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Pleasanton Police Department <br />Military Equipment Inventory <br />Equipment Name: Penn Arms 37mm Launcher <br />Quantity Owned/Sought: 2 owned Lifespan: Approximately 15 years <br />Equipment Capabilities: Launches 37mm projectiles, can be loaded with six round and with various <br />types of projectiles. <br />Manufacturer Product Description: The Model L637-1 Launcher is a multi -shot, spring -advance <br />magazine drum launcher with a six -shot capacity, 6 -inch cylinder and smooth barrel. It is designed to <br />deliver less lethal munitions. <br />Purpose/Authorized Uses: The 37mm launchers can be used as a less -than -lethal impact device but <br />are most commonly used as a chemical agent delivery system. They can deliver chemical agents from <br />a safe distance. The launchers may only be deployed by officers who have been trained on their use. <br />Use for chemical agent deployment must comply with Department Policy. The devices are currently <br />restricted to use by members of the SWAT Team. <br />Fiscal Impacts: The initial purchases of the launchers were in 2000 and purchase records are not <br />available. <br />Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: All use of force applications are governed by state law <br />(including Penal Code section 13652) and Pleasanton PD Policy Sections 300 and 308. <br />Training Required: Officers must be trained on use of the launchers by a certified instructor. <br />Other Notes: None. <br />12 <br />