HomeMy WebLinkAboutPD San Rafael Police Department AB 481 Military Equpment Annual Report and Renewal of Military Equipment Use Police____________________________________________________________________________________
FOR CITY CLERK ONLY
Council Meeting: July 17, 2023
Disposition: Resolution 15242
Agenda Item No: 5.c
Meeting Date: July 17, 2023
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Department: Police Department
Prepared by: David C. Spiller, Police Chief City Manager Approval: ______________
TOPIC: SAN RAFAEL POLICE DEPARTMENT AB 481 MILITARY EQUIPMENT ANNUAL
REPORT AND RENEWAL OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL RENEWING
THE ORDINANCE APPROVING SAN RAFAEL POLICE DEPARTMENT MILITARY
EQUIPMENT USE POLICY 706
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the resolution renewing the ordinance approving San Rafael Police Department Military Equipment
Use Policy 706.
BACKGROUND:
The California Legislature passed Assembly Bill (AB 481) in 2021, which requires the applicable
governing body to adopt an ordinance approving a military equipment use policy for the funding,
acquisition, and use of military equipment by a law enforcement agency.
In May of 2022, the City Council adopted Ordinance 2007, adding Chapter 2.52 to the San Rafael
Municipal Code, to establish the requirements for approval and annual review of a military equipment
policy. In Division 3 of Ordinance 2007, the City Council also approved Policy 706 - Military Equipment
Funding, Acquisition and Use Policy, and a Military Equipment Inventory List dated March 7, 2022.
In order to continue the use of military equipment, Government Code §§ 7070-7072 require each law
enforcement agency's governing body to review an annual report and renew any ordinance it has adopted
approving the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment.
ANALYSIS:
The San Rafael Police Department (SRPD) AB 481 Military Equipment Annual Report for calendar year
2022 is attached to this staff report and includes the following:
(1)
(2)
A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use.
A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment.
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(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use
policy, and any actions taken in response.
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.
The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment.
If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year,
the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
The current inventory of military equipment has not changed since 2022 and is included as an attachment
to the annual report.
As described in the annual report, the SRPD in most instances only deployed military equipment for
training purposes. However, SRPD did have cause to deploy some equipment in the course of their
duties. As described, this included a command trailer (category 5) being used in conjunction with a DUI
checkpoint, and three instances of utilizing less than lethal impact devices (Category 14) where suspects
in each incident actively resisted officers in their attempts to apprehend them. As noted in the report,
SRPD did not receive any complaints about the use of military equipment during the reporting period, nor
did any internal audits reveal any violations of policy.
The military equipment inventory in the annual report documents the purpose of use, costs, and quantity
of each item of military equipment used by the SRPD. The inventory has not changed since 2022.
The annual report identifies the new purchase or procurement of the following equipment:
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SRPD is requesting the replacement of ten (10) aging / end of service patrol rifles. The
patrol service rifles are individually assigned to sworn department members and the
departments inventory represents nearly 15 years of service life. SRPD staff is working
to replace these aging rifles at 10 per year over the next several years.
SRPD intends to “de-inventory” eight (8) non-serviceable precision rifles (formerly utilized
by precision rifle operators assigned to SWAT) and purchase two (2) more reliable and
accurate rifles and accessories.
The SRPD has not obtained, nor does it utilize, any equipment procured from the United States
Department of Defense through the Law Enforcement Support Program (also known as the 1028 or 1033
program).
Military Equipment Use Policy 706 is effective, and no circumstances have changed that would require
an update to the policy. Thus, no changes are recommended approving Military Equipment Use Policy
706.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH:
SRPD Military Equipment Use Policy 706 is posted on SRPD’s website. On April 26, 2023, Police
Department staff facilitated a virtual town hall-style meeting to inform the public about the department’s
inventory and use of “military style” equipment. All required elements of the annual report were presented.
The meeting was attended by one community member and no public comment was received in the virtual
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community meeting, nor were any questions directed to staff regarding the presentation. This meeting
was recorded and posted to the SRPD’s website for community access.
The SRPD maintains a feedback tab on the SRPD website for the public to share comments of support
or concern regarding the use of “military style” equipment. SRPD did not receive any complaints
concerning the military equipment; however, staff did receive one (1) comment of support for the
department having the ability to have such equipment if needed to provide safety or security to the
community.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The expenditures for the purchase of equipment identified in the annual report are captured and budgeted
in the SRPD’s equipment fund.
Description Cost
Replacement cost of 10 new patrol rifles: $9,528
Purchase of two new precision rifles with necessary
accessories
$2,222
Total $11,750
OPTIONS:
The City Council has the following options to consider on this matter:
1.
2.
3.
Adopt the resolution renewing the ordinance approving Military Equipment Use Policy 706.
Adopt a revised resolution with changes to the Military Equipment Use Policy 706.
Do not adopt the resolution.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt the resolution renewing the ordinance approving San Rafael Police Department Military Equipment
Use Policy 706.
ATTACHMENTS:
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4.
San Rafael Police Department 2022 AB 481 Military Equipment Annual Report, with Equipment
Inventory
Ordinance No. 2007
San Rafael Police Department Military Equipment Use Policy 706
Resolution
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AB 481 Military Equipment
Annual Report 2022
Prepared by:
Lieutenant Scott Eberle
San Rafael Police Department
July 2023
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Military Equipment Use AB 481 Compliance Requirements:
• Adoption of the ordinance approving Military Use Policy (Completed May 2022,
Ordinance No. 2007, Policy 706)
• Held the initial Community Engagement Meeting (March 28th, 2022)
• Held annual meeting on April 26, 2023
• Current Military Equipment Inventory (Attached)
• Annual Report (See below)
Annual Report Description:
Assembly Bill 481 requires the police department to report annually on the inventory,
procurement, use, and misuse of covered military equipment items. The annual report also
includes a description of new military equipment the police department seeks City Council
approval for acquisition and funding.
Per AB 481, the annual report must include the following:
(1) A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use.
(2) A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment.
(3) The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment
use policy, and any actions taken in response.
(4) 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.
(5) The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment.
(6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next
year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
Equipment Usage for 2022:
As evident in the Military Equipment Inventory, the San Rafael Police Department does not own
any equipment in categories 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, or 13.
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Category 1: Tactical Robot and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles*
None of the equipment in Category 1 was utilized in 2022, except in training situations including
range and SWAT.
*The Unmanned Aerial Vehicle is a shared piece of equipment that the Novato Police
Department purchased and stores.
Category 2: Armored Rescue Vehicle: Ford Transit-Van
None of the equipment in Category 2 was utilized in 2022 in San Rafael, except in training
situations including range and SWAT.
The Armored Rescue Vehicle is a shared resource with Novato Police Department. The San
Rafael – Novato Crisis Response Unit (CRU) deployed the Armored Rescue Vehicle three times
in 2022. Two of those occasions were in the City of Novato. One was for a robbery suspect on
03/10/2022 and the other was for the arrest of a homicide suspect on 06/15/2022.
