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MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE REPORT 2025 <br /> <br />6 <br /> <br />Definitions <br /> <br />Under California Assembly Bill 481, the following definitions apply only to the Pleasanton Police <br />Department’s current military equipment inventory and potential military equipment <br />acquisitions for operational needs. For a more detailed list of “military equipment” definitions, <br />refer to California Government Code sections 7070(c)(1) through (16). <br /> <br />MILITARY EQUIPMENT DEFINITIONS: <br />The following equipment is defined in AB 481 and an overview of it and how it is used by the <br />Pleasanton Police Department: <br /> <br />“Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles” <br /> <br />The Pleasanton Police Department owns two remotely operated robots equipped with <br />mounted cameras. These robots are deployed during authorized high-risk searches to assist in <br />locating and identifying suspects without placing officers in potentially dangerou s or <br />confrontational situations. Their use enhances safety by reducing the risk of injury to officers, <br />suspects, and members of the public. These robots are deployed only when circumstances <br />meet established high-risk criteria. <br /> <br />For incidents involving suspicious or potentially explosive devices, the Department relies on the <br />Alameda County Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team (EOD), commonly referred to as the “bomb <br />squad.” The EOD Team utilizes specialized remotely operated robots de signed specifically for <br />explosive detection, investigation, and safe disposal. <br /> <br />In addition, the Department increasingly requests aerial drone support from partnering <br />agencies such as the Alameda County Sheriff's Office and the Livermore Police Department. <br />These drones are used during search and rescue operations, warrant service operations, and <br />searches for outstanding criminal suspects. The drones deployed are strictly for surveillance <br />purposes and are not weaponized. <br /> <br />When a suspect is believed to be inside a structure, aerial drones can conduct preliminary <br />interior assessments before officers enter. Compared to ground-based robots, drones are often <br />better able to navigate confined or cluttered environments. This capabi lity significantly <br />enhances officer and public safety by reducing the likelihood of direct confrontation. <br /> <br />“Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers. However, <br />police versions of standard consumer vehicles are specifically excluded.” <br /> <br />A Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle is a military-designed vehicle. The <br />Pleasanton Police Department does not own or operate an MRAP. <br /> <br />The Department does operate an Armored Rescue Vehicle (ARV), which is specifically <br />manufactured and modified for use by first responders. The ARV provides ballistic protection <br />Page 162 of 846