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1W AGENDA REPORT City Manager
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MEETING DATE: APRIL 19, 2022
TO: MATTHEW S. WEST, CITY MANAGER
FROM: STU GREENBERG, CHIEF OF POLICE
SUBJECT: ASSEMBLY BILL 481 : MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY
SUMMARY
To provide a proposed Military Equipment Use Policy drafted for the Tustin Police
Department ("Department"), and to obtain direction for staff to post the proposed policy
on the Department's website and add an agenda item for a public hearing before the
City Council which is at least thirty (30) days from today's date for first reading of an
ordinance approving the proposed policy.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
• Receive and file the attached draft Military Equipment Use Policy; and
• Direct staff to post the attached draft Military Equipment Use Policy on the
Department's website pending further consideration of the policy by the City
Council; and
• Direct staff to add an agenda item for public hearing that is at least thirty (30) days
from today's date for first reading of an ordinance approving the draft Military
Equipment Use Policy.
FISCAL IMPACT
There will be no impact to the General Fund.
BACKGROUND:
Effective January 1 , 2022, California Assembly Bill 481 added Chapter 12.8 (commencing
with Section 7070) to Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code. These provisions
require law enforcement agencies to obtain the approval of their respective governing
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bodies, by adoption of a Military Equipment Use Policy (via ordinance), prior to use of
any equipment defined by the Government Code as "military equipment." For
military equipment acquired prior to January 1, 2022, a law enforcement agency's
continued use of such equipment may continue provided that a Military Equipment Use
Policy is presented to the governing body by May 1 , 2022, and approved thereafter by
the governing body within 180 days of such presentation.
The Department is in possession of and uses equipment which meets the Government
Code's definition of "military equipment." Accordingly, the Department has drafted a
proposed Military Equipment Use Policy which meets the requirements of Government
Code section 7070(d) for presentation to the City Council. This proposed policy would
govern the Department's use of military equipment and includes the following as
required by the Government Code:
• A description of the type of military equipment within the possession of, or sought
to be acquired by, the Department;
• The purposes and authorized uses of military equipment identified in the policy;
• The fiscal impact of each type of military equipment identified by the policy;
• The legal and procedural rules that govern authorized use of the military equipment
identified by the policy;
• The required training by members of the Department that must be completed prior
to use of the military equipment identified by the policy;
• The mechanisms to ensure compliance with the policy; and
• Procedures by which a member of the public can register complaints or concerns,
or submit questions about the use of each type of military equipment identified by
the policy, as well as how the Department will ensure that each complaint, concern,
or question will be addressed in a timely manner.
Government Code section 7071(a)(2) provides that no later than May 1 , 2022, a law
enforcement agency seeking to continue use of military equipment acquired prior to
January 1, 2022, must "commence a governing body approval process...." The process
defined by section 7071 requires the Department to submit a proposed military equipment
use policy to the City Council and to post that policy on the Department's website for a
period of at least 30 days prior to any public hearing by the City Council regarding the
policy. Government Code section 7071(c) requires the City Council to consider
any proposed Military Equipment Use Policy as an agenda item for an open session
of a regular meeting and to provide for public comment regarding the policy. Since
the Government Code requires that any proposed Military Equipment Use Policy be
posted on the Department's website for at a least 30 days prior to any public hearing, the
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City Council is not being asked to consider the policy itself at this time. Instead,
the policy is simply being submitted to the City Council as required by the
Government Code for consideration regarding adoption of the policy at a later public
hearing.
DocuSigned by: igned by:
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'ORE BERG KA NICHOLS, Captain
Chief of Police Administrative Services Bureau
Attachment 1: Military Equipment Use Policy Draft
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POLICY 0. MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE
708.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for the approval, acquisition, and reporting
requirements of military equipment (Government Code § 7070; Government Code § 7071;
Government Code § 7072). This policy is provided to fulfill the obligations set forth in Assembly
Bill No. 481. These obligations include but are not limited to seeking approval on specific items
deemed to be military equipment and requirements related to compliance, annual reporting,
cataloging, and complaints regarding these items.
