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MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE REPORT 2025 and deployment are governed by Policy 312 of the Pleasanton Police Department Policy Manual. In addition, the Department maintains a limited supply of armor-piercing ammunition for .308 bolt-action rifles. This ammunition is restricted to the tactical team and is reserved for situations in which it is necessary to penetrate heavy armor, such as that used in armored vehicles. "Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber, including assault weapons as defined in Sections 30510 and 30515 of the Penal Code,with the exception of standard issue service weapons and ammunition of less than .50 caliber that are issued to officers, agents, or employees of a law enforcement agency or a state agency." The Pleasanton Police Department does not utilize any firearms designed to launch explosive projectiles. "Flashbang"grenades and explosive breaching tools, "tear gas," and "pepper balls,"excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray." The Pleasanton Police Department utilizes noise-flash diversionary devices, commonly known as "flashbangs," as well as various chemical agents, including tear gas and paintball-like projectiles such as pepper balls. Noise-flash diversionary devices are deployed to create a distraction during high-risk activities, such as entering a structure during warrant service. The Department follows best practices for their use, which include deploying these devices only on the exterior of structures and ensuring that officers have a clear line of sight to the deployment area. The primary purpose of chemical agents, such as non-lethal CS gas, is to encourage a barricaded suspect to exit a structure safely. These agents cause temporary irritation to the eyes and throat, reducing the need for officers to enter potentially dangerous areas and thereby minimizing the risk of injury to both officers and suspects. While chemical agents can be used for dispersing large, unlawful assemblies, the Pleasanton Police Department has never deployed them for this purpose. Their use is strictly limited to situations where the goal is the safe resolution of high-risk incidents. "Taser Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons,and the Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD)." The Pleasanton Police Department does not utilize any of the devices described in this section. • The Taser Shockwave, manufactured by Axon Technologies, is designed to deny access to specific areas and has no law enforcement application. 9