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MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE REPORT 2024 f ,, <br /> Equipment Name: Defense Technology 40mm CS Liquid Barricade Penetrating Ferret Model 2262 <br /> Quantity Owned/Sought: Up to 300 owned Lifes an:Approximately 5 years <br /> Equipment Capabilities: Delivers 27 grams of CS gas and can be launched from 50 yards away. <br /> Manufactured Product Description:The Ferret 40mm round is non-burning and suitable for indoor use. <br /> Used primarily by tactical teams, it is designed to penetrate barriers,such as windows, hollow core <br /> doors, wallboard, and thin plywood. Upon impacting the barrier,the nose cone ruptures and <br /> instantaneously delivers a small chemical payload inside of a structure or vehicle. <br /> Purpose/Authorized Uses:To deploy chemical agents to encourage a suspect to surrender or disperse. <br /> Fiscal Impacts:The devices were included in the purchase of the 40mm launchers in 2018.They cost <br /> $2S each. <br /> Annual Maintenance: $1,100,General Fund <br /> Personnel Cost:Approximately$7,500.This cost reflects a year of required training for personnel <br /> assigned to the SWAT Team. <br /> Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use:All use of force applications are governed by state law <br /> (including Penal Code section 13652) and P►easanton PD Policy Sections 300 and 308.All chemical agent <br /> deployments except handheld pepper spray and FN 303 deployments require a chemical agents plan <br /> approved by a commander. Only trained members of the SWAT Team may deploy chemical agents. <br /> Training Required: Only officers who have received training on this device from a certified chemical <br /> agents instructor are authorized to use it. <br /> Other Notes: None. <br /> 7777�- <br /> 31 <br />