708.1.1 ACCREDITATION STANDARDS
This section pertains to the following CALEA Standards: N/A
This policy pertains to the following Standard Operating Procedures: N/A
708.2 DEFINITIONS
Definitions related to this policy include (Government Code § 7070):
Governing body— The elected or appointed body that oversees the department, which for
the purposes of the department would be the Tustin City Council.
Military equipment—Any of a wide variety of items as defined by California Government
Code § 7070, subsections (c) (1) through (c) (16).
Includes but is not limited to the following:
• Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles.
• Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers.
• High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), two-and-one- half-ton trucks,
five-ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached.
• Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants.
• Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational
control and direction of public safety units.
• Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind.
• Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature. This does
not include a handheld, one-person ram.
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• Firearms and ammunition of .50 caliber or greater, excluding standard- issue shotguns
and standard-issue shotgun ammunition.
• Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber, including firearms and
accessories identified as assault weapons in Penal Code § 30510 and Penal Code
§30515, with the exception of standard-issue service weapons and their ammunition.
• Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles.
• Noise-flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools.
• Munitions containing tear gas or OC, excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper
spray.
• TASERO Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and long- range acoustic
devices (LRADs).
• Kinetic energy weapons and munitions.
• Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require
additional oversight.
708.3 POLICY
It is the policy of the Tustin Police Department that members of this department comply with the
provisions of Government Code § 7071 with respect to military equipment.
708.4 MILITARY EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR
The Chief of Police will designate the Captain of the Administrative Services Bureau 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 Tustin City Council for matters related to the requirements of this
policy.
b. Identifying department equipment that qualifies as military equipment in the current
possession of the department, and any equipment the department intends to acquire that
requires approval by the Tustin City Council.
c. Conducting an inventory of all department military equipment at least annually.
d. Collaborating with any allied agency that may use military equipment within the jurisdiction
of Tustin 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.
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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. Providing information on the department website which details how members
of the public can ask questions, raise concerns, or make comments regarding the military
equipment policy, or any use of military equipment by members of the department. The
military equipment coordinator is required to respond to questions, comments, and/or
concerns as specifically set forth in the Citizen Comments, Questions, and Concerns
portion of this policy.
h. Ensuring that any proposed and/or approved military equipment use policy is made
available on the department website for as long as the military equipment identified in the
policy is available for use. (Government Code § 7071(d) (2))
708.5 MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE CONSIDERATIONS
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.
708.6 MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
The listing at the end of this General Order constitutes an inventory of equipment owned and/or in
the possession of the Tustin Police Department which is deemed to be military equipment as
defined by this policy and state law.
708.7 APPROVAL
The Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall obtain approval from the City Council by way
of an ordinance adopting the military equipment policy. As part of the approval process, the Chief
of Police or the authorized designee shall ensure the proposed military equipment policy is
submitted to the City Council and is available on the department website at least 30 days prior to
any public hearing concerning the military equipment policy 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.
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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.
708.8 COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS
Military equipment used by other jurisdictions that are providing mutual aid to this department
shall comply with their respective military equipment use policy in rendering mutual aid.
708.9 ANNUAL REPORT
Upon approval of a military equipment policy, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee will
submit a military equipment report to the governing body for each type of military equipment
approved within one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military
equipment is available for use (Government Code § 7072).
The Chief of Police or the authorized designee will 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.
Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing an annual report, the department shall hold at
least one well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting, at which the
department should discuss the report and respond to public questions regarding the funding,
acquisition, or use of military equipment.
708.10 CITIZEN COMMENTS, QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS
The military equipment coordinator designated by the Chief of Police shall be required to include
information on the department's website detailing how members of the public can submit
questions, comments, or concerns regarding the military equipment use policy, or use of military
equipment that is governed by this policy. This information shall include the military use
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coordinator's email address and telephone number. The military equipment coordinator must
respond, in writing, when possible, to any question, comment, or concern raised by a member of
the public within 10 business days of receipt of the comment, question, or concern. When
appropriate, the military equipment coordinator will forward any concern which rises to the level of
a citizen complaint to the professional standards division for handling pursuant to General Order
1020 - Personnel Complaint Procedure.
