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Resolution No. 2024-098 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA RECEIVE, REVIEW, APPROVE AND ADOPT FY24 ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE REPORT AND RENEW ORDINANCE NO. 2859 N.C.S., WHICH APPROVED PETALUMA POLICE DEPARTMENT’S MILITARY EQUIPMENT FUNDING, ACQUISITION, AND USE POLICY 709, (USE POLICY) AND POLICY 613 PERTAINING TO UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM (UAS) AND UNMANNED GROUND VEHICLES (UGV) IN COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 481 (AB 481) WHEREAS, on September 30, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 481 (AB 481) (codified in Government Code sections 7070 through 7075), relating to the use of military equipment as
defined in the statute by California law enforcement agencies; and WHEREAS, 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, or used by local police departments; and
WHEREAS, the Petaluma Police Department is in possession of certain items of equipment that qualify as “military equipment” under AB 481; and WHEREAS, AB 481 requires that a law enforcement agency possessing and using equipment subject to
AB 481 must prepare a publicly released, written, Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition, and Use Policy including the inventory, description, purpose, use, acquisition, maintenance, fiscal impacts, procedures, training, oversight, and complaint process, applicable to the use of equipment subject to AB 481; and WHEREAS, the Military Equipment Policies required by AB 481 and supporting information must be
adopted by California law enforcement agency governing bodies by ordinance, and be reviewed annually; and WHEREAS, in compliance with AB 481, on April 18, 2022, the Petaluma Police Department submitted the draft Petaluma Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition, and Use Policy (Policy) to the City Council as City Council agenda Item 4B, and posted the proposed Policy on the City’s website for 30 days before the June 6,
2022, public hearing introducing Ordinance No. 2818; and WHEREAS, on June 20, 2022, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2818, which approved Petaluma Police Department Policy 709, pertaining to Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition, and Use Policy; and WHEREAS, along with Policy 709, Petaluma Police Department Policy 613, pertaining to Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) And Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Operations, attached hereto as Exhibit C and incorporated as part of this ordinance, “establishes the guidelines for the use of an unmanned aerial system (UAS) and unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) devices…” and “This policy further includes guidelines for storage, retrieval and dissemination of images and data captured by the UAS/UGV devices;” and
WHEREAS, on August 7, 2023, the City Council adopted and approved Ordinance No. 2859 N.C.S., which adopted and approved Policy 613 and incorporated Ordinance No. 218 N.C.S.; and WHEREAS, this Ordinance amendment is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, because adoption of an ordinance
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authorizing the Petaluma Police department’s use of existing and budgeted equipment subject to AB 481 does not meet CEQA's definition of a “project,” because such administrative action does not have the potential for
resulting either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change
in the environment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Petaluma as follows:
SECTION 1. FINDINGS. The City Council hereby finds:
1. That the foregoing recitals are true and correct and hereby incorporates them into this ordinance
as findings and determinations of the City Council.
2. This ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15378. Adoption of an ordinance authorizing the
police department’s use of existing and budgeted equipment subject to AB 481 does not meet CEQA's
definition of a “project,” because such administrative action does not have the potential for resulting either
a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment.
3. The Petaluma Annual Military Equipment Use Report (Exhibit A) has been posted on the City’s
website for at least 30 days, commencing on June 27, 2024; the Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition,
and Use Policy (Exhibit B) and the Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) and Unmanned Ground Vehicles
(UGV) Operations Policy (Exhibit C) have been posted on the City’s website for at least 30 days
commencing before January 1, 2024.
4. On July 2, 2024, the Police Department held a well-publicized and conveniently located
community engagement meeting regarding Petaluma Police Department Policy 709 and its use of
equipment subject to AB 481 pursuant to California Government Code section 7072. That meeting was
noticed and conducted in accordance with the requirements that apply to legislative bodies under the
California Brown Act, as required by Ordinance No. 2818. The community had an opportunity to view
equipment subject to AB 481 and to ask the police department questions about its Annual Military
Equipment Use Report.
4. The City Council has conducted a public hearing on the Annual Military Equipment Use Report,
during a regularly scheduled City Council meeting on August 5, 2024, and considered all written and
verbal comments, as well as the report and presentation from staff.
SECTION 2. PROPOSED MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY DETERMINATIONS. The City Council
determines that:
1. The military equipment as defined in AB 481 that is identified in Policy 709, Military Equipment
Funding, Acquisition, and Use, Policy 613 are necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that
can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
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2. Policies 709 and 613 will safeguard the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties by
restricting the use of military equipment to circumstances in which use of such equipment is lawful and
in compliance with the 4th Amendment and warranted to protect public safety, and by providing for
reporting on the use of AB 481 equipment to ensure compliance with Policies 709 and 613.
SECTION 3. APPROVAL OF ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE REPORT, POLICY 709 AND
613. The City Council of the City of Petaluma approves and adopts the Annual Military Equipment Use
Report (Exhibit A), Policy 709 (Exhibit B) and Policy 613 (Exhibit C), which are attached and made a
part of this ordinance, and directs that:
1. The Annual Military Equipment Use Report, Policy 709 and Policy 613 shall be maintained on the
Police Department’s website page, as long as the Policies are in use.
2. Annually, the Police Department shall hold a well-publicized and conveniently located community
engagement meeting regarding Petaluma Police Department Annual Military Equipment Use Report,
Policy 709, and Policy 613 and its use of equipment subject to AB 481 pursuant to Government Code
section 7072(b).
3. Annually, the City Council shall review Ordinance No. 2859, Policy 709, and Policy 613, and the
Annual Military Equipment Use Report prepared by the Police Department pursuant to Government Code
section 7072, and determine by resolution whether to continue Ordinance No. 2859, Policy 709, and
Policy 613 in effect or to modify Policy 709 and Policy 613, or initiate the amendment or repeal of
Ordinance No. 2859, Policy 613, or Policy 709.
4. Annually, the City Council shall determine, based on the Annual Military Equipment Use Report
submitted pursuant to Government Code section 7072, whether each type of military equipment identified
in that report has complied with the standards for approval set forth in AB 481 and Ordinance No. 2859
N.C.S., which incorporated Ordinance No. 2818 N.C.S.
5. Staff shall seek approval from the City Council prior to the acquisition or use of any specialized
or military equipment, as defined in Government Code section 7070, that is not held in the Police
Department’s current inventory unless exigent circumstances exist where delaying the acquisition or use
of the equipment would jeopardize the safety of the Petaluma community or members of the Police
Department. If such circumstances exist, notification of the acquisition or use of the equipment, including
a summary of the exigent circumstances preventing the Police Department from giving prior notice, will
be provided to the City Council at the first regularly scheduled public meeting following the equipment’s
acquisition or use.
6. Ordinance No. 2859, Policy 709, and Policy 613 shall continue in effect until amended or repealed
by ordinance of the City Council.
SECTION 4: SEVERABILITY. If any part of this resolution is for any reason held to be unconstitutional,
unlawful or otherwise invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision will not affect the validity
of the remaining parts of this ordinance. The City Council of the City of Petaluma hereby declares that it
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would have passed and adopted this ordinance and each of its provisions irrespective of any part being
held invalid.
SECTION 5: EFFECTIVE DATE. This resolution shall become effective immediately
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 5th day of August 2024,
by the following vote:
Approved as to
form:
__________________________
City Attorney
AYES: McDonnell, Barnacle, Healy, Nau, Pocekay, Shribbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cader Thompson
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: ______________________________________________
City Clerk
______________________________________________
Mayor
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EXHIBIT A
Petaluma Police Department
Annual Military Equipment Use Report June 2023 – June 2024
EXHIBIT B Use Policy 709 EXHIBIT C Drone Policy 613
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INSIDE THIS REPORT
• Our Mission, Vision, and Values…………………………………………………………………………. 2
• Preface………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3
• Background: Assembly Bill 481…………………………………………………………………………. 4
• Summary and Quantity of Military Equipment………………………………………………………. 4
• Military Equipment Use……………………………………………………………………………………. 6
• Summary of Complaints…………………………………………………………………………………12
• Summary and Responses to Military Equipment Policy Use Violations…………………………13
• Outreach and Community Engagement……………………………………………………………13
• Fiscal Impact……………………………………………………………………………………………….14
• Training Summary and Costs……………………………………………………………………………15
• Projected Acquisitions ………………………………………………………………………………… 18
• Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………………………….18
Published June 30, 2024
Petaluma Police Department July 2023 - June 2024 Annual Military Equipment Use Report
969 Petaluma Blvd. N. Petaluma, CA 94952
www. cityofpetaluma.org
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OUR MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES
Our Mission is: "Working with our community to provide professional police services since 1858."
Our Vision is: "Those we serve, know those who serve them.”
Our Values are:
o Professionalism
o Teamwork
o Organizational Excellence
o Leadership
o Community
o Winning Attitude
Our Four Service Priorities are:
• Reducing Crime
• Increasing Traffic Safety
• Improving Quality of Life
• Engagement with the Community
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PREFACE
Petaluma Police Department (PPD) is committed to maintaining public trust, community partnership,
transparency, accountability, best practices and compliance with the law. As such, the Department
has developed and published this Annual Military Equipment Use Report in accordance with Assembly
Bill 481 (AB481), Government Code 7072 and PPD Military Equipment Use Policy.
On June 6, 2022, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2818 N.C.S. approving the Petaluma Police
Department’s Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition, and Use Policy which included Policy Section 709,
in compliance with California Assembly Bill Number 481 (AB481).
On July 10, 2023, the Department presented the first Military Equipment Annual Report to City Council,
which served as the public meeting. On August, 7, 2023, the Department returned to City Council to
review FY23 Annual Military Equipment Use Report and Renew Ordinance 2818, which resulted in the
approval of Petaluma Police Department’s Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition, and Use in
compliance with AB481.This document reports on use information covering the period of July 2023—
June 2024.
The following information is included in this report (Government Code § 7072(a)):
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/or any actions taken in response.
4. The total annual costs for each type of military equipment, including acquisitions, 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. The additional military equipment PPD intends to acquire in the next year, and the quantity
sought for each type of military equipment.
EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW:
It is the policy of Petaluma Police Department to acquire and use equipment designed to enhance
municipal law enforcement's ability to ensure public safety and welfare.
During this reporting period, the Petaluma Police Department acquired the Unmanned Aerial
Systems (UAS) and the Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV), which approved by City Council on
August 7, 2023. While PPD does participate in the Law Enforcement Support Officer (LESO) 10-33
program; the Department did not receive or acquire any additional surplus military equipment from
the Federal government during this reporting period.
Items deemed to be "military equipment" by Government Code § 7070 are used as a component of
overall best practices for law enforcement agencies throughout the country. These tools have been
tested in the field and are used by law enforcement agencies to enhance community safety and
officer safety.
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The term "military equipment," as used in Government Code § 7070, in fact does not necessarily
indicate equipment that has been used by the military. Pursuant to AB481, items deemed to be
"military equipment" include, but are not limited to, unmanned aerial or ground vehicles, armored
vehicles, command and control vehicles, pepper-ball launchers, less lethal shotguns, less lethal 40mm
projectile launchers, long range acoustic devices, and distraction devices.
It is the policy of PPD to acquire and use equipment designed to enhance law enforcement's ability
to ensure public safety and welfare. It is the policy of PPD that members of this department comply
with the provisions of Government Code § 7071 with respect to military equipment use. California
Government Code § 7070 provides a list of equipment types that are considered to be "military
equipment" for purposes of this report, and PPD Military Equipment Acquisition, Funding, and Use
Policy Section 709 includes information for any such equipment types that are utilized by the
Department.
BACKGROUND: ASSEMBLY BILL 481
On September 30, 2021, Governor Newsom approved AB481 requiring law enforcement agencies to
obtain approval of the applicable governing body (City Council), by adoption of a military
equipment use policy. The Department is required to seek City Council approval of their military
equipment use procedure by ordinance at a regular open meeting prior to taking certain actions
relating to the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment, as defined.
Effective January 1, 2022, AB481 allows 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 enumerated in Government Code Section 7071(d). The ordinance is subject to
annual City Council review to determine whether, based on an annual military equipment use report,
the standards set forth in the approving ordinance have been met. The City Council may renew the
authorizing ordinance, disapprove authorization for particular military equipment where standards
have not been met, or require modifications to the military equipment use policy to address any non-
compliance with standards.
