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MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE REPORT 2024 <br /> v <br /> Introduction <br /> The Pleasanton Police Department possesses and employs a wide variety of equipment to assist <br /> in safely achieving its mission statement, "As members of our diverse community, we selflessly <br /> serve as guardians with empathy, fairness, and respect to protect life, prevent crime and <br /> enhance the quality of life." The term "military equipment," as used in AB 481, does not <br /> necessarily indicate equipment used by the military. Items deemed by the bill to be "military <br /> equipment" include, but are not limited to, robotic vehicles, armored rescue vehicles, tear gas, <br /> less-than-lethal weapons such as beanbag shotguns, 40mm projectiles and noise/flash <br /> diversionary devices. Each of these tools has proven effective in mitigating risks to both the <br /> public and officers. The equipment discussed in this annual report is a component of the best <br /> practices overall for law enforcement agencies throughout the state and country. <br /> While the inventory of military equipment varies, the mere possession of the equipment does <br /> not guarantee its use for every incident. <br /> The police department recognizes that critical incidents are unpredictable and dynamic. Various <br /> equipment options can greatly assist incident commanders, officers, and specific units in <br /> bringing those incidents to a swift resolution in a safe manner. The use of military equipment is <br /> restricted to certain instances and, in some cases, only by specific units. The use of the <br /> department's military equipment is continuously evaluated based on the totality of the <br /> circumstances, public safety, officer safety, civil rights, state law, and information available at <br /> the time of use influences the use of such equipment by department personnel. <br /> It is incumbent upon our police department's personnel to recognize the circumstances <br /> wherein specialized equipment should be employed to enhance the safety of the public and <br /> officers and to bring a critical incident to a safe outcome. This Annual Military Equipment Use <br /> Report outlines a summary of equipment usage guidelines, inventory, fiscal impact, complaints, <br /> and reported concerns from January 1st, 2024, through December 31st, 2024. <br /> 5 <br />