Any complaint regarding the use of military equipment governed by this policy shall be processed
in accordance with General Order 1020 - Personnel Complaint Procedure.
708.11 COMPLIANCE AND OVERSIGHT
All members of the department are required to comply with this military use policy. Failure of any
member to comply with this military use policy may subject that member to discipline as set forth
in General Order 1020 - Personnel Complaint Procedure.
The City Council of the City of Tustin shall have oversight authority with respect to the provisions
of this policy and its implementation.
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MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
The following constitutes an inventory of equipment owned and/or in the possession of the
Tustin Police Department which is deemed to be military equipment as defined by this policy
and state law:
1. RESCUE VEHICLE
Commercially produced wheeled rescue personnel vehicle utilized for law enforcement
purposes.
Current Inventory:
LENCO BEARCAT G3
Description: Rescue vehicle that seats 10-12 personnel with open floor plan that
allows for rescue of down personnel. The Bearcat G3 has increased ground clearance
and a robust suspension which allows for an emergency response to almost any
situation. It can stop various projectiles, which provides greater safety to citizens and
officers beyond the protection level of shield and personal body armor.
Quantity: 1
Purchase Price: $372,496.00
ARMORED FORD TACTICAL TRANSIT VAN
Description: Rescue vehicle that seats 10-12 personnel with open floor plan that allows
for rescue of down personnel. It can stop various projectiles, which provides greater
safety to citizens and officers beyond the protection level of shield and personal body
armor.
Quantity: 1
Purchase Price: $140,800.00
Purpose: To be used in response to critical incidents to enhance officer and community safety,
improve scene containment and stabilization, and assist in resolving critical incidents.
Authorized Use: The use of the rescue vehicle shall only be authorized by a watch commander
or SWAT commander, based on the specific circumstances of a given critical incident. Rescue
vehicles shall be used only by officers trained in theirdeployment and in a manner consistent
with department policy and training.
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Expected Lifespan:
Bearcat G3: 25 years
Armored Ford Tactical Transit Van: 10-15 years
Fiscal Impact: Annual fiscal impact varies dependent on maintenance requirements.
Traininq: All driver/operators shall attend formalized instruction and be trained in vehicle
operations and practical driving instruction.
Legal and Procedural Rules: It is the policy of the department to utilize armored vehicles only
for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State andFederal law.
2. MOBILE INCIDENT COMMAND VEHICLE (MIC)
A vehicle utilized as a mobile office that provides shelter, access to department
computer systems, and restroom facilities during extended events.
Current Inventory:
INTERNATIONAL MATTMAN CHASSIS (custom built 1999)
Description: The MIC can also be utilized for SWAT/CNT, critical incidents,
preplanned large events, searching for missing persons, natural disasters, and
community events. The vehicle is the primary command and control platform for the
department's SWAT team during training and SWAT operations.
Quantity: 1
Purchase Price: $329,432.37
Purpose: To be used based on the specific circumstances of a given critical incident, large
event, natural disaster, or community event that is taking place.
Authorized Use: Only officers trained in the deployment and operations in a manner consistent
with department policy and training are authorized to operate the MIC. Situations in which the
MIC is authorized for use would include, but not be limited to, critical incidents, emergencies,
and natural disasters.
Expected Lifespan: The MIC, has a 20-year lifespan on chassis and vehicle structure.
Fiscal Impact: The annual maintenance cost is approximately $9,000.00
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Training: The driver/operator shall receive training in the safe handling of the vehicle on a
closed training course. Once the operator has shown competence in vehicle handling, the
driver/operator will drive the vehicle throughout the city with an experienced driver.
Legal and Procedural Rules: It is the policy of the department to use the MIC only for official
law enforcement purposes, and in accordance with California State law regarding the operation
of motor vehicles.
3. RIFLES AND ASSOCIATED AMMUNITION
Firearm designed and intended to be fired from the shoulder and designed to use the
energy in a fixed metallic cartridge to fire only a single projectile through a rifled
bore for each single pull of the trigger.
Current Inventory:
AMERICAN DEFENSE MANUFACTURING ADM4 MOD-2 PATROL RIFLE
Description: This firearm is chambered in .223 caliber/5.56 mm and has a 16-inch
barrel. The magazine holds 30 rounds of ammunition and the rifle has a
collapsible stock. This rifle is primarily used in a patrol capacity.
