CC 2024-03-26_09b Annual Military Equipment ReportItem 9.b.
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Michael Martinez, Chief of Police
BY: David Culver, Police Commander
SUBJECT: Consideration of Annual Military Equipment Report Pursuant to
California AB 481; Review and Consider Renewal of Ordinance No. 714
DATE: March 26, 2024
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Annual update regarding the Police Department’s ongoing use of military equipment as
defined in Assembly Bill 481 (AB 481) and codified in Government Code Sections 7070
through 7075; Gov. Code 7071(e)(1) requires a motion to approve the renewal of
Ordinance No. 714 to authorize continued use of the spe cified equipment listed in the
Police Department’s Military Equipment Report.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
The Arroyo Grande Police Department is currently in possession of items categorized as
military equipment following the Council’s adoption of Ordinance No. 714 Military
Equipment Use Policy. The fiscal impacts associated with Ordinance No. 714 for FY
2023-24 include purchasing specialized equipment, annual training costs, and
replacement of munitions totaling $2557.20. The cost of maintaining the current inventory
and purchasing new equipment in 2024 is outlined in the Police Department’s Military
Equipment Report.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the “Military Equipment Use Inventory Report” in accordance with
California Assembly Bill 481 and make a motion to approve the renewal of Ordinance No.
714.
BACKGROUND:
On September 30, 2021, Assembly Bill 481 (AB 481) was codified in Government Code
Sections 7070 through 7075 and required the governing body of a law enforcement
agency to adopt a “Military Equipment Use” Policy (“Policy”) no later than May 1, 2022.
The Police Department complied with AB 481 in the development of a policy, holding a
community meeting, and making the Policy documents available on their website prior to
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Item 9.b.
City Council
Consideration of Annual Military Equipment Report Pursuant to California AB 481;
Review and Consider Renewal of Ordinance No. 714
March 26, 2024
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the City Council adopting the Policy via Ordinance No. 714 on April 12, 2022 (Attachment
4).
AB 481 requires the City Council to review, at least annually, the Ordinance adopting the
Policy, and vote on whether to renew the Ordinance to allow the Police Department to
continue to use the equipment covered by the Policy. AB 481 also requires the Police
Department to present an annual report to the City Council that covers:
1) The use of the equipment;
2) Any complaint(s) or concern(s) regarding the use of the equipment ;
3) Results of any internal audits on the use of the equipment ;
4) The annual costs for the equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training,
storage, and other ongoing costs, as well as the source from which the funds will
be provided for this purpose;
5) The quantity of each type of military equipment possessed by the agency; and
6) If the Police Department intends to purchase additional equipment in the following
year, the quantity sought for each type of equipment.
The procedural requirements of AB 481 for the Council to approve the Annual Military
Equipment report are defined by California Government Code Section 7072 as follows:
A law enforcement agency that receives approval of a military equipment use
policy pursuant to Section 7071 shall submit to the governing body an annual
military equipment report for each type of military equipment approved by the
governing body within one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as
the military equipment is available for use. The law enforcement agency shall also
make each annual military equipment report required by this section publicly
available on its internet website for as long as the military equipment is available
for use.
ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
AB 481 was introduced to increase transparency and accountability for the funding,
acquisition, and use of military equipment by state and local law enforcement agencies.
The legislation includes a broad definition of what constitutes “military equipment,”
including items such as drones that are commonly used in everyday society by members
of the public and have been effectively deployed for many years by law enforcement
agencies to respond to emerging threats, civil unrest, and mass casualty events.
Furthermore, several of the items AB 481 defines as “military equipment” are not
necessarily used by the military but are less -than-lethal, standard issue equipment for
peace officers. While possession of such equipment does not warrant its use in common
circumstances, this essential equipment is deployed based on the situational necessity
to effectively de-escalate intense situations or bring volatile conditions and critical
incidents to a safe resolution.
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City Council
Consideration of Annual Military Equipment Report Pursuant to California AB 481;
Review and Consider Renewal of Ordinance No. 714
March 26, 2024
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Staff reviewed Department records and determined there were no complaints or concerns
raised regarding the use of the City’s military equipment in 2023. Staff’s internal audit of
equipment use determined there were no violations of the Policy (AGPD Policy #709) or
any other Departmental policy. Included herewith as Attachment 1 is an Annual Military
Equipment Report, prepared pursuant to the requirements of Government Code section
7072.
