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Resolution No. 2025-120 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION TO RECEIVE, REVIEW, APPROVE AND ADOPT FY 24-25 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 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 (Policy
709); and
WHEREAS, on August 7, 2023, the City Council adopted and approved Ordinance No. 2859 N.C.S.,
which adopted and approved Policy 613 pertaining to Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) And Unmanned
Ground Vehicles (UGV) Operations (Policy 613) and incorporated Ordinance No. 2818 N.C.S.; and
WHEREAS, on June 25, 2025, staff presented a draft of its Annual Military Equipment Use Report
for Fiscal year 2025 to Petaluma Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC); and
WHEREAS, the Petaluma Annual Military Equipment Use Report (Exhibit A) has been posted on the
City’s website for at least 30 days, commencing on July 3, 2025; Both Policy 709, the Military Equipment
Funding, Acquisition, and Use Policy (Exhibit B) and Policy 613, the Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) and
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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; and
WHEREAS, the Department hosted a community engagement display on July 8, 2025, to provide
community members the opportunity to view, comment on, discuss, and ask questions regarding the
department’s military equipment; and
WHEREAS, this Resolution is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, because adoption of a resolution authorizing
the Petaluma Police department’s use of existing and budgeted equipment subject to AB 481 and reviewing
the annual military equipment use report 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; and
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. That this Resolution is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, because adoption of a resolution
authorizing the Petaluma Police department’s use of existing and budgeted equipment subject to AB
481 and reviewing the annual military equipment use report 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 July 3, 2025; Both Policy 709, the Military Equipment Funding,
Acquisition, and Use Policy (Exhibit B) and Policy 613, 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 at least January 1, 2024.
4. On July 8, 2024, the Police Department held a well-publicized and conveniently located community
engagement meeting regarding Petaluma Police Department Policy 709 and 613 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 N.C.S.. 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.
5. The City Council has conducted a public hearing on the Annual Military Equipment Use Report, during
a regularly scheduled City Council meeting on August 4, 2025, 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:
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1. The military equipment as defined in AB 481 that is identified in both Policy 709, Military
Equipment Funding, Acquisition, and Use, and Policy 613 are necessary because there is no
reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
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. COUNCIL ACTIONS REGARDING ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE
REPORT, POLICY 709 AND 613. The City Council of the City of Petaluma:
1. Approval and Readoption. The City Council of the City of Petaluma approves and readopts 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.
2. Findings. The City Council finds that:
a. The military equipment identified in the Annual Military Equipment Use Report
complied with the standards set forth in Government Code Section 7072(d).
b. The Annual Militiary Equipment Use Report includes the following information for
each type of military equipment, in accordance with Government Code Section 7072(a):
i. A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of
its use.
ii. A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military
equipment.
iii. The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the
military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.
iv. 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.
v. The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment.
vi. The quantity sought for each type of military equipment, if the Petaluma Police
Department intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year.
3. Direction to Staff. The City Council directs that:
a. 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 and e are
in use.
b. Annually, the Police Department shall hold a well-publicized and conveniently located
community engagement meeting regarding the 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).
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c.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.
d.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, specifically Government Code Section 7072(d) and Ordinance No.
2859 N.C.S., which incorporated Ordinance No. 2818 N.C.S.
e.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.
f.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 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 4th day of August 2025,
by the following vote:
Approved as to
form:
__________________________
City Attorney
AYES: McDonnell, Barnacle, Cader Thompson, DeCarli, Nau, Quint, Shribbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: ______________________________________________
City Clerk
______________________________________________
Mayor
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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 July 3, 2025
Petaluma Police Department
July 2024 - June 2025
Annual Military Equipment Use
Report
969 Petaluma Blvd. N.
P e t a l u m a , CA 94952
www. cityofpetaluma.org
Exhibit A
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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 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. On August 5,
2024, the ordinance was again renewed after a presentation to City Council, no new equipment was requested
at that time.
This document reports on use information covering the period of July 2024— June 2025.
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.
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 resolve complex tactical problems and enhance community 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. Most of the equipment, defined by the legislature as “military
equipment” was designed for and is commonly used by municipal law enforcement agencies. 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, less lethal shotguns, less lethal 40mm projectile
launchers, and distraction devices. PPD only possesses two pieces of equipment that were designed for and
obtained from the Department of Defense, those are the two armored personnel carriers.