Quantity: 42
Purchase Price: $2,700.00/firearm
AMERICAN DEFENSE MANUFATURING ADM4 MOD-2 SHORT BARRELED RIFLE
Description: Magazine-fed, semi-automatic rifle with a 10.5-inch barrel,
chambered in .223/5.56. This rifle has a collapsible/folding stock and is primarily
used in covert capacity in order to be rapidly deployable.
Quantity: 3
Purchase price: $2,700/rifle
AMERICAN DEFENSE MANUFATURING ADM4 MOD-2 SELECT FIRE RIFLE
Description: This firearm is chambered in .223 caliber/5.56mm and has a 16-inch
barrel. The magazine holds 30 rounds of ammunition and the rifle has a collapsible
stock. This rifle is only issued to SWAT personnel.
Quantity: 4
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Purchase price: $2,700/rifle
COLT AR-15 A3 RIFLE
Description: This firearm is chambered in .223 caliber/5.56 mm and has a 16-inch
barrel. The magazine holds 30 rounds of ammunition and the rifle has a collapsible
stock. This rifle is primarily used in a patrol capacity and is expected to be phased out
and replaced by the American Defense Manufacturing ADM4 rifles.
Quantity: 41
Purchase Price: $1,000.00 each
COLT M-4 SELECT FIRE RIFLE
Description: The is rifle is chambered in .223 caliber/5.56mm and has a 16-inch barrel.
The magazine holds 30 rounds of ammunition and the rifle has a collapsible stock.
This rifle is only issued to SWAT personnel.
Quantity: 4
Purchase Price: $1,00.00 each
FEDERAL XM193 RIFLE ROUND
Description: Federal 5.56 ammunition features a lead core 55 graub Full Metal
Jacket (FMJ) bullet that is nonmagnetic, and non-corrosive. The Federal XM193
ammunition is used for rifle training.
Quantity: 20,000
Purchase Price: $200.00 per case of 500
WINCHESTER RANGER SOFT POINT RA223RY RIFLE ROUND
Description: Winchester .223 caliber duty ammunition features a Lead Pointed
Soft Point (PSP) 55 grain bullet that is nonmagnetic and non-corrosive.
Quantity: 4,000
Purchase Price: $660.00 per case of 1,000
WINCHESTER RANGER FRANGIBLE RA223SF RIFLE ROUND
Description: Winchester .223 caliber duty ammunition features a frangible 55
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grain bullet that is nonmagnetic and non-corrosive.
Quantity: 3,000
Purchase Price: $660.00/1,000 rounds
WINCHESTER RANGER PENETRATOR M85 RIFLE ROUND
Description: Winchester M855 5.56mm duty ammunition features a 62-grain green tip
penetrator bullet.
Quantity: 2,000
Purchase Price: $495.00 per case of 1,000
Purpose: To be used as precision weapons and ammunition to address a threat with more
precisionand/or greater distances than a handgun, if present and if use is feasible.
Authorized Use: Only officers who have received training with the specific firearm are
authorized to use that rifle.
Expected Life Span:
American Defense Manufacturing ADM4 Mod-2 patrol rifle - 20 years
American Defense Manufacturing ADM4 Mod-2 short barreled rifle - 20 years
American Defense Manufacturing ADM4 Mod-2 select fire SWAT rifle - 20 years
Colt AR-15 A3 patrol rifle — 5 years
Colt M-4 SWAT Rifle— 5 Years
Federal XM 193 5.56mm rifle training ammunition — no expiration
Winchester Ranger RA223RY .223 rifle duty ammunition — no expiration
Winchester Ranger RA223SF .223 frangible rifle ammunition — no expiration
Winchester Ranger M844 5.56 penetrator rifle ammunition — no expiration
Fiscal Impact: Annual maintenance is approximately $50 for each rifle.
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 four times a year.
Legal and Procedural Rule: It is the policy of the Tustin Police Department to utilize rifles
only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law regarding
the use of force.