New Equipment for 2024
Staff has reviewed the equipment needs for the Police Department and determined there
is a need to purchase more unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), more specifically identified
in the 2024 Military Equipment Inventory included as Attachment 1, and which would fall
under the Military Equipment Use Policy. The DJI UAS is available through commercial
retail stores selling to the public. Staff had originally planned to purchase new drones in
2023 but opted to delay this purchase until 2024 due to the need for additional training.
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Council’s consideration:
1. Receive and file Annual Military Equipment Report pursuant to California AB 481
and make a motion to renew Ordinance No. 714;
2. Do not move to approve the renewal of Ordinance No. 714 or accept the annual
Military Equipment Report; or
3. Provide alternative direction to staff.
ADVANTAGES:
Taking the recommended action will comply with State law requirements and will promote
transparency involving Police Department acquisitions, use, and/or purchases of
equipment identified and defined in AB 481. The equipment outlined in this report is
essential to law enforcement’s mission.
DISADVANTAGES:
No disadvantages are identified.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
No environmental review is required for this item , as this action is not a “project” per §
15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because the action pertains to submittal and
approval of information regarding the City’s military equipment policy and is therefor e an
organizational and administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical
changes to the environment.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS:
The Agenda was posted at City Hall and on the City’s website in accordance with
Government Code Section 54954.2. In accordance with AB 481, the proposed Military
Equipment Use Policy was also posted on the Police Department’s website ,
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Item 9.b.
City Council
Consideration of Annual Military Equipment Report Pursuant to California AB 481;
Review and Consider Renewal of Ordinance No. 714
March 26, 2024
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www.agpd.org, on March 12, 2024.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 2024 Military Equipment Inventory
2. 2023 Military Equipment Inventory
3. 2022 Annual Military Equipment Report
4. Ordinance No. 714
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ATTACHMENT 1
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
2024 – Annual Military Equipment Report,
Prepared Pursuant to Government Code § 7072
In accordance with Government Code section 7072, the Arroyo Grande Police
Department hereby submits for City Council review and approval the following annual
military equipment report.
1. A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its
use.
All military equipment owned by the Department, which is de tailed in Exhibit A to the
Department’s Military Equipment Use Policy, was used exclusively for the purposes
designated by that Policy. In general, those purposes include use of specialized
firearms to be used as precision weapons to address a threat with more precision
and/or greater distances than a handgun, if present and feasible; use of noise flash
diversionary devices to produce atmospheric over-pressure and brilliant white light
and, as a result, can cause short‐term (6 ‐ 8 seconds) physiological/psychological
sensory deprivation to give officers a tactical advantage; use of chemical agents and
smoke canisters (by officers who are properly POST certified) to limit the escalation of
conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable; use of projectile
launch platforms and associated munitions to limit the escalation of conflict where
employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable.
In 2023 the Arroyo Grande Police Department used the following equipment:
Unmanned Aerial Systems “UAS” (3) also known as “Drones.” The drones were
activated during the search and arrest of offenders, traffic collision investigations,
special event security, fire department support, and firework response during the
4th of July holiday. AGPD’s UAS are operated by Arroyo Grande City staff and
provide support to public works for city-wide projects.
40mm Launchers (9) designed to expel nonlethal munitions. The 40 mm launchers
were used during the training of personnel and were not deployed during f ield patrol
operations in 2023. The 40mm munitions were used to train law enforcement
personnel in accordance with California Peace Officers Standard and Training
requirements.
Patrol Rifles (27). There were two incidents during patrol operations in which a rifle
was needed, but neither resulted in the weapon being discharged. Additionally,
officers deployed their assigned rifles during training and qualifications.
Pepper-Ball Launchers (4) were only deployed during the training of law
enforcement personnel.
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ATTACHMENT 1
2. A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military
equipment.
The Department did not receive any complaints or citizen outreach concerning the
Department’s Military Equipment Use Policy or ongoing use of said equipment.
3. The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the
military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.
There were no violations of the Policy, and accordingly, no audits or actions took place
in response.
4. The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including
acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage,
upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be
provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following
submission of the annual military equipment report.