Finally, the bill requires publication of the Military Equipment Acquisition, Funding, and Use Policy and
the Annual Military Equipment Use Report on the Department’s website. The military equipment use
policy must be posted on the website at least 30 days prior to the Council meeting.
The City’s AB 481 Use Policy, prior annual reports and presentations, and the full text of AB 481 is
available at https://cityofpetaluma.org/police-department-specialized-equipment/.
SUMMARY AND QUANTITY OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT
The following constitutes a list of military equipment utilized by the Department that meets the
statutory definition of military equipment under AB481:
Category 1: Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS/Drones) / Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV)
o SIGYN MK1 UGV SRS (UGV) (Current Quantity: 1)
o LOKI UAS (drone) (Current Quantity: 2)
o DJI MAVIC 3T (thermal drone) (Current Quantity: 2)
o DJI MINI 4 PRO (drone) (Current Quantity: 4)
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Category 2: Armored Personnel Carriers
o Mine Resistant Armored Personnel (MRAP) (Current Quantity: 1)
o Mine Resistant Armored Vehicle (M-ATV) (Current Quantity: 1)
Category 5: Mobile Command Vehicles (Command and Control Vehicles)
o City of Petaluma Mobile Command Vehicle (MCV) (Current Quantity: 1)
Category 7: Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature.
o Breaching Projectiles for SWAT: Safariland Tactical Breaching Round Model TKO (Current
Quantity: 50)
Category 10: Specialized Firearms and Ammunition of less than .50 caliber
o Remington Model 700 .308 Bolt-Action for SWAT Sniper Team (Current Quantity: 3)
o Tikka T3 6.5 Creedmoor Bolt-Action for SWAT Sniper Team (Current Quantity: 4)
o .308 Winchester Munition for SWAT Sniper Team (Current Quantity: 500)
o 6.5 Creedmoor Munition for SWAT Sniper Team (Current Quantity: 2500)
Category 12: “Flashbang” Grenades and explosive breaching tools, Chemical Agents, Chemical
Agent Delivery Devices, and Pepper Ball Launchers
o Defense Technology Low-Roll Flash Bang for SWAT (Current Quantity: 20) Launching Cup
Defense Technology #1350 for SWAT (Current Quantity: 2)
o Defense Technology Riot Control Continuous Discharge CS Grenade Outdoor #1082 for
SWAT (Current Quantity: 20)
o Defense Technology Flameless Tri-Chamber CS Grenade Indoor #1032 for SWAT (Current
Quantity: 16) Defense Technology Flameless Expulsion CS Grenade Indoor #2042 for SWAT
(Current Quantity: 6) Defense Technology Maximum HC Smoke Canister Outdoor #1083 for
SWAT (Current Quantity: 4)
Category 14: Projectile Launchers and their specialty impact munitions
o 40mm Multi-Round Launcher Defense Technology Impact Device #1440 (Current Quantity:
1) 40mm Single Round Launcher Defense Technology Impact Device #1425 (Current
Quantity: 8) Defense Technology Impact Round Exact Impact Sponge #6325 (Current
Quantity: 45) Defense Technology Impact Round Multiple Rubber Baton #6064 (Current
Quantity: 10) Defense Technology Impact Round Stinger 32 Caliber Rubber Balls #6296
(Current Quantity: 6) Defense Technology 40mm Liquid Barricade Penetrator Round #2262
(Current Quantity: 12)
o Defense Technology Direct Impact Chemical Agent Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) #6320
(Current Quantity: 25)
o Defense Technology Direct Impact Chemical Agent 0-chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile (CS)
#6322 (Current Quantity: 25)
o Defense Technology Chemical Agent Ferret Powder Barricade Penetrator 0-
chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile (CS) #2292 (Current Quantity: 12)
o Model 870, 12-Gauge / Remington Firearms Less Lethal Bean Bag Shotgun (Current
Quantity: 27)
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o SWAT/Patrol Kinetic Energy Projectile 12 Gauge Safariland drag stabilizing "bean bag" round
(Current Quantity: 250)
It should be noted, the numerical inventory of military equipment may fluctuate based upon a
variety of reasons. Factors such as deployment, operational usage, operational deterioration,
training, maintenance, and expiration and replenishment guidelines or schedules may change the
quantity of inventory. Petaluma Police Department is committed to providing the most accurate
military equipment inventory and information at the time of the publication of this report. The
current inventory list of PPD military equipment can be found at Police Department Specialized
Equipment - City of Petaluma
MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE
This section outlines the military equipment usage for July 2023 - June 2024 by Petaluma Police
Department. Certain items of military equipment, particularly consumables (ammunition,
diversionary devices, pepper balls, chemical agents, etc.) are used throughout the year on a
regular basis for training in order to maintain proficiency. Training usage is NOT captured in this
section. This section only provides data for the OPERATIONAL USE of military equipment listed within
this annual report. The mere possession of the equipment does not warrant its use for every incident.
In addition to the statutory reporting requirements to provide data on the use of specified
equipment, this report provides additional transparency data related to the demographics of
community members involved when officers deployed the equipment in the field but did not have
to use it. These two data points are reported as SHOW OF FORCE and USE OF FORCE in each
category along with the corresponding demographic data. It is a best practice for law
enforcement agencies to not only report each incident where force is used, but also to report when
the show of force was sufficient to safely resolve an incident through effective tactical
communications and de-escalation strategies.
While this report includes use of force and show of force data for the specified military equipment
required by Assembly Bill 481, the Department reports all use of force and show of force data on the
Transparency Portal on our website at www.cityofpetaluma.org/police. The following is the data for
military equipment usage by category for this reporting period:
The Department received authorization from City Council to acquire Unmanned Aerial Systems
(UAS) and Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) on August 7, 2023. After receiving authorization, the
Department purchased one (1) Aardvark SIGYN MK1 UGV, two (2) Aardvark LOKI UAS, two (2) DJI
Mavic 3T UAS, and four (4) DJI Mini 4 Pro UAS. The Department sent officers to UAS/Drone training
and implemented the UAS in training. The Department did not use the UGV and the UAS during the
report cycle, with the exception of training.
There have been zero (0) reported violations of this equipment pursuant to the military equipment
use policy during this reporting period. As there were no operational deployments for emergency
incidents, there is no demographic data to report in this category.
Category 1. UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS (UAS/DRONES) & UNMANNED GROUND VEHICLE
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The MRAP and the M-ATV (Armored Personnel Carriers) were utilized a total of three (3) times
between July 2023 and June 2024. Below is a summary of when and why the equipment was used
in the reporting periods:
o The Department was investigating a reported sexual assault and when attempting to arrest
the suspect they fled from officers and hid in an occupied city building. Due to the nature of the investigation and the suspect’s violent criminal history, including homicide, officers
on scene requested additional resources. The Department activated its Crisis Response
Team and provided ballistic protection to officers and the community, while they
evacuated the building and searched for the suspect. The Department also used the Mobile Command Vehicle for incident command and communications. o The Department responded to a domestic violence incident where neighbors could hear a
victim being assaulted and subsequently someone nailing the front door shut. The
Department had responded to this residence twice in the fourteen days leading up to this incident. Both times the suspect assaulted their spouse, had refused to exit, and was
arrested for resisting arrest. Additionally, the suspect had threatened to shoot officers with a
shotgun, was the restrained party in an emergency protective order, and was not
permitted to be at the residence or have contact with the victim. Officers attempted to make contact with the suspect who denied the victim was present and refused to exit the
apartment. Officers summoned additional resources due to the complexity of the situation.
The Department activated its Crisis Response Team which utilized the armored personnel carriers to transport members and equipment and provide ballistic protection for officers and the community. Using the armored personnel carriers allowed Department staff to
negotiate with the suspect and de-escalate the incident. The Department also used the
Mobile Command Vehicle for incident command and communications. o The Santa Rosa Police Department located a suspect who was wanted for multiple serious
violent felony offenses at a motel in Petaluma. The suspect had previously assaulted their
spouse, fled from officers in a high-speed pursuit, attempted to light the victim’s house on fire, and was found to possess numerous firearms while being a prohibited person. The
Santa Rosa Police Department activated their SWAT Team in an attempt to arrest the
suspect at the motel. The suspect shot a firearm multiple times from inside the motel room
and made statements to officers about shooting at passing vehicles. The Santa Rosa Police Department requested additional resources from the Petaluma Police Department
who activated its Crisis Response Team. The Crisis Response Team utilized the armored
personnel carriers to transport members and equipment and provide ballistic protection for
officers and the community. The armored personnel carrier was specifically utilized as a shield between the suspect’s gunfire and East Washington Street. The use of the armored
personnel carrier allowed officers to resolve the incident without closing East Washington
Street and Highway 101 to vehicle traffic while also ensuring the safety of the public.
The Department also used the Mobile Command Vehicle for incident command and
communications.
There have been zero (0) reported violations for this equipment pursuant to the military equipment
use policy during this reporting period.
Category 2. MRAP OR ARMORED PERSONNEL CARRIERS
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Category 2 – Demographics for MRAP or Armored Personnel Carrier
Use for Protection Use of Force
Total Percent Male Female Percent Male Female
White 2 66% 2 0 0% 0 0
Hispanic 0 0% 0 0 0% 0 0
Black 1 33% 1 0 0% 0 0
Other 0 0% 0 0 0% 0 0
Total 3 100% 3 0 0% 0 0
The Mobile Command Vehicle was utilized a total of eleven (11) times between July 2023 to June
2024. The usage was for command post operations during community events and law enforcement
operations.
The MCV was used as a command post during four (4) OTS DUI checkpoints, four (4) special events to
display to the community, and three (3) crisis response team (CRT) operations listed below.
o The Department was investigating a reported sexual assault and when attempting to make contact with the suspect they fled from officers and hid in an occupied city building. Due
to the nature of the investigation and the suspect’s violent criminal history, including
homicide, the Department utilized the armored personnel carriers to provide ballistic
protection to Department staff and the community while they evacuated the building and searched for the suspect. The Department also used the Mobile Command Vehicle for
incident command and communications.
o The Department responded to a domestic violence incident where neighbors could hear a victim being assaulted and subsequently someone nailing the front door shut. The
Department had responded to this residence twice in the fourteen days leading up to this
incident. Both times the suspect assaulted their spouse, had refused to exit, and was arrested for resisting arrest. Additionally, the suspect had threatened to shoot officers with a shotgun, was the restrained party in an emergency protective order, and was not
permitted to be at the residence or have contact with the victim. Officers attempted to
make contact with the suspect who denied the victim was present and refused to exit the
apartment. Officers summoned additional resources due to the complexity of the situation.
The Department activated its Crisis Response Team which utilized the armored personnel
carriers to transport members and equipment and provide ballistic protection for officers
and the community. Using the armored personnel carriers allowed Department staff to negotiate with the suspect and de-escalate the incident. The Department also used the Mobile Command Vehicle for incident command and communications.
o The Santa Rosa Police Department located a suspect who was wanted for multiple serious violent felony offenses at a motel in Petaluma. The suspect had previously assaulted their
spouse, fled from officers in a high-speed pursuit, attempted to light the victim’s house on
Category 5. MOBILE COMMAND VEHICLE (MCV)
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fire, and was found to possess numerous firearms while being a prohibited person. The Santa Rosa Police Department activated their SWAT Team in an attempt to arrest the
suspect at the motel. The suspect shot a firearm multiple times from inside the motel room
and made statements to officers about shooting at passing vehicles. The Santa Rosa
Police Department requested additional resources from the Petaluma Police Department who activated its Crisis Response Team. The Crisis Response Team utilized the armored
personnel carriers to transport members and equipment and provide ballistic protection for
officers and the community. The armored personnel carrier was specifically utilized as a
shield between the suspect’s gunfire and East Washington Street. The use of the armored personnel carrier allowed officers to resolve the incident without closing East Washington
Street and Highway 101 to vehicle traffic while also ensuring the safety of the public. The
Department also used the Mobile Command Vehicle for incident command and
communications.
There have been zero (0) reported violations for this equipment pursuant to the military equipment
use policy during this reporting period. There is no demographic data to report from this category.
Battering rams, Slugs, and Breaching Apparatuses were utilized zero (0) times between July 2023 to
June 2024 for operational use.
There have been zero (0) reported violations for this equipment pursuant to the military equipment
use policy during this reporting period. There is no demographic data to report from this category.
Specialized Firearms (.308 bolt-action and 6.5 Creedmoor bolt action rifles) were utilized zero (0)
times between July 2023 to June 2024 for operational use.
