Laserfiche WebLink
MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE REPORT 2024 <br /> <br />5 <br />Introduction <br /> <br />The Pleasanton Police Department possesses and employs a wide variety of equipment to assist <br />in safely achieving its mission statement, “As members of our diverse community, we selflessly <br />serve as guardians with empathy, fairness, and respect to protect life, prevent crime and <br />enhance the quality of life.” The term “military equipment,” as used in AB 481, does not <br />necessarily indicate equipment used by the military. Items deemed by the bill to be “military <br />equipment” include, but are not limited to, robotic vehicles, armored rescue vehicles, tear gas, <br />less-than-lethal weapons such as beanbag shotguns, 40mm projectiles and noise/flash <br />diversionary devices. Each of these tools has proven effective in mitigating risks to both the <br />public and officers. The equipment discussed in this annual report is a component of the best <br />practices overall for law enforcement agencies throughout the state and country. <br /> <br />While the inventory of military equipment varies, the mere possession of the equipment does <br />not guarantee its use for every incident. <br /> <br />The police department recognizes that critical incidents are unpredictable and dynamic. Various <br />equipment options can greatly assist incident commanders, officers, and specific units in <br />bringing those incidents to a swift resolution in a safe manner. The use of military equipment is <br />restricted to certain instances and, in some cases, only by specific units. The use of the <br />department’s military equipment is continuously evaluated based on the totality of the <br />circumstances, public safety, officer safety, civil rights, state law, and information available at <br />the time of use influences the use of such equipment by department personnel. <br /> <br />It is incumbent upon our police department’s personnel to recognize the circumstances <br />wherein specialized equipment should be employed to enhance the safety of the public and <br />officers and to bring a critical incident to a safe outcome. This Annual Military Equipment Use <br />Report outlines a summary of equipment usage guidelines, inventory, fiscal impact, complaints, <br />and reported concerns from January 1st, 2024, through December 31st, 2024. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Page 88 of 249