Costs associated with military equipment in 2023 included purchases of specialized
equipment, annual training costs, and replacement of munitions, totaling $2,557.20 .
These costs were accounted for in the City’s 2023 budget.
5. The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment.
The quantity for each type of military equipment is listed in Exhibit A to the Military
Equipment Use Policy, available on the City’s website and in person at the Depa rtment.
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.
The Department plans to purchase more unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), available
through commercial retail suppliers. Funding for the purchase of the additional UAS
equipment would be through the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services
(COPS) grant.
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1. Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS): An unmanned aircraft along with the associated equipment
necessary to control it remotely.
Agency cost of maintaining the UAV (training and software) program in 2023: $750.00
a) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost of current UAS:
i. DJI MAVIC ENTERPRISE Advanced, cost: $6,900 each, quantity: 2. UAS that has a
color and inferred camera as well as audible speaker and light. Capable of video
recording, weighs 909 grams, and has approx. 30 minutes of flight time.
ii. DJI Air 3, cost $1,549, quantity: 1. UAS has a dual-primary camera system,
embedding a 1/1.3-inch-CMOS wide-angle camera and a 1/1.3-inch-CMOS 3x
medium tele camera.
b) Purpose
To be deployed when its view would assist officers or incident commanders with the
following situations, which include but are not limited to:
i. major collision investigations.
ii. search for missing persons.
iii. natural disaster management.
iv. crime scene photography.
v. SWAT, tactical, or other public safety and life preservation missions.
vi. In response to specific requests from local, state, or federal fire authorities for
fire response and/or prevention.
c) Authorized Use
Only assigned operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to
operate the DJI Mavic during approved missions.
d) Expected Life Span
All UAS equipment, 3-5 years.
e) Fiscal Impact
The annual estimated maintenance and battery replacement cost is approximately $200.
f) Training
All Department UAS operators are licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration for UAS
operation and are certified under the FAA Part 107 as remote pilots. In addition, each
operator must attend department training and ongoing quarterly training.
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g) Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established under FAA Regulation 14 CFR Part 107, and the City of Arroyo Grande
UAS policy. It is the policy of the AGPD to utilize UAS only for official law enforcement
purposes and in a manner that respects the privacy of our community, pursuant to State
and Federal law.
2. 40 MM Launchers and Rounds: 40MM Launchers are utilized by department personnel as a less
lethal tool to launch impact rounds.
There was no cost to the agency to maintain this device during the 2023 calendar year.
a) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost
1) DEFENSE (LMT) TECHNOLOGY, 40MM SINGLE SHOT LAUNCHER, cost: $1000, quantity:
9. The 40MM Single Launcher is a tactical single shot launcher that features an
expandable ROGERS Super Stock and an adjustable Integrated Front Grip (IFG) with
light rail. It will fire standard 40mm less lethal ammunition, up to 4.8 inches in
cartridge length. It will launch a 40MM less lethal round up to 131 feet. This less lethal
platform replaced the Bean Bag shotgun and is authorized to be used by patrol
personnel. The launcher is orange in color and has a holographic red dot sighting
system.
2) BYRNA SDI. The 40mm BIP is a blunt impact kinetic energy round. Cost: $22 per round,
quantity: 50. The patented technology involves an internal energy absorption system,
as well as a collapsible gel head. BIPs have an effective minimal optimal range of 6.6
feet (2m), though are operational at point blank. In independent party Blunt Trauma
Testing of several 40mm Impact rounds, the BIP round had the lowest impact force
response. The Viscous criterion (VC) was used as an indicator of injury severity, the
higher (VC) value the higher the risk of injury. The BIP Peaked at (0.10) while the other
rounds peaked at (.012-.097) The BIP has been designed utilizing ballistic technologies,
which allow for consistent in-flight stability throughout an almost flat trajectory.
These rounds have repeatedly shown effectiveness and reliability at ranges up to 150
feet (45m)
3) DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, FERRETT 40MM LIQUID BARRICADE PENETRATOR ROUND,
cost: $23, quantity: 15. A 40MM round used to penetrate barriers, such as windows,
hollow core doors, wallboard and thin plywood. Upon impacting the barrier, the nose
cone ruptures and instantaneously delivers a small chemical payload inside a structure
or vehicle. In a tactical deployment situation, the 40mm Ferret is primarily used to
dislodge barricaded subjects from confined areas. Its purpose is to minimize the risks
to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and/or incapacitation of
potentially violent or dangerous subjects. This is for use by SWAT team members only.
