West Covina Police Department
Annual Military Equipment Report
2024
Assembly Bill 481 (“AB 481”), codified at Sections 7070 through 7075 of the California Government Code, relates to the use of “military equipment” by law enforcement agencies in California. AB 481 provides an expansive definition of “military equipment” that includes many items law enforcement agencies use, deploy, and obtain regularly. AB 481 requires law enforcement agencies to obtain approval from their governing bodies of military equipment use policies before purchasing, raising funds for, or acquiring military equipment. AB 481 seeks to provide transparency, oversight, and an opportunity for meaningful public input on decisions regarding whether and how military equipment is funded, acquired, and used by law enforcement agencies. The military equipment use policy must be approved via ordinance and reviewed and renewed by the governing body annually. AB 481 also requires the law enforcement agency to submit an annual report on the equipment identified in the military equipment use policy and conduct a community engagement meeting within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing the annual report.
On May 17, 2022, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2497, adopting a Military Equipment Policy (“Policy”) governing the use of itemsthat are deemed “military equipment” under AB 481. The Policy was effective as of June 17, 2022. On September 5, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2516, amending the Policy to amend the military equipment inventory list. On October 15, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-65, renewing the Policy.
AB 481 requires that the annual military equipment report include the following information for the 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 expenses, 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.
This annual Military Equipment Report (“Annual Report”) has been prepared in accordance with the requirements outlined in California Government Code section 7072. The West Covina Police Department will host a community engagement meeting on May 27, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the West Covina Council Chambers to discuss the Annual Report and respond to questions from the public regarding the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment.
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Annual Military Report – AB 481
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The following constitutes the West Covina Police Department’s Annual Report, which covers the period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
2024 Military Equipment Use, Amount of Usage, and Annual Cost:
Item Military Equipment Use Amount of
Usage
2024 Annual Expenditures Source of Fundsfor
2024
UAS a) Field Deployment
b) Training Session
a) 8
b) 10
$6,329.00 to replace sUAS
batteries and micro SD
memory cards.
Federal Asset Sharing
Robots a) Field Deployment
b) Training Session
a) 0
b) 0
$0 (miscellaneous parts
and battery)
General Fund
Armored Vehicle
MRAP
a) Not used a) N/A $0 (maintenance and
storage)
General Fund
Armored Vehicle
Peacekeeper
a) Field Deployment
b) Training Session
a) 0
b) 0
$0 (maintenance and
storage)
General Fund
Armored Vehicle
Bearcat
a) Field Deployment
b) Training Session
a) 7
b) 11
$236.06 (maintenance
and storage)
General Fund
Mobile Command Post a) Field Deployment
b) Training Session
c) Dispatch Center
a) 8
b) 6
c) 0
$851.32 (maintenance) General Fund
Breaching Apparatus
(Shotguns and
Ammunition)
a) Field Deployment
b) Training Session
a) 2
b) 0
$0 (maintenance and
ammunition)
General Fund
Firearms of .50 Caliber
and Ammunition
a) Field Deployment
b) Training Session
a) 0
b) 0
$0 (maintenance and
ammunition)
General Fund
Specialized Firearms
(Colt M4)
a) Field Deployment
b) Training Session
a) 0
b) 15
$0 (maintenance) General Fund
Specialized Firearms
(AR-10)
a) Field Deployment
b) Training Session
a) 0
b) 0
$0 (maintenance and
ammunition)
General Fund
Specialized Firearms
(Colt M4 Commando)
a) Field Deployment
b) Training Session
a) 0
b) 19
$0 (maintenance) General Fund
Specialized Firearms
(MPX)
a) Field Deployment
b) Training Session
a) 0
b) 11
$0 (maintenance) General Fund
Specialized Firearms
(MP5)
a) Field Deployment
b) Training Session
a) 0
b) 2
$0 (maintenance) General Fund
Diversionary Device
(Flashbang)
a) Field Deployment
b) Training Session
a) 6
b) 10
$3,356.93 (inventory
replacement)
General Fund
Chemical Agents a) Field Deployment
b) Training Session
a) 0
b) 3
$0 (inventory
replacement)
General Fund
Chemical Agent
Launchers
a) Field Deployment
b) Training Session
a) 0
b) 1
$0 (maintenance and
ammunition)
General Fund
40mm Launchers and
Munitions
a) Field Deployment
b) Training Session
a) 4
b) 2
$0 (maintenance and
ammunition)
General Fund
Bean Bag Launchers a) Field Deployment
b) Training Session
a) 2
b) 4
$0 (maintenance and
ammunition)
General Fund
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Complaints or Concerns:
No complaints or concerns were reported regarding the use of the equipment in 2024. Complaints and/or concerns can be sent to [email protected].
The Department’s current Military Equipment Policy is located on the Police Department’s website at https://www.wcpd.org/resources/.
Internal Audit:
The Department conducted an internal audit and determined there were no violations of the Military Equipment Policy.
Acquisition Plans for Next Year:
In the next year, if funding is available, the Department intends to acquire one (1) additional drone and one (1) additional armored vehicle.
Approved Military Equipment:
The list of the West Covina Police Department’s approved military equipment, including the quantities of each type of equipment, is attached hereto as Exhibit “A.”
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EXHIBIT A
APPROVED WEST COVINA POLICE DEPARTMENT MILITARY EQUIPMENT
1. Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS): An unmanned aircraft and the associated equipment necessary to control it remotely.
