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Pleasanton Police Department <br />Military Equipment Inventory <br />Equipment Name: Defense Technology 40mm Warning/Signaling Munition (6028WS) <br />Quantity Owned/Sought: Up to 50 owned I Lifespan: Approximately 5 years <br />Equipment Capabilities: Can launch distraction devices from a distance of 50 meters. <br />Manufacturer Product Description: The 40mm Aerial Warning/Signaling Munition, 50 Meters, is <br />intended for use in situations where stand-off distance is desired, giving the operator the ability to <br />engage crowds, vehicles, or vessels. Launched from a 40mm platform, the munitions deflagrate at 50 <br />meters to deliver 170 dB of sound and 5 million candelas of light, noticeable in day or night conditions. <br />Purpose/Authorized Uses: The purpose of the device is to deploy a distraction device from a safe <br />distance or to elevated locations such as multi -story buildings. <br />Fiscal Impacts: Munitions were included with the 2018 purchase of the 40mm launchers. <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: Only officers who have received training from a certified instructor are authorized <br />to use this device. The use is currently limited to members of the SWAT Team. <br />Other Notes: None. <br />13 <br />