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b) Purpose
To limit the escalation of conflict and preserve life where the employment of lethal force is
prohibited or undesirable.
c) Authorized Use
Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to:
i. Self-destructive, dangerous, and/or combative individuals.
ii. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.
iii. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained.
iv. Potentially vicious animals.
v. Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
d) Training
Sworn members utilizing 40MM less lethal chemical agents or impact rounds are trained in
their use by POST-certified less lethal and chemical agent instructors.
e) Lifespan
Defense Technology LMT- 25 years.
BYRNA SDI. The 40mm BIP- 5 years.
Model 2262 Liquid Barricade Penetrator round- 5 years.
f) Fiscal Impact
Annual maintenance is approximately $25 for each launcher.
g) Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established under AGPD policy 308.8. It is the policy of the AGPD to utilize the 40mm
only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law, including
those regarding the use of force.
3. Distraction Devices: A distraction device is ideal for distracting dangerous suspects during assaults,
hostage rescue, room entry, or other high-risk arrest situations.
There was no cost to the agency to maintain this device during the 2023 calendar year.
a) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost
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1) Defense Technology #8901, Cost $50 Quantity: 6. The Distraction Device® Reload
utilizes a standard military-style M201A1 type fuze and produces 175 dB of sound
output at 5 feet and 6-8 million candelas for ten milliseconds. This reload is for use
in the Distraction Device low roll body.
b) Purpose
To produce atmospheric overpressure and brilliant white light and, as a result, can cause short-
term (6 - 8 seconds) physiological/psychological sensory deprivation to give officers a tactical
advantage.
c) Authorized Use
i. Diversionary Devices shall only be used:
ii. By officers who have been trained in their proper use.
iii. In hostage and barricaded subject situations.
iv. In high risk warrant (search/arrest) services where there may be extreme
hazards to officers.
v. During other high-risk situations where their use would enhance officer safety.
vi. During training exercises.
d) Lifespan
Until used.
e) Fiscal Impact
There is no annual maintenance.
f) Training
Prior to use, officers must attend diversionary device training that is conducted by post-certified
instructors.
g) Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established under AGPD policy 408. It is the policy of the AGPD to utilize diversion devices
only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law regarding the
use of force.
4. Rifles: Guns that are fired from shoulder level, having a long spirally grooved barrel intended to
make bullets spin and thereby have greater accuracy over a long distance.
There was no cost to the agency to maintain this device during the 2023 calendar year.
Agency cost of maintaining Rifle ammunition inventory in 2023: $1807.90
a) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost
1) Sig Sauer, MCX Virtus Patrol Semi-Automatic Rifle. Cost $2000, quantity 27, officially
designated Rifle, Caliber 5.56 NATO. Standard-issued service weapon.
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2) Remington .223 CALIBER 55 GRAIN RIFLE ROUND, quantity 3500 rounds. cost: $0.51 per
round. Remington ammo made by PMC. These full metal jacket rounds are used for
training, and CA POST required qualification.
3) Hornady Black 5.56 Nato 75 GRAIN HD SBR RIFLE ROUND, quantity 4000 rounds. Cost
$0.85 per round. 5.56 Nato 75 gr InterLock HD SBR Hornady Black is designed specifically
for 10.5"-11.5" SBRs by using proprietary propellant technology and a bullet designed
with technology from industry-leading Critical Duty FlexLock bullets. This round provides
exceptional ammunition performance in SBR’s suppressed or unsuppressed, with
virtually no flash or residue, dramatically reduced sound signature, will not foul or
overheat suppressors, uniform velocity and accuracy, and provides a controllable rate of
fire in automatic platforms. Designed to meet the requirements of the FBI protocol, this
round is the optimum choice for 10.5"-11.5" barreled 5.56 rifles. This is the Duty round
for standard-issue patrol rifles.
b) Purpose
To be used as precision weapons to address a threat with more precision and/or greater
distances than a handgun, if present and feasible.
c) Authorized Use
Only members who are POST certified are authorized to use a rifle.
d) Lifespan
1) Sig Sauer, MCX Virtus Patrol Semi-Automatic Rifle - no expiration.