Description, quantity, and capabilities
a. DJI MAVIC MATRICE 210 | Quantity: 4 | UAS weighing approximately 13.5 lbs., approximately 30 minutes of flight time, and attachments including FLIR camera, spotlight, optical zoom camera, and ability to record video.
b. DJI SPARK | Quantity: 3 | UAS with a single-color camera, weighs approximately 0.6 lbs., approximately 15-20 minutes of flight time, and has video recording capabilities. c. DJI PHANTOM 4 Pro | Quantity: 2 | UAS that weighs approximately 3 lbs., has approximately 30 minutes of flight time, and is capable of video recording.
d. DJI Matrice 30T | Quantity: 4 | UAS weighing approximately 8.3 lbs., approximately 40 minutes of flight time, and attachments including thermal and optical zoom camera, spotlight, speaker, and ability to record video.
e. DJI Mavic | Quantity: 2 | UAS weighing approximately 1.6 lbs., approximately 46 minutes of flight time, and attachments optical zoom camera, speaker, and ability to record video. f. DJI Mini 3 | Quantity: 3 | UAS weighing approximately 0.55 lbs., approximately 34 minutes of flight time.
g. DJI Avata | Quantity: 6 | UAS weighing approximately 0.90 lbs., approximately 18 minutes of flight time.
2. Unmanned, Remotely Piloted Ground Vehicles (Robots): A remotely controlled unmanned machine that operates on the ground to enhance the safety of the community and officers.
Description, quantity, and capabilities
a. iRobot PacBot Model BB2590 | Quantity: 3 | The PacBot is a heavy-duty battery-powered robot. It has a stair-climbing ability and an arm capable of lifting several pounds. The PacBot is also equipped with a camera to provide the operator with a live video and audio feed. b. iRobot PacBot PCC | Quantity: 3 | The PacBot PCC is a suitcase-style monitor and controller that the operator uses to operate the iRobot PacBot robot. The suitcase is rugged and robust and utilizes 110 volts to operate.
3. Armored Vehicle: Commercially produced wheeled armored personnel vehicles utilized for law enforcement.
Description, quantity, and capabilities
a. 2012 BAE Systems Tactical Vehicle Systems Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicle | Quantity: 1 | The Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle is an armored vehicle that seats ten personnel with an open floor plan that allows for rescue of down personnel. It can stop various projectiles, which provides greater safety to citizens and officers beyond the protection level of shield and personal body armor. Provides greater levels of survivability and mobility to navigate challenging and unpredictable environments. Greater survivability is achieved through an enhanced monolithic floor, a strengthened chassis frame, and highly effective blast-absorbing seats. b. Cadillac Gage Commando Ranger, Peacekeeper | Quantity: 1 | The Peacekeeper is an armored vehicle that seats eight personnel and has an open floor plan that allows for the rescue of down personnel. It Annual Military Report – AB 481
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can stop various projectiles, which provides greater safety to citizens and officers beyond the protection level of shields and personal body armor.
c. Lenco Bearcat, G2 | Quantity: 1 | The Bearcat is an armored vehicle that seats 10 to 12 personnel. Its open floor plan allows for the rescue of down personnel. It can stop various projectiles, which provides greater safety to citizens and officers beyond the protection level of shields and personal body armor.
4. Command and Control Vehicles: The mobile command post (MCP) is used as a mobile office during extended events. It provides shelter, access to Department computer systems, dispatch communication consoles, radio communications, and restroom facilities.
Description, quantity, and capabilities
2014 Mobile Specialty Vehicles (custom-built, using a Lone Star chassis) 40 LS Lone Star | Quantity: 1 | A Class A RV outfitted with radio communications, computers, computer-aided dispatch (CAD) capabilities, monitors, and restroom to function as a mobile office for members of the department during department-approved functions.
5. Breaching Apparatuses Explosive in Nature: Tools used to conduct an explosive breach.
Description, quantity, and capabilities
a. Remington Model 870 BRS Breaching 12 Gauge, 11-Inch Stand-Off Barrel | Quantity: 4 | This weapon allows for breachers to safely utilize shotgun breaching round to destroy deadbolts, locks, and hinges.
The breaching stand-off device attached to the end of the barrel allows for favorable placement of the gun into the correct position and vents gases to prevent overpressure. b. Mossberg 590 12 Gauge Shotgun with an Affixed 18.5” Security Breaching Barrel | Quantity: 3 | This weapon allows for breachers to safely utilize shotgun breaching round to destroy deadbolts, locks, and hinges. The breaching stand-off device attached to the end of the barrel allows for favorable placement of the gun into the correct position and vents gases to prevent overpressure. c. Royal Arms Tesar-2 Black Cap 425 Grain Copper Frangible Breaching Round | Quantity: Approximately 100 | The round is fired from a breaching shotgun and is used to destroy deadbolts, locks, and hinges. d. Royal Arms Tesar-4 Yellow Cap 750 Grain Copper Frangible Breaching Round | Quantity: Approximately 100 | The round is fired from a breaching shotgun and is used to destroy deadbolts, locks, and hinges.
6. Firearms of .50 Caliber and Ammunition: A .50 caliber bolt-action rifle is defined as a centerfire rifle that can fire a .50 BMG cartridge and is not already an assault weapon or a machinegun as defined by Penal Code section 16880. A “.50 BMG cartridge” means a cartridge that is designed and intended to be fired from a centerfire rifle and that meets all of the following criteria: It has an overall length of 5.54 inches from the base to the tip of the bullet, the bullet diameter for the cartridge is from .510 to, and including, .511 inch, the case base diameter for the cartridge is from .800 inch to, and including, .804 inch, and the cartridge case length is 3.91 inches. (Penal Code §§ 30525, 30530.)