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4. NOISE-FLASH DIVERSIONARY DEVICES
A device used to distract a potentially dangerous person or persons.
Current Inventory:
DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY (DEFTEC), MODEL 8933 DISTRACTION DEVICE BODY
Description: This device has a reloadable steep body and is the newest version of the
original Multi-Port Plus reusable, non-bursting canister body. The top and bottom
ports are designed to ensure equalization of blast pressure to minimalize or eliminate
movement. The body is designed to reduce rolling when deployed and will accept the
15-gram, 12-gram and 4-gram reloads with an M201A1 type fuse.
Quantity: 5
Purchase Price: $1,000.00 each
DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY MODEL 8901 DISTRACTION DEVICE 12 GRAM RELOAD
Description: Standard military-style M201A1 type fuse, produces 175 dB of sound output
at 5 feet and produces 6-8 million candelas for 10 milliseconds. Reload is available with
and without a safety clip.
Quantity: 22
Purchase Price: $500 each
Purpose: A distraction device is ideal for distracting dangerous suspects during assaults,
hostage rescue, room entry or other high-risk arrest situations. To produce atmospheric
overpressure and brilliant white light which, as a result, can cause short-term (6 - 8
seconds) physiological/psychological sensory deprivation to give officers a tactical
advantage.
Authorized Use: Diversionary Devices shall only be used:
1. By officers who have been trained in their proper use.
2. In hostage and barricaded subject situations.
3. In high-risk warrant (search/arrest) services where there may be extreme
hazards to officers.
4. During other high-risk situations where their use would enhance officer safety.
5. During training exercises.
Expected Lifespan: Until used.
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Fiscal Impact: No annual maintenance.
Training: Prior to use, officers must attend diversionary device training that isconducted by
POST certified instructors.
Legal and Procedural Rules: It is the policy of the Tustin Police Department to utilize
diversion devices only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and
Federal law regarding the use of force.
5. EXPLOSIVE BREACHING TOOLS
Tools that are used to conduct an explosive breach.
Current Inventory:
REMINGTON 870 BREACHER PISTOL GRIP SHOTGUN
Description: This weapon allows for breachers to safely utilize shotgun breaching
rounds in order to destroy deadbolts, locks, and hinges. The stand-off that is
attached to the end of the barrel allows for positive placement of the gun into the
correct position and vents gases to prevent overpressure. This weapon can also
defeat windows and sliding glass doors with a flash bang round. This is a less lethal
2.4- inch 12-gauge shotgun round firing a ballistic fiber bag filled with 40 grams of
lead shot at a velocity of 270-290 feet per second (FPS).
Quantity: 1
Purchase Price: $800
SAFARILAND DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY 12 GAUAGE TKO BREACHING ROUND
Description: This round is a translucent 12-guage shell loaded with a compressed zinc
slug. The 12 Gauge TKO Breaching round utilizes smokeless powder as the
propellant. When properly deployed, the TKO Breaching Round is capable of
defeating door lock mechanisms, door knobs, hinges, dead bolts, safety chains, and
pad locks on both wooden or hollow core doors. Upon impact with the target, the zinc
slug disintegrates into a fine powder eliminating additional fragmentation.
Quantity: 10
Purchase Price: $7.00 each
Purpose: To safely gain entry into a structure.
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Authorized Use: Explosive breaching may only occur after authorization by the Incident
Commander or SWAT Commander in the field, and during training exercises.
Expected Lifespan:
REMINGTON 870 BREACHER PISTOL GRIP SHOTGUN 25 years.
SAFARILAND DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY 12 GAUAGE TKO BREACHING ROUND — 5 years
from date of manufacture.
Fiscal Impact: Annual maintenance is approximately $50.
Training: All officers who use explosive breaching tools shall attend and successfully pass a
certified course in the use of any breaching or explosive entry tool.
Legal and Procedural Rules: It is the policy of the Tustin Police Department to utilize breaching
tools only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law.
6. CHEMICAL AGENTS AND SMOKE CANISTERS
Canisters/Munitions containing chemical agents that are released when deployed.