On the third occasion, the ARV was deployed on 11/13/2022 to a man who was threatening
people with a knife. After hours of de-escalation, the ARV was used to transport Crisis
Negotiators and Patrol officers closer to communicate with the subject and eventually take him
into custody.
Category 5: Command Trailer
In December of 2022, the Command Trailer was utilized at a Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
Checkpoint. The trailer was used for communications, logistical support, and equipment storage.
Category 7: Breaching Projectiles
None of the equipment in Category 7 was utilized in 2022.
Category 10: Patrol and SWAT Rifles and ammunition
None of the equipment in Category 10 was utilized in 2022, except in training situations
including range and SWAT.
Category 12: Diversionary Device, Tear Gas &Air Powered Less Lethal
Device (pepper ball)
None of the equipment in Category 12 was utilized in 2022, except in training situations
including range and SWAT.
Category 14: Less than Lethal Impact Device (Kinetic Energy Munitions)
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In 2022, the San Rafael Police Department utilized the equipment in Category 14 in training
situations including the range and SWAT training. The police department also used Less than
Lethal Impact Devices in the following three incidents.
1. On 08/03/2022, at approximately 5:14 am, SRPD officers were dispatched to 31 Novato
Street for a report of a person that appeared to be intoxicated trying to break into cars.
While canvassing the area, officers saw a subject matching the suspect description.
Officers recognize the suspect who was known to have a propensity towards violence and
had fought with officers in the past. Officers gave the suspect multiple commands and
tried to de-escalate the situation with no response. The suspect then took a fighting
stance. After numerous attempts to have the suspect comply with commands, the suspect
was not de-escalating and becoming more hostile with officers by raising his voice and
clenching his fist. At that time, he was shot four times with the Less than Lethal Impact
Device (shotgun) and sprayed with Oleoresin Capsicum (OC). The suspect stopped
resisting and was taken into custody without further incident.
2. On 08-18-2022, at approximately 11:56 am, SRPD received a call of a sexual assault that
just occurred on the fire road that leads up to Robert Dollar Hill. San Rafael Police
officers were able to identify the suspect and quickly set up a perimeter around the area.
The suspect was located in the open space area and fled from multiple officers. Because
the suspect had a history of violence and was a threat to the community, officers
deployed their less-than-lethal shotguns. As the officers were chasing the suspect, he
began throwing rocks at the officers, nearly missing one of them. The officers gave the
suspect multiple commands to stop but he did not comply. Because of the suspect's
violent past, the current sexual assault charge, and the danger he posed to the public, one
officer deployed one round from the 40mm Less than Lethal Impact Device striking the
suspect in the lower back. The suspect still did not comply and rolled down the hill and
out of view. Approximately 5 hours later, officers located the suspect and were able to
take him into custody without further incident.
3. On 11-13-2022, at approximately 1:51 pm, SRPD officers responded to the Mcdonald's
restaurant at 190 Merrydale Road for an altercation inside the business. Upon arrival,
officers contacted the suspect on the west side of the building. It was determined that the
suspect had attempted to assault a victim, struck a victim with his fist, and attempted to
stab another victim with a box cutter while threatening him. The Crisis Negotiations
Team negotiated with the suspect for over three hours but he would not comply. At one
point the police K9 was sent to the suspect to gain compliance but the suspect grabbed
the dog and put it in a headlock. The Crisis Negotiations Team and the arrest team
utilized the Armored Response Vehicle (category 1) to move closer to the suspect. As the
suspect was becoming more agitated and did not drop the knife an officer fired one
40mm Less than Lethal Impact Device round striking the suspect in the stomach area.
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The suspect then dropped the knife and officers were able to take the suspect into custody
without further incident.
Summary of Complaints for 2022:
The San Rafael Police Department did not receive any complaints concerning military equipment
in 2022.
Violations of Policy 706:
An internal review revealed no violations of Policy 706.
Total Annual Cost for Military Equipment:
The fiscal impact for yearly maintenance costs for each category is documented in the attached
Military Equipment Inventory. There have been no new purchases of any equipment besides
replacing ammunition that was used for training purposes.
Replacement Military Equipment Inventory List:
1. Rifles for Patrol (Category 10 on Current Inventory List)
Proposed Weapon system to replace current rifles: COLT AR15 16" CARBINE 1/7 .223 RIFLE
We currently have 84 Colt Rifles assigned to patrol. More than half of them are over 10 years
old and in need of replacement. With this current replacement schedule, we would replace ten
(10) a year until our patrol rifles were all within warranty.
The make and model of our current patrol rifles are the same make and model as our current
inventory COLT AR14 16” CARBINE .223 Rifle.
DESCRIPTION: COLT AR15 16" CARBINE 1/7 .223 RIFLE will be assigned to a specific
person on patrol and only to be utilized for training, and patrol. They offer a higher degree of
accuracy at long distances. The ammunition used in rifles is also more effective at penetrating
body armor (as some suspects have worn during high-profile shooting events in the country).
They are normally kept secured in patrol vehicles and secured in the Armory at the Public Safety
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Center. They will only be deployed on specific incidents where Officers believe guns or weapons
are involved.
TOTAL REPLACEMENT COST: is $9,528.68 for 10 rifles, (based on the current quote but
could vary depending on the time of purchase). We would destroy 10 old rifles in accordance
with DOJ laws and policy and they would be removed from our inventory.
PURPOSE: To be used as a precision weapon to address a threat with more precision and/or
greater distances than a handgun, if present and feasible.
AUTHORIZED USE: Members may deploy the rifle in any circumstance where the member
can articulate a reasonable expectation that the rifle may be needed subjective to the Legal and
Procedural Rules found below. Situations for the use of these weapon systems may include, but
are not limited to the following:
- Situations where the member reasonably anticipates an armed encounter
- Officers May use deadly force to protect themselves or others from what they
reasonably believe is an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury.
LIFESPAN:
- COLT AR15 16" CARBINE 1/7 .223 RIFLE - 10 years
TRAINING: Officers must successfully complete a 24- hour patrol rifle course as well as
regular Department firearms training and qualifications as required by law and policy. Firearm
Instructors attend a 40-hour POST-approved rifle instructor class, and SWAT personnel must
attend an 80-hour basic SWAT Team course.
FISCAL IMPACT: Annual Maintenance is approximately $100 per rifle
LEGAL AND PROCEDURAL RULES: Use of patrol rifles and ammunition is subject to the
requirements of POLICY 300 (USE OF FORCE), Policy 306 (FIREARMS). It is the policy of
the San Rafael Police Department to utilize rifles only for official law enforcement purposes, in
accordance with all requirements under State and Federal law, including those regarding the use
of force.
New Proposed Items for the Military Equipment Inventory List
1. Sniper/PROT Rifles for SWAT (Category 10 on our current inventory list)
Our current Precision Rifle and Observation Team (PROT) has eight (8) rifles assigned to them.
We would like to replace the eight rifles with two updated rifles and supporting equipment. The
trade would be with a Federal-Firearm authorized dealer Mile High Shooting, the sole U.S.
distributor of Accuracy International rifles.