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 Military Equipment Acquisition, Funding, and 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)
Category 2: Armored Personnel Carriers
o Mine Resistant Armored Personnel (MRAP) (Current Quantity: 1)
o Mine Resistant Armored Vehicle (M-ATV) (Current Quantity: 1)
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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: Royal Arms Tesar-2 Black Cap 425 GR Copper Frangible
(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: 340)
o 6.5 Creedmoor Munition for SWAT Sniper Team (Current Quantity: 800)
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: 18)
o 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)
o Defense Technology Flameless Expulsion CS Grenade Indoor #2042 for SWAT (Current Quantity:
5)
o 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)
o 40mm Single Round Launcher Defense Technology Impact Device #1425 (Current Quantity: 8)
o Defense Technology Impact Round Exact Impact Sponge #6325 (Current Quantity: 45)
o Defense Technology Impact Round Multiple Rubber Baton #6064 (Current Quantity: 9)
o Defense Technology Impact Round Stinger 32 Caliber Rubber Balls #6296 (Current Quantity: 6)
o 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)
o SWAT/Patrol Kinetic Energy Projectile 12 Gauge Safariland drag stabilizing "bean bag" round
(Current Quantity: 50)
Category 13 includes the Taser Shockwave which is an area denial device capable of
remotely delivering multiple simultaneous discharges. The Department does not possess the Taser
Shockwave, however, as part of an officer’s standard issued equipment, they carry a Taser 10,
which is a handheld less lethal device. The Taser 10 is not considered “military equipment,”
pursuant to AB481.
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It should be noted, the numerical inventory of military equipment may fluctuate for 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 2024 - June 2025 by Petaluma Police
Department. Certain items of military equipment, particularly consumables (ammunition, diversionary
devices, 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:
Category 1. Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS/DRONEs) & Unmanned Ground Vehicle
The Department received authorization from City Council to acquire Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and
Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) on August 7, 2023. The equipment in this category is not and pursuant
to department policy shall not be weaponized. Except for the SIGYN MK1 SRS
robot and the LOKI UAS drone, this equipment was not designed specifically for law enforcement and is
commercially available.
The following is a summary of their use:
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) - UAS’ were used Sixteen (21) times between July 2024 to June 2025.
UAS’ were used ten (10) times in an attempt to locate suspects who had fled or were hiding from officers,
two (2) times to visually clear vehicles after the suspects were removed and prior to officers physically
clearing them, one (1) time to search a populated neighborhood for a vicious dog, one (1) time in on the
exterior of a residence an attempt to locate an elderly victim inside her home who was being held against her
will by her adult son, one (1) time to provide overwatch for officers as they attempted to arrest a suspect who
had brandished a firearm at a door-to-door salesman, (1) time during a demonstration, (2) times to attempt
to locate an injured victim or missing person, and three (3) times during community engagement events.
Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) - There were zero (0) UGV deployments between June 2024 to July
2025.
There have been zero (0) reported violations of this equipment pursuant to the military equipment use
policy during this reporting period.
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Category 1 –
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS/Drones) & Unmanned Ground Vehicle
UAS UGV
Total Percent Male Female Percent Male Female
White 7 70%7 0 0%0 0
Hispanic 2 20%2 0 0%0 0
Black 1 10%1 0 0%0 0
Asian 0 0%0 0 0%0 0
Other 0 0%0 0 0%0 0
Total 10 100%10 0 0%0 0
Note: This chart shows only those deployments where the demographics of the subject are known.
The other deployments involved situations where subjects fled from crime scenes, the subject of a
search was a vicious animal, or the equipment was used as part of a community engagement event.
Category 1 –
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS/Drones) & Unmanned Ground Vehicle - Year over Year
Year UAS Deployments UGV Deployments
July 2022 – June 2023 NA NA
July 2023 - June 2024 0 0
July 2024 – June 2025 21 0
Category 2. MRAP Or Armored Personnel Carriers
The MRAP and the M-ATV (Armored Personnel Carriers) were utilized a total of zero (0) times between
July 2024 and June 2025.
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 - Year over Year
Year Deployments
July 2022 – June 2023 5
July 2023 - June 2024 3
July 2024 – June 2025 0
Category 5. Mobile Command Vehicle (MCV)
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The Mobile Command Vehicle was utilized a total of twelve (12) times between July 2024 to June 2025. The
usage was for command post operations during community events and law enforcement operations.