There have been zero (0) reported violations for this equipment pursuant to the military equipment
use policy during this reporting period. There is no demographic data to report from this category.
“Flashbang” Grenades, aka Diversionary Devices, were utilized one (1) time between July 2023 to
June 2024 for operational use. Below is a summary of its use.
o The Department responded to a domestic violence incident where neighbors could hear a
victim being assaulted and subsequently someone nailing the front door shut. The
Department had responded to this residence twice in the fourteen days leading up to this
incident. Both times the suspect assaulted their spouse, had refused to exit, and was arrested for resisting arrest, Additionally, the suspect had threatened to shoot officers with a
shotgun, was the restrained party in an emergency protective order, and was not
permitted to be at the residence or have contact with the victim. Officers attempted to make contact with the suspect who denied the victim was present and refused to exit the apartment. Officers summoned additional resources due to the complexity of the situation.
Category 10. SPECIALIZED FIREARMS
Category 7. BATTERING RAMS, SLUGS, AND BREACHING APPARTUS EXPLOSIVE IN NATURE
Category 12. FLASHBANG GRENADES (ALSO KNOWN AS DIVERSIONARY DEVICES)
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The Department activated it’s Crisis Response Team which five hours into the incident utilized a diversionary device outside an exterior window to provide a stimulus, as the
suspect had stopped communicating with officers. Two minutes after the diversionary
device was deployed the suspect reengaged with officers. The Department additionally
utilized an armored personnel carrier and mobile command vehicle during this incident and those uses are reported in the above categories.
“Flashbang” Grenades were utilized by officers to complete Basic SWAT Operator training and were
used in controlled training environments.
There have been zero (0) reported violations for this equipment pursuant to the military equipment
use policy during this reporting period.
Category 12 –Demographics for Flashbang Grenades (Also Known As Diversionary Devices)
Show of Force Use of Force
Total Percent Male Female Percent Male Female
White 0 0% 0 0 100% 1 0
Hispanic 0 0% 0 0 0% 0 0
Black 0 0% 0 0 0% 0 0
Asian 0 0% 0 0 0% 0 0
Other 0 0% 0 0 0% 0 0
Total 0 0% 0 0 100% 1 0
(A) 40mm Launchers and Related Munitions
The 40mm Launchers were deployed into the field a total of ten (10) times by officers on calls for
service between July 2023 to June 2024. These usages are as follows:
SHOW OF FORCE ONLY - 40mm impact less lethal rounds were deployed eight (8) times on calls for
service to gain compliance of an uncooperative subject without the need to discharge any rounds
and were used as a show of force only. These were used in incidents with armed, potentially armed,
or violent suspects, and during high-risk vehicle stops.
USE OF FORCE – A 40mm impact less lethal round was shot at a suspect two (2) times. Additionally, a
40 mm launcher was used to shot three (3) Ferret Powder Barricade Penetrator 0-
chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile (CS) #2292 rounds. Below are summaries of those incidents.
o The Department responded to a domestic violence incident where neighbors could hear a
victim being assaulted and subsequently someone nailing the front door shut. The
Department had responded to this residence twice in the fourteen days leading up to this
incident. Both times the suspect assaulted his wife, had refused to exit, and was arrested for resisting arrest, Additionally, the suspect had threatened to shoot officers with a shotgun, was
Category 14. PROJECTILE LAUNCHERS & THEIR SPECIALITY IMPACT MUNITIONS
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the restrained party in an emergency protective order, and was not to be at the residence or have contact with the victim. Officers attempted to make contact with the suspect who
denied the victim was present and refused to exit the apartment. Officers summoned
additional resources due to the complexity of the situation. The Department activated it’s
Crisis Response Team which over five hours into the incident shot the suspect with foam baton round from a 40 mm launcher as he stood near the victim at the top of the stairs. The less
lethal use of force was carried out in attempt to gain compliance from the suspect. After a
series of events the victim was rescued by officers who were able to bring her down the stairs
to safety. The suspect remained upstairs, refused to surrender, and broke an exterior window. Officers used a 40mm launcher to shoot three (3) Ferret Powder Barricade Penetrator 0-
chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile (CS) #2292 rounds into the upstairs of the apartment. Two
minutes after the CS gas was introduced into the apartment the suspect came down the
stairs and was taken into custody by officers without further incident. o The Department responded to several calls from community members regarding glass
breaking and a woman yelling from inside an apartment. Officers arrived at the apartment and found household items strewn about the front of the apartment and could hear a subject inside breaking items. After several minutes, officers to the back of the apartment
could see inside the suspect inside. The officers called out to the suspect asking him to come
outside, the suspect responded by throwing a glass vase at them. Additional time passed as officers created distance by moving behind a patrol car and as the continued to ask the
suspect to exit. The suspect exited the apartment, failed to comply with officers' orders. The
suspect was shot in the leg with a foam baton round from a 40mm launcher. The suspect
continued to refuse officers’ orders and was subdued with a Taser and a second foam baton round. It was determined the suspect had assaulted his pregnant girlfriend by punching her
in the head and stomach while threatening to kill her and her unborn child.
Category 14 – Demographics for Less Lethal 40mm Projective Launchers and Impact Munitions
Show of Force Use of Force
Total Percent Male Female Percent Male Female
White 3 37.5% 3 0 50% 1 0
Hispanic 2 25% 2 0 0% 0 0
Black 2 25% 2 0 0% 0 0
Asian 0 0% 0 0 0% 0 0
Other 1 12.5% 1 0 50% 1 0
Total 8 100% 8 0 100% 2 0
Note: The two uses of the 40mm impact round were used to overcome resistance during violent encounters. Both uses of the 40mm impact round were evaluated by the Professional Standards Division and found the use to be appropriate and not in violation of the Use Policy. The Independent Police Auditor reviewed the first incident and concurred with the Department’s findings. The second incident is currently under their review.
(B) Less Lethal Shotguns and Related Munitions
Less Lethal Shotguns with 12-Gauge Drag Stabilizing Beanbag munition were utilized a total of eleven
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(11) times by officers on calls for service between June 2023 to June 2024 to gain compliance of an
uncooperative subject without the need to use any of the rounds. All of the incidents were show of
force only.
USE OF FORCE - A Less Lethal Shotgun and the related 12-Gauge Drag Stabilizing Beanbag round
munition were used zero (0) times between July 2023 to June 2024 to impact an armed, potentially
armed, or violent suspect.
(C) Specialty Impact Munitions (SIM’s)
SIM’s were utilized zero (0) times operationally between June 2022 to June 2024. SIM’s were utilized
on a regular basis for training purposes by the Crisis Response Team (SWAT), and In-Service Training
throughout the year. SIM’s are non-operational rounds and used strictly for training purposes only.
There have been zero (0) reported violations for this equipment pursuant to the military equipment
use policy during this reporting period. There is no demographic data to report from this category.
SUMMARY OF COMPLAINTS OR CONCERNS
Petaluma Police Department is committed to responding to complaints, concerns and/or questions
received through any of the below methods in a timely manner.
Pursuant to California Government Code §7070(d)(7) and the Department’s Use Policy, members of
the public may register complaints or concerns or submit questions about the use of each specific
type of military equipment in this policy by any of the following means:
o In person at: Police Headquarters, 969 Petaluma Blvd. North, Petaluma, CA 94952
o Via email to: policeadmin@cityofpetaluma.org
o Via online at: https://cityofpetaluma.org/police-personnel-complaint/
o Via Office of the Independent Police Auditor at:
https://www.petalumapoliceauditor.org/
o Via phone call to: 707-778-4373 or 707-778-4730
o Via mail sent to: Petaluma Police Department, 969 Petaluma Blvd. North, Petaluma,
CA 94952
There were zero (0) formal complaints related to the use of military equipment as investigated by
Category 14 –
Demographics for Less Lethal – Beanbag Shotgun and Related Munitions
Show of Force Use of Force
Total Percent Male Female Percent Male Female
White 3 27.27% 3 0 0% 0 0
Hispanic 4 36.36% 4 0 0% 0 0
Black 2 18.18% 2 0 0% 0 0
Asian 0 0% 0 0 0% 0 0
Other 2 18.18% 2 0 0% 0 0
Total 11 100% 11 0 100% 0 0
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Petaluma Police Department’s Professional Standards Division during this reporting period.
SUMMARY AND RESPONSES TO MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY
VIOLATIONS
There were no policy violations found with the deployment or use of military equipment; therefore,
there are no summaries and/or responses to policy violations during this reporting period. Additionally,
compliance with the Military Equipment Use Policy will be reviewed by the Office of the Independent
Police Auditor and reported to City Council in their annual reporting requirements.
OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
The Petaluma Police Department is committed to improving the trust and confidence between the
Department and the community we serve. As the Department strives to enhance community
relationships and continues to be a progressive leader amongst law enforcement agencies
nationwide, we want to ensure the public has access to the way its Police Department operates and
engages with the public. The Petaluma Police Department regularly utilizes select military equipment,
such as the Mobile Command Vehicle, during public outreach and community events, as a means
of public awareness, transparency and education. Military equipment may also be displayed during
community events as a means of providing a safe environment for the public to view and learn
about the Military Equipment used by the Department.
During last year’s community engagement event, the local news media published in a series of news
articles and editorials about the Department’s Military Equipment. The links for the published media
can be found below:
o https://www.petaluma360.com/article/opinion/community-matters-building-trust-is-a-
two-way-street/
o https://www.petaluma360.com/article/news/letters-to-the-argus-courier-may-26-2023/
o https://www.petaluma360.com/article/news/for-petaluma-police-armored-vehicles-
are-a-mixed-blessing/
o https://www.petaluma360.com/article/opinion/editorial-petaluma-doesnt-need-
military-grade-equipment/
During this reporting period on March 18, 2024, the Department joined Petaluma’s Independent
Police Auditor (IPA) for the presentation of their annual report which included information and
discussion surrounding departmental policy, show of force and use of force incident review, and
citizen complaints. Incidents involving military equipment are reviewed by the IPA as part of our
comprehensive Professional Standard practices (2023 Independent Police Auditor's Annual Report).
This year to comply with AB481, the Department will host a community engagement display on June
25, 2024, to provide community members the opportunity to view, comment on, discuss, and ask
questions regarding the department’s military equipment. The community engagement event will
be shared with the public through the City’s weekly update and the City’s social media channels,
including Facebook, Nextdoor, and Instagram pages.
The June community meeting specific to the report is to provide the community with an opportunity
to view the Military Equipment, review the Annual Military Equipment Use Report, and ask questions
regarding the use, complaints, and procurement processes. In addition to the public display, the
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Department is also offering interested community members an opportunity to ask questions and view
the Annual Military Use Report in the Petaluma City Council Chambers on June 26, 2024.
The Petaluma Police Department also plans to share this report at the first meeting of the recently
established Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) on July 24, 2024.
FISCAL IMPACT
Currently, the Petaluma Police Department maintains a workforce comprised of over 71 full-time
equivalent (FTE) sworn peace officers and 32 FTE professional staff during the reporting period.
The Petaluma Police Department’s adopted budget for the 2023/2024 fiscal year was approximately
$26,082,071, of which approximately 87 percent is allocated to personnel costs and the remaining to
services, supplies, and equipment. The portion of the budget allocated for military equipment
expenditures, including patrol ammunition, represents a small fraction of the Department’s overall
operating costs at approximately $3,662,105 during the reporting period (See below). However, the
funds spent on military equipment are an integral part of providing and maintaining the essential
resources and equipment needed to keep the community and officers safe. The significance and
enhanced capability the current military equipment inventory provided is immense and cannot be
understated from a public safety perspective.
The following outlines the fiscal impact of military equipment on the annual budget. As evidenced by
the chart below and subsequent data tables, military equipment and related costs represents
less than 1% of the overall Department budget. Cost breakdowns showcase the individual equipment
prices per unit, combined with costs related to training, maintenance, upgrades, other ongoing costs,
as well as the source of funding:
Category FY 23/24 Adopted Budget Approximate
Percentage of Annual Budget Approximate
Total Personnel Related Costs $22,365,631 84%
Supplies, Services, Equipment
(Non-Personnel Related) $3,662,105 13.9%
Military Equipment Costs
(Subset of Non-Personnel Costs) $247,659 0.9%
TOTAL BUDGET $26,082,071 100%
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TRAINING SUMMARY
The safe and proficient use of the equipment outlined by AB481 requires countless hours of initial and
on-going training as well as required certifications. Most training for department personnel is
conducted internally by department personnel to ensure adherence to law and policy. There are
times when department personnel are sent to external training courses to enhance and supplement
internal trainings and to obtain train the trainer certifications. Consumable (munitions) and non-
consumable (weapons and vehicles) equipment are used during training to ensure proficiency and
competency during actual emergencies. Funding sources for all internal and external training are
reflected in the Petaluma Police Department’s operations budget which receives funding from the
City’s General Fund, State and Federal grants, and re-imbursements from Commission on Peace
Officers Standards and Training (POST).