Current Inventory:
DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY (DEFTEC), MODEL 1016 POCKET TACTICAL GRANADEE CS
Description: The Pocket Tactical CS Grenade is small and lightweight. This is a hand
held, hand-thrown grenade. The 0.9 ounces of active agent will burn approximately 20-
40 seconds and is 4.75 inches by 1.4 inches in size. This grenade is a Iaunchable
grenade however it is normally used as a signaling or covering device. It produces a
smoke cloud so fast it appears to be an enveloping screen produced by a full-size
tactical grenade.
Quantity: 9
Purchase Price: $450.00
DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY (DEFTEC), FLAMELESS TRI-CHAMBER CS GRANADE MODEL
1032
Description: The design of the Tri-Chamber Flameless CS Grenade allow the contents to
burn within an internal can and disperse the agent safely with reduced rick of fire. The
grenade is designed primarily for indoor tactical situations to detect and or dislodge a
barricaded subject. This grenade will deliver approximately .70 ounces of agent during its
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20-25 second burn time.
Quantity: 1
Purchase Price: $100
DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY POCKET SMOKE GRENADE SAF-SMOKE MODEL 1017
Description: The pocket tactical Saf-Smoke grenade is small and lightweight. The Saf-
Smoke will burn approximately 20-40 seconds and is 4.75 inches by 1.4 inches in size.
This is a launchable grenade, however, it is normally used as a signaling or covering
device.
Quantity: 6
Purchase Price: $300
DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY MILITARY STYLE SAF-SMOKE GRENADE MODEL 1063
Description: The Saf-Smoke Grenade was designed for training but may also be used in
operations. The Saf-Smoke Grenade offers the same approximate burn time as the
Spede-Heat in CN or CS and the Riot Control grenade in CN or CS. The similar burn
times may make it the appropriate choice for training or simulation deployment of
chemical agent canisters. The Saf-Smoke formulation is considered to be less toxic than
Hexachloroethane smoke.
Quantity: 2
Purchase Price: $200
Purpose: To cause a suspect discomfort and/or deny him/her access to certain areas of a
structure, vehicle, or area to aid in bringing an event to a successful conclusion. Situations for
use of chemical agents may include but are not limited to:
a. To reduce violence, minimize property damage, and protect the public.
b. To disperse individuals during riots or incidents of civil disobedience.
c. To incapacitate a suspect who is endangering life or property.
d. To apprehend suspects who refuse to submit to arrest.
Authorized Use: Personnel who have been certified by POST less lethal and chemical agents
instructors.
Excepted Life Span: Refer to manufacturer's specifications sheet for each munitions. Life span
of most munitions is 5 years from date of manufacturer.
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Fiscal Impact: No annual maintenance. Munitions must be replaced per manufacturer
recommendations.
Training: Sworn members utilizing chemical agents are trained in their use by POST
certified chemical agent instructors.
Legal and Procedural Rules: Authorized use is established under the Use of Force Policy. It
is the policy of the Tustin Police Department to utilize chemical agents only for official law
enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law regarding the use of force.
7. PEPPERBALL LAUNCHER AND ASSOCIATED MUNITIONS
A device that discharges irritant projectiles.
Current Inventory:
PEPPERBALL FTC LAUNCHER
Description: The pepperball launcher is a tactical single shot launcher capable of
deploying an assortment of different projectiles. This launcher features a hopper, high
pressured air tank and a sling. It will launch up to 100 feet.
Quantity: 8
Purchase Price: $500.00 each
PEPPERBALL LIVE PROJECTILE
Description: The live projectile is a plastic projectile containing a white powder This
powder contains a small percentage pf "Pava" which reacts to the body similarly to
Pepperspray. This 0.68 caliber projectile travels between 280 and 300 feet per
second (FPS). It provides accurate and effective performance when deployed from
the approved distance.
Quantity: 3,500
Purchase Price: $495.00/case of 375 projectiles
PEPPERBALL INERT PROJECTILE
Description: A pepperball inert projectile is a plastic projectile containing a white powder
similar to Talcum Powder. This projectile is primarily used for training purposes but is
also available to officers for situationally based deployments. This 0.68 caliber projectile
travels between 280 and 300 FPS.