The MCV was used as a command post during five (6) OTS DUI checkpoints, two (2) community engagement
events, three (3) special events, and one (1) Organized Retail Theft Operation.
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.
Category 5 –
Mobile Command Vehicle - Year over Year
Year Deployments
July 2022 – June 2023 11
July 2023 - June 2024 11
July 2024 – June 2025 12
Category 7. Battering Rams, Slugs, and Breaching Apparatus Explosive in Nature
Battering rams, Slugs, and Breaching Apparatuses were utilized zero (0) times between July 2024 to June
2025 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.
Category 7 –
Battering Rams, Slugs, and Breaching Apparatus Explosive in Nature
Year Deployments
July 2022 – June 2023 0
July 2023 - June 2024 0
July 2024 – June 2025 0
Category 10. Specialized Firearms
Specialized Firearms (.308 bolt-action and 6.5 Creedmoor bolt action rifles) were utilized zero (0)
times between July 2024 to June 2025 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.
Category 10 –
Specialized Firearms - Year over Year
Year Deployments
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July 2022 – June 2023 0
July 2023 - June 2024 0
July 2024 – June 2025 0
Category 12. Flashbang Grenades (Also Known as Diversionary Devices)
“Flashbang” Grenades, aka Diversionary Devices, were utilized zero (0) times between July 2024 to June 2025
for operational use.
“Flashbang” Grenades are 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 –
Flashbang Grenades (Also Known as Diversionary Devices) - Year over Year
Year Deployments
July 2022 – June 2023 0
July 2023 - June 2024 1
July 2024 – June 2025 0
Category 14. Projectile Launchers & Their Specialty Impact Munitions
(A)40mm Launchers and Related Munitions
The 40mm Launchers were deployed into the field a total of five (5) times by officers on calls for service
between July 2024 to June 2025. These usages are as follows:
SHOW OF FORCE ONLY - 40mm impact less lethal rounds were deployed five (5) 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 – No 40mm impact less lethal rounds were shot at a suspect between July 2024 to June
2025.
Category 14 –
Demographics for Less Lethal 40mm Projectile Launchers and Impact Munitions
Show of Force Use of Force
Total Percent Male Female Percent Male Female
White 2 40%2 0 0%0 0
Hispanic 2 40%2 0 0%0 0
Black 1 10%1 0 0%0 0
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Asian 0 0%0 0 0%0 0
Other 0 0%0 0 0%0 0
Total 5 100%5 0 0%0 0
Category 14 –
Less Lethal 40mm Projective Launchers and Impact Munitions - Year over Year
Year Show of Force Use of Force
July 2022 – June 2023 12 1
July 2023 - June 2024 8 1
July 2024 – June 2025 5 0
(B)Less Lethal Shotguns (identifiable by their orange stocks and fore stocks) and Related Munitions
Less Lethal Shotguns with 12-Gauge Drag Stabilizing Beanbag munition were utilized a total of eight
(8) times by officers on calls for service between July 2024 to June 2025. These usages are as follows:
SHOW OF FORCE ONLY – A Less Lethal Shotgun and the related 12-Gauge Drag Stabilizing Beanbag round
munition were deployed seven (7) 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 Less Lethal Shotgun and the related 12-Gauge Drag Stabilizing Beanbag round munition
was used one (1) time between July 2024 to June 2025 to arrest a violent suspect. The following is a summary
of the incident.
In July of 2024, two officers attempted to arrest a suspect who had a warrant for assaulting his sixty-year-old
mother. The officers were aware of the suspect’s extensive criminal history, and the fact he was a known gang
member. Officers observed him in the front window of his house. As officers approached the house the
suspect opened the front door and stood in the doorway. The officers attempted to call the suspect to them,
but the suspect refused to leave the doorway. The officers advised him of the warrant, told him he was under
arrest, and ordered him to come out of the house. The suspect continued to refuse. Officers approached the
suspect to place him in handcuffs to effect the arrest. The officers attempted to grab his arms, but the suspect
pulled away and began challenging the officers.