Description, quantity, and capabilities
a. McMillian TAC-50 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle | Quantity: 1 | The McMillan TAC-50 is a manually operated, rotary bolt-action rifle. The large bolt has dual front locking lugs, and its body has spiral flutes to reduce weight. The heavy match-grade barrel is also fluted to dissipate heat quickly and reduce overall weight.
It is fitted with an effective muzzle brake to reduce recoil. The rifle is fed from detachable box magazines, holding five rounds each. The stock is made from fiberglass by McMillan Stocks and is designed to be used from a bipod only. The buttstock is adjustable for the length of pull with rubber Annual Military Report – AB 481
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spacers and can be removed for compact storage. The rifle has no open sights; it can be used with various telescopic or night sights. The rifle can also be used to hit subjects that are hiding behind cover and walls, as its powerful ammunition can penetrate through bricks and concrete. b. Hornady .50 Caliber BMG 750 Grain A-Max Ammunition Cartridge | Quantity: Approximately 1,500 | Loaded to exacting specifications to provide pinpoint accuracy. Each cartridge has either Hornady® AMAX® bullets, high-performance boat tail hollow points, or the new, radically superior ELD® Match bullets. Stringent quality control ensures proper bullet seating, consistent charges and pressures, optimal velocity, consistent overall length, and repeatable accuracy.
7. Specialized Firearms and Ammunition: Firearms fired from shoulder level, with a long spirally grooved barrel intended to make bullets spin and thereby increase accuracy over a long distance.
Description, quantity, and capabilities
a. Colt M4 Carbine 5.56MM Rifle, Model: LE6920MPS B | Quantity: Approximately 90 | The carbine rifle is a firearm capable of accurately stopping an armed subject at various distances. The carbine rifle is a lightweight, air-cooled, gas-operated, magazine-fed, shoulder-fired weapon designed for semiautomatic & selective fire. The projectile can penetrate soft body armor worn by armed subjects. b. DPMS Panther Arms AR-10 .308 Caliber Rifle, Model: LR-308 | Quantity: 4 | The DPMS with a 16” customized barrel, AR-10, is a precision style rifle. The firearm is chambered in .308 Winchester/7.62 NATO Rifle and has a 16” customized precision barrel. The magazine holds 20 rounds of ammunition, and the rifle has a collapsible stock. This rifle is primarily used in an overwatch capacity to protect the community and SPD SWAT Team members during significant events and critical incidents. The projectile can penetrate soft body armor worn by armed subjects.
c. Federal Cartridge .308 Winchester Tactical Bonded Tip 168 Grain Duty Ammunition Cartridge | Quantity: Approximately 12,000 | The Tactical Bonded Rifle Ammunition is a Federal product made exclusively for law enforcement. It achieves accuracy and terminal performance unmatched by any other ammunition. It is designed to defeat the toughest barriers with minimal deflection or deviation for the most intense situations.
d. Colt 5.56MM, M4 Commando Carbine Lower Receiver with Daniel Defense MK18 Upper Receiver Group | Quantity: Approximately 40 | The carbine rifle is a firearm capable of accurately stopping an armed subject at various distances. The carbine rifle is a lightweight, air-cooled, gas-operated, magazine-fed, shoulder-fired weapon designed for semi-automatic and selective fire. The projectile can penetrate soft body armor worn by armed subjects.
e. Sig Sauer MPX Suppressed 9MM Sub-gun | Quantity: Approximately 30 | The MPX is a firearm capable of accurately stopping an armed subject at various distances. It is compact and designed to match firepower while also being able to clear enclosed or close combat spaces. f. Heckler & Koch MP5 9MM Sub-gun | Quantity: Approximately 30 | The MP5 is a firearm capable of accurately stopping an armed subject at various distances. It is compact and designed to match firepower while also having the capability to clear enclosed or close combat spaces.
8. Diversionary Devices (Flashbangs): A diversionary device is ideal for distracting dangerous suspects during assaults, hostage rescue, room entry, or other high-risk arrest/search warrant situations.
Description, quantity, and capabilities
a. Defense Technology Low Roll Reloadable Flashbang (#8933) with 12-Gram Reload (#8901) | Quantity:
Approximately 60 | The Low Roll Reloadable Flashbang is an explosive device that produces a flash of light and a sudden, loud noise intended to temporarily stun, distract, and disperse people. It is thrown Annual Military Report – AB 481
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by hand or projected, producing 175 dB of sound output at 5 feet and 6-8 million candelas for ten milliseconds.
b. Combined Tactical Systems, 7290m Mini Flashbang | Quantity: Approximately 70 | The 7290M Flashbang is an explosive device that produces a flash of light and a sudden, loud noise intended to temporarily stun, distract, and disperse people. It produces 175db of sound output and 6-8 million candelas of light.
c. Combined Tactical Systems, 7290-9 Flashbang | Quantity: Approximately 70 | The 7290-9 Flashbang is an explosive device that produces a flash of light and a sudden, loud noise intended to temporarily stun, distract, and disperse people.
9. Chemical Agents: Canisters that contain chemical agents (such as CS (2-chlorobenzalmalononitrile), OC (Oleoresin Capsicum), and CN (Chloroacetophenone)) that are released when deployed.
