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MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE REPORT 2025 <br /> <br />5 <br /> <br />Introduction <br /> <br />The Pleasanton Police Department maintains and utilizes a variety of specialized equipment to <br />safely and effectively fulfill its mission: <br /> <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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <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 pub lic 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 /> <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 /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Page 161 of 846