To de-escalate the situation, the officers stepped back creating distance. One officer drew his Taser and
called for more officers. Officers attempted to negotiate with the suspect for six minutes, however the suspect
took a fighting stance, clenching and raising his fists, and challenged officers to come and get him. In this
case a Taser would not have been recommended as the suspect was standing in a doorway which was
elevated due to a large single step and a front yard that sloped away from the door. It was foreseeable if due
to being Tased and the suspect experiencing neuromuscular incapacitation that significant secondary injuries
could have resulted if the suspect were to fall. Unable to use a Taser, another officer responded with a less
lethal shotgun loaded with beanbag rounds.
When negotiations proved unfruitful and after four warnings, the suspect was shot in the right thigh with a
bean bag round. Officers continued to order the suspect to lie on the ground for handcuffing, and he
continued to refuse. The officer shot the suspect a second time in the right thigh with a bean bag round. The
suspect responded by charging the officer and punching him on the left side of the head.
The officers struggled to control the suspect, and he and the officers went to the ground. The suspect
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continued to actively resist officers’ attempts to bring his hands to the small of his back for handcuffing and
officers used a Taser in drive stun mode twice to aid them in handcuffing the suspect.
The suspect was then placed in the WRAP restraint device and evaluated by paramedics who had been
requested by officers to stage in the area once the standoff began. The suspect sustained abrasions to his
face, knees, and back. Multiple officers received similar injuries resulting from the struggle on the ground with
the suspect. The officer who was punched on the side of the head sustained bruising to the head as a result.
Due to the prolonged struggle and the use of the Taser, the suspect was transported to the hospital for
medical clearance. In further evaluating the suspect, officers determined, and the suspect admitted to being
under the influence of methamphetamine. The suspect was transported and booked into the Sonoma County
Jail for the warrant, assaulting an officer, and being under the influence of methamphetamine.
The incident was reviewed by both the Division Lieutenant and Professional Standards Division
Lieutenant. The use of force was found to be reasonable, appropriate and within policy. The Independent
Police Auditor reviewed the incident and concurred with the Department’s findings.
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 2 28.57%2 0 0%0 0
Hispanic 4 57.14%4 0 100%1 0
Black 1 14.29%1 0 0%0 0
Asian 0 0%0 0 0%0 0
Other 0 0%0 0 0%0 0
Total 7 100%7 0 100%1 0
Category 14 –
Less Lethal – Beanbag Shotgun and Related Munitions - Year over Year
Year Show of Force Use of Force
July 2022 – June 2023 8 0
July 2023 - June 2024 11 0
July 2024 – June 2025 7 1
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
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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
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.
In past years, the local news media published news articles and editorials about the Department’s Military
Equipment. The links for the published media can be found below:
o Community Matters: Building Trust is a Two-Way Street - June 1, 2023
o Letters to the Argus-Courier - May 26, 2023
o For Petaluma Police, Armored Vehicles Are a Mixed Blessing - May 15, 2023
o Petaluma Doesn't Need Military-Grade Equipment - May 18, 2023
o City to Host Military Equipment Display Tuesday Evening - July 2, 2024
o Petaluma Police Report using Military Equipment 4 Times During the Past Year - August 13, 2024
Incidents involving military equipment are reviewed by the Independent Police Auditor (IPA) as part of our
comprehensive Professional Standard practices, the IPA’s report can be found here 2024 Independent Police
Auditor's Annual Report. The report was presented to the Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) for review
and input, and the final draft was presented to City Council on April 7, 2024. The Department joined the IPA for
the presentation which included information and discussion surrounding departmental policy, show of force
and use of force incident review, and community member complaints.
This year in advance of the presentation to City Council on August 4, 2025, the Department presented a draft of
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this report to and elicited feedback from the Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) on June 25, 2025. The
PSAC had a robust discussion regarding the report. Areas that were discussed included the legislative intent of
AB481 which spoke to the need to curb the use of military equipment on low income Black and Brown
communities, along with transparency and accountability related to the acquisition and use of the equipment.
How the term “military equipment,” which is used in the legislation and repeated throughout this report can be
misleading to the public as most of the equipment the Department possess is designed for and used by
municipal law enforcement.
Additionally discussed, were ways to educate the public on things such as the use of less lethal weapons, and
ways to mitigate the intimidation of drones as due to ongoing military conflicts throughout the world they are
often synonymous with weapons of war. The entire presentation and discussion can be found on the City’s
website here June 25, 2024 Public Safety Advisory Meeting.