Description, quantity, and capabilities
a. Defense Technology Pocket Tactical Grenade, CS, #1016 | Quantity: Approximately 50 | The Pocket Tactical Grenade is a small, lightweight, easily carried device that provides a medium volume of a chemical agent (CS) or smoke for specific situations. It was designed with the tactical team in mind for distraction, concealment, rescue, or signaling. The pocket grenade is not explicitly intended as a crowd management device; however, it can be used in chemical configurations with larger smoke canisters to “piggyback” chemical agents into a predominately smoke environment. b. Defense Technology Pocket Tactical Grenade, Saf-Smoke, #1017 | Quantity: Approximately 30 | The Pocket Tactical Grenade is a small, lightweight, easily carried device that provides a medium volume of a chemical agent or smoke for specific situations. It was designed with the tactical team in mind for distraction, concealment, rescue, or signaling. The pocket grenade is not explicitly intended as a crowd management device; however, it can be used in chemical configurations with larger smoke canisters to “piggyback” chemical agents into a predominately smoke environment. c. Defense Technology Spede-Heat Continuous Discharge Chemical Grenade, CS, #1072 | Quantity:
Approximately 30 | The Spede-Heat™ Grenade is explicitly designed for outdoor use in crowd control situations. It is a high-volume continuous burn device that expels its CS payload from a single source in approximately 20 - 40 seconds.
d. Defense Technology Large Style Maximum Smoke, #1073, | Quantity: Approximately 50 | The Large Style Maximum Smoke Grenade is designed specifically for outdoor crowd management situations. It is a high-volume, slow-burning device that deploys large quantities of grey-white-colored smoke for approximately 1.5 to 2 minutes. It can be utilized as a carrying agent (multiplier) for smaller OC, CN, or CS munitions or for concealing the movement of agency personnel. It may also be used as a distraction to focus attention away from other activities.
e. Defense Technology Maximum HC Smoke Military-Style Canister, #1083, | Quantity: Approximately 30 | The Military-Style Maximum Smoke Grenade comes from the Defense Technology® #3 smoke grenade. It is a slow-burning, high-volume, continuous-discharge grenade designed for outdoor crowd management. Emits grey-white smoke only for approximately 1.5 to 2 minutes. f. Defense Technology Stinger CS Rubber Ball Grenade, #1088 | Quantity: Approximately 50 | The Stinger® Grenade is a combination of a Less Lethal Impact Munitions and a Distraction Device® that may incorporate optional CS or OC laden powder if desired. The Stinger® Grenade is a maximum effect device as it delivers up to four stimuli for psychological and physiological effect: rubber pellets, light, sound, and an optional chemical agent or OC. The blast is sufficient to project the rubber balls and optional chemical agent in a 50-foot radius. The Stinger® Grenade is most widely used as a crowd management tool by law enforcement and corrections in indoor and outdoor operations. It may be Annual Military Report – AB 481
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hand-thrown or launched in the crowd's general direction as a pain compliance, distraction, and disorientation device for crowd management. It may be deployed for ground or aerial bursts at the operator's discretion. It is generally reserved as the last selection when chemical agents and less lethal impact munitions have not resolved the disorder or routed the crowd. g. Defense Technology Han-Ball Rubber Ball Grenade, CS, #1092 | Quantity: Approximately 40 | The HanBall™ Rubber Ball Grenade is a fast-burning, high-volume continuous discharge grenade available in OC, CN, CS, and Saf-Smoke™. Designed specifically for outdoor use in crowd management situations. It is excellent for rapidly delivering a chemical agent or smoke in quickly changing tactical situations. h. Defense Technology Han-Ball Grenade, Saf-Smoke, #1093 | Quantity: Approximately 40 | The HanBall™ Rubber Ball Grenade is a fast-burning, high-volume continuous discharge grenade available in OC, CN, CS, and Saf-Smoke™. It is excellent for rapidly delivering a chemical agent or smoke in quickly changing tactical situations. Hand throw or launch use only. Launching of grenades will provide deploying officers with additional standoff distances. This grenade offers coverage for large outdoor areas. In the Saf-Smoke™ configuration, it can be utilized for concealing the movement of agency personnel. It may also be used as a distraction to focus attention away from other activities. i. Defense Technology OC Aerosol Grenade Fogger, 1 OZ., #56814 | Quantity: Approximately 40 | The Aerosol Grenade Fogger is a non-pyrotechnic that contains no chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), is not a fire hazard, and requires minimal decontamination. It is designed for law enforcement use in tactical indoor operations. The purpose of the Aerosol Grenade Fogger is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects. The 1.3% Major Capsaicinoids provide sufficient effects in confined areas of up to 6,000 cubic feet, such as attics, crawl spaces, garages, and interior rooms. j. Defense Technology OC Aerosol Grenade Fogger, 6 OZ., #56854 | Quantity: Approximately 40 | The Aerosol Grenade Fogger is a non-pyrotechnic that contains no CFCs, is not a fire hazard, and requires minimal decontamination. It is designed for law enforcement use in tactical indoor operations. The purpose of the Aerosol Grenade Fogger is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects. The 1.3% Major Capsaicinoids provide sufficient effects in confined areas of up to 25,000 cubic feet, such as attics, crawl spaces, garages, and interior rooms.