2) Remington .223 CALIBER 55 GRAIN RIFLE ROUND - no expiration.
3) Hornady Black 5.56 Nato 75 GRAIN HD SBR RIFLE ROUND - no expiration.
e) Fiscal Impact
Annual maintenance is approximately $50 for each rifle. Annual Ammunition cost is
accounted for in the current department budget. Rifle ammunition accounts for
approximately $3000 annually.
f) Training
Prior to using a rifle, officers must be certified by POST instructors in the operation of
the rifle. Additionally, all members who operate any rifle are required to pass a range
qualification 4 times a year.
g) Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established under AGPD policies 312 and 432. It is the policy of the AGPD to
utilize rifles only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and
Federal law regarding the use of force. All Rifles deployed by the Arroyo Grande Police
Department are owned by the Police Department.
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5. Pepper-Ball Launcher: A device that discharges irritant projectiles.
There was no cost to the agency to maintain this device during the 2023 calendar year.
a) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost
1) Pepper-Ball FTC CARBINE, cost: $590, quantity 4. The FTC is a high-capacity, semi-
automatic launcher that is reliable and accurate; it features a hopper that can hold up to
180 rounds and a flexible air source configuration. Pepper-Ball® is the most versatile
non-lethal system available, allowing officers to deploy it in a wide range of situations.
Pepper-Ball's many uses include:
1. Anti-riot
2. Combative suspects
3. Vehicle interdiction
4. Non-compliant individuals
2) Pepper-Ball LIVE-X PROJECTILE, cost: $3 per projectile. The Live Projectile contains a
concentrated amount of PAVA pepper powder. Discharged from a Pepper-Ball Launcher,
the projectile has a velocity of 280-350 FPS. The projectile has a direct impact of 60ft
and an area of saturation of 150+ ft. The projectile contains 5% PAVA Powder.
3) Pepper-Ball Glass Breaker cost $2.50 per Projectile, Quantity 60. A solid polymer
projectile used for breaking out residential windows and side-glass of automobiles. Not
for use on humans or animals.
4) Pepper-Ball INERT round. Cost: $1 per projectile. Containing a harmless, scented
powder, this projectile is best suited for training, qualifications, and direct impact when
chemical exposure is not desired.
b) Purpose
To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable.
Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include but, are not limited to:
i. Self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals.
ii. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.
iii. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained.
iv. Potentially vicious animals.
v. Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
c) Authorized Use
Only those officers who have been trained in the use of Pepper-Ball launchers are authorized to
use the Pepper-Ball launchers.
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d) Training
Sworn members utilizing Pepper-Ball launchers and projectiles are trained in their use by
Pepper-Ball certified less lethal and chemical agent instructors.
e) Lifespan
i. Pepper-Ball FTC Carbine- 20 years
ii. Pepper-Ball Live-X Projectile- 3 years
iii. Pepper-Ball Glass Breaker- 20 years
iv. Pepper-Ball INERT Projectile- 3 years
f) Fiscal impact
Annual maintenance is approximately $25 for each Pepper-Ball launcher.
g) Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established under AGPD policy 308.6.1. It is the policy of the AGPD to utilize Pepper-Ball
only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law, including
those regarding the use of force.
MAINTENANCE OF MILITARY USE SUPPLY LEVELS
When munitions stock for "military equipment" has reached significantly low levels or has been
exhausted, the Department may order replacement stock based upon the current approved city
operational budget in a calendar year without city council approval to maintain essential availability for
the Department’s needs. The purchase of this would be included in the annual report.
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1. Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS): An unmanned aircraft along with the associated equipment
necessary to control it remotely.