COSTS FOR SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT USED IN TRAINING
The following is a breakdown of equipment used during training and the associated costs in each
category of authorized military equipment. The quantity captured within the “consumable
equipment” column indicates equipment that was expended during training. The personnel cost of
training is captured in the department’s general operating budget and is not listed here.
Equipment Category and Type Consumable Equipment Used External Training Total Cost
1. Unmanned Aerial System (UAS/Drones) 0 $4,312 $4,312
1. Unmanned Ground Vehicle 0 0 $0
2. MRAP 0 0 $0
2. M-ATV 0 0 $0
5. City of Petaluma Mobile Command Vehicle (MCV) 0 0 $0
10. Specialty Ammunition, less than .50
cal - 6.5 Creedmoor
1,000 0 $1,350.00
12. Defense Technologies Flashbang
Grenades
5 0 $325
14. Defense Technology 40 MM Kinetic
Energy Projectiles
2 0 $80
14. Remington Breaching Shotgun (Model 870, 12 Gauge) 0 0 $0
14 Less-Lethal Shotgun Bean Bag Rounds 42 0 $210
TOTAL: 1,049 0 $6,277.00
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PERSONNEL TRAINING COSTS
The following is a breakdown of personnel training cost for FY23/24 associated with the Crisis
Response Team (Special Weapons and Tactics – SWAT). Every new officer assigned to the tactical
team must complete the POST certified Basic SWAT Operator course.
Training Description # Ofc. Hrs. Total Cost
Monthly Sniper Training 3 10 $3,089.00
SWAT Team Leader 1 40 $876.35
Chemical Agent Instructor 2 16 $1,312.24
Basic SWAT Operator 1 80 $1,681.00
SWAT Commander 1 40 $1,655.63
Diversionary Devices 2 24 $1,136.46
Basic SWAT Operator 5 80 $20,362.71
SWAT Update 15 24 $19,068.00
Regional SWAT – REX 15 8 $400.00
TOTAL: $50,082.87
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EQUIPMENT COSTS
The following are equipment related expenditures for June 2023 to July 2024. Also listed are the
projected expenses for Fiscal Year 2025. Equipment expenditures include the acquisition of new
equipment, the replacement or repair of damaged equipment, transportation, and the ongoing
maintenance of our AB481 military equipment which are captured in the Annual
Maintenance/Replacement column.
Equipment Category and Type Acquisition Costs FY24 Annual Maintenance Replacement Costs
Projected Costs FY25
1. Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) $34,188.00 TBD $15,000
1. Unmanned Ground Vehicle (Robot) $9,665.00 TBD $0
2. Armored Personnel Carriers (MRAP & M-ATV) $0 $14,206.00 $5,000.00
5. Mobile Command Vehicle (MCV) $0 $7,414.00 $10,000.00
10 Specialty Munitions less than .50
caliber – 6.5 Creedmoor
$0 $1,350.00 $2,000.00
14 Specialty Munitions, including
chemical agents (Gas), 40mm, SIMS, Bean Bag
$0 $3,500.00 $3,500.00
14 Defense Technology Low Roll
“Flashbang” Grenade
$0 $325.00 $650.00
14 Defense Technology 40mm Launcher
#1425
$0 $400.00 $1,500.00
14 Defense Technology Multi-Round
Launcher #1440
$0 $50.00 $50.00
14 Remington Breaching Shotgun (870) $0 $200.00 $200.00
Storage Space at 1221 Petaluma Blvd. North
- 7,260 Square Feet of Indoor Space
- 8,400 Square Feet of Outdoor Space
Note: The leased storage space is used for City owned equipment, such as City owned vehicles, a boat, motorcycles, etc. The storage is not solely used or rented for Military Equipment. The total cost of the lease is not reflective of the cost associated with the storage for just the military equipment, but rather for the entire lease agreement.
$120,000.00 $0 $120,000.00
TOTAL: $163,853.00 $27,445.00 $157,900.00
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PROJECTED ACQUISITIONS FOR FY 2025
While some purchases and acquisitions can be anticipated, the unanticipated replacement of
existing AB481 equipment may be necessary due to damage beyond that of repair. Replacement of
these items will be handled on a case-by-case basis dependent on operational and departmental
need. These unexpected needs-based acquisitions will be in accordance with department policy
and AB481.
CONSUMABLE MILITARY EQUIPMENT
Consumable AB 481 military equipment acquisitions in the next 12-months will remain consistent with
current department replenishment schedules and policies. Acquisitions and purchasing of these
consumables will replenish quantities previously approved depending on training.
Consumable acquisitions are the following, which is based on annual training requirements and
maintaining our designated inventory for operational use:
o Ammunition- all calibers
o “Flashbang” Grenades, aka Diversionary Devices
o Chemical Agents and Smoke Canisters
o Specialty Munitions (40mm and Less Lethal Munitions)
o Non-consumable acquisitions are as follows and outlined in the accompanied staff report:
o The Department is not seeking authorization to acquire any additional equipment, except to
repair or replace damaged equipment in the Department’s current inventory.
CONCLUSION
This Annual Military Equipment Use Report is intended to not only adhere to the law and Department
policy, it also demonstrates our commitment to transparency with information provided to our
community and our governing body, the City Council. The equipment, resources, and training
outlined in this report allow Department personnel to protect our community and enhance the safety
of the public and our officers. We firmly believe responsible use of the equipment described in this
report enhances our ability to deliver the highest level of professional, efficient and effective public
safety services when faced with incidents requiring a thoughtful law enforcement response.
In addition to this annual report, the Office of the Independent Police Auditor will include a review of
this report and policy section 709 and additional reporting related to compliance with AB481 will be
included in their regular reports to the City Council. Understanding law enforcement tactics, training,
and readiness is a partnership between the police and the community we serve, and we will
continue to do all we can to prepare, prevent, and guard against harmful actions of a few
individuals. As a Department, we take pride in our mission statement of "Working with our community
to provide professional police services since 1858."
General Contact information:
Petaluma Police Department, Professional Standards Division
o Via email to: petalumapoliceequipment@cityofpetaluma.org
o Via phone call to 707-778-4372
For more information on the Petaluma Police Department’s Military Equipment visit:
https://cityofpetaluma.org/police-department-specialized-equipment/
Office of the Independent Police Auditor: https://www.petalumapoliceauditor.org/
Via email to: policeauditor@cityofpetaluma.org Via phone call to 707-927-0727
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ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Annual Military Equipment Inventory
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Petaluma Police Department Policy 709 - Military Equipment Funding Acquisition, and Use
Attachment A Annual Military Equipment Use Report
July 2023 to June 2024
Note: The inventory of certain items of consumable military equipment (i.e. ammunition, diversionary devices, chemical agents, etc.) frequently fluctuates throughout the year due to operational usage, training usage, operational wear, and/or manufacturer recommended replacement guidelines. While the Petaluma Police Department strives to provide accuracy in its inventory reporting, this report reflects approximations of certain consumable items of military equipment during the report period listed above
Equipment Name and Model / Manufacturer Quantity
Category 1 - Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) - Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV)
Aardvark SIGYN MK1 UGV SRS (UGV) 1
Aardvark LOKI UAS (Drone) 2
DJI MAVIC 3T (thermal drone) 2
DJI MINI 4 PRO (drone) 4
Category 2 - Armored Personnel Carrier (Armored Rescue Vehicle)
MRAP, Department of Defense 1
M-ATV, Department of Defense 1
Category 5 - Command and Control Vehicles (Mobile Command Vehicle)
Mobile Command Vehicle, Custom Built 40’ Freightliner by LDV, Inc 1
Category 7 - Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses explosive in nature
Breaching Projectiles: Safariland Tactical Breaching Round Model TKO 50 Category 10 - Specialized Firearms and Ammunition of less than .50 cal, Including Assault Weapons
Remington Model 700 .308 Bolt-Action 3
Tikka T3 6.5 Creedmoor Bolt-Action 4
.308 Winchester 500
6.5 Creedmoor 2500 Category 12 - Flashbangs, Chemical Agents, Chemical Agent Delivery Devices, and Pepper Ball Launchers
Defense Technology Low-Roll Flash Bang 20
Launching Cup Defense Technology #1350 2
Defense Technology Riot Control Continuous Discharge CS Grenade Outdoor #1082 20
canisters
Defense Technology Flameless Tri-Chamber CS Grenade Indoor #1032 16
canisters
Defense Technology Flameless Expulsion CS Grenade Indoor #2042 6
canisters
Defense Technology Maximum HC Smoke Canister Outdoor #1083 4
canisters
Category 14 - 40mm Launchers and Munitions
40mm Multi-Round Launcher Defense Technology Impact Device #1440 1
40mm Single Round Launcher Defense Technology Impact Device #1425 8
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Defense Technology Impact Round Exact Impact Sponge #6325 45
rounds
Defense Technology Impact Round Multiple Rubber Baton #6064 10
rounds
Defense Technology Impact Round Stinger 32 Caliber Rubber Balls #6296 6 rounds
Ferret 40mm Liquid Barricade Penetrator Round #2262 / Defense Technology 12
rounds
Defense Technology Direct Impact Chemical Agent Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) aka Pepper
Spray #6320
25
rounds
Defense Technology Direct Impact Chemical Agent 0-chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile (CS)
#6322
25
rounds
Defense Technology Chemical Agent Ferret Powder Barricade Penetrator 0-
chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile (CS) #2292
12
rounds
Model 870, 12-Gauge Shotgun / Remington Firearms 27
SWAT/Patrol Kinetic Energy Projectile 12 Gauge Safariland drag stabilizing "bean bag" round 250 rounds
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Policy
709
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Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition, and
Use Policy
709.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
State MODIFIED
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for the approval, acquisition, use and reporting
requirements of California Government Code defined military equipment (Government Code §
7070; Government Code § 7071; Government Code § 7072).
Adopted by City Council:
o June 20, 2022
o August 7, 2023
709.1.1 DEFINITIONS
State MODIFIED
Definitions related to this policy include (Government Code § 7070):
Governing Body – The elected or appointed body that oversees the Department.
California Government Code defined "Military Equipment"– Includes but is not limited to the
following categories:
•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 of_.50 caliber or greater, excluding standard-issue shotguns.
•Ammunition of.50 caliber or greater, excluding 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.
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•Noise-flash diversionary devices, explosive breaching tools, "tear gas," and
"pepper balls," excluding standard issue pepper spray.
•TASER® Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and long-range acoustic
devices (LRADs).
•Kenetic energy "bean bag"ammunition, or munitions containing tear gas or OC,
excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray.
•Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require
additional oversight.
Categories in bold text represent the categories ofequipment possessed or intended to be
possessed by the Petaluma Police Department.
709.2 POLICY
State MODIFIED
It is the policy of the Petaluma Police Department that members of this department comply with
the provisions of Government Code § 7071 with respect to military equipment. It is also the policy
of this Department to utilize these resources city-wide to respond to emergencies, disasters, and
during mission and purpose specific operations in other City Departments.
709.2.1 MILITARY EQUIPMENT TYPES AND USAGE GUIDELINES
Agency Content
(a)The military equipment acquired and authorized by the Department is:
(a)Necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same
objective of officer and civilian safety.
(b)Reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve
the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
(b)Military equipment shall only be used by a department employee only after applicable
training, including any course required by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards
and training has been completed.
Petaluma Police Department military equipment includes the following AB481 categories:
Category 1 – Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles
(a) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) - An unmanned aerial system of any type that is
capable of sustaining directed flight, whether pre-programed or remotely controlled, and all
of the supporting or attached systems designed for gathering information through imaging,
recording or by any other means.
Capability: UAS can support first responders by providing aerial audio and video access in
any hazardous incident, search and rescue operation, or crime/collision scene investigation/
documentation which would benefit from an aerial perspective from a safe distance.
