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Page 2 of 3 inventory, is attached to this report as Exhibit A of Attachment 2. DISCUSSION Several items deemed to be “military equipment” by AB 481 are currently used by the Pleasanton Police Department and are outlined in this report. They are a component of overall best practices for law enforcement agencies throughout the state and country. These tools have proven effective in enhancing the safety of officers and reducing risk to members of the community. The term “military equipment,” as used in AB 481, does not necessarily indicate equipment used by the military. Items deemed by the bill to be “military equipment” include, but are not limited to, robotic vehicles, armored rescue vehicles, tear gas, less-than-lethal weapons such as beanbag shotguns, 40mm projectiles and noise/flash diversionary devices. Each of these tools has proven effective in mitigating risk to both the public and officers. This year, the department intends on purchasing one ICOR Mini-Caliber robot as general replacement for the Avatar III robot currently in use. This purchase is funded through the Pleasanton Police Department’s repair and replacement budget. A proposed ordinance adding this item to the Military Equipment Use Policy’s military equipment inventory is included with this report as Attachment 1. The Military Equipment Use Policy and Government Code section 7072 requires the City to publish annually a military equipment report for the prior calendar year which includes: a. A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use; b. A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment; c. The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response; d. The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report; e. The quantity possessed of each type of military equipment; and f. Whether the Police Department intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment. The Military Equipment Use Policy and Government Code section 7072 also requires that within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing the annual military equipment report, the police department shall hold at least one well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting, at which the public may discuss and ask questions regarding the annual military equipment report and the police department’s funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment. This meeting was held April 29, 2025. AB 481 further requires the governing body review the ordinance that has been adopted approving the funding, acquisition, and use of military equipment at least annually and vote on whether to renew the ordinance. Page 75 of 249