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Current Rifles assigned to Precision Rife and Observer Team:
Four (4) Knights Armament SR-25s
Three (3) Knights Armament SR-15 E3’s
One (1) Olympic AR-15
Proposed Weapon system to replace current rifles for the Precision:
Two (2) Accuracy International AT-LE rifles
Two (2) Thunderbeast precision suppressors
Two (2) observation and shooting support kits, which include bipods and rail adaptors.
Currently, the precision rifle and observer team has four Knights Armament SR-25s, three
Knights Armament SR-15s, and one Olympic AR-15. These rifles are 10 years old and should
be replaced. The proposed Accuracy International AT-LE rifles are more accurate and reliable
than the Knights Armament and Olympic rifles. Accuracy and reliability are vital in life-
threatening situations where these rifles would be deployed.
DESCRIPTION: The Accuracy International AT-LE rifles fire a .308 caliber bullet. This rifle
may only be used by a SWAT Officer trained and certified to be a precision rifle and observer
and may be deployed to assist the SWAT team in a critical incident or emergency. San Rafael
Police currently have two PROT members.
TOTAL REPLACEMENT COST: $2,222.18. The seven Knights Armament and one Olympic
Arm rifle will be sent to Mile High Shooting and taken out of the San Rafael Police Departments
Inventory with approval of its replacement.
PURPOSE: This rifle may only be used by a SWAT Officer trained and certified to be a sniper
or precision rifle and observer and may be deployed to assist the SWAT team in a critical
incident or emergency. The main use of this weapon is for observation of an incident and to be
able to accurately and immediately be able to stop a threat to life.
AUTHORIZED USE: Subject to Legal and Procedural Rules listed below, examples of
situations for deploying the sniper rifle may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Situations where the member reasonably anticipates an armed encounter.
- Officers May use deadly force to protect themselves or others from what they
reasonably believe is an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury.
LIFESPAN: The .308 Caliber, Accuracy International AT-LE: Approximately 15 years.
TRAINING: In addition to patrol rifle and standard SWAT operator training, SWAT snipers
must successfully complete a California POST-certified sniper course as well as regular SWAT
sniper training and qualifications as required by law and policy.
FISCAL IMPACT: Annual maintenance is approximately $100 per rifle.
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LEGAL AND PROCEDURAL RULES: Use of the sniper rifles and ammunition is subject to
the requirements of the San Rafael/Novato Crisis Response Team Standard Operating
Procedures, Policy 300 (USE OF FORCE), Policy 306 (Firearms), and Policy 407 (HOSTAGE
AND BARRICADE INCIDENTS). It is the policy of the San Rafael Police Department to utilize
rifles only for official law enforcement purposes, in accordance with all requirements under State
and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force.
Agency Name Military Equipment Inventory 1
Type Description Quantity Capabilities Expected
lifespan Manufacturer's description Purpose and authorized uses Fiscal impact Legal and procedural
rules
Required
training
Compliance
mechanisms
Category 1
Tactical Robot ROBOTEX remote controlled tactical robot, track
driven, attachable arm and trailers 1
Remote
intelligence
gathering device
10 years
The AVATAR® enhances the capabilities of SWAT and tactical response teams
by allowing them to quickly and safely inspect dangerous situations, there is no
longer a need to send personnel in before you’ve had a chance to assess the
situation
Emergency incidents above
normal patrol operations.
$27,627.68
initial cost in
2010. $500
average yearly
maintenance
costs
Refer to SRPD policy
300.
Agency authorized
orientation course
Operational use under
the review of the SWAT
Commander or
appropriate team
supervisor.
Tactical Robot Northern Lights Tactical remote controlled,
armored tactical robot 1
Larger and
heavier robot
capable of
delivering items
in high risk
situations and
range training
10 years Northern Lights Tactical TRACS robot target system. Features 10-inch foam-
filled tires and has a top speed of 7 miles per hour.
Range training for moving
targets. And exceptional high
risk situations.
$10,025 initial
cost in 2008.
$100 average
yearly
maintenance
costs
Refer to SRPD policy 300
and range procedures None
Operational use under
the review of the SWAT
Commander or
appropriate team
supervisor.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Shared with
Novato PD)Small unmanned aerial system 4
28 minute flight
time per battery,
maximum
transmission
distance 3-10
km based on
surroundings
3 years Grey DJI unmanned aerial system, <249 g weight, four rotor remotely operated
airframe with video and photo capability
All-hazard and incidents which
would benefit from an aerial
perspective.
$2,000 initial
cost; $500
annual
maintenance
Refer to Novato PD
policies 613.
Agency-authored
orientation course;
Monthly
individual
training; Quarterly
team training.
Requires Watch
Commander
authorization
Category 2
Armored Rescue Vehicle: Ford Transit-
Van 350 HD (Shared with Novato PD)
Armored, wheeled vehicle. White, reflective San
Rafael / Novato PD markings and red/blue lights.
Equipped with a siren. Can hold a driver,
equipment, and seven passengers.
1
Range 100 mi.
Armor rated to
.50 cal.
10 years Four-wheeled, five-speed automatic transmission, gas engine-powered personnel
carrier with ballistic glass and armor rated to .50 cal.
To provide for the safe
transport, security, and rescue
of agency personnel and
citizens in high-risk incidents.
Shared
resource with
Novato PD,
$150,272.50
initial cost,
$1000 annual
maintenance
costs
Refer to policies 702,
703.
Agency-authored
orientation course
Operational use under
the review of the SWAT
Commander or
appropriate team
supervisor.
Category 5
Command Trailer: 2006 Sundowner 30 foot wheeled trailer, bathroom, towable, white,
reflective San Rafael Mobile Command markings 1
equipment
movement,
command and
control mobile
location
10 years Towable, wheeled-trailer
Equipment movement / mobile
dispatch, command meeting
location at emergency
incidents.
Purchased in
2006.
$18,727.
$500 annually
maintenance
cost
Refer to policies 702, 703
Class A drivers
license required to
tow
None
Category 7
Breaching Projectiles: Remington TB-
12BK 12 Gauge breaching rounds 100 Operational
range 0-1 foot 5 years Ballistic breaching round used to defeat a variety of structures to include exterior
and interior doors.
To breach entrances beyond
the capabilities of hand held /
impact methods.
$150 initial
purchase for
duty
projectiles,
less than $50
per year for on
going cost
Refer to policies 300,
303, 303.9, 303.9.1,
303.9.2, 303.9.3.
Agency-authored
orientation course;
annual refresher.
Operational use under
the review of the SWAT
Commander or
appropriate team
supervisor.
Category 10
Patrol Rifle (COLT, Olympic Arms &
Knights Armament)
.223 caliber AR-15 rifle, semi automatic [Standard
Issue Firearm - Patrol Application]84 Single round 10 years M4/AR15 semi-automatic rifle, gas operated, 16.1 inch barrel
Officers may use deadly force
to protect themselves or others
from what they reasonably
believe is an imminent threat
of death or serious bodily
injury.
$884 each for
initial
purchase
$5,00 ongoing
for maintained
costs.
Refer to SRPD policies
300 &306.