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Usage: The guidelines for the use of UAS are further detailed in Petaluma Police Department
Policy 613 – Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) and Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV)
operations. Usage can include the following:
Responding to emergency and disaster scenes to safely provide real time video and
audio information to the Incident Commander or the Emergency Operations Center (EOC),
conducting searches of structures and vehicles during high-risk incidents including the
service of high-risk search and arrest warrants, hostage rescue operations, apprehension
of barricaded suspects, search/evacuation/rescue of individuals from an area or emergency
scene, securing the scene and perimeter at a controlled substance laboratory or hazardous
material spill, inner perimeter containment at emergency scenes and disasters, crowd control/
civil disobedience only when the participants' conduct reasonably appears to present the
potential to harm officers, themselves or others, or will result in substantial property loss or
damage, to record and document crime/collision/disaster scenes for investigations and local,
state, and federal disaster reporting requirements, and to to assist in searches for missing
persons, suspects or evidence.
Prohibited use of UAS's include the following:
•Conducting random surveillance activities
•Targeting a person based solely on individual characteristics, such as, but not limited
to race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, gender or sexual orientation
•Harassment, intimidation or discrimination against any individual or group, or to
conduct personal business of any type.
•UAS's shall not be weaponized.
•Usage that does not comply with the 4th Amendment related to searches and seizures
(See PPD Policy 613.3)
Training Requirements: The training requirements for the operation of UAS and UGV
are outlined in Petaluma Police Department Policy 613 – Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)
Operations and Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV). UAS pilots attend all POST required
UAS courses. They are license by the Federal Aviation Administration after completing a
written knowledge test. Field and Evidence Technicians attend a specific UAS crime scene
and accident scene investigations mapping course.
Initial Cost: Approximately $30,000.00 to develop and deploy a UAS program.
Date Acquired: Fiscal Year - 2024
Fiscal Impact: : Approximately $5,500.00 for annual maintenance and replacement
schedules.
Lifespan: 3-5 years
Quantity: 8 - See attachment: FY23_24 Equipment Inventory
The Department intends to purchase the following types of UAS:
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(a)DJI – Mavic 3TThermal UAS for Crime Scene and Collision Scene Investigations.
Manufacturer: DJI
Manufacturer Description: https://enterprise.dji.com/mavic-3-enterprise
Quantity: 2
(b)DJI – Mavic Pro UAS for Patrol Rapid Deployment
Manufacturer: DJI
Manufacturer Description: https://www.dji.com/mavic
Quantity: 4
(c)Loki MKII for Crisis Response Unit - SWAT
Manufacturer: Loki
Manufacturer Description: https://loki.aardvarktactical.com/
Quantity: 2
(b) Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) - An unmanned ground vehicle of any type that
is capable of being remotely controlled as well as all of the supporting or attached systems
designed for gathering information through imaging, recording or by any other means.
Capability: UGV's can support first responders by providing ground level video and audio
access in any hazardous or dangerous incident without placing first responders in harms way
from a safe distance.
Usage: The guidelines for the use of UGV's are further detailed in Petaluma Police
Department Policy 613 – Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) and Unmanned Ground Vehicle
(UGV) operations. The unmanned ground vehicle will primarily be used by SWAT team
members who have been trained in its use. UGV usage can include the following:
Responding to emergency and disaster scenes to safely provide real time video and
audio information to the Incident Commander or the Emergency Operations Center (EOC),
conducting searches of structures and vehicles during high-risk incidents including the
service of high-risk search and arrest warrants, hostage rescue operations, apprehension
of barricaded suspects, search/evacuation/rescue of individuals from an area or emergency
scene, securing the scene and perimeter at a controlled substance laboratory or hazardous
material spill, inner perimeter containment at emergency scenes and disasters, crowd control/
civil disobedience only when the participants' conduct reasonably appears to present the
potential to harm officers, themselves or others, or will result in substantial property loss or
damage, to record and document crime/collision/disaster scenes for investigations and local,
state, and federal disaster reporting requirements, and to to assist in searches for missing
persons, suspects or evidence.
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Training Requirements: SWAT Officers authorized to operate tracked robots are required
to successfully complete a POST approved SWAT Training and Certification Course and are
subject to classroom and practical application training in the use of the UGV. Additionally,
SWAT Officers regularly train on safe robot deployment in a variety of operational settings.
Initial Cost: Approximately $15,000.00 to develop and deploy a UGV program.
Lifespan: 5 years
Fiscal Impact: Approximately $5,000.00 for annual maintenance and replacement
schedules.
Quantity: 1 - See attachment: FY23_24 Equipment Inventory
The Department intends to purchase the following types of unmanned ground vehicle:
(a)Sigyn MK1 Robot for Crisis Response Team (SWAT)
Manufacturer: Aardvark
Manufacturer Description: https://aardvarktactical.com/sigyn/
Quantity: 1
CATEGORY 2 – ARMORED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (Armored Rescue Vehicles)
(a) Armored Rescue Vehicles (ARV) : Military grade and produced wheeled armored
personnel vehicles utilized for law enforcement purposes.
Capability: The Mine Resistant Armored Personnel (MRAP) vehicle supports the Crisis
Response Team (CRT) which includes the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team,
Crisis Negotiators, and Tactical Dispatchers, and patrol during critical incidents and natural
disasters by providing greater safety to community members and first responders from police,
fire, and public works.
Usage: The use of armored vehicles shall only be authorized by a watch commander or
SWAT commander, based on the specific circumstances of a given critical incident. Armored
vehicles shall be used only by officers trained in their deployment and in a manner consistent
with Department policy and training.
An officer may request to deploy the Armored Rescue Vehicle in a planned operation by
making the request through the chain of command. The request should include, but is not
limited to the date and time frame of the operation, location(s), and the reason why the
Armored Rescue Vehicle is necessary for the success of the operation. Approval to deploy
an Armored Rescue Vehicle will be the responsibility of the SWAT Commander or the On-
Duty Watch Commander. Notification up the chain of command to the Professional Standards
Division and the Office of The Chief of Police shall be made as soon as possible.
Unless otherwise indicated in this policy, an Armored Rescue Vehicle will only be used
for incidents that involve actual, threatened, or suspected violence. Investigations of
misdemeanor crimes must involve a firearm or other weapon capable of projecting a
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dangerous weapon from a distance when standard patrol shields would not provide adequate
protection or are not immediately available for an Armored Rescue Vehicle to be used.
Generally, an Armored Rescue Vehicle will not be utilized in crowd control situations or during
times of civil unrest, protest, or demonstrations unless clear articulable facts dictate the need
to deploy the Armored Rescue Vehicle (shots fired, suspected violence involving firearms,
actual or suspected presence of explosives, etc.).
An Armored Rescue Vehicle may be deployed during natural disasters and rescue/
emergency operations that necessitate the deployment of the Armored Rescue Vehicle's
equipment and capabilities.
Nothing in this policy is meant to preclude the immediate deployment of an Armored Rescue
Vehicle to perform an officer or citizen rescue, to save lives that could be placed in imminent
danger of great bodily injury or death.
Training Requirements: Officers are to be trained in the operation of the Armored Rescue
Vehicle prior to actual use. Officers not assigned to the SWAT Team may be trained on
operating procedures for the Armored Rescue Vehicle but will not be authorized to operate
the Armored Rescue Vehicle absent exigent circumstances.
The Department has the following Armored Rescue Vehicles:
1. MINE RESISTANT ARMORED PERSONNEL CARRIER, MRAP M1266A1.
Initial Cost: $0 obtained through Defense Re-utilization and Marketing Program, vehicle
replacement cost: $733,000.00.
Date Acquired: 2018
Fiscal Impact: Approximately $10,000.00 annual maintenance.
Lifespan: 25 Years
Quantity: 1- See attachment: FY23_24 Equipment Inventory
2. MINE RESISTANT AMBUSH PROTECTED ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE, M-ATV M1240A1
Initial Cost: $0 obtained through Defense Re-utilization and Marketing Program, vehicle
replacement cost: $575,000.00.
Date Acquired: 2019
Fiscal Impact: Approximately $10,000.00 annual maintenance.
Lifespan: 25 years
Quantity: 1- See attachment: FY23_24 Equipment Inventory
CATEGORY 5 – MOBILE COMMAND VEHICLE (COMMAND & CONTROL)
(a) Mobile Command Vehicle (MCV): Completely self-contained command post designed
to provide the Incident Commander or Emergency Operations Center with a mobile base
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of operation from the field for large scale planned events, or if the main dispatch center is
no longer functional due to system failure, fire, or natural disaster. The Department's Mobile
Command Vehicle is a custom built 40-foot Freightliner produced by LDV, Inc and funded
by Homeland Security and Urban Area Security Initiative funding from State and Federal
agencies.
Description: Custom mobile command vehicle fully equipped with interoperable radio
communications center and twelve work stations to be used for in field command and control
of emergency scenes, large public events, and sobriety checkpoints. Due to the vehicle's
custom features, an exact manufacturer's description is unavailable.
Capability: As a mobile base of operation, these vehicles contain specialized command,
control, and communications equipment to assist with scene/incident management.
Usage: Mobile Command Vehicles (MCV) are to be utilized as an Incident Command Post
for planned or unplanned events, such as command and control for communications for
emergencies, investigation scene processing, special operations and events.
Training requirements: The training requirements for Mobile Command Vehicles are
specific to the California Department of Motor Vehicles testing and evaluation for drivers. All
other training is agency-authored orientation training with annual refresher training.
Justification: Provides public safety with a command post during critical incidents, natural
disasters, and other large-scale events to provide high visibility and public safety.
Initial Cost: Purchased in 2010 with a $462,000 Office of Traffic Safety Grant and $100,000
Homeland Security Grant.
Date Acquired: 2010
Fiscal Impact: Approximately $10,000.00 annual maintenance.
Lifespan: 25 years
Quantity: 1- See attachment: FY23_24 Equipment Inventory
Category 7 - Battering Rams, Slugs, and Breaching Apparatuses that are explosive in
nature
(a) Specialized Shotguns and Ammunition - During crisis situations, it may become
necessary for a SWAT team to facilitate an entry into a structure or vehicle. As an element
of surprise during rescue operations, it is critical the point of entry is breached quickly and
as safely as possible to allow the tactical team to enter as quickly as possible. A quick and
effective breach is one key to a successful tactical mission. In some instances, a breach
initiated by a breaching shotgun loaded with specialized breaching rounds may be required
to provide an added degree of safety and tactical advantage in order to accomplish a mission.
Specialized Breaching Rounds are frangible and are designed to break into a powder form
upon impact with a solid object (i.e., dead bolt lock, door frame, etc.) The Department
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possesses a limited inventory of breaching shotguns and ammunition which is only to be
used by trained members of the Crisis Response Team (SWAT).
Capability: Shotgun breaching, the use of a breaching shotgun to affect a breach, can be
an effective option in SWAT Team tactical operations. An effective breach is where the least
amount of explosive breaching rounds are used. An effective shotgun breach can defeat
fortified doors and locks. Effective breaching techniques allow tactical officers immediate
entry with minimal risk to victims, officers, and suspects.
Usage: Breaching shotgun ammunition are to be exclusively used by the Crisis Response
Team (SWAT). Breaching shotguns are used to breach doors expeditiously and can be
used in response to barricaded suspects, hostage rescue incidents, and active shooters.
Breaching shotguns are dual-purpose in that they can be used to fire a breaching round as
well as other standard issue 12 gauge duty ammunition when used in accordance with use
of force and firearms policies.
Training Requirements: SWAT Officers that are trained in the use of breaching shotguns
must successfully complete a POST approved SWAT training and certification course.
Furthermore, SWAT Officers must undergo regular extensive classroom and live fire
proficiency training in its application. The Department currently possesses the following types
of breaching shotgun ammunition.
Fiscal Impact: $5.00 per round
Lifespan: 5 years
The Department utilizes the following Specialized Shotgun Ammunition:
1. Tactical Breaching Round Model TKO
Manufacturer: Safariland
Manufacturer Description: https://www.defense-technology.com/product/tko-12-gauge-
breaching-round/
Quantity: 50 - See attachment: FY23_24 Equipment Inventory
Category 10 - Specialized Firearms and ammunition of less than.50 caliber, including
Assault Weapons as defined, with the exception of standard issued service weapons and
ammunition
(a) .308 Bolt Action Rifles : A bolt action shoulder-fired rifle with precision optics that fires
a.308 Winchester cartridge.
