty (50) round reloadable practice ammo kits at $325 each = $975 will need to be purchased to replace ammo used during training courses for 2025.
SECTION II
Qualifying equipment to be procured by WPD
1. Section 14- Projectile launch platforms and their associated munitions: specialty impact munition (SIM) weapons. a. Pepperball FTC launcher for LIVE and INERT projectiles. - Cost about $730.
2. Sections 12 - Munitions containing tear gas or OC, excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray. a. Pepperball projectiles - LIVE and INERT projectiles. - 90 LIVE projectiles estimated cost $287.
- 375 INERT projectiles estimated cost $371.
3. Section 10 – Specialized Firearms and Ammunition
a. Thirty (30) new patrol rifles (.223 caliber) to replace the current seventeen (17) patrol rifles which are about 20 years old. - Estimated cost for rifle, rifle optics, white lights, slings and muzzle device is about $83,000.
4. Section 12 – Noise-flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools a. Add Vulcan II Munitions Pole manufactured by Kaiser Precision LLC - Estimated cost $3,100
5. Section 12 – Noise-flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools a. Replace current NFDD with CTS 7290M mini flashbang.
- Estimated cost for eighty-four (84) is $4168.92
b. Request to purchase additional tactical NFDD as needed. - Estimated cost for twelve (12) CTS three bang tactical NFDD is $1,624.08 - Estimated cost for twelve (12) CTS six bang tactical NFDD is $1,861.44
Questions?