Agency-authored
orientation course;
annual refresher.
Use is subject to the
applicable policies
(300.5, 300.5.1, 301,
303.11).
Rifle: COLT (SWAT Operator) .223 caliber M-4 semi-automatic rifle, short barrel 15
Single or
multiple round
option
10 years M-4 semi-automatic rifle, 11.4 inch barrel
Officers may use deadly force
to protect themselves or others
from what they reasonably
believe is an imminent threat
of death or serious bodily
injury.
$1,200 each,
$500 yearly
maintenance
costs.
Refer to SRPD policies
300 & 306.
Agency-authored
orientation course;
annual refresher.
Operational use under
the review of the SWAT
Commander or
appropriate team
supervisor. Use is
subject to the applicable
policies (300.5, 300.5.1,
301, 303.11)
Agency Name
Agency Name Military Equipment Inventory 2
Rifle : Knights Armament SR-25 .308 Caliber semi-automatic rifle with suppressor 4 Single round
only 10 years Precision .308 caliber, gas-operated rifle
Precision Rifle team use.
Officers may use deadly force
to protect themselves or others
from what they reasonably
believe is an imminent threat
of death or serious bodily
injury.
$4,460 each
initial cost,
$500 yearly
maintenance
Refer to SRPD policies
300 & 306.
Agency-authored
orientation course;
monthly refresher.
Operational use under
the review of the SWAT
Commander or
appropriate team
supervisor.
.223 caliber rounds .223 caliber rounds (Patrol Rifle Rounds)$10,000+
operational
range 0-1000
yards
N/A .223 caliber rounds
Officers may use deadly force
to protect themselves or others
from what they reasonably
believe is an imminent threat
of death or serious bodily
injury.
$358 per 1000
rounds,
$10,000 a year
for ongoing
replacement
costs
Refer to SRPD policies
300 & 306.
Initial orientation
course including
qualification;
annual
recertification
including
qualification.
Use is subject to the
applicable policies
(300.5, 300.5.1, 301,
303.11).
.308 caliber rounds .308 caliber rounds (Precision Rifle Rounds)500+
Operational
range 0-1000
yards
N/A .308 caliber rounds
Officers may use deadly force
to protect themselves or others
from what they reasonably
believe is an imminent threat
of death or serious bodily
injury.
$450 per 500
rounds, $450
a year for
replacement
rounds
Refer to SRPD policies
300 & 306.
Initial orientation
course including
qualification;
annual
recertification
including
qualification.
Use is subject to the
applicable policies
(300.5, 300.5.1, 301,
303.11).
Category 12
Diversionary Device - Def-Tec Diversionary Device with reloads 45 Approx. 162db
at 5 feet 5 years A reloadable unit that can be used up to 30 times.
Distraction / diversionary
device to be used in high risk
situations in accordance to
policy.
$35 each, no
ongoing costs.
Refer to SRPD policy 300
303,303.9, 303.9.1,
303.9.2, 303.9.3.
Agency-authored
orientation course;
annual refresher.
Operational use under
the review of the SWAT
Commander or
appropriate team
supervisor.
Diversionary Device - ALS-TRMR Reloadable Diversionary Device (Housing unit
only)10
Approx. 172db
and 1.2 PSI at 5
feet
5 years
The reloadable diversionary device can be reloaded up to 250 times. The body
incorporates a safety button. Upon deployment the device's kinetic energy causes
the top to move the firing pin into the primer to function.
Distraction / diversionary
device to be used in high risk
situations in accordance to
policy.
$250 each,
replacements
cost when
needed.
Refer to SRPD policy 300
303,303.9, 303.9.1,
303.9.2, 303.9.3.
Agency-authored
orientation course;
annual refresher.
Operational use under
the review of the SWAT
Commander or
appropriate team
supervisor.
Reloadable Distraction Rounds Reloads for the ALS-TRMR distraction device, 12
Gauge muzzle bang 50 N/A 5 years 12 ga muzzle bang that produces 175dB at 5 feet
Distraction / diversionary
device to be used in high risk
situations in accordance to
policy.
$7.50 per box
of 5. $100 a
year ongoing
costs for
replacements
Refer to policies 300,
303,303.9, 303.9.1,
303.9.2, 303.9.3.
Initial orientation
course including
qualification;
annual
recertification
including
qualification.
Operational use under
the review of the SWAT
Commander or
appropriate team
supervisor.
Tear Gas: Chemical CS / Chemical OC
Combination CS and OC irritants (Can be "thrown"
or discharged via department approved delivery
system)
41
Capable of
deployed up to
450 feet
5 years When utilized, the submunition will discharge the agent for approximately 20-30
seconds, on average, providing a wide area of coverage.
Agency approved less lethal
and chemical rounds to be used
in accordance to policy in high
risk and volatile situations.
$944.20 initial
purchase and
average
$500/year
maintenance
costs
Refer to SRPD policies
300, 303, 303.6, 303.9,
303.9.1, 303.9.2, 303.9.3,
306.
Initial Orientation
course including
qualification;
annual ongoing
training
Operational use under
the review of the Watch
Commander or
appropriate team
supervisor.
Custom Air-Powered Less Lethal Delivery
System (pepper ball) - Tippman 98
Semi-automatic, single shot, compressed air
powered delivery system (paint ball gun)4 Effective range
150 Ft 10 years .68 caliber, semi-automatic, 3000 PSI HPA (paint ball gun that is meant to
discharge chemical irritant projectiles)
Agency approved less lethal
and chemical rounds to be used
in accordance to policy in high
risk situations
$600 Initial
cost, $150
every two
years for more
projectiles.
Refer to SRPD policies
300, 303, 303.9, 303.9.1,
303.9.2, 303.9.3.
Agency-authored
orientation course;
annual refresher.
Operational use under
the review of the SWAT
Commander or
appropriate team
supervisor. Use is
subject to the applicable
policies (300.5, 300.5.1,
301, 303.11)
Category 14
Less than Lethal Impact Device (Multi-
Use) - ALSTAC -40mm
Double action multi-shot 40 mm less than lethal
weapon 1 Up to 40 yards 10 years A double-action, multi-shot, 40mm delivery system. Designed to discharge
40mm less-than-lethal ammunition
Agency approved less lethal
and chemical rounds to be used
in accordance to policy in high
risk situations.
$3200 initial
purchase, no
anticipated
ongoing costs
Refer to SRPD policies
300, 303, 303.9, 303.9.1,
303.9.2, 303.9.3.
Agency-authored
orientation course;
annual refresher.
Operational use under
the review of the SWAT
Commander or
appropriate team
supervisor. Use is
subject to the applicable
policies (300.5, 300.5.1,
301, 303.11)
Agency Name
Agency Name Military Equipment Inventory 3
Less Lethal Impact Device (Single-Use) -
ALSTAC -40mm
Double action, single shot, 40mm less than lethal
weapon 12 Up to 40 yards 10 years A double-action, single shot, 40mm delivery system. Designed to discharge
40mm less-than-lethal ammunition
Agency approved less lethal
and chemical rounds to be used
in accordance to policy in high
risk situations.