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Quantity: 100
Purchase Price: $495.00 / case of 375 projectiles
PEPPERBALL HPA (HIGH PRESSURE AIR) TANKS
Description: Pepperball launchers use high pressure air to deploy the projectile from the
launcher. The HPA tank attaches to the launcher and allows the launcher to function.
Quantity: 20
Purchase Price: Varies between $50 to $130
Purpose: To limit the escalation of conflict and decrease use of lethal force when feasible.
Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include but are notlimited to:
a.Self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals.
b.Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.
c. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained.
d.Potentially vicious animals.
e.Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
Authorized Use: Officers who have been trained in the use of Pepperball launchers are
authorized to use the Pepperball launcher.
Excepted Life Span:
Pepperball FTC Launcher: 10 years
Pepperball Live Projectiles: 3 years
Pepperball Inert Projectiles: 3 years
Pepperball HPA Tanks: 10 years
Fiscal Impact: No annual maintenance. Munitions must be replaced per manufacturer
recommendations.
Training: Personnel who have successfully completed an approved departmental training
course shall be authorized to use kinetic energy projectiles. Officers deploying kinetic
energy projectiles will complete a recertification course at least once every two years.
Legal and Procedural Rules: Authorized use is established under the Use of Force Policy. It
is the policy of the Tustin Police Department to utilize chemical agents only for official law
enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law regarding the use of force.
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8. 40 MM LAUNCHER AND ASSOCIATED MUNITIONS
40MM Launchers are utilized by department personnel as a less lethal tool to launch
impact rounds.
Current Inventory:
DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 40MM SINGLE SHOT LAUNCHER MODEL 1006/1425
Description: The 40MM Single Launcher is a tactical single shot launcher. 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.
Quantity: 12
Purchase Price: $1,000.00 each
DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 40MM EXACT IMPACT SPONGE MODEL 6325
Description: A less lethal 40mm lightweight plastic and foam projectile fired from a
single or multi-round purpose built 40mm grenade launcher with arifled barrel at
325 FPS. The 30-gram foam projectile delivers 120 foot poundsof energy on impact.
The 40mm Exact Impact Sponge Round provides accurate and effective
performance when fired from the approved distance of not less than five (5) feet and
as far as 131 feet from the target.
Quantity: 1,000
Purchase Price: $18.00 each
SAGE CONTROL MUNITIONS 40MM FOAM IMPACT BATON MODEL K048LW
Description: A less lethal 40mm direct fire soft-tip baton projectile that is designed to
be used where kinetic energy is preferred for the incapacitation of hostile and/or
noncompliant individuals.
Quantity: 500
Purchase Price: $20.00 each
Purpose: To limit the escalation of conflict and decrease use of lethal force when feasible.
Authorized Use: Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include,but are
not limited to:
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f. Self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals.
g. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.
h. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained.
i. Potentially vicious animals.
j. Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
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.
Expected Life Span: Defense Technology Launchers - 25 years, Rounds - 5 years.
Fiscal Impact: Annual maintenance is approximately $50 for each launcher.
Legal and Procedural Rules: Authorized use is established under the Use of Force Policy. It is
the policy of the Tustin Police Department to utilize the 40mm only for official law enforcement
purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force.
9. LESS LETHAL SHOTGUN AND ASSOCIATED MUNITIONS
Device used to deploy the less lethal 12-gauge Super-Sock Beanbag Round.
Current Inventory:
REMINGTON 870 LESS LETHAL SHOTGUN
Description: The Remington 870 Less Lethal Shotgun is used to deploy theless
lethal 12-gauge Super-Sock Beanbag Round up to a distance of 75 feet. The range of
the weapon system helps to maintain space between officers anda suspect reducing
the immediacy of the threat which is a principle of de- escalation.
Quantity: 31
Purchase Price: $500 each
DRAG STABILIZED 12-GAUGE BEANBAG ROUND
Description: A less lethal 2.4-inch 12-gauge shotgun round firing a ballistic fiber bag
filled with 40 grams of lead shot at a velocity of 270-290 feet per second (FPS). Drag
Stabilized rounds are discharged from a dedicated 12- gauge shotgun that is
distinguishable by an orange butt stock and fore grip. This round provides accurate
and effective performance when fired from the approved distance of not fewer than
five (5) feet. The maximum effective range of this munition is up to 75 feet from the
target. The Drag Stabilized Model is in its deployed state immediately upon exiting the
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barrel. It does not require a minimum range to "unfold" or "stabilize." The Drag
Stabilized Model is an aerodynamic projectile.
