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ORDINANCE NO. 1570
AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AND APPROVING TUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT
POLICY 706, MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY, IN COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA
ASSEMBLY BILL 481 (AB 481)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. On September 30, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill
481, relating to the use of military equipment by law enforcement agencies. Assembly Bill 481,
codified at California Government Code sections 7070 through 7075, requires law enforcement
agencies to obtain approval of the applicable governing body, by an ordinance adopting a "military
equipment" use policy, at a regular meeting held pursuant to open meeting laws, prior to taking
certain actions relating to the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment. AB 481 also
requires that in seeking the approval of the governing body, a law enforcement agency shall
submit a proposed military equipment use policy to the governing body and make those
documents available on the law enforcement agency's internet website at least 30 days prior to
any public meeting concerning the military equipment at issue. The term "military equipment" is
defined in California Government Code section 7070. Assembly Bill 481 allows the governing
body of a city to approve the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment within its jurisdiction
only if it makes specified determinations.
SECTION 2. Assembly Bill 481 requires that after initial approval of a military equipment policy,
the Department must annually submit a report to the governing body which details the
Department's use of military equipment, any complaints regarding the Department's use of
military equipment, any violations of the Department's policy, and any anticipated acquisition of
additional military equipment by the Department in the coming year.
SECTION 3. In addition, Assembly Bill 481 provides that the governing body shall review any
ordinance that it has adopted to approve the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment at
least annually and, subject to the requirements of Government Code section 7071, vote on
whether to renew the ordinance at a regular meeting of the governing body.
SECTION 4. On June 5, 2025, the Department posted its annual military equipment report on
the Department's website. On June 17, 2025, the Department submitted the annual report to the
City Council. On July 15, 2025, the Department held a well -publicized and conveniently located
community engagement meeting at which the general public was able to discuss and ask
questions regarding the annual military equipment report and the Department's funding,
acquisition, or use of military equipment.
SECTION 5. The Tustin Police Department Military Equipment Policy is attached as Exhibit "A"
(the "Policy"). The Policy was published on the City of Tustin internet website, which also serves
as the website for the Tustin Police Department, for not less than 30 days commencing on June
5, 2025. The proposed Ordinance and Policy were presented to City Council at a duly noticed
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public hearing held on August 5, 2025, at which time members of the public were provided an
opportunity to comment on the proposed Ordinance and Policy.
SECTION 6. The Policy complies with the requirements of California Government Code section
7070, subdivision (d).
SECTION 7. Based on the findings above, in addition to information provided to the City Council
at the public hearing, the City Council determines as follows:
A. The military equipment identified in the Policy is necessary because there
is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian
safety.
B. The Policy will safeguard the public's welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil
liberties.
C. The military equipment identified in the Policy is reasonably cost effective
compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and
civilian safety.
SECTION 8. Approval of the Policy. The City Council of the City of Tustin approves and adopts
Tustin Police Department Policy 706, "Military Equipment", attached hereto as Exhibit "A". In
doing so, the City Council directs that:
A. Staff is authorized to request, seek funding for, acquire, collaborate with
other jurisdictions about the deployment of, and use military equipment consistent with
this Policy.
B. The Policy shall be maintained on the Police Department's website page.
C. Annually, the Police Department shall hold a well -publicized and
conveniently located community engagement meeting regarding the Police Department's
Policy and use of military equipment, pursuant to Cal. Government Code section 7072
(b).
D. Annually, the City Council shall review this Ordinance, the Policy and the
annual military equipment report prepared by the Police Department pursuant to Cal.
Government Code section 7072 and determine by ordinance whether to continue the
Ordinance and Policy or to modify such Policy or initiate the repeal of the Ordinance.
E. Annually, the City Council shall determine, based on the annual military
equipment report submitted pursuant to Cal. Government Code section 7072, whether
each type of military equipment identified in that report has complied with the standards
for approval set forth in this Ordinance.
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SECTION 9. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this
Ordinance for any reason is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of
competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and
each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective
of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases,
or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 10. The City Clerk shall certify as to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause a
summary thereof to be published within fifteen (15) days of the adoption and shall post a Certified
copy of this Ordinance, including the vote for and against the same, in the Office of the City Clerk,
in accordance with Government Code Section 36933.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Tustin on
this 16th day of September, 2025.
Signed by:
AU WUWgARD,
Mayor
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Signed by:
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City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
CITY OF TUSTIN
I, Erica N. Yasuda, City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Tustin,
California, does hereby certify that the whole number of the members of the City Council of the
City of Tustin is 5; that the above and foregoing Ordinance No. 1570 was duly and regularly
introduced at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council, held on the 5t" day of August, 2025
and was given its second reading, passed, and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council
held on the 16th day of September 2025, by the following vote:
COUNCILMEMBER AYES:
COUNCILMEMBER NOES:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER RECUSED:
Signed by: os
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City Clerk
Lumbard, Nielsen, Gallagher, Schnell, Fink (5)
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Exhibit A
Tustin Police Department
Tustin PD Policy Manual
Military Equipment
706.1 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.