$740 initial
purchase each,
no anticipated
ongoing costs
Refer to SRPD policies
300, 303, 303.9, 303.9.1,
303.9.2, 303.9.3.
Agency-authored
orientation course;
annual refresher.
Operational use under
the review of the SWAT
Commander or
appropriate team
supervisor. Use is
subject to the applicable
policies (300.5, 300.5.1,
301, 303.11)
Kinetic Energy Projectiles: 40mm (ALS
4006D)
40mm, foam-tipped kinetic energy discharged from
an agency-authorized 40mm delivery device.100+Operational
range 5-120 ft.5 years 40mm foam-tipped projectile capable of traveling 325 fps to a maximum range of
120 feet.
To compel an individual to
cease his/her actions when
such munitions present a
reasonable option. A verbal
warning of the intended use of
the device should precede its
application.
$25.00 each
and
approximately
$1000 yearly
for training
projectiles
Refer to SRPD policies
300, 303, 303.9, 303.9.1,
303.9.2, 303.9.3.
Initial orientation
course including
qualification;
annual
recertification
including
qualification.
Use is subject to the
applicable policies
(300.5, 300.5.1, 301,
303.11).
Shotgun: Remington 870 12 Gauge pump-action Shotgun (Orange Stock /
Utilized as Less Lethal Delivery System)51 Single round 10 years Single shot pump-action.
To be used with Less-lethal
bean bag rounds.To compel an
individual to cease his/her
actions when such munitions
present a reasonable option. A
verbal warning of the intended
use of the device should
precede its application.
$424 each,
$500-ongoing
for
maintenance
costs
Refer to SRPD policies
300, 303, 303.9, 303.9.1,
303.9.2, 303.9.3.
Agency-authored
orientation course;
annual refresher.
Use is subject to the
applicable policies
(300.5, 300.5.1, 301,
303.11).
Kinetic Energy Projectiles: 12 Gauge "bean
bag" rounds
12 Gauge cotton sock discharged from an agency-
authorized 12 Gauge deliver device 100+21 feet N/A 12ga cotton sock round capable of traveling 525 fps.
To compel an individual to
cease his/her actions when
such munitions present a
reasonable option. A verbal
warning of the intended use of
the device should precede its
application.
$535.00 per
100, $500
annual
replacement
cost
Refer to SRPD policies
300, 303, 303.9, 303.9.1,
303.9.2, 303.9.3.
Agency-authored
orientation course;
annual refresher.
Use is subject to the
applicable policies
(300.5, 300.5.1, 301,
303.11).
Agency Name
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ORDINANCE NO. 2007
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL
ADDING NEW CHAPTER 2.52 TO THE SAN RAFAEL MUNICIPAL CODE,
ENTITLED “POLICE ACQUISITION AND USE OF ‘MILITARY EQUIPMENT,’” AND
APPROVING THE SAN RAFAEL POLICE DEPARTMENT’S POLICY §706 - “MILITARY
EQUIPMENT FUNDING, ACQUISITION AND USE POLICY”
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
DIVISION 1. FINDINGS.
WHEREAS, in 2021, California Assembly Bill 481 was authored by Assembly Member
David Chiu (D-San Francisco) to address the funding, acquisition, and use of military equipment
by California law enforcement agencies; and
WHEREAS, on September 30, 2021, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 481 into
law, adding new Sections 7070, 7071, and 7072 to the California Government effective January
1, 2022, mandating law enforcement agencies, after January 1, 2022, to obtain approval by
ordinance of the applicable governing body of a military equipment use policy governing the
acquisition and continued use of defined military equipment within its jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the new statutes also require law enforcement agencies using military
equipment acquired prior to January 1, 2022 to obtain approval by ordinance of the applicable
governing body to continued use of that equipment. The law enforcement agency must
commence the ordinance approval process no later than May 1, 2022; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance would add to the San Rafael Municipal Code a new chapter
to establish the requirements for approval and annual review of a military equipment use policy
for the San Rafael Police Department, so as to increase transparency and oversight for use of
military equipment by the San Rafael Police Department, while providing safeguards to protect
the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and liberties; and
WHEREAS, as of January 1, 2022 the San Rafael Police Department owned military
equipment that is regulated by the new statutes; and
WHEREAS, to be able to continue to use that equipment, or acquire and use any new
military equipment, the Police Department has developed a military equipment use policy
designated as “Policy 706 - Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition and Use Policy”, including
the Military Equipment Inventory List dated March 7, 2022, which policy is attached hereto
marked “Exhibit A” and incorporated herein by reference;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
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DIVISION 2. AMENDMENT OF MUNICIPAL CODE.
Title 2 of the San Rafael Municipal Code, entitled “Administration” is hereby amended by adding
new Chapter 2.52 entitled “Police Acquisition and Use of ‘Military Equipment’” to read in its
entirety as follows:
2.52.010 Definitions
For the purpose of this Chapter and any ordinance or policy adopted pursuant hereto,
unless the context clearly requires a different meaning, the words, terms, and phrases set
forth in this section shall have the meanings given them in this section:
A. “Military Equipment” includes all of the following (Per Gov. Code §7070):
1. Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles.
2. Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel
carriers. However, police versions of standard consumer vehicles are
specifically excluded from this subdivision.
3. High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), commonly referred
to as Humvees, two and one-half-ton trucks, five-ton trucks, or wheeled
vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached. However,
unarmored all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and motorized dirt bikes are specifically
excluded from this subdivision.
4. Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants
and utilize a tracked system instead of wheels for forward motion.
5. Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the
operational control and direction of public safety units.
6. Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind.
7. Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in
nature. However, items designed to remove a lock, such as bolt cutters, or a
handheld ram designed to be operated by one person, are specifically
excluded from this subdivision.
8. Firearms of .50 caliber or greater. However, standard issue shotguns are
specifically excluded from this subdivision.
9. Ammunition of .50 caliber or greater. However, standard issue shotgun
ammunition is specifically excluded from this subdivision.
10. Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber, including
assault weapons as defined in Sections 30510 and 30515 of the Penal Code,
with the exception of standard issue service weapons and ammunition of less
than .50 caliber that are issued to officers, agents, or employees of a law
enforcement agency or a state agency.
11. Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive
projectiles.
12. "Flashbang" grenades and explosive breaching tools, "tear gas," and "pepper
balls," excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray.
13. Taser Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and the Long Range
Acoustic Device (LRAD).
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14. The following projectile launch platforms and their associated munitions:
40mm projectile launchers, "bean bag," rubber bullet, and specialty impact
munition (SIM) weapons.
15. Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to
require additional oversight.
16. Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) through (15), "Military Equipment" does not
include general equipment not designated as prohibited or controlled by the
federal Defense Logistics Agency.
B. “Police Department” means any division, section, bureau, employee, volunteer
and/or contractor of the San Rafael Police Department.
C. “Military Equipment Use Policy” means a publicly released, written document that
includes, at a minimum, all of the following:
1. A description of each type of Military Equipment, the quantity sought, its
capabilities, expected lifespan, and product descriptions from the
manufacturer of the Military Equipment.