k. Combined Tactical Systems (CTS) 5230B CS Baffled Canister Grenade, Pyro, Low Flame | Quantity:
Approximately 100 | Pyrotechnic grenade designed for indoor/outdoor use delivering a maximum amount of irritant smoke throughout multiple rooms with minimal risk of fire. l. Combined Tactical Systems (CTS) 6340 OC Vapor Grenade | Quantity: Approximately 30 | This unique grenade delivers an invisible OC vapor and renders an intense respiratory effect to a non-compliant subject. The CTS 6340 has a 1-5 second discharge time and discharges OC vapor through three emission ports.
m. Defense Technology First Defense 1.3% MK-9 Stream, Gel, or Foam OC Aerosol, #56895, 56591, 56891, 56792 | Quantity: Approximately 12 | The MK-9 features an easy to use trigger handle, is intended for use in crowd management, and will deliver 14 short bursts of OC at an effective range of 18-20 ft. This
1.3% MC OC aerosol product utilizes a stream delivery method, providing a target-specific, robust, and concentrated stream for greater standoff.
n. Defense Technology 1.3% MK-46V Stream OC Aerosol, #43046 | Quantity: Approximately 6 | The MK46 features a trigger handle, is intended for use in crowd management, and will deliver 26 short bursts of OC at an effective range of 25-30 ft. This 1.3% MC OC aerosol product utilizes a stream delivery method, providing a target-specific, robust, and concentrated stream for greater standoff.
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10. Chemical Agent Launcher: Cups that attach to 12-gauge less-lethal shotguns allow officers to launch canisters of chemical agents or smoke.
Description, quantity, and capabilities
a. Combined Tactical Systems (CTS) LC5 Launching Cup | Quantity: | Quantity: Approximately 6 | The CTS LC5 Launching Cup is designed for the 5200 series chemical agent grenades. The cup can be attached to virtually any 12-gauge shotgun, and it launches cartridges for crowd management or as a diversionary device.
b. Defense Technology 12-Gauge Muzzle Bang/Launching Cartridge, #1210 | Quantity: Approximately 200 | The 12-Gauge Muzzle Bang Launching Cartridge incorporates an opaque shell and utilizes black powder as the propellant. The 12-gauge Muzzle Bang Launching Cartridge is designed to be launched from a launching cup and produces 170 dB of sound output. It is intended to be aimed at the floor or wall at a 45-degree angle. It is used as a crowd management tool by law enforcement and corrections in crowd control situations as a means of warning, intimidation, or diversion. It may be deployed in the air over crowds or to the side to dissuade movement in a given direction. It may also be deployed to the far side of buildings to divert attention away from an approach or entry.
11. Specialty Impact Munitions (SIMs): 40mm Launchers and Munitions: These devices are considered less lethal and are used to gain compliance from an individual who is violently or actively resisting. Such a device is intended to mitigate serious injuries to officers, the subject, and other individuals.
Description, quantity, and capabilities
a. 40MM LMT™ Tactical Single Launcher I425, Expandable Stock | Quantity: Approximately 45 | The 40LMT is a tactical single-shot launcher that features an expandable Rogers Super Stock and an adjustable Integrated Front Grip (IFG) with light rail. The ambidextrous Lateral Sling Mount (LSM) and QD mounting systems allow both a single and two-point sling attachment. The 40LMT will fire standard 40mm less-lethal ammunition up to 4.8 inches in cartridge length. b. Penn Armas 40MM Multi-Shot, Pump Advance Launcher - 5” Cylinder | Quantity: Approximately 8 | A 40mm pump-action advance magazine drum launcher with a fixed stock and combo rail. It has a sixshot capacity 5” cylinder and a 10.75” rifled barrel. The PGL-65 features include a Double-action trigger, trigger lock push button, and hammerlock safeties.
c. Defense Technology 40MM eXact iMpact™ Sponge Round: #6325 | Quantity: Approximately 1,000 | The 40 mm exact iMpact™ Sponge Round is a “point-of-aim, point-of-impact” direct fire round that is most commonly used by tactical teams in situations where maximum deliverable energy is desired for the incapacitation of an aggressive, non-compliant subject. The 40 mm exact iMpact™ Sponge Round is intended for direct fire deployment. These areas provide sufficient pain stimulus while significantly reducing serious or life-threatening injuries. The 40 mm exact iMpact™ Sponge Round can also be deployed in crowd control situations to protect the riot line, cover or enhance chemical munitions, or target specific agitators and organizers of the crowd. It is primarily a psychological deterrent and physiological distraction when used in this fashion. It is a pain compliance device that gets the crowd or subject moving or keeps them at a designated distance. d. Defense Technology 40MM eXact iMpact™ LE 40MM Extended Range Sponge Round: #6325LE | Quantity: Approximately 200 | The eXact iMpact™ 40 mm Sponge Round is a point-of-aim, point-ofimpact direct-fire round. This lightweight, high-speed projectile consists of a plastic body and sponge nose. It can be launched at a greater distance to provide further separation from officers and used for crowd control, patrol, and tactical applications.