706.1.1 DEFINITIONS
Definitions related to this policy include (Government Code § 7070):
Governing body — The elected or appointed body that oversees the Department.
Military equipment — 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.
• 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 firearms.
• 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.
• Area denial electroshock devices, microwave weapons, water cannons, long-range
acoustic devices (LRADs), acoustic hailing devices, and sound cannons.
• Kinetic energy weapons and munitions.
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Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require
additional oversight.
706.2 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.
706.3 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 military equipment in the current
possession of the Department, or the equipment the Department intends to acquire
that requires approval by the Tustin City Council.
(c) Conducting an inventory of all 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.
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.
706.4 MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
The following constitutes a list of qualifying equipment for the Department:
See attachment: Tustin PD Military Equipment Inventory (004).pdf
706.5 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
Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall ensure 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
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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.
706.6 COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS
Military equipment should not be used by any other law enforcement agency or member in this
jurisdiction unless the military equipment is approved for use in accordance with this policy.
706.7 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 within one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment
is available for use (Government Code § 7072).
The Chief of Police or the authorized designee should also make each annual military equipment
report publicly available on the department website for as long as the military equipment is
available for use. 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.
706.8 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
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, at which
the Department should discuss the report and respond to public questions regarding the funding,
acquisition, or use of military equipment.
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MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS)
Description: A UAS is an unmanned aircraft and the equipment necessary for the safe and
efficient operation of the aircraft. An unmanned aircraft is a component of a UAS. It is defined
by statute as an aircraft that is operated without the possibility of direct human intervention
from within or on the aircraft.
Quantity: 13
Capabilities: Sustained flight controlled by a remote pilot on the ground. Expected Lifespan: 3
to 5 years.
Product Description: Commercially available platforms for aerial productivity combining
configurability to work as a solution for a variety of industrial applications with flight safety
and data security features.
Purpose and Authorized Use: To assist police personnel in enhancing public safety while
protecting the rights and privacy of the general public.
Training Required: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 License and Department
provided training.
Initial Cost: $85,000. Annual Cost: $40,000.
RESCUE VEHICLE
Current Inventory:
1. LENCO BEARCAT G3
Description: An armored rescue vehicle deployed during high -risk incidents, special events,
and community outreach.
Quantity: 1
Lifespan: 25 years
Product Description: Ballistic Engineered Armored Rescue Vehicle, steel armor construction.
Purpose and Authorized Use: To assist police personnel in enhancing public safety while
transporting first responder personnel and/or community members to/from high -risk
situations. Provide a mobile platform for safe personnel deployments.
Training Required: Class B driver's license.
Initial Cost: $.
Annual Cost: Annual fiscal impact varies dependent on maintenance requirements.
2. ARMORED FORD TACTICAL TRANSIT VAN
Description: An armored rescue vehicle deployed during high -risk incidents Quantity: 1
Lifespan: 10-15 years
Purpose and Authorized Use: To assist police personnel in enhancing public safety while
transporting first responder personnel and/or community members to/from high -risk
situations. Provide a mobile platform for safe personnel deployments.
Training Required: Class B driver's license.
Initial Cost: $140,800.
Annual Cost: Annual fiscal impact varies dependent on maintenance requirements.
MOBILE INCIDENT COMMAND VEHICLE (MIC)
1. INTERNATIONAL MATTMAN CHASSIS (custom built 1999)
Description: A vehicle used to enhance communication and coordination during emergency
incidents, special events, or community outreach.
Quantity: 1
Lifespan: 20 years
Purpose and Authorized Use: A mobile command vehicle provides a strategic location for
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police personnel during emergency incidents, special events, or community outreach events.
Use of this equipment is also appropriate for large scale events that require advanced
coordination of large numbers of police and other safety or first responder personnel.
Training Required: Class C driver's license and additional department provided vehicle -
specific, driver and operational training.
Initial Cost: $329,432. Annual Cost: $9,000.
FIREARM — RIFLES AND ASSOCIATED AMMUNITION
Current Inventory:
1. 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: 89
Purchase Price: $2,700.00/firearm
2. 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,
3. 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 collapsible
stock. This rifle is only issued to SWAT personnel.
Quantity: 5
Purchase price: $3200/rifle
4. 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 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: 19
Purchase Price: $1,000.00 each
5. COLT M-4 SELECT FIRE RIFLE
Description: The 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 collapsible
stock. This rifle is only issued to SWAT personnel.
Quantity: 5
Purchase Price: $1,000.00 each
6. ACCURACY INTERNATIONAL AT -LE
Description: This rifle is chambered in .308 caliber and has a 26-inch barrel. The
magazine holds 10 rounds of ammunition, and the rifle has a collapsible stock. This
rifles are only issued to SWAT personnel.
Quantity: 1
Purchase Price: $5,000.00 each
7. FEDERAL XM193 RIFLE ROUND
Description: Federal 5.56 ammunition features a lead core 55 grain Full Metal
Jacket (FMJ) bullet that is nonmagnetic, and non -corrosive. The Federal XM193
Ammunition is used for rifle training.