2. The purposes and authorized uses for which the law enforcement agency or
the state agency proposes to use each type of Military Equipment.
3. The fiscal impact of each type of Military Equipment, including the initial costs
of obtaining the equipment and estimated annual costs of maintaining the
equipment.
4. The legal and procedural rules that govern each authorized use.
5. The training, including any course required by the Commission on Peace
Officer Standards and Training, that must be completed before any officer,
agent, or employee of the law enforcement agency or the state agency is
allowed to use each specific type of Military Equipment to ensure the full
protection of the public's welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties and full
adherence to the Military Equipment Use Policy.
6. The mechanisms to ensure compliance with the Military Equipment Use
Policy, including which independent persons or entities have oversight
authority, and, if applicable, what legally enforceable sanctions are put in
place for violations of the policy.
7. For a law enforcement agency, the procedures by which members of the
public may register complaints or concerns or submit questions about the use
of each specific type of Military Equipment, and how the law enforcement
agency will ensure that each complaint, concern, or question receives a
response in a timely manner.
D. "Type" means each item that shares the same manufacturer model number.
2.52.020 Military Equipment Use Policy Approval Requirement
A. The Police Department shall obtain approval of the City Council, by an ordinance
adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy at a regular meeting of the City Council,
prior to engaging in any of the following:
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1. Requesting Military Equipment made available pursuant to Section 2576a of Title
10 of the United States Code.
2. Seeking funds for Military Equipment, including, but not limited to, applying for a
grant, soliciting or accepting private, local, state, or federal funds, in-kind
donations, or other donations or transfers.
3. Acquiring Military Equipment either permanently or temporarily, including by
borrowing or leasing.
4. Collaborating with another law enforcement agency in the deployment or other
use of Military Equipment within the territorial jurisdiction of the City of San
Rafael.
5. Using any new or existing Military Equipment for a purpose, in a manner, or by a
person not previously approved by the City Council body pursuant to this
chapter.
6. Soliciting or responding to a proposal for, or entering into an agreement with, any
other person or entity to seek funds for, apply to receive, acquire, use, or
collaborate in the use of, Military Equipment.
7. Acquiring Military Equipment through any means not provided by this section.
B. The City Council shall hold a public hearing at a regular City Council meeting prior to
approval of a proposed new or amended Military Equipment Use Policy.
C. At least 30 days prior to the City Council’s public hearing on the approval of a new or
amended Military Equipment Use Policy, the Police Department shall submit the
proposed Military Equipment Use Policy to the City Council and make those
documents available on the Police Department’s internet website.
D. The City Council shall only approve a Military Equipment Use Policy pursuant to this
chapter if it determines all of the following:
1. The Military Equipment is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative
that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
2. The proposed Military Equipment use policy will safeguard the public's welfare,
safety, civil rights, and civil liberties.
3. If purchasing the equipment, the equipment is reasonably cost effective
compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer
and civilian safety.
4. Prior Military Equipment use complied with the Military Equipment Use Policy that
was in effect at the time, or if prior uses did not comply with the accompanying
Military Equipment Use Policy, corrective action has been taken to remedy
nonconforming uses and ensure future compliance.
E. In order to facilitate public participation, any proposed or final Military Equipment Use
Policy shall be made publicly available on the internet website of the Police
Department for as long as the Military Equipment is available for use.
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2.52.030 Annual Reports on the Use of Military Equipment.
A. The Police Department shall submit to the City Council an annual Military Equipment
Report for each type of Military Equipment approved by the City Council within one
year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the Military Equipment is
available for use.
B. The Police Department shall also make each annual Military Equipment Report
required by this section publicly available on its internet website for as long as the
Military Equipment is available for use.
C. The annual Military Equipment Report shall, at a minimum, include the following
information for the immediately preceding calendar year for each type of Military
Equipment:
1. A summary of how the Military Equipment was used and the purpose of its
use.
2. A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the Military
Equipment.
3. The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the
Military Equipment Use Policy, and any actions taken in response.
4. 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.
5. The quantity possessed for each type of Military Equipment.
6. If the Police Department intends to acquire additional Military Equipment in
the next year, the quantity sought for each type of Military Equipment.
D. Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing an annual Military Equipment
Report pursuant to this section, the Police Department shall hold at least one well-
publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting, at which the
general public may discuss and ask questions regarding the annual Military
Equipment report and the Police Department’s funding, acquisition, or use of Military
Equipment.
2.52.040 Annual Review and Renewal of Ordinance Approving Military Equipment Use
Policy.
A. Following receipt of the annual Military Equipment Report required by Section
2.52.030, the City Council shall hold a public hearing at a regular City Council
meeting to review any ordinance it has adopted pursuant to this Chapter approving
the funding, acquisition, or use of Military Equipment, and shall vote on whether to
renew the ordinance.
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B. In considering whether to renew the ordinance, the City Council shall consider the
Police Department’s current annual Military Equipment Report and find and
determine whether each type of Military Equipment identified in that report has
complied with the standards for approval set forth in Section 2.52.020(D) of this code
and the Military Equipment Use Policy. If the City Council determines that a type of
Military Equipment identified in the annual Military Equipment Report has not
complied with the standards required for approval, the City Council shall either
disapprove a renewal of the authorization for that type of Military Equipment or
require modifications to the Military Equipment Use Policy in a manner that will
resolve the lack of compliance.
DIVISION 3. APPROVAL OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY.
1. The City Council has reviewed the San Rafael Police Department’s “Policy §706 –
Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition and Use Policy” and the Military Equipment
Inventory List dated March 7, 2022 (together, the “Policy”) attached as Exhibit A, and
held a noticed public hearing thereon at its regular City Council meeting on April 18,
2022 as required by Government Code section 7071.
2. The City Council hereby finds and determines that:
a. In compliance with Government Code Section 7071(b), the San Rafael Police
Department submitted a copy of the Policy attached as Exhibit A to the City Council,
and posted it on the Police Department’s website, at least 30 days prior to the public
hearing held by the City Council;
b. Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing an annual Military Equipment
Report pursuant to this section, the Police Department held a well-publicized and
teleconferenced community engagement meeting, at which the general public was
invited to discuss and ask questions regarding the Police Department’s proposed
policy for funding, acquisition, or use of Military Equipment.
c. The Policy meets the requirements of California Government Code section 7070 et
seq.;
d. The Military Equipment is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that
can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety;
e. The Policy will safeguard the public’s welfare, safety, cifil rights, and civil liberties;
d. All Military Equipment that has been purchased by the San Rafael Police
Department is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can
achieve the same objective of officer an civilian safety;
g. Military Equipment use prior to the adoption of this ordinance complied with the
applicable equipment use policy (which included equipment now defined as military
equimpment) that was in effect at the time, or if prior uses did not comply with the
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Policy attached as Exhibit A, corrective action has been taken to remedy
nonconforming uses and ensure future compliance.
3. Based upon the findings, the City Council approves and adopts “Policy 706 – Military
Equipment Funding, Acquisition and Use Policy” and the Military Equipment Inventory
List dated March 7, 2022, attached as Exhibit A.