On July 8, 2025, the Department hosted a community engagement display day, at the Petaluma Police
Department, providing community members with the opportunity to view, discuss, and ask questions
regarding the department’s military equipment. All community engagement related to the AB481 report and
presentations was shared with the public through the City’s weekly update and the City’s social media
channels, including Facebook, Nextdoor, and Instagram pages.
FISCAL IMPACT
Currently, the Petaluma Police Department maintains a workforce comprised of over 70 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 2024/2025 fiscal year was approximately
$31,596,499, of which approximately 84 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
$5,154,058 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 of 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 represent
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:
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Category FY 24/25 Adopted Budget
Approximate
Percentage of Annual Budget
Approximate
Total Personnel Related Costs $26,442,441 ~83.7%
Supplies, Services, Equipment
(Non-Personnel Related)$5,154,058 ~15.8%
Military Equipment Costs
(Subset of Non-Personnel Costs)$176,338 ~0.6%
TOTAL BUDGET $31,596,499 100%
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
Total Cost
10.Specialty Ammunition, less than .50 cal - 6.5
Creedmoor
1,700 $2,362.50
10.Specialty Ammunition, less than .50 Cal -
.308
160 $320.00
12.Defense Technologies Flashbang Grenades,
Chemical Agents
4 $220.00
14 Less-Lethal Shotgun Bean Bag Rounds 200 $210.00
TOTAL:1,049 $6,277.00
Note: This consumable equipment was not replaced during FY25. The costs for
replacement is noted as a projected cost during FY26, under the Equipment Costs sections.
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PERSONNEL TRAINING COSTS
The following is a breakdown of personnel training cost for FY24/25 associated with Special Weapons and
Tactics Team (SWAT). Every new officer assigned to the SWAT Team must complete the POST certified
Basic SWAT Operator course, an annual twenty-four recertification, monthly departmental training, and
specialty training related to specific equipment or tactics.
The SWAT Team is one part of the Department’s Crisis Response Team, which also includes a Crisis
Negotiation Team and a Tactical Dispatch Team. The Team has been established to provide specialized
support in the handling of critical field operations where intense negotiations and special tactical deployment
methods beyond the capacity of patrol officers appear to be necessary. The primary focus of the Crisis
Response Team is to provide tactical solutions that increase the likelihood of de-escalation and the safe
resolution of high-risk incidents. The Crisis Response Team is governed by Department Policy 408; Crisis
Response Team which can be found here Petaluma Police Department Policy Manual.
Training Description # Ofc.Hrs.Total Cost
Monthly Sniper Training 3 10 $2,902.00
Shotgun Breacher 2 16 $1,930.12
Chemical Agent Instructor 2 16 $1,641.05
Basic SWAT Operator 3 80 $13,733.53
Diversionary Device Instructor 1 24 $1,657.78
Tactical Breacher 2 24 $3,029.07
Tactical Armored Vehicle 1 24 $1,274.14
Regional SWAT – REX 11 8 $400.00
TOTAL:$26,567.69
The following is a breakdown of the personnel training costs for FY24/25 associated with the Department’s
Drone Team. The Drone Team consists of a group of patrol officers who have access to unmanned aerial
systems (UAS) and unmanned ground vehicles (UGV). Their training consists of obtaining a Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, understanding legal limitations related to privacy, and
demonstrating proficiency in the use of the UAS and UGV equipment. The use of both unmanned aerial
systems and unmanned ground vehicles are governed by Department Policy 613; Unmanned Aerial Systems
and Unmanned Ground Operations which can be found here Petaluma Police Department Policy Manual.
Training Description # Ofc.Hrs.Total Cost
UAS Basic Pilots Course 5 24 $6,749.30
UAS Advanced Operator 3 24 $3,878.47
UAS Nighttime Operator 3 16 $2,770.46
LOKI Tactical Drone 1 16 $770.56
TOTAL:$14,168.79
EQUIPMENT COSTS
The following are equipment related expenditures for June 2024 to July 2025. Also listed are the projected
expenses for Fiscal Year 2026. 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.
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The expenses attributed to the unmanned aerial systems were for the purchase of strobe and spotlights for
Department drones to enhance the operator’s ability to see the drones at night, and their ability to cast light
upon an area if needed. The expenses related to the armored personnel carriers were for the repairs to the
emergency lighting equipment and back up monitor which had stopped working. Additionally, the MRAP’s
batteries needed to be replaced. During this reporting period our gas munitions reached their five-year
expiration date, those munitions were replaced to maintain Department inventory.
