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MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE REPORT 2025 ' } <br /> Introduction <br /> The Pleasanton Police Department maintains and utilizes a variety of specialized equipment to <br /> safely and effectively fulfill its mission: <br /> "As members of our diverse community, we selflessly serve as guardians with empathy,fairness, <br /> and respect to protect life, prevent crime, and enhance the quality of life." <br /> Under California Assembly Bill 481, certain items are categorized as "military equipment." This <br /> designation does not necessarily mean the equipment is used exclusively by the military. <br /> Rather, the term encompasses specific tools identified in the legislation, including robotic <br /> vehicles, armored rescue vehicles, chemical agents such as tear gas, less-lethal weapons <br /> (including beanbag shotguns and 40mm projectiles), and noise/flash diversionary devices. <br /> These tools have proven effective in reducing risks to both community members and law <br /> enforcement personnel. Their inclusion in the department's inventory reflects widely <br /> recognized best practices adopted by law enforcement agencies throughout California and <br /> across the nation. <br /> While the department maintains an inventory of equipment defined under Assembly Bill 481, <br /> possession of such equipment does not imply its use in every situation. Critical incidents are <br /> inherently unpredictable and dynamic. Access to a range of specialized tools enables incident <br /> commanders, officers, and specialized units to respond appropriately and resolve incidents as <br /> safely and efficiently as possible. <br /> The use of equipment classified as "military equipment" is restricted to specific circumstances <br /> and, in some cases, to specially trained units. Decisions regarding deployment are based on the <br /> totality of the circumstances, with careful consideration of public safety, officer safety, civil <br /> rights, applicable state law, and the information available at the time of the incident. <br /> Department personnel are entrusted with recognizing when specialized equipment is necessary <br /> to protect the public, safeguard officers, and bring critical incidents to a safe resolution. <br /> This Annual Military Equipment Use Report provides a summary of equipment usage, governing <br /> guidelines, inventory, fiscal impact, complaints, and reported concerns for the period of January <br /> 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. <br /> 5 <br />