Agency cost of maintaining the UAV (training and software) program in 2022: $750.00
a) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost of current UAS:
i. DJI MAVIC ENTERPRISE Advanced, cost: $6,900 each, quantity: 2. UAS that has a
color and inferred camera as well as audible speaker and light. Capable of video
recording, weighs 909 grams, and has approx. 30 minutes of flight time.
b) Purpose
To be deployed when its view would assist officers or incident commanders with the
following situations, which include but are not limited to:
i. major collision investigations.
ii. search for missing persons.
iii. natural disaster management.
iv. crime scene photography.
v. SWAT, tactical, or other public safety and life preservation missions.
vi. In response to specific requests from local, state, or federal fire authorities for
fire response and/or prevention.
c) Authorized Use
Only assigned operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to
operate the DJI Mavic during approved missions.
d) Expected Life Span
All UAS equipment, 3-5 years.
e) Fiscal Impact
Annual maintenance and battery replacement cost is approximately $200.
f) Training
All Department UAS operators are licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration for UAS
operation. In addition, each operator must attend a department training and ongoing
quarterly training.
g) Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established under FAA Regulation 14 CFR Part 107, and the City of Arroyo Grande
UAS policy. It is the policy of the AGPD to utilize UAS only for official law enforcement
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purposes, and in a manner that respects the privacy of our community, pursuant to State
and Federal law.
2. 40 MM Launchers and Rounds: 40MM Launchers are utilized by department personnel as a less
lethal tool to launch impact rounds.
This platform was maintained at no cost to the city during the 2022 calendar year.
a) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost
1) DEFENSE (LMT) TECHNOLOGY, 40MM SINGLE SHOT LAUNCHER, cost: $1000, quantity:
9. The 40MM Single Launcher is a tactical single shot launcher that features an
expandable ROGERS Super Stock and an adjustable Integrated Front Grip (IFG) with
light rail. It will fire standard 40mm less lethal ammunition, up to 4.8 inches in
cartridge length. It will launch a 40MM less lethal round up to 131 feet. This less lethal
platform replaced the Bean Bag shotgun and is authorized to be used by patrol
personnel. The launcher is orange in color and has a holographic red dot sighting
system.
2) BYRNA SDI. The 40mm BIP is a blunt impact kinetic energy round. Cost: $22 per round,
quantity: 50. The patented technology involves an internal energy absorption system,
as well as a collapsible gel head. BIPs have an effective minimal optimal range of 6.6
feet (2m), though are operational at point blank. In independent party Blunt Trauma
Testing of several 40mm Impact rounds, the BIP round had the lowest impact force
response. The Viscous criterion (VC) was used as an indicator of injury severity, the
higher (VC) value the higher the risk of injury. The BIP Peaked at (0.10) while the other
rounds peaked at (.012-.097) The BIP has been designed utilizing ballistic technologies,
which allow for consistent in-flight stability throughout an almost flat trajectory.
These rounds have repeatedly shown effectiveness and reliability at ranges up to 150
feet (45m)
3) DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, FERRETT 40MM LIQUID BARRICADE PENETRATOR ROUND,
cost: $23, quantity: 15. A 40MM round used to penetrate barriers, such as windows,
hollow core doors, wallboard and thin plywood. Upon impacting the barrier, the nose
cone ruptures and instantaneously delivers a small chemical payload inside of a
structure or vehicle. In a tactical deployment situation, the 40mm Ferret is primarily
used to dislodge barricaded subjects from confined areas. Its purpose is to minimize
the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort and/or
incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects. This is for use by SWAT
team members only.
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b) Purpose
To limit the escalation of conflict and preserve lives where the employment of lethal force is
prohibited or undesirable.
c) Authorized Use
Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to:
i. Self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals.
ii. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.
iii. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained.
iv. Potentially vicious animals.
v. Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
d) Training
Sworn members utilizing 40MM less lethal chemical agents or impact rounds are trained in
there use by POST certified less lethal and chemical agent instructors.
e) Lifespan
Defense Technology LMT- 25 years.
BYRNA SDI. The 40mm BIP- 5 years.
Model 2262 Liquid Barricade Penetrator round- 5 years.
f) Fiscal Impact
Annual maintenance is approximately $25 for each launcher.
Estimated cost of 40mm rounds for 2023 is $500.
g) Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established under AGPD policy 308.8. It is the policy of the AGPD to utilize the 40mm
only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law, including
those regarding the use of force.
3. Distraction Devices: A distract device is ideal for distracting dangerous suspects during assaults,
hostage rescue, room entry or other high-risk arrest situations.