DIVISION 4. SEVERABILITY.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be
invalid, such holding or holdings shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance
and each section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any
one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared invalid.
DIVISION 5. PUBLICATION; EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall be published once, in full or in summary form, before its final passage, in a
newspaper of general circulation, published, and circulated in the City of San Rafael, and shall
be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its final passage. If published in summary form,
the summary shall also be published within fifteen (15) days after the adoption, together with the
names of those Councilmembers voting for or against same, in a newspaper of general
circulation published and circulated in the City of San Rafael, County of Marin, State of
California.
Kate Colin, Mayor
ATTEST:
LINDSAY LARA, City Clerk
The foregoing Ordinance No. 2007 was introduced at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the
City of San Rafael, held on the 18th day of April, 2022 and ordered passed to print by the following
vote, to wit:
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AYES: Councilmembers: Bushey, Kertz, Llorens Gulati & Mayor Kate
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Hill
and will come up for adoption as an Ordinance of the City of San Rafael at a Regular Meeting of
the Council to be held on the 2nd day of May, 2022.
LINDSAY LARA, City Clerk
Exhibit A: “Policy 706 – Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition and Use Policy” and the
Military Equipment Inventory List dated March 7, 2022
San Rafael Police Department
SRPD Policy Manual
Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition and Use
Policy
706.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for the approval, acquisition, and reporting
requirements of military equipment (Government Code § 7070; Government Code § 7071;
Government Code § 7072).
706.1.1 DEFINITIONS
Definitions related to this policy include (Government Code § 7070):
Governing body – The elected or appointed body that oversees the Department.
Military equipment categories– Includes but is not limited to the following:
(1) Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles.
(2) Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers.
(3) High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), two-and-one-half-ton trucks,
five-ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached.
(4) Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants.
(5) Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the
operational control and direction of public safety units.
(6) Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind.
(7) Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature. This does
not include a handheld, one-person ram.
(8 and 9) Firearms and ammunition of .50 caliber or greater, excluding standard-issue
shotguns and standard-issue shotgun ammunition.
(10) Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber, including firearms and
accessories identified as assault weapons in Penal Code § 30510 and Penal Code § 30515,
with the exception of standard-issue handguns and ammunition of less than .50 caliber that
are issued to officers, agents, or employees of the Police Department.
(11) Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles.
(12) Noise-flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools. Munitions containing
tear gas or OC, excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray.
(13) TASER® Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and long-range acoustic
devices (LRADs).
(14) Kinetic energy weapons and munitions.
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(15) Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require
additional oversight.
706.2 POLICY
It is the policy of the San Rafael Police Department that members of this department comply with
the provisions of Government Code § 7071 with respect to military equipment.
706.3 MILITARY EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR
The Chief of Police may designate a member of this department to act as the military equipment
coordinator. The responsibilities of the military equipment coordinator include but are not limited to:
(a) Acting as liaison to the governing body for matters related to the requirements of this
policy.
(b) Identifying department equipment that qualifies as military equipment in the current
possession of the Department, or the equipment the Department intends to acquire
that requires approval by the governing body.
(c) Conducting an inventory of all military equipment at least annually.
(d) Collaborating with any allied agency that may use military equipment within the
jurisdiction of San Rafael Police Department (Government Code § 7071).
(e) Preparing for, scheduling, and coordinating the annual community engagement
meeting to include:
1. Publicizing the details of the meeting.
2. Preparing for public questions regarding the department’s funding, acquisition,
and use of equipment.
(f) Preparing the annual military equipment report for submission to the Chief of Police
and ensuring that the report is made available on the department website (Government
Code § 7072).
(g) Establishing the procedure for a person to register a complaint or concern, or how that
person may submit a question about the use of a type of military equipment, and how
the Department will respond in a timely manner.
706.4 MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
The following constitutes a list of qualifying equipment for the Department:
A current inventory of the Military Equipment is listed on the department’s website; SRPD.ORG
706.5 APPROVAL
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The Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall obtain approval from the governing body by
way of an ordinance adopting the military equipment policy. As part of the approval process, the
Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall ensure the proposed military equipment policy is
submitted to the governing body and is available on the department website at least 30 days prior
to any public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue (Government Code § 7071). The
military equipment policy must be approved by the governing body prior to engaging in any of the
following (Government Code § 7071):
(a) Requesting military equipment made available pursuant to 10 USC § 2576a.
(b) Seeking funds for military equipment, including but not limited to applying for a grant,
soliciting, or accepting private, local, state, or federal funds, in-kind donations, or other
donations or transfers.
(c) Acquiring military equipment either permanently or temporarily, including by borrowing
or leasing.
(d) Collaborating with another law enforcement agency in the deployment or other use of
military equipment within the jurisdiction of this department.
(e) Using any new or existing military equipment for a purpose, in a manner, or by a person
not previously approved by the governing body.
(f) Soliciting or responding to a proposal for, or entering into an agreement with, any other
person or entity to seek funds for, apply to receive, acquire, use, or collaborate in the
use of military equipment.
(g) Acquiring military equipment through any means not provided above.
706.6 COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS
Military equipment used by any member of this jurisdiction shall be approved for use
and in accordance with this Department policy. Military equipment used by other
jurisdictions that are providing mutual aid to this jurisdiction shall comply with their
respective military equipment use policies in rendering mutual aid.
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706.7 ANNUAL REPORT
Upon approval of a military equipment policy, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall
submit a military equipment report to the governing body for each type of military equipment
approved within one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment
is available for use (Government Code § 7072).
The Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall also make each annual military equipment
report publicly available on the department website for as long as the military equipment is
available for use. The report shall include all information required by Government Code § 7072
for the preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment in department inventory.
706.8 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
The San Rafael Police Department will update on its website any changes to its military equipment
so that it is available to members of the public. Along with updating the website, the department
will provide a link to which the community can address any comments or concerns relating to
funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment.
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Agency Name Military Equipment Inventory 1
Type Description Quantity Capabilities Expected
lifespan Manufacturer's description Purpose and authorized uses Fiscal impact Legal and procedural
rules
Required
training
Compliance
mechanisms
Category 1
Tactical Robot ROBOTEX remote controlled tactical robot, track
driven, attachable arm and trailers 1
Remote
intelligence
gathering device
10 years
The AVATAR® enhances the capabilities of SWAT and tactical response teams
by allowing them to quickly and safely inspect dangerous situations, there is no
longer a need to send personnel in before you’ve had a chance to assess the
situation
Emergency incidents above
normal patrol operations.
$27,627.68
initial cost in
2010. $500
average yearly
maintenance
costs
Refer to SRPD policy
300.
Agency authorized
orientation course
Operational use under
the review of the SWAT
Commander or
appropriate team
supervisor.
Tactical Robot Northern Lights Tactical remote controlled,
armored tactical robot 1
Larger and
heavier robot
capable of
delivering items
in high risk
situations and
range training
10 years Northern Lights Tactical TRACS robot target system. Features 10-inch foam-
filled tires and has a top speed of 7 miles per hour.