Quantity: 2,000
Purchase Price: $5.34 each
Purpose: To limit the escalation of conflict and decrease use of lethal force whenfeasible.
Authorized Use: Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include,but are
not limited to:
a. Self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals.
b. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.
c. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained.
d. Potentially vicious animals.
e. Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
Expected Life Span: Remington 870 Less Lethal Shotgun - 25 years, Drag Stabilized12-
gauge beanbag round —5 years.
Fiscal Impact: Annual maintenance is approximately $50 for each shotgun.
Training: All officers are trained in the 12-gauge less lethal shotgun as a less lethal option by
in-service training. SWAT personnel receive additional training internally when they transfer
to the unit. SWAT operators who utilize these munitions successfully completed a POST
approved gas school and/or trained in house by POSTcertified chemical agent instructors for
muzzle blast training.
Legal and Procedural Rules: Authorized use is established under the Use of Force Policy. It
is the policy of the Tustin Police Department to utilize the less lethal shotgun only for
official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law, including
those regarding the use of force.
10. Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)
An unmanned aircraft along with the associated equipment necessary to control it
remotely.
Current Inventory: The department is not currently in possession of any unmanned aircrafts.
However, the department anticipates acquiring one or more of the following UAS(s) in the next
year.
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DJI MAVIC 2 ENTERPRISE ADVANCED
Description: A commercial grade platform that is operated by a single pilot and is
geared toward law enforcement. It is one of the most commonly used UAS platforms in
law enforcement. It is equipped with an advanced dual thermal and day camera for high
definition imagery up to 32X zoom. This eliminates the need to purchase multiple
cameras since these are encompassed in one platform. Three (3) of these systems will
be needed for multiple video angles on a major incident, general redundancy, and to
ensure there is no downtime in the unexpected event one is out of service.
Quantity: 0
Purchase Price: (1) DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced with the required accessories is
$6,500.00.
DJI MAVIC MINI 2
Description: A recreational/professional platform that is operated by a single pilot. It has
a vertical panning camera that can also provide high definition video. Two (2) of these
systems will be needed for training purposes, indoor flying, and to ensure there is no
downtime in the unexpected event one is out of service.
Quantity: 0
Purchase Price: (1) DJI Mavic Mini 2 with the required accessories is $648.00.
DJI MAVIC AIR2S
Description: A recreational/professional platform that is operated by a single pilot. It
has a vertical panning daytime camera for high definition imagery with 8X zoom. This
platform can be flown outdoors or indoors and can be used to clear smaller spaces,
document crime scenes, or provide real-time intelligence to officers on active scenes or
search and rescue operations
Quantity: 0
Purchase Price:(1) DJI Mavic Air 2S with the required accessories is $1,299.00.
Purpose: To be deployed when the view of the UAS would assist officers or incident
commanders with the following situations, which include but are not limited to:
a. Major collision investigations.
b.Search for missing persons.
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c. Natural disaster management.
d.Crime scene photography.
e.SWAT, tactical or other public safety and life preservation missions.
f. In response to specific requests from local, state or federal fire authorities for fire
response and/or prevention.
Authorized Use: Only assigned operators who have completed the required training shall be
permitted to operate the UAS during approved missions.
Expected Life Span: All UAS equipment - 5 years
Fiscal Impact: The fiscal impact of this equipment will be updated with the department's annual
review.
Training: All department UAS operators will be licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration
for UAS operation. In addition, each operator must attend a basic operator course, night
operator course and ongoing quarterly training.
Legal and Procedural Rules: UAS use is established under FAA Regulation 14 CFR Part 107
and the City of Tustin Policy and Standard Operating Procedure. It is the policy of the Tustin
Police Department to utilize the UAS program for official law enforcement purpose, and in a
manner that respects the privacy of our community, pursuant to State and Federal Law.
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