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e. Defense Technology 40MM Direct Impact® OC Round: #6320 | Quantity: Approximately 1,000 | A less lethal 40 mm lightweight plastic and crushable foam projectile fired from a single or multi-round purpose-built 40 mm grenade launcher with a rifled barrel at 295 feet per second (FPS). The 39-gram crushable foam projectile delivers 120 ft./lbs of energy upon impact in addition to the dispersion of 5 grams of OC irritant. The 40 mm Direct Impact OC round provides accurate and effective performance when fired from the approved distance of not less than five (5) feet and as far as 120 feet from the target.
f. Defense Technology 40MM Direct Impact® OC Adjustable Range Round: #6320A | Quantity:
Approximately 150 | The 40mm Direct Impact® Adjustable Range Round consists of a plastic body and a crushable foam nose that contains a powder payload. This payload includes an OC powder. The crushable foam nose dissipates energy upon impact while releasing the powder payload. The projectile design has a unique user-adjustable patented gas-bleed feature, which adjusts kinetic energy for two design points addressing close-in and extended-range engagements. In the opened position, the standard range velocity allows for engagements of 1.5 – 40 meters. In the closed position, the extended range velocity allows for engagements of 40 – 70 meters. g. Defense Technology 40MM Direct Impact® CS Round: #6322 | Quantity: Approximately 1,000 | A less lethal 40 mm lightweight plastic and crushable foam projectile fired from a single or multi-round purpose-built 40 mm grenade launcher with a rifled barrel at 295 feet per second (FPS). The 39-gram crushable foam projectile delivers 120 ft./lbs of energy upon impact and 5 grams of CS irritant dispersion. The 40MM Direct Impact CS round provides accurate and effective performance when fired from the approved distance of not less than five (5) feet and as far as 120 feet from the target. h. Defense Technology Direct Impact® 40MM Adjustable Range Round, CS Marking: #6322A | Quantity:
Approximately 150 | The 40mm Direct Impact® Adjustable Range Round consists of a plastic body and a crushable foam nose that contains a powder payload. This payload is a marking and CS powder. The crushable foam nose dissipates energy upon impact while releasing the powder payload. The projectile design has a unique user-adjustable patented gas-bleed feature, which adjusts kinetic energy for two design points addressing close-in and extended-range engagements. In the opened position, the standard range velocity allows for engagements of 1.5 – 40 meters. In the closed position, the extended range velocity allows for engagements of 40 – 70 meters. i. Defense Technology Ferret 40MM CS Liquid Barricade Penetrator Round, #2262 | Quantity:
Approximately 500 | The Ferret® 40mm Round is non-burning and suitable for indoor use. Used primarily by tactical teams, it is designed to penetrate barriers, such as windows, hollow core doors, wallboards, and thin plywood. Upon impacting the barrier, the nose cone ruptures and instantaneously delivers a small chemical payload inside a structure or vehicle. In a tactical deployment situation, the 40mm Ferret is primarily used to dislodge barricaded subjects from confined areas. Its purpose is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
j. Defense Technology Ferret 40MM CS Powder Barricade Round, #2292 | Quantity: Approximately 500 | The Ferret® 40 mm Barricade Penetrating Round is filled with a CS powder chemical agent. It is a frangible projectile that is spin-stabilized utilizing barrel rifling. It is non-burning and designed to penetrate barriers. Primarily used to dislodge barricaded subjects, it can also be used for area denial. It is primarily used by tactical teams and is designed to penetrate barriers, such as windows, hollow core doors, wallboards, and thin plywood. Upon impact, the nose ruptures and instantaneously delivers the agent payload inside a structure or vehicle.
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12. Specialty Impact Munitions (SIMs): 12 Gauge “Bean Bag” Launchers and Munitions: These devices are considered less lethal and are used to gain compliance from an individual violently or actively resisting. Such a device is intended to mitigate serious injuries to officers, the subject, and other individuals.
Description, quantity, and capabilities
a. Mossberg 590 12-Gauge Shotgun (Standard Department-issued with color marking to signify its use as less-lethal) | Quantity: Approximately 40 | The Mossberg 590 Less Lethal Shotgun is used to deploy the 12-Gauge Drag Stabilized Round up to 75 feet. The weapon system's range helps maintain space between officers and an individual, reducing the threat's immediacy, which is a principle of deescalation. b. Defense Technology 12-Gauge Drag Stabilized Round, #3027 | Quantity: Approximately 1,500 | The Drag Stabilized™ 12-Gauge Round is a translucent 12-Gauge shell loaded with a 40-Gram tear-shaped bag made from a cotton and ballistic material blend and filled with #9 shot. This design utilizes four stabilizing tails and utilizes smokeless powder as the propellant. Thisround has a velocity of 270fps with a maximum effective range of 75 feet.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 12
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
City of West Covina | Office of the City Manager
DATE: May 6, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Paulina Morales, City Manager
SUBJECT: EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CITY JOB DESCRIPTIONS RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council provide direction.
BACKGROUND:
At the February 18, 2025, City Council meeting, Councilmember Gutierrez requested staff to evaluate City job descriptions focusing on Department Heads and City Manager and remove college degree requirements.
DISCUSSION:
This report provides an analysis of current practices, legal and professional considerations, a survey of comparable cities, best practices, and outlines the process required should the City Council wish to move forward with changes to educational requirements.
Current Practice:
Currently, the City of West Covina has educational standards for various classifications. These requirements are consistent with professional practices in municipal government. The City currently requires, at a minimum, a Bachelor's Degree for all executive-level classifications, ranging from Deputy Department Heads to the City Manager with a Master’s degree being desired. The only exception to this requirement is the Code Enforcement Director classification. The Police Chief position does require the individual to be P.O.S.T certified. In addition, a Bachelor's degree is required for many entry-level professional positions, such as Economic Development Specialist and Planning Assistant.