Capability: The.308 bolt action rifle provides the Crisis Response Team (SWAT) Snipers
the ability to safely engage armed and dangerous hostile suspects at great distances with
precision accuracy to protect officers and victims from death or great bodily injury. The.308
bolt action rifle platform allows for precision rifle fire to be delivered with an operational range
between 0-1000 yards.
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Usage: .308 bolt action rifles are to be used exclusively by officers assigned to the Crisis
Response Team (SWAT) Sniper Team. These rifles are typically deployed with two officer
SWAT Sniper Teams during high-risk SWAT operations, large special events or instances
wherein Sniper Over Watch Teams are needed like dignitary protection or pre-deployment
to engage an active shooter.
Situations involving the use of a specialized rifle may include but are not limited to:
1. When training at an approved range.
2. To protect the officer or others from what the officer reasonably believes to be an imminent
threat of death or serious bodily injury.
3. To effect the arrest or prevent the escape of a fleeing felony suspect if the officer has
reasonable cause to believe that:
a. The crime for which the arrest is made involved conduct including the use or
threatened use of deadly force.
b. There is a substantial risk that the person to be arrested will cause death or serious
bodily harm if the apprehension is delayed.
c. To kill a seriously injured animal or a dangerous animal that is attacking the officer or
another person or persons, or which if allowed to escape,presents a danger to the public.
4. To kill a seriously injured animal or a dangerous animal that is attacking the officer or
another person or persons, or which if allowed to escape, presents a danger to the public.
a. With the approval of a supervisor, an officer may euthanize an animal that is so badly
injured that human compassion requires its removal from further suffering and where
other dispositions are impractical (Penal Code § 597.1(e)). If circumstances permit, an
officer should attempt to contact a possible owner prior to euthanizing the animal.
Training Requirements: SWAT Snipers Teams must successfully complete a POST certified
Basic SWAT Operator course to be eligible for Sniper selection. SWAT Snipers must
complete a POST certified Basic Sniper School, and regularly train and qualify with various
weapons systems including the.308 semi-automatic rifle to maintain proficiency.
The Department utilizes the following.308 bolt action rifles:
1. Remington Model 700 - Training Rifles
Manufacturer: Remington
Manufacturer Description: www.Remington.com
Date Acquired: 2006/2007
Lifespan: 10 years or operational use.
Fiscal Impact: $4,000.00 each
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Quantity: 3 - See attachment: FY23_24 Equipment Inventory
(b) 6.5 Creedmoor Bolt Action Rifles : A semi-automatic shoulder-fired rifle with precision
optics that fires a 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge.
Capability: The 6.5 Creedmoor bolt action rifle provides SWAT Snipers the ability to safely
engage armed and dangerous hostile suspects at great distances with accuracy. The 6.5
Creedmoor bolt action rifle platform allows for precision rifle fire with an operational range
is between 0-1000 yards.
Usage: 6.5 Creedmoor Bolt Action rifles are to be used exclusively by officers assigned to
the SWAT Sniper Team. These rifles are typically deployed with the SWAT Sniper Team
during high-risk SWAT operations and special events or instances wherein Sniper Over
Watch Teams are needed.
Situations involving the use of a specialized rifle may include but are not limited to:
1. When training at an approved range.
2. To protect the officer or others from what the officer reasonably believes to be an imminent
threat of death or serious bodily injury.
3. To effect the arrest or prevent the escape of a fleeing felony suspect if the officer has
reasonable cause to believe that:
a. The crime for which the arrest is made involved conduct including the use or
threatened use of deadly force.
b. There is a substantial risk that the person to be arrested will cause death or serious
bodily harm if the apprehension is delayed.
4. To kill a seriously injured animal or a dangerous animal that is attacking the officer or
another person or persons, or which if allowed to escape, presents a danger to the public.
a. With the approval of a supervisor, an officer may euthanize an animal that is so badly
injured that human compassion requires its removal from further suffering and where
other dispositions are impractical (Penal Code § 597.1(e)). If circumstances permit, an
officer should attempt to contact a possible owner prior to euthanizing the animal.
Training Requirements: SWAT Snipers must successfully complete a POST certified Basic
SWAT Operator course to be eligible for Sniper selection. SWAT Snipers must complete a
POST certified Basic Sniper School, and regularly train and qualify with various weapons
systems including the 6.5 Creedmoor bolt action rifle to maintain proficiency.
The Department has the following 6.5 Creedmore bolt action rifles:
1. Tikka T3x TACT A16.5 Creedmoor Bolt Action Rifle (Quantity: 4)
Manufacturer: Tikka
Manufacturer Description: https://www.tikka.fi/en-us/rifles/tikka-t3x/t3x-tact-a1
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Fiscal Impact: $1,625 per rifle
Date Acquired: 2019
Lifespan: 10 years or operational life
Quantity: 4 - See attachment: FY23_24 Equipment Inventory
(c) .308 Caliber Rifle Ammunition: Rifle ammunition manufactured specifically for rifles
chambered in.308 Winchester. Currently there are various types of.308 Winchester caliber
rifle ammunition in use by the Department.
Capability:.308 Winchester rifle ammunition used in conjunction with a rifle chambered
in.308 Winchester provides SWAT Snipers the ability to safely engage armed and dangerous
hostile suspects at great distances with precision rifle fire.
Usage:.308 Winchester ammunition in conjunction with rifles chambered in.308 Winchester
is to be used exclusively by officers assigned to the SWAT Sniper Team. This ammunition
and.308 rifles are typically deployed with the SWAT Sniper Team during high-risk SWAT
operations and special events or instances wherein Sniper Over Watch Teams are needed.
Training Requirements: SWAT Snipers must successfully complete a POST certified Basic
SWAT Operator course to be eligible for Sniper selection. SWAT Snipers must complete a
POST certified Basic Sniper School, and regularly train and qualify with various weapons
systems including the.308 bolt action rifle to maintain proficiency.
Fiscal Impact: Approximately $2.00 per round
Lifespan: Approximately 10-year shelf life.
Quantity: 500 - See attachment: FY23_24 Equipment Inventory
(d) 6.5 Creedmoor Rifle Ammunition : Rifle ammunition manufactured specifically for
rifles chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor Rifle. Currently there are various types of 6.5 Creedmoor
caliber rifle ammunition in use by the Department.
Capability: 6.5 Creedmoor rifle ammunition used in conjunction with a rifle chambered in
6.5 Creedmoor provides SWAT Snipers the ability to safely engage armed and dangerous
hostile suspects at great distances with precision rifle fire.
Usage: 6.5 Creedmoor ammunition in conjunction with rifles chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor
is to be used exclusively by officers assigned to the SWAT Sniper Team. This ammunition
and 6.5 Creedmoor rifles are typically deployed with the SWAT Sniper Team during high-
risk SWAT operations and special events or instances wherein Sniper Over Watch Teams
are needed.
Training Requirements: SWAT Snipers must successfully complete a POST certified Basic
SWAT Operator course to be eligible for Sniper selection. SWAT Snipers must complete a
POST certified Basic Sniper School, and regularly train and qualify with various weapons
systems including the 6.5 Creedmoor bolt action rifle to maintain proficiency.
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Fiscal Impact: Approximately $1.35 per round
Lifespan: Approximately 10-year shelf life.
Quantity: 2500- See attachment: FY23_24 Equipment Inventory
Category 12- Noise-Flash Diversionary Devices "Flashbang" grenades and explosive
breaching tools, "tear gas," and "pepper balls,"excluding standard, service-issued
handheld pepper spray
(a) Diversionary Devices aka Flashbangs : Canisters that emit a loud noise and bright
light.
Capability: Diversionary devices are capable of releasing large amounts of stored energy in
the form of heat, light, pressure, and noise. They are intended to temporarily distract, confuse,
and disorient suspects. They can also be used to get the attention of a suspect during a critical
incident to allow for communications and de-escalation strategies by crisis negotiators.
Usage: Diversionary Devices are to be used exclusively by the SWAT Unit. Diversionary
Devices can be used in high-risk tactical operations as an attention getting device. They can
also be used during high-risk warrants, hostage rescue incidents, and some mobile field force
incidents to provide an added degree of officer safety by disorienting subjects.
Training Requirements: SWAT Officers must successfully complete a Basic SWAT Operator
training and are subject to ongoing extensive classroom and practical application training in
the use of the Diversionary Devices.
Additionally, SWAT Officers regularly train on safe device deployment in a variety of
operational settings.
The Department has the following "Flashbang" Grenades:
1. Defense Technology Low Roll Flash Bang
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Manufacturer Description: https://www.defense-technology.com/product/low-roll-ii-11-gram-
non-reloadable-distraction-device-high-humidity/
Fiscal Impact: $65 per unit.
Lifespan: 5 years
Quantity: 20 - See attachment: FY23_24 Equipment Inventory
(b) Chemical Agents and Chemical Agent Delivery Devices : Compounds, devices, and
delivery systems utilized by SWAT, which are not part of standard issued equipment (OC
pepper spray). Compounds can include irritants such as Chlorobenzalmalononitrile (CS) or
an inflammatory agent such as Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) or Pava (synthetic OC). Chemical
agents can be liquid, powder, or gaseous. Delivery systems can be pyrotechnic, blast
dispersion, OC Fogger, or aerosol.
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Capability: Depending on the delivery method, chemical agents are capable of being
introduced in close proximity or from a distance. Depending on the type of delivery system
and/or quantity, chemical agents can be used to saturate individual suspects, violent crowds,
or areas of varied size.
Usage: Chemical agents are to be used exclusively by the SWAT Unit. Generally, during
high-risk tactical incidents chemical agents can be used to dislodge a suspect from a
stronghold location with the least possible danger to citizens, police, and the suspect.
Chemical agents can also be used to prevent an armed suspect from accurately firing
at citizens and/or officers. They can also be used in limited instances during civil unrest
when objectively reasonable to defend against a threat to life or serious bodily injury to any
individual, including the officer, or to bring an objectively dangerous and unlawful situation
safely and effectively under control. See Penal Code 13652.
Training Requirements: SWAT Officers authorized in the use of chemical agents have
completed extensive chemical agent training upon successfully completing Basic SWAT
Operator and Chemical Agent training. SWAT Officers receive regular training on the
deployment and use of chemical agents. SWAT Officers are required to pass annual
qualifications with the use of chemical agents and chemical agent delivery systems in order
to maintain proficiency.
The Department currently possesses the following types of chemical agents:
1. Defensive Technology – Model 1082 (Outdoor CS Grenade)
Manufacturer: Defense-Technology
Manufacturer Description: https://www.defense-technology.com/product/riot-control-
continuous-discharge-grenade-cs/
2. Defensive Technology – Model 1032 (Indoor CS Grenade)
Manufacturer: Defense-Technology
Manufacturer Description: https://www.defense-technology.com/product/ flameless-tri-
chamber-cs-grenade/
3. Defensive Technology – Model 2042 (Flameless CS Grenade)
Manufacturer: Defense-Technology
Manufacturer Description: https://www.defense-technology.com/?s=2042
4. Defensive Technology – Model 1083 (HC Smoke Canister)
Manufacturer: Defense-Technology
Manufacturer Description:https://www.defense-technology.com/?s=1083
5. Defense Technology – Model 1350 (Tear Gas Launching Cup) (Quantity: 2)
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
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Manufacturer Description:Defense Technology (defense-technology.com)
Fiscal Impact: $25 to $45 per unit.
Lifespan: 5 years
Quantity: 2 - See attachment: FY23_24 Equipment Inventory
Category 14 Projectile launch platforms and their associated specialty munitions: 40mm
projectile launchers, "bean bag," rubber bullet, and specialty impact munition (SIM)
weapons
(a) .40mm Launchers (Projectile Launch Platforms): A single shot or multi-shot 40mm
projectile launcher capable for firing a variety of 40mm rounds (40mm launchers are
considered "Projectile Launch Platforms" under AB-481).
Capability: 40mm launchers are capable of firing a variety of munitions with a maximum
effective range of one hundred twenty (120) feet. 40mm launchers can deliver 40mm
munitions in the form of chemical agents, sponge baton rounds, or combined use sponge
baton OC chemical agent rounds.