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.
Equipment Category and Type Acquisition Costs
FY25
Annual Maintenance,
Upgrade,
Replacement Costs
Projected FY26
Costs
1.Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)$0 $1,754.00 $500.00
1.Unmanned Ground Vehicle (Robot)$0 $0 $0
2.Armored Personnel Carriers (MRAP & M-
ATV)
$0 $5,187.43 $2,000.00
5.Mobile Command Vehicle (MCV)$0 $0 $1,000.00
10 Specialty Munitions less than .50 caliber –
6.5 Creedmoor
$0 $0 $2,700.00
14 Specialty Munitions, including chemical
agents (Gas), 40mm, SIMS, Bean Bag
$0 $2,383.27 $0
14 Defense Technology Low Roll “Flashbang”
Grenade
$0 $0 $330.00
14 Defense Technology 40mm Launcher #1425 $0 $0 $0
14 Defense Technology Multi-Round Launcher
#1440
$0 $0 $0
14 Remington Breaching Shotgun (870)$0 $0 $0
14 Less Lethal Shotgun Bean Bag Rounds $0 $0 $525.00
Storage Space at 1221 Petaluma Blvd.
North
- 7,260 Square Feet of Indoor Space
- 8,400 Square Feet of Outdoor Space
$120,000.00 $0 $120,000.00
TOTAL:$120,00.00 $9,324.70 $127,055.00
PROJECTED ACQUISITIONS FOR FY 2026
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.
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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
Petaluma Police Department
Policy 709 - Military Equipment Funding Acquisition and Use
Attachment A
Annual Military Equipment Use Report
July 2024 to June 2025
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: Royal Arms Tesar-2 Black Cap 425 GR Copper Frangible 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 340
6.5 Creedmoor 800
Category 12 - Flashbangs, Chemical Agents, Chemical Agent Delivery Devices, and Pepper Ball
Launchers
Defense Technology Low-Roll Flash Bang 18
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 15 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 9 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 50 rounds
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709.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
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
o August 5, 2024
o August 4, 2025 Pending
709.1.1 DEFINITIONS
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.
Policy
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•Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles.
•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
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
(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.
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:
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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
The Department intends to purchase the following types of UAS:
(a) DJI – Mavic 3TThermal UAS for Crime Scene and Collision Scene Investigations.
Manufacturer: DJI
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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.
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.
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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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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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
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
possesses a limited inventory of breaching shotguns and ammunition which is only to be
used by trained members of the Crisis Response Team (SWAT).
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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: $8.00 per round
Lifespan: 5 years
The Department utilizes the following Specialized Shotgun Ammunition:
1. Tesar-2 Black Cap 425 Grain Copper Frangible
Manufacturer: Royal Arms International
Manufacturer Description: https://royalarms.com/shop/black-cap-425-gr-copper-
frangible-12ga/
Quantity: 50
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.
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
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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
Quantity: 3
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(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
Fiscal Impact: $1,625 per rifle
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Date Acquired: 2019
Lifespan: 10 years or operational life
Quantity: 4
(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: 340
(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.
Fiscal Impact: Approximately $1.35 per round
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Lifespan: Approximately 10-year shelf life.
Quantity: 800
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: 18
(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
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-
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Fiscal Impact:$1945.00 each
Lifespan: 25 years
Quantity: 1
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/
Fiscal Impact: $740.00 each
Lifespan: 25 years
Quantity: 8
(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
(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: 45
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: 9
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
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
5. Direct Impact 40mm OC Crushable Foam Round – Model 6320
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Manufacturer Description: Direct Impact® 40 mm OC Crushable Foam Round - Defense
Technology (defense-technology.com
Quantity: 25
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
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
(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 Description: Drag Stabilized™ 12-Gauge Bean Bag Round - Defense
Technology (defense-technology.com
Fiscal Impact: $5 per munition
Lifespan: 5 years
Quantity: 50
709.3 MILITARY EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR
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
The following constitutes a list of qualifying equipment for the Department:
See Attached Military Equipment Inventory
709.5 APPROVAL
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
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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
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
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.
709.8 ANNUAL REPORT
Upon approval of a military equipment policy, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee should
submit a military equipment report to the governing body for each type of military equipment
approved quarterly within one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military
equipment is available for use (Government Code § 7072).
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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.
709.9 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
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
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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
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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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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