Comparable Agency Review:
Staff conducted a survey of surrounding and similarly sized jurisdictions, including the City of Covina, City of Diamond Bar, City of El Monte, City of Glendora, City of Pomona and City of Whittier. Findings indicate:
All surveyed cities require, at a minimum, a Bachelor's Degree for department director-level positions, with a Masters degrees preferred.
Some cities include flexible language allowing a combination of education and experience to substitute for formal degrees.
No surveyed city of comparable size and stature to West Covina eliminated Bachelor's degree requirements for department heads or the City Manager position.
Typical Job Description Language in Comparable Cities:
"Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance as determined by the City. Example combination includes, but is not limited to, graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in a related field and four years of professional experience, including one year in a supervisory capacity."
Professional Standards and Associations:
Professional associations highlighted industry norms:
International City/County Management Association (ICMA): Recommends a Master's Degree in Public Administration for credentialed managers; if holding only a Bachelor's degree, a minimum of nine years of experience is recommended; and if less than a Bachelor's degree, fifteen years of experience.
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA): a Bachelor's degree in finance or related field is generally required.
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM): Recommends a Bachelor's degree with one year of relevant experience; if no degree, three years of experience.
Public Sector HR Association (PSHRA-SCP) and the International Public Management Association for Human Resources: Establishes the minimum educational standards for a Bachelor's degree for Human Resources Directors.
Best Practices for Requiring Degrees for Executive-Level Positions:
Requiring at least a Bachelor's degree ensures a foundational level of education critical to managing complex municipal operations.
Educational requirements help attract qualified, professional candidates and enhance the City's reputation and competitiveness.
Degree requirements serve as a risk management tool by demonstrating that leadership positions are held by individuals meeting established professional benchmarks.
Educational achievement often correlates with critical thinking, leadership, and communication skills necessary for executive-level decision-making.
Flexibility in experience may be considered, but elimination of degree requirements could reduce the attractiveness of the City to high-caliber candidates.
Additional Considerations:
Eliminating Bachelor's degree requirements for department heads would be highly unusual among cities of West Covina's size.
Doing so may set a precedent contrary to best practices and could impact the City's reputation, competitiveness, and risk management efforts.
Flexible qualification language, as seen in comparable agencies, could achieve broader applicant pools without entirely removing degree requirements.
Required Process for Changes:
If the City Council directs staff to proceed with modifications to educational requirements in job descriptions, the following steps are required:
Draft Revised Job Descriptions: Staff would prepare proposed revisions to the affected classifications.
1. Notice to Employee Organizations: Pursuant to West Covina Municipal Code Section 2-224, any proposed change affecting terms and conditions of employment must be provided to each recognized employee organization whose members are affected. The notice will:
1. Be mailed by the City Clerk or Secretary of the Human Resources Board.
2. Specify the time and place where representatives of each recognized employee organization will have the opportunity to be heard.
2. Meet and Confer (as Needed): Depending on the selected positions, notifications would need to be made to the appropriate employee organization(s). City Manager and Department Heads are not part of an employee bargaining organization, therefore notification wouldn't be required. If changes are proposed to any position below a Department Head, it would require notification to the proper employee organization(s).
3. City Council Action: Final changes would be subject to City Council approval after compliance with applicable notification and consultation requirements.
4. OPTIONS:
The City Council has the following options:
Maintain Current Requirements: Continue requiring at minimum a Bachelor's degree for department head (except the Code Enforcement Director) and City Manager positions with a desire for a Masters degree.
1. Remove Educational Requirement: Modify job descriptions to allow "any combination of education and experience" favoring but not requiring a degree.
The following is sample language that can be added to the job description: "Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance as determined by the City. Example combination includes, but is not limited to, graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in a related field and four years of professional experience, including two year in a supervisory capacity."
Staff would need direction confirming the following:
Positions to be Changed - What City positions would be included: City Manager, Department Heads, Deputy Directors, Management positions, all the way to entry-level positions that currently require a Bachelors degree.
Number of Years in Professional and Management/supervisory capacity for each postion - The progression, if any, on the number of years required, professional experience in the city government /in the field and number of years in a management/supervisory capacity.
For example: Department Head job descriptions currently require a range of 3 - 15 years of professional experience. Some job descriptions specify the position that experience must be held in prior to the Department Head; Others include a required number of years in a management/supervisory capacity, ranging from 3 -10 years.
Deputy Director's required professional experience ranges from 4 -6 years with 2- 3 years serving in a management/supervisory capacity.
Staff would need direction on Membership or Certification requirements or preference for the positions.
2. Evaluate on a Case-by-Case Basis: Allow Council to consider degree waivers at time of appointment under specific circumstances.
3. Prepared by: Paulina Morales, City Manager
AGENDA ITEM NO. 13
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
City of West Covina | Office of the City Manager
DATE: May 6, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Paulina Morales, City Manager
SUBJECT: SPRING FESTIVAL 2025 EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE BREAKDOWN RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Spring Festival 2025 Expenditure and Revenue Breakdown.
BACKGROUND:
At the April 1, 2025, City Council meeting, Councilmember Brian Gutierrez submitted a "Mother May I" request directing staff to provide a detailed breakdown of expenditures related to the 2025 Spring Festival.
