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MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE REPORT 2025 <br /> <br />42 <br /> <br />Internal Audit <br /> <br />The Pleasanton Police Department is committed to providing information to the community in <br />compliance with Assembly Bill 481. To ensure accountability and transparency, Department <br />personnel conduct regular audits of military equipment to verify functionality, maintain <br />accurate inventory records, and confirm proper assignments to authorized personnel. <br />During the reporting period, all military equipment, including firearms, less-lethal launchers, <br />diversionary devices, chemical agents, and specialty ammunition , was fully accounted for. <br /> <br />Training Costs <br /> <br />The use of certain military equipment and related specialized tactics involves perishable skills <br />that require ongoing training to maintain proficiency. The Department conducts continuous <br />training through its Personnel and Training Unit, as well as through specialized teams such as <br />the Crisis Negotiation Team and SWAT. <br /> <br />In addition to internal training, officers benefit significantly from participating in external <br />training courses. These courses provide structured curricula and practical exercises designed to <br />enhance knowledge, refine tactical skills, and expand operation al capabilities. The specific <br />courses attended by personnel may vary from year to year based on operational needs and <br />emerging best practices. All training activities are funded through the Department’s existing <br />police training budget. <br /> <br />Storage Costs <br /> <br />All military equipment identified in this report is stored at police department or City -owned <br />facilities. There are no third-party storage arrangements or associated storage costs. <br /> <br />Conclusion <br /> <br />As outlined in this report, the Pleasanton Police Department utilizes various types of military <br />equipment to protect life, prevent crime, and enhance the quality of life for all community <br />members. In accordance with Assembly Bill 481, the Department is committed to transparency <br />regarding the funding, acquisition, and use of military equipment by Department personnel. <br /> <br />The Department strongly encourages community participation in local government decisions <br />related to the funding, acquisition, and use of such equipment. When evaluating these <br />decisions, the Pleasanton Police Department carefully considers public welfare, s afety, civil <br />rights, and civil liberties. <br /> <br />Members of the public may submit a complaint regarding the Department’s use of military <br />equipment in person, by telephone, by email, or through other established reporting methods. <br /> <br />Page 198 of 846