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Quantity: 32,000
Purchase Price: $200.00 per case of 500
8. 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: 15,482
Purchase Price: $660.00 per case of 1,000
9. WINCHESTER RANGER FRANGIBLE RA223SF RIFLE ROUND
Description: Winchester .223 caliber duty ammunition features a frangible 55 grain
bullet that is nonmagnetic and non -corrosive.
Quantity: 500
Purchase Price: $660.00/1,000 rounds
10. WINCHESTER RANGER PENETRATOR M85 RIFLE ROUND
Description: Winchester M855 5.56mm duty ammunition features a 62-grain green
tip penetrator bullet.
Quantity: 3,960
Purchase Price: $495.00 per case of 1,000
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 XM193 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
Purpose and Authorized Use: To be used as precision weapons and ammunition to address
a threat with more precision and/or greater distances than a handgun, if present and if use is
feasible. Only officers who have received training with the specific firearm are authorized to
use that 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 once a year.
Fiscal Impact: Annual maintenance is approximately $50 for each rifle.
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.
40MM PROJECTILE LAUNCHER AND ASSOCIATED MUNITIONS
Current Inventory:
1. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 40MM SINGLE SHOT LAUNCHER MODEL 1006/1425
Description: Less lethal weapon which uses a propellant cartridge to launch a kinetic energy
impact projectile.
Quantity: 42
Lifespan: 20+ years
Initial Cost: $44,688.
Annual Cost: N/A
2. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 40MM EXACT IMPACT SPONGE MODEL 6325
Description: A less lethal 40mm lightweight plastic and foam projectile fired from a single or
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multi -round purpose built 40mm grenade launcher with a rifled barrel at 325 FPS. The 30-
gram foam projectile delivers 120-foot pounds of energy on impact.
Quantity: 400
Lifespan: 5 years
Initial Cost: $18 each
Annual Cost: N/A
3. 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
Lifespan: 5 years
Initial Cost: $20 each
Annual Cost: N/A
Purpose and Authorized Use: Less lethal, intermediate force option. 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.
Training Required: Training and qualification once per year.
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.
NOISE FLASH DIVERSIONARY DEVICE
Current Inventory:
1. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY (DEFTEC), MODEL 8933 DISTRACTION DEVICE BODY
Description: Device that produces a loud sound with a bright light that is intended to cause
confusion and distraction. This device has a reloadable steep, non -bursting canister body.
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: 17
Lifespan: 5 years
Initial Cost: $1,515.
Annual Cost: Recurring purchase as needed.
2. 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: 50
Lifespan: Until used
Initial Cost: $1,815.
Annual Cost: Recurring purchase as needed.
Purpose and Authorized Use: To distract/disorient potentially violent or dangerous suspects.
Diversionary Devices shall only be used:
a) By officers who have been trained in their proper use
b) In hostage and barricaded subject situations
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c) In high -risk warrant (search/arrest) services where there may be extreme hazards to
officers
d) During other high -risk situations where their use would enhance officer safety e) During
training exercises.
Training Required: Prior to use, officers must attend diversionary device training that is
conducted 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.
EXPLOSIVE BREACHING TOOLS
Current Inventory:
1. REMINGTON 870 BREACHER PISTOL GRIP SHOTGUN
Description: Manually operated, pump -action, tube magazine fed, closed -bolt, 12-gauge
firearm used to defeat locking mechanisms.
Quantity: 1
Lifespan: 25 years
Initial Cost: $800
Annual Cost: N/A.
2. SAFARILAND DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY 12-GAUAGE TKO BREACHING ROUND
Description: A translucent 12-guage shell loaded with a compressed zinc slug. The 12 Gauge
TKO Breaching round utilizes smokeless powder as the propellant. The TKO Breaching
Round is capable of defeating door lock mechanisms, doorknobs, 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
Initial Cost: $70
Annual Cost: N/A.
Purpose and Authorized Use: To safely gain entry into a structure. Explosive breaching may
only occur after authorization by the Incident Commander or SWAT Commander in the field,
and during training exercises.
Training Required: Training on safe use and deployment and device functionality.
PEPPERBALL LAUNCHER
Current Inventory:
1. 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: 10
Lifespan: 10
Initial Cost: $7,000
Annual Cost: N/A
2. 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 Pepper spray.
Quantity: 1,500
Lifespan: 3 years
Initial Cost: $495.00/case of 375 projectiles
Annual Cost: N/A
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3. 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.
Quantity: 750
Lifespan: 3 years
Initial Cost: $495.00/case of 375 projectiles
Annual Cost: N/A
4. 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
Lifespan: 10 years
Initial Cost: Varies between $50 - $130
Annual Cost: N/A
Purpose and Authorized Use: To limit the escalation of conflict and decrease use of lethal
force when feasible. Officers who have been trained in the use of PepperBall launchers are
authorized to use the PepperBall launcher.
Training Required: Officers deploying kinetic energy projectiles will complete a recertification
courses at least once every two years.