This platform was maintained at no cost to the city during the 2022 calendar year.
a) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost
1) Defense Technology #8901, Cost $50 Quantity: 6. The Distraction Device® Reload
utilizes a standard military-style M201A1 type fuze and produces 175 dB of sound
output at 5 feet and 6-8 million candelas for 10 milliseconds. This reload is for use in
the Distraction Device low roll body.
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b) Purpose
To produce atmospheric over-pressure and brilliant white light and, as a result, can cause short-
term (6 - 8 seconds) physiological/psychological sensory deprivation to give officers a tactical
advantage.
c) Authorized Use
i. Diversionary Devices shall only be used:
ii. By officers who have been trained in their proper use.
iii. In hostage and barricaded subject situations.
iv. In high risk warrant (search/arrest) services where there may be extreme
hazards to officers.
v. During other high-risk situations where their use would enhance officer safety.
vi. During training exercises.
d) Lifespan
Until used.
e) Fiscal Impact
No annual maintenance.
f) Training
Prior to use, officers must attend diversionary device training that is conducted by Post certified
instructors.
g) Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established under AGPD policy 408. It is the policy of the AGPD to utilize diversion devices
only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law regarding the
use of force.
4. Rifles: Guns that are fired from shoulder level, having a long spirally grooved barrel intended to
make bullets spin and thereby have greater accuracy over a long distance.
Agency cost of maintaining the Patrol Rifle program in 2022: $9,873.21
Agency cost of maintaining the Patrol Rifle ammunition in 2022: $4,292.50
a) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost
1) Sig Sauer, MCX Virtus Patrol Semi-Automatic Rifle. Cost $2,000, quantity 27, officially
designated Rifle, Caliber 5.56 NATO. Standard issued service weapon. (10 new Rifles
were purchased with expected delivery in 2023, the new rifles were purchased after
receiving a $7,720 credit for department owned weapons on longer in service)
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2) Remington .223 CALIBER 55 GRAIN RIFLE ROUND, quantity 500 rounds. cost: $0.51 per
round. Remington ammo made by PMC. This full metal jacket rounds are used for
training and CA POST required qualification.
3) Hornady Black 5.56 Nato 75 GRAIN HD SBR RIFLE ROUND, quantity 4000 rounds. Cost
$0.85 per round. 5.56 Nato 75 gr InterLock HD SBR Hornady Black is designed specifically
for 10.5"-11.5" SBR’s by using proprietary propellant technology and a bullet designed
with technology from industry leading Critical Duty FlexLock bullets. This round provides
exceptional ammunition performance in SBR’s suppressed or unsuppressed, with
virtually no flash or residue, dramatically reduced sound signature, will not foul or
overheat suppressors, uniform velocity and accuracy, and provides controllable rate of
fire in automatic platforms. Designed to meet the requirements of the FBI protocol, this
round is the optimum choice for 10.5"-11.5" barreled 5.56 rifles. This is the Duty round
for standard issue patrol rifles.
b) Purpose
To be used as precision weapons to address a threat with more precision and/or greater
distances than a handgun, if present and feasible.
c) Authorized Use
Only members that are POST certified are authorized to use a rifle.
d) Lifespan
1) Sig Sauer, MCX Virtus Patrol Semi-Automatic Rifle - no expiration.
2) Remington .223 CALIBER 55 GRAIN RIFLE ROUND - no expiration.
3) Hornady Black 5.56 Nato 75 GRAIN HD SBR RIFLE ROUND - no expiration.
e) Fiscal Impact
Annual maintenance is approximately $50 for each rifle. Annual Ammunition cost is
accounted for in current department budget. Rifle ammunition accounts for
approximately $4500 annually.
f) Training
Prior to using a rifle officers must be certified by POST instructors in the operation of the rifle.
Additionally, all members that operate any rifle are required to pass a range qualification 4
times a year.
g) Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established under AGPD policy 312 and 432. It is the policy of the AGPD to utilize rifles
only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law regarding the
use of force. All Rifles deployed by Arroyo Grande Police Department are owned by the Police
Department.
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5. Chemical Agent and Smoke Canisters: Canisters that contain chemical agents that are released
when deployed.
This platform was maintained at no cost to the city during the 2022 calendar year.