DISCUSSION:
The West Covina Spring Festival 2025 was held over a two-day period in Historic Downtown West Covina and successfully welcomed, with an estimated attendance of over 10,000 people. The event was held on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm, and on Sunday, March 30, 2025, from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm. A soft opening of the carnival component was offered on Friday, March 28, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Now in its third year, the Spring Festival has become an annual tradition. This highly anticipated seasonal celebration featured:
Live music from local bands and a DJ
Community talent performances
A Family Fun Zone with jumpers, crafts, a train ride, face painting, balloon twisting, rock climbing wall and more
Non-food booths including retail vendors
Food vendors
West Covina Health
Carnival
The festival activated the downtown area, boosted local engagement, and highlighted West Covina’s commitment to inclusive, family-friendly programming.
In response, this report presents a comprehensive summary of vendor and service-related expenses, including overtime staffing costs and part-time staff costs incurred as part of the event.
The West Covina Spring Festival utilizes staff from a number of city departments in order to run a successful event. The tables below reflect the costs associated by department with the exception of the Public Safety (Code Enforcement) staff costs, as these had not been calculated at the time of this report.
Overtime Costs
DEPARTMENT OVERTIME SALARIES
Police $8,325.17
Public Works $12,209.49
Fire $1,753.70
Community Services $7,670.03
TOTAL OVERTIME SALARIES $29,958.39
Part-Time Salaries
DEPARTMENT PART-TIME SALARIES
Police $1,065.00
Community Services $12,377.50
TOTAL PART-TIME SALARIES $13,442.50
The two-day Spring Festival provides a fun, entertaining, safe, and family-friendly atmosphere for the community. As such, the Community Services Department relies on the rental of equipment, contract services, the purchasing of supplies, and the payment to the Los Angeles County Health Department for permits to produce a successful event. The table below itemizes these expenses.
Expenditures- Equipment/Supplies/Contract Services/LA County Permits VENDOR ITEMS/SERVICES PURCHASED $ AMOUNT
JA Event Production Sound/Stage/Ramp/Lighting $16,000.00 Ace Band Sunday Band $2,450.00
Fun Express Crafts $1,225.06
Face Paint Fairy Face Painting $3,600.00
Modern Twist Balloon Twisting $3,600.00
The Trackless Train-Fiesta
Fantastic
Train Rides $2,600.00
DJ Phil DJ Services $3,425.00
Amazon Giveaways $1,000.00
Imagen Fans $1,034.77
PODS Storage $333.60
FlashPants Saturday Band $4,200.00
Fun Express Crafts $1,225.06
Bubblemania Bubble Play Area $1,730.00
LA County Health Department Community Organizer + Beer Garden TFF $542.00 United Site Services Restroom, Sink, Handwashing, Service Fee $5,655.56 The Sauce Graphics $750.00
The Sauce Street Banner, Stickers, Magnet $3,104.40
AGT Films Photography $2,870.00
Amazon Decorations $750.00
Winners Party Supplies Balloons / Helium Refill $779.35 Curo Managed Print Production Regular Banners $218.45
Lion Dancers Performances $500.00
Curo Managed Print Production Stage Banner $909.56
Curo Managed Print Production A-Frames $1,668.08
Curo Managed Print Production A-Frames- Schedule Signage $330.75 D&J's, C&R, Patty Meets Bun Staff Food: Code Enforcement, CSD, Fire, PD, Maintenance
$5,080.90
BeDazzle Seating Area/Changing Tent/Lighting $5,660.00
BRAPGA Security Overnight Security $2,142.80
Cucamonga Jumpers Jumpers & Generators $2,747.32
Dolphin Event Fencing and Equipment $2,297.30
Herc Rentals Light Towers $1,932.72
Jolly Bouncers Rock Wall $4,930.40
Brightview S. Glendora Ave. Event Area Cleaning $3,264.00 Smart N Final Snacks/Refreshments - Staff & Band $73.36 Vons Snacks/Refreshments - Staff & Band $314.74
Walmart Snacks/Refreshments- Staff & Band $195.85
Walmart Giveaways/Water $168.75
Cal State Site Services Restroom, Handwashing, Service Fee $626.34 TOTAL EXPENDENTURES $89,936.12
In order to recover some of the costs associated with the West Covina Spring Festival, fees were collected. These fees include vendor fees, Kidz Zone activity fees, and fees collected from the sale of carnival ride wristbands. The table below itemizes the fees collected from the event.
Fees Collected
SOURCE DESCRIPTION $ AMOUNT
Food Vendors Food Vendor Booth Fees $3,534.00
Non-Vendors Retail and Informational
Vendors
$4,600.00
Kid Zone Face Painting & Balloon
Twisting
$1,576.00
Carnival Carnival Wristband Sales $3,905.00
TOTAL REVENUE: $13,615.00
Expenditures for the 2025 Spring Festival totaled $133,337.10. This includes $89,936.12 associated with the purchase of equipment, supplies, contract services and Los Angeles County Health Department permits, along with $29,958.39 in overtime costs and $13,442.50 in part-time salaries. A total of $13,615.00 was collected in fees. The table below provides a summary of the expenditures and fees collected (with the exception of part-time public safety employees).
Expenditures vs Fees Collected
CATEGORY AMOUNT
Total Expenditures $133,317.01
Total Amount of Fees Collected $13,615.00
Net Cost $119,702.01
OPTIONS:
Receive and file this report.
Prepared by: Susie Perez, Deputy Community Services Director Additional Approval: Roxanne E. Lerma, Assistant City Manager CITY COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES: A Creative and Active Community Enhance City Image and Effectiveness