Usage: 40mm launchers utilized with less lethal sponge baton rounds may be deployed to
impact subjects demonstrating assaultive behavior or life-threatening behavior, as defined
in Department Policy. 40mm launchers utilized with less lethal sponge baton rounds may
also be used to control an actively resistive subject reasonably believed to possess or have
immediate access to a deadly weapon, within the use of force guidelines of Department
Policy.
The main objectives that officers attempt to achieve in using a 40mm on a subject exhibiting
any of the mentioned criteria are to effect an investigative detention or arrest; control a subject
who is in lawful custody; prevent an escape; or protect the officer, the subject, or another
person from injury or death. 40mm single launchers combined with less lethal 40mm sponge
baton rounds are authorized to be used by any officer that has been trained in its use and
maintains current qualifications.
40mm single shot multi-shot launchers combined with any type of 40mm chemical agent
rounds are authorized to be used by SWAT Officers only.
Training Requirements: Officers that have been trained in the use of the 40mm single
launcher undergo department training and live fire training in its use. Additionally, officers
trained in the use of the 40mm single launcher must pass annual qualifications to maintain
proficiency.
SWAT Officers that are authorized to use 40mm single shot and multi-shot launchers and
related munitions must successfully complete the Basic SWAT Operator training and undergo
classroom and live fire training. Additionally, SWAT Officers are required to regularly train and
qualify with 40mm launchers and projectile launch platforms on a regular basis to maintain
proficiency.
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The Department currently possesses the following types 40mm Launchers:
1. Defense Technology Model 1440 (40mm Multi-shot Launcher)
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Manufacturer Description: https://www.defense-technology.com/product/40mm-tactical-4-
shot-launcher/) \
Date Acquired: 2003
Fiscal Impact:$1945.00 each
Lifespan: 25 years
Quantity: 1 - See attachment: FY23_24 Equipment Inventory
2. Defense Technology – Model 1425 (40 mm Single Shot Launcher)
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Manufacturer Description:: https://www.defense-technology.com/product/40mm-lmt-tactical-
single-launcher-folding-stock/
Date Acquired: 2019
Fiscal Impact: $740.00 each
Lifespan: 25 years
Quantity: 8 - See attachment: FY23_24 Equipment Inventory
(b) Beanbag Shotguns - Remington Model 870 . All Remington Model 870 12-gauge
shotguns have been modified with an orange stock and fore-end.
Capability: Beanbag shotguns are capable of firing a 12-gauge beanbag round with a
maximum effective range of sixty (60) feet.
Usage: Beanbag shotguns utilized with beanbag rounds may be deployed to defend against
a threat to life or serious bodily injury, or to bring an objectively dangerous and unlawful
situation safely and effectively under control.
The main objectives that officers attempt to achieve in using a beanbag shotgun on a subject
exhibiting any of the aforementioned criteria are to effect an investigative detention or arrest;
control a subject who is in lawful custody; prevent an escape; or, protect the officer, the
subject, or another person from injury or death. Beanbag shotguns combined with beanbag
rounds are authorized to be used by any officer that has been trained in its use and maintains
current beanbag shotgun qualifications.
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Training Requirements: Officers that have been trained in the use of the beanbag shotgun
undergo agency authored orientation course and an annual refresher training.
The Department currently possesses the following types beanbag shotguns:
1. Remington Model 870
Manufacturer: Remington
Manufacturer Description: https://www.gunbroker.com/Remington-870-Police/search?
Keywords=Remington%20870%20Police&s=f
Date Acquired: 2016
Fiscal Impact: $400.00 each
Lifespan: 25 years or operational use
Quantity: 27 - See attachment: FY23_24 Equipment Inventory
(c) . 40mm Ammunition: The 40mm round is a sponge baton cartridge. The sponge round
has a blue-colored nose with a black base. The casing is stainless.
Capability: 40mm direct impact rounds are capable of impacting a suspect at a maximum
effective range of one hundred twenty (120) feet.
Usage: Less lethal force option beyond the range of shotgun beanbag to distract, disorient,
and divert attention of armed suspect(s) or those engaged in violence or threats of violence
to safely apprehend suspects without the use of deadly force. 40mm ammunition used
in conjunction with 40mm launchers may be deployed to impact subjects demonstrating
assaultive behavior or life-threatening behavior. 40mm ammunition used in conjunction with
40mm launchers may also be used to control an actively resistive subject reasonably believed
to possess or have immediate access to a deadly weapon.
The main objectives that officers attempt to achieve in using an 40mm on a subject exhibiting
any of the aforementioned criteria are to effect an investigative detention or arrest; control
a subject who is in lawful custody; prevent an escape; or, protect the officer, the subject, or
another person from injury or death.
Situations involving the use of 40mm launchers may include but are not limited to:
1. The suspect is armed with a weapon and the tactical circumstances allow for the safe
application of approved munitions.
2. The suspect has made credible threats to harm him/herself or others.
3. The suspect is engaged in riotous behavior or is throwing rocks, bottles or other dangerous
projectiles at people and/or officers.
4. There is probable cause to believe that the suspect has already committed a crime of
violence and is refusing to comply with lawful orders.
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40mm ammunition used in conjunction with a single shot 40mm launchers are authorized
to be used by any officer that has been trained in its use and maintains current 40mm
qualifications.
40mm single-shot multi-shot launchers combined with less lethal 40mm sponge baton rounds
any type of 40mm chemical agent rounds are authorized to be used by SWAT Officers.
Training Requirements: Officers that have been trained in the use of the 40mm impact
ammunition in conjunction with the 40mm single launcher undergo the department-authored
orientation training and annual qualification.
Fiscal Impact: $20-$35 per munition
Lifespan: 5 years
The Department currently possesses the following types of 40mm direct impact ammunition:
1. eXact iMpact 40mm Standard Range Sponge Round – Model 6325
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Manufacturer Description: https://www.defense-technology.com/product/exact-impact-40-
mm-standard-range-sponge-round/
Quantity: 47 - See attachment: FY23_24 Equipment Inventory
2. Multiple Rubber Baton Round 40mm – Model 6064
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Manufacturer Description: https://www.defense-technology.com/product/direct-impact-40-
mm-oc-crushable-foam-round/
Quantity: 10 - See attachment: FY23_24 Equipment Inventory
3. STINGER® 40 MM RUBBER BALLS ROUND– Model 6296
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Manufacturer Description: https://www.defense-technology.com/product/stinger-37-40-
mm-32-caliber-rubber-balls-round/
Quantity: 6 - See attachment: FY23_24 Equipment Inventory
4. Direct Impact 40mm CS Crushable Foam Round – Model 6322
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Manufacturer Description: https://www.defense-technology.com/product/direct-
impact-40mm-cs-crushable-foam-round/
Quantity: 25 - See attachment: FY23_24 Equipment Inventory
5. Direct Impact 40mm OC Crushable Foam Round – Model 6320
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Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Manufacturer Description: Direct Impact® 40 mm OC Crushable Foam Round - Defense
Technology (defense-technology.com
Quantity: 25 - See attachment: FY23_24 Equipment Inventory
6. Ferret 40mm Liquid Barricade Round CS – Model 2262
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Manufacturer Description: https://www.defense-technology.com/product/ferret-40-mm-
liquid-barricade-penetrator-round-cs/
Quantity: 12 - See attachment: FY23_24 Equipment Inventory
7. Ferret 40mm Powder Barricade Round CS – Model 2292
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Manufacturer Description: https://www.defense-technology.com/product/ferret-40-mm-
powder-barricade-round-cs
Quantity: 12 - See attachment: FY23_24 Equipment Inventory
(d) Beanbag Ammunition: The 12-gauge beanbag shotgun ammunition, commonly known
as a beanbag round, consists of a fabric sock containing lead shot contained within a standard
2 ¾ inch shot shell casing.
Capability: Beanbag shotguns are capable of firing a 12-gauge beanbag round with a
maximum effective range of sixty (60) feet.
Usage: Less lethal force option used to distract, disorient, and divert the attention of armed
suspect(s) or those engaged in violence or threats of violence to safely apprehend suspects
without the use of deadly force. Beanbag shotguns are used to defend against a threat to
life or serious bodily injury or to bring an objectively dangerous and unlawful situation safely
and effectively under control
The main objectives that officers attempt to achieve in using a beanbag shotgun on a subject
exhibiting any of the aforementioned criteria are to effect an investigative detention or arrest;
control a subject who is in lawful custody; prevent an escape; or protect the officer, the
subject, or another person from injury or death. Beanbag shotguns combined with beanbag
rounds are authorized to be used by any officer that has been trained in its use and maintains
current beanbag shotgun qualifications.
Training Requirements: Officers that have been trained in the use of the beanbag shotgun
undergo agency-authored orientation course and an annual refresher training.
The Department currently possesses the following types of Beanbag Ammunition:
1. 12 Gauge Safariland drag stabilizing "bean bag" round
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Manufacturer: Safariland
Manufacturer Description: Drag Stabilized™ 12-Gauge Bean Bag Round - Defense
Technology (defense-technology.com
Fiscal Impact: $5 per munition
Lifespan: 5 years
Quantity: 250 - See attachment: FY23_24 Equipment Inventory
709.3 MILITARY EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR
Best Practice MODIFIED
The Chief of Police should designate a member of this department 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, or is defined 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 equipment defined as military per the California
Government Code or requiring additional oversight by council direction, at least
annually.
(d)Collaborating with any allied agency that may use military equipment within the
jurisdiction of Petaluma 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)Establishing the procedure for a person to register a complaint or concern, or how that
person may submit a question about the use of a type of military equipment, and how
the Department will respond in a timely manner.
709.4 MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
State MODIFIED
The following constitutes a list of qualifying equipment for the Department:
See Attached Military Equipment Inventory
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709.5 APPROVAL
State MODIFIED
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 insure 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.
709.6 COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS
State MODIFIED
Governing body specific equipment or military equipment used by any member of this jurisdiction
shall be approved for use and in accordance with this Department policy. Military equipment
used by other jurisdictions that are providing mutual aid to this jurisdiction shall comply with their
respective military equipment use policies in rendering mutual aid and any such mutual aid shall
be coordinated under unified command and control of the Petaluma Police Department.
709.7 USE IN EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES
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In exigent circumstances and with the approval of the Chief of Police or designee, military
equipment may be deployed from outside entities to promote the safety and security of community
members. If the Police Department acquires, borrows, or uses military equipment in exigent
circumstances, it will provide written notification of the acquisition or use to the City Council as
soon as practicable no later than forty eight (48) hours following the commencement of such
exigent circumstance, except as prohibited by law.
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709.8 ANNUAL REPORT
State MODIFIED
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 quarterly 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 (Government Code § 7072). The annual military equipment report will
include the following information for the immediately preceding calendar year for each type of
military equipment in department inventory.
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.A comprehensive fiscal report on 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. The report will include a justification for the AB 481
equipment in inventory, related costs based on need and potential use, and the options
of resources that may provide the same level of safety.
5.The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment, when it was purchased,
and when it was replaced.
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.
7.Demographic information including race and ethnicity related to any military equipment
use.
8.A comprehensive report on other pending Department program and equipment needs.
The Petaluma City Council and the Office of the Independent Police Auditor will use the Annual
Report as a mechanism to insure the Petaluma Police Department's compliance with this Military
Equipment Policy, and to help it determine whether to approve, revise, or revoke components of
the Military Equipment Policy for the subsequent year. Following the adoption of the ordinance on
June 20, 2022, the Police Department will produce the report annually to the City Council at the
conclusion of each fiscal year (July to June).
The Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall 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.
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709.9 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
State MODIFIED
The Petaluma Police Department complied with California Assembly Bill Number 481 May 1, 2022
deadline by giving Public Notice of a draft of this policy and the specified equipment inventory at
the City Council meeting on April 18, 2022 when Public Hearing was announced for June 6, 2022.
The Public Hearing on June 6, 2022 the Petaluma City Council introduced Ordinance No. 2818
N.C.S. of the City Council approving Petaluma Police Department's Military Equipment Funding,
Acquisition, and Use Policy, in Compliance with California Assembly Bill Number 481.
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 held in
accordance with the Brown Act requirements,at which the Department should discuss the report
and respond to public questions regarding the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment.
Within that same 30 day period, the Department will host and display the military equipment and
annual report so members of the community can see the equipment, receive a copy of the report,
and ask questions.