As of 2023 all current inventories of Chemical Agent and Smoke Canisters have expired and will be
disposed of in 2023. Arroyo Grande Police Department has no plans to continue the use of or maintain
inventory levels of this identified military item.
a) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost
1) DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, Han-Ball CS GRENADE, #519, cost: $48, quantity: 10. The Han-
Ball™ CS Grenade is an outdoor use grenade expelling its payload in approximately 15-
20 seconds. The rubber ball round has an overall size of 4.8 in. tall, including the fuse
head, and 3.1 in. diameter. This devise is for use by members of the SWAT team in a
tactical environment.
2) DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY Rubber Ball Blast Grenade, Inert. Cost $ 50, quantity 2. The Inert
Rubber Blast Ball Grenade can be used effectively in both training and crowd
management situations. It simulates the dispersion of Riot Control Agents from a CS,
CN, or OC Blast Ball in a training environment, but without the actual chemical
exposure. Deployed in crowd management /custodial situations to deliver light/sound
stimuli from a rubber ball style grenade without chemical agent exposure. This devise is
for use by members of the SWAT team in a tactical environment.
b) Purpose
To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable.
Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to:
i. Self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals.
ii. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.
iii. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained.
iv. Potentially vicious animals.
v. Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
vi. Authorized Use
vii. Only officers who have received POST certification in the use of chemical agents
are authorized to use these agents.
c) Training
Sworn members utilizing chemical agent canisters are certified by POST less lethal and chemical
agent instructors.
d) Lifespan
5 years from manufacturing date.
e) Fiscal Impact
No annual maintenance.
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f) Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established under the AGPD use of force policy 300. It is the policy of the AGPD to utilize
chemical agents only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal
law, including those regarding the use of force.
6. PepperBall Launcher: A device that discharges irritant projectiles.
Agency had no cost of maintaining PepperBall Launcher in 2022.
Agency cost of maintaining PepperBall projectiles in 2022: $330
a) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost
1) PepperBall FTC CARBINE, cost: $590, quantity 4. The FTC is a high-capacity, semi-
automatic launcher that is reliable and accurate, it features a hopper that can hold up to
180 rounds and a flexible air source configuration. PepperBall® is the most versatile
non-lethal system available, allowing officers to deploy it in a wide range of situations.
PepperBall's many uses include:
1. Anti-riot
2. Combative suspects
3. Vehicle interdiction
4. Non-compliant individuals
2) PepperBall LIVE-X PROJECTILE, cost: $3 per projectile. The Live Projectile contains a
concentrated amount of PAVA pepper powder. Discharged from a PepperBall Launcher,
the projectile has a velocity of 280-350 FPS. The projectile has a direct impact of 60ft
and an area of saturation of 150+ft. The projectile contains 5% PAVA Powder.
3) PepperBall Glass Breaker Cost $2.50 per Projectile, Quantity 60. A solid polymer
projectile used for breaking out residential windows and side-glass of automobiles. Not
for use on humans or animals.
4) PepperBall INERT round. Cost $1 per projectile. Containing a harmless, scented powder,
this projectile is best suited for training, qualifications, and direct impact when chemical
exposure is not desired.
b) Purpose
To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable.
Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include but, are not limited to:
i. Self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals.
ii. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.
iii. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained.
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iv. Potentially vicious animals.
v. Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
c) Authorized Use
Only those officers who have been trained in the use of PepperBall launchers are authorized to
use the PepperBall launchers.
d) Training
Sworn members utilizing PepperBall launchers and projectiles are trained in there use by
PepperBall certified less lethal and chemical agent instructors.
e) Lifespan
i. PepperBall FTC Carbine- 20 years
ii. PepperBall Live-X Projectile- 3 years
iii. PepperBall Glass Breaker- 20 years
iv. PepperBall INERT Projectile- 3 years
f) Fiscal impact
Annual maintenance is approximately $25 for each PepperBall launcher.
Estimated cost for projectiles in 2023 is $300
g) Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established under AGPD policy 308.6.1. It is the policy of the AGPD to utilize PepperBall
only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law, including
those regarding the use of force.
MAINTENANCE OF MILITARY USE SUPPLY LEVELS
When munitions stock for "military equipment" have reached significantly low levels, or have been
exhausted, the Department may order replacement stock based upon current approved city operational
budget in a calendar year without city council approval to maintain essential availability for the
Department’s needs. The purchase of this would be included in the annual report.
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