709.10 PUBLIC COMPLAINTS
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Pursuant to California Government Code §7070(d)(7), members of the public may register
complaints or concerns or submit questions about the use of each specific type of equipment in
this policy by any of the following means:
(a)Email: PetalumaPoliceEquipment@cityofpetaluma.org
(b)Phone: 707-778-4372
(c)USPS Mail: Petaluma Police Department, 969 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma, CA 94952
Additionallly, complaints can be directed to the Office of the Independent Police Auditor by any
of the following means:
(a)Email: policeauditor@cityofpetaluma.org
(b)Phone: (707) 927-0727
(c)Online: www.petalumapoliceauditor.org
The Petaluma Police Department is committed to responding to complaints, concerns and/
or questions received through any of the above methods in a timely manner. Additional,
information regarding military equipment will be posted publicly on the city website at https://
cityofpetaluma.org/police-department-specialized-equipment/
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Military Equipment Inventory
July 2023 to June 2024
Note: The inventory of certain items of consumable military equipment (i.e. ammunition, diversionary devices, chemical agents, etc.) frequently fluctuates throughout the year due to operational usage, training usage, operational wear, and/or
manufacturer recommended replacement guidelines. While the Petaluma Police Department strives to provide accuracy in
its inventory reporting, this report reflects approximations of certain consumable items of military equipment during the
report period listed above
Equipment Name and Model / Manufacturer Quantity
Category 1 - Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) - Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV)
Aardvark SIGYN MK1 UGV SRS (UGV) 1
Aardvark LOKI UAS (Drone) 2
DJI MAVIC 3T (thermal drone) 2
DJI MINI 4 PRO (drone) 4
Category 2 - Armored Personnel Carrier (Armored Rescue Vehicle)
MRAP, Department of Defense 1
M-ATV, Department of Defense 1
Category 5 - Command and Control Vehicles (Mobile Command Vehicle)
Mobile Command Vehicle, Custom Built 40’ Freightliner by LDV, Inc 1
Category 7 - Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses explosive in nature
Breaching Projectiles: Safariland Tactical Breaching Round Model TKO 50 Category 10 - Specialized Firearms and Ammunition of less than .50 cal, Including Assault
Weapons
Remington Model 700 .308 Bolt-Action 3
Tikka T3 6.5 Creedmoor Bolt-Action 4
.308 Winchester 500
6.5 Creedmoor 2500 Category 12 - Flashbangs, Chemical Agents, Chemical Agent Delivery Devices, and Pepper
Ball Launchers
Defense Technology Low-Roll Flash Bang 20
Launching Cup Defense Technology #1350 2
Defense Technology Riot Control Continuous Discharge CS Grenade Outdoor #1082 20
canisters
Defense Technology Flameless Tri-Chamber CS Grenade Indoor #1032 16
canisters
Defense Technology Flameless Expulsion CS Grenade Indoor #2042 6
canisters
Defense Technology Maximum HC Smoke Canister Outdoor #1083 4
canisters
Category 14 - 40mm Launchers and Munitions
40mm Multi-Round Launcher Defense Technology Impact Device #1440 1
40mm Single Round Launcher Defense Technology Impact Device #1425 8
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Defense Technology Impact Round Exact Impact Sponge #6325 45
rounds
Defense Technology Impact Round Multiple Rubber Baton #6064 10
rounds
Defense Technology Impact Round Stinger 32 Caliber Rubber Balls #6296 6 rounds
Ferret 40mm Liquid Barricade Penetrator Round #2262 / Defense Technology 12
rounds Defense Technology Direct Impact Chemical Agent Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) aka Pepper
Spray #6320
25
rounds Defense Technology Direct Impact Chemical Agent 0-chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile (CS)
#6322
25
rounds Defense Technology Chemical Agent Ferret Powder Barricade Penetrator 0-
chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile (CS) #2292
12
rounds
Model 870, 12-Gauge Shotgun / Remington Firearms 27
SWAT/Patrol Kinetic Energy Projectile 12 Gauge Safariland drag stabilizing "bean bag" round 250
rounds
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613.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for the use of an unmanned aerial system
(UAS) and unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) devices, also known as robots. This policy further
includes guidelines for the storage, retrieval and dissemination of images and data captured by
the UAS/UGV devices.
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613.1.1 DEFINITIONS
Definitions related to this policy include:
Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) - An remotely operated non-weaponized unmanned aircraft
of any type that is capable of sustaining directed flight, whether preprogrammed or remotely
controlled (commonly referred to as a drone), and all of the supporting or attached systems
designed for gathering information through imaging, recording or any other means.
Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) - A remotely operated unmanned ground device, commonly
referred to as a robot, that is non-weaponized and capable of ground travel whether it be pre-
programed or remotely controlled and all of the supporting or attached equipment or systems
designed for the UGV device or for gathering information through imaging, recording or any other
means.
613.2 POLICY
UAS and UGV devices may be utilized to enhance the department's mission of protecting lives
and property when other means and resources are not available or are less effective. Any use
of a UAS/UGV will be in strict accordance with constitutional and privacy rights, Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) regulations, and in compliance with the Department's Military Equipment
Use Policy 709.
613.3 PRIVACY / 4TH AMENDMENT
The use of the UAS and/or UGV devices potentially involves privacy considerations. Absent
a warrant or exigent circumstances, operators and observers shall not intentionally record or
transmit images of any location where a person would have a reasonable expectation of privacy
(e.g., residence, yard, enclosure). Operators and observers shall take reasonable precautions
to avoid inadvertently recording or transmitting images of areas where there is a reasonable
expectation of privacy. Reasonable precautions can include, for example, deactivating or turning
imaging devices away from such areas or persons during UAS or UGV operations.
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613.4 PROGRAM COORDINATOR
The Chief of Police will appoint a program coordinator who will be responsible for the management
of the UAS/UGV Program. The program coordinator will ensure that policies and procedures
conform to current laws, regulations, and best practices and will have the following additional
responsibilities:
•Coordinating the FAA Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) application process
and ensuring that the COA is current, and/or coordinating compliance with FAA Part
107 Remote Pilot Certificate, as appropriate for department operations.
•Ensuring that all authorized operators and required observers have completed all
required FAA and department-approved training in the operation, applicable laws,
policies, and procedures regarding use of the UAS.
•Developing uniform protocol for submission and evaluation of requests to deploy a
UAS, including urgent requests made during ongoing or emerging incidents.
•Deployment of a UAS shall require written authorization of the Chief of Police or the
authorized designee, depending on the type of mission.
•Ensuring that all authorized operators and observers have completed all required FAA
and Department training, certifications, licensing in operation, applicable laws, policies
and procedures regarding use of a Department UAS.
•Coordinating the completion of the FAA Emergency Operation Request Form in
emergency situations, as applicable (e.g., natural disasters, search and rescue,
emergency situations to safeguard human life).
•Developing protocols that ensure retention and purge periods for UAS/UGV device
recordings, training, and actual operations are maintained in accordance with
established records retention schedules.
•Developing surveillance protocols for conducting criminal investigations involving a
UAS/UGV device, including documentation of time spent monitoring a subject or
location.
•Implementing a system for public notification of UAS/UGV device deployment.
•Developing an operational protocol governing the deployment and operation of a UAS/
UGV devices including but not limited to safety oversight, use of visual observers,
establishment of lost link procedures, and secure communication with air traffic control
centers.
•Developing a protocol for fully documenting all missions.
•Developing a UAS/UGV device inspection, maintenance, and record-keeping protocol
to ensure continuing safety and readiness of a device, up to and including its overhaul
or expected useful life limits.
•Developing protocols to ensure that all data intended to be used as evidence are
accessed, maintained, stored, and retrieved in a manner that ensures its integrity as
evidence, including strict adherence to chain of custody requirements. Electronic trails,
including encryption, authenticity certificates, and date and time stamping, shall be
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used as appropriate to preserve individual rights and to ensure the authenticity and
maintenance of a secure evidentiary chain of custody.
•Facilitating law enforcement access to images and data captured by the UAS.
•Ensuring that established protocols are followed by monitoring and providing annual
reports on the program to the Chief of Police, Independent Police Auditor, and City
Council pursuant to Assembly Bill 481.
•Maintaining familiarity with FAA regulatory standards, state laws and regulations, and
local ordinances regarding the operations of a UAS.
613.5 USE OF UAS/UGV DEVICE
Only authorized operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate
the UAS/UGV device.
Use of vision enhancement technology (e.g., thermal and other imaging equipment not generally
available to the public) is permissible in viewing areas only where there is no protectable privacy
interest or when in compliance with a search warrant or court order. In all other instances, legal
counsel should be consulted.
UAS operations should only be conducted consistent with FAA regulations.
The Division Lieutenant shall be advised of any UAS/UGV device deployment as soon as
practicable and in no case, later than two (2) hours.
A UAS/UGV device may be used for the following purposes:
•To search for lost or missing at risk persons
•To search for an outstanding criminal suspect during a criminal investigation that is
active (occurring in real time). An active criminal investigation means law enforcement
is patrolling, surveilling, or conducting an investigation in an effort to locate and arrest
or detain a suspect.
•To aid in crime, traffic collision, fire or other emergency or disaster scene processing
or documentation.
•To assist emergency responders during an active critical incident, disaster, or
emergency.
•Reports of suspicious items, packages, or objects where it is deemed necessary to
assess the situation remotely with the UAS/UGV before human intervention.
•Bomb threats or suspected explosive devices, where the UAS/UGV can be used
to conduct initial assessments, gather visual and audio information, and assist in
rendering the device safe or mitigating its effects.
•Hazardous materials incidents, such as chemical spills, where the UAS/UGV can
be deployed to safely evaluate the scene, gather data, and assist in determining
appropriate response actions.
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•Hostage or barricade situations, where the UAS/UGV can be deployed to establish
two-way communication with the subject(s) or gather real-time intelligence on the
situation.
•Search and rescue operations in hazardous environments, such as collapsed
structures, where the UAS/UGV can navigate confined spaces or unstable areas to
locate and provide information on potential victims.
•Situations involving armed suspects or potentially violent individuals, where the UAS/
UGV can be utilized to gather information, establish communication, or create a
diversionary tactic to safely resolve the situation for officers and involved individuals.
•Situations involving hazardous or toxic substances, where the UAS/UGV can be
deployed to assess the presence of hazardous materials and minimize the exposure
risk to human responders.
•High-risk traffic stops or vehicle incidents, where the UAS/UGV can assist in
gathering information or providing a remote presence to de-escalate potentially volatile
situations.
•Situations where the deployment of the UAS/UGV can minimize the risk of harm to
officers or the public, enhance situational awareness, or facilitate a more effective and
safe response.
•During official UAS/UGV device training of operators or observers.
•To assist with other types of Departmental training or for the creation of recruitment
or marketing recordings or efforts for the city organization, only with approval by the
Chief of Police or his or her designee.
•To assist another law enforcement or public safety agency in situations described
above, with the approval of the watch commander.
613.6 PROHIBITED USE
The UAS/UGV device video surveillance equipment shall not be used:
•To conduct random surveillance activities.
•To target a person based solely on actual or perceived characteristics, such
as race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, economic status, age, cultural group, or disability.
•To harass, intimidate, or discriminate against any individual or group.
•To conduct personal business of any type
•Usage that does not comply with the 4th Amendment related to searches and seizures
(See 613.3).
The UAS/UGV shall not be weaponized.
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613.7 COLLISION, DAMAGE, ACCIDENT, OR LOSS
Any member who crashes, is involved in an accident with, loses, or damages a UAS/ UGV device
(to include any associated components or supporting equipment) shall immediately report such
incident or damage to a supervisor.
The member shall provide enough basic information to help the supervisor determine if there is a
need to search for injured persons, inspect other damaged property, or decide how best to locate
or retrieve the UAS/UGV device.
613.8 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTIONS
All UAS/UGV devices shall be regularly inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with
manufacturer recommendations.
Any malfunctions or defects that may affect the safe operation of a UAS/UGV shall be reported
promptly to the Program Coordinator, and the UAS/UGV shall be taken out of service until repairs
are made.
613.9 REPORTING, DOCUMENTATION AND REVIEW
Any deployment or use of UAS/UGV devices shall be documented, including the rationale for
deployment and outcomes in compliance with the Military Equipment Use Policy 709.
The Department shall periodically review the effectiveness and compliance of this policy and make
necessary revisions to ensure its continued alignment with best practices and legal requirements.
613.10 RETENTION OF UAS/UGV DATA
Data collected by the UAS/UGV shall be retained as provided in the established records retention
schedule.
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