Range training for moving
targets. And exceptional high
risk situations.
$10,025 initial
cost in 2008.
$100 average
yearly
maintenance
costs
Refer to SRPD policy 300
and range procedures None
Operational use under
the review of the SWAT
Commander or
appropriate team
supervisor.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Shared with
Novato PD)Small unmanned aerial system 4
28 minute flight
time per battery,
maximum
transmission
distance 3-10
km based on
surroundings
3 years Grey DJI unmanned aerial system, <249 g weight, four rotor remotely operated
airframe with video and photo capability
All-hazard and incidents which
would benefit from an aerial
perspective.
$2,000 initial
cost; $500
annual
maintenance
Refer to Novato PD
policies 613.
Agency-authored
orientation course;
Monthly
individual
training; Quarterly
team training.
Requires Watch
Commander
authorization
Category 2
Armored Rescue Vehicle: Ford Transit-
Van 350 HD (Shared with Novato PD)
Armored, wheeled vehicle. White, reflective San
Rafael / Novato PD markings and red/blue lights.
Equipped with a siren. Can hold a driver,
equipment, and seven passengers.
1
Range 100 mi.
Armor rated to
.50 cal.
10 years Four-wheeled, five-speed automatic transmission, gas engine-powered personnel
carrier with ballistic glass and armor rated to .50 cal.
To provide for the safe
transport, security, and rescue
of agency personnel and
citizens in high-risk incidents.
Shared
resource with
Novato PD,
$150,272.50
initial cost,
$1000 annual
maintenance
costs
Refer to policies 702,
703.
Agency-authored
orientation course
Operational use under
the review of the SWAT
Commander or
appropriate team
supervisor.
Category 5
Command Trailer: 2006 Sundowner 30 foot wheeled trailer, bathroom, towable, white,
reflective San Rafael Mobile Command markings 1
equipment
movement,
command and
control mobile
location
10 years Towable, wheeled-trailer
Equipment movement / mobile
dispatch, command meeting
location at emergency
incidents.
Purchased in
2006.
$18,727.
$500 annually
maintenance
cost
Refer to policies 702, 703
Class A drivers
license required to
tow
None
Category 7
Breaching Projectiles: Remington TB-
12BK 12 Gauge breaching rounds 100 Operational
range 0-1 foot 5 years Ballistic breaching round used to defeat a variety of structures to include exterior
and interior doors.
To breach entrances beyond
the capabilities of hand held /
impact methods.
$150 initial
purchase for
duty
projectiles,
less than $50
per year for on
going cost
Refer to policies 300,
303, 303.9, 303.9.1,
303.9.2, 303.9.3.
Agency-authored
orientation course;
annual refresher.
Operational use under
the review of the SWAT
Commander or
appropriate team
supervisor.
Category 10
Patrol Rifle (COLT, Olympic Arms &
Knights Armament)
.223 caliber AR-15 rifle, semi automatic [Standard
Issue Firearm - Patrol Application]84 Single round 10 years M4/AR15 semi-automatic rifle, gas operated, 16.1 inch barrel
Officers may use deadly force
to protect themselves or others
from what they reasonably
believe is an imminent threat
of death or serious bodily
injury.
$884 each for
initial
purchase
$5,00 ongoing
for maintained
costs.
Refer to SRPD policies
300, 303, 303.9, 303.9.1,
303.9.2, 303.9.3.
Agency-authored
orientation course;
annual refresher.
Use is subject to the
applicable policies
(300.5, 300.5.1, 301,
303.11).
Rifle: COLT (SWAT Operator) .223 caliber M-4 semi-automatic rifle, short barrel 15
Single or
multiple round
option
10 years M-4 semi-automatic rifle, 11.4 inch barrel
Officers may use deadly force
to protect themselves or others
from what they reasonably
believe is an imminent threat
of death or serious bodily
injury.
$1,200 each,
$500 yearly
maintenance
costs.
Refer to SRPD policies
300, 303, 303.9, 303.9.1,
303.9.2, 303.9.3.
Agency-authored
orientation course;
annual refresher.
Operational use under
the review of the SWAT
Commander or
appropriate team
supervisor. Use is
subject to the applicable
policies (300.5, 300.5.1,
301, 303.11)
Agency Name
Agency Name Military Equipment Inventory 2
Rifle : Knights Armament SR-25 .308 Caliber semi-automatic rifle with suppressor 4 Single round
only 10 years Precision .308 caliber, gas-operated rifle
Precision Rifle team use.
Officers may use deadly force
to protect themselves or others
from what they reasonably
believe is an imminent threat
of death or serious bodily
injury.
$4,460 each
initial cost,
$500 yearly
maintenance
Refer to SRPD policies
300, 303, 303.9, 303.9.1,
303.9.2, 303.9.3.
Agency-authored
orientation course;
monthly refresher.
Operational use under
the review of the SWAT
Commander or
appropriate team
supervisor.
.223 caliber rounds .223 caliber rounds (Patrol Rifle Rounds)$10,000+
operational
range 0-1000
yards
N/A .223 caliber rounds
Officers may use deadly force
to protect themselves or others
from what they reasonably
believe is an imminent threat
of death or serious bodily
injury.
$358 per 1000
rounds,
$10,000 a year
for ongoing
replacement
costs
Refer to SRPD policies
300, 303, 303.9, 303.9.1,
303.9.2, 303.9.3, 306.
Initial orientation
course including
qualification;
annual
recertification
including
qualification.
Use is subject to the
applicable policies
(300.5, 300.5.1, 301,
303.11).
.308 caliber rounds .308 caliber rounds (Precision Rifle Rounds)500+
Operational
range 0-1000
yards
N/A .308 caliber rounds
Officers may use deadly force
to protect themselves or others
from what they reasonably
believe is an imminent threat
of death or serious bodily
injury.
$450 per 500
rounds, $450
a year for
replacement
rounds
Refer to SRPD policies
300, 303, 303.9, 303.9.1,
303.9.2, 303.9.3, 306.
Initial orientation
course including
qualification;
annual
recertification
including
qualification.
Use is subject to the
applicable policies
(300.5, 300.5.1, 301,
303.11).
Category 12
Diversionary Device - Def-Tec Diversionary Device with reloads 45 Approx. 162db
at 5 feet 5 years A reloadable unit that can be used up to 30 times.
Distraction / diversionary
device to be used in high risk
situations in accordance to
policy.
$35 each, no
ongoing costs.
Refer to SRPD policy
300.
Agency-authored
orientation course;
annual refresher.
Operational use under
the review of the SWAT
Commander or
appropriate team
supervisor.
Diversionary Device - ALS-TRMR Reloadable Diversionary Device (Housing unit
only)10
Approx. 172db
and 1.2 PSI at 5
feet
5 years
The reloadable diversionary device can be reloaded up to 250 times. The body
incorporates a safety button. Upon deployment the device's kinetic energy causes
the top to move the firing pin into the primer to function.
Distraction / diversionary
device to be used in high risk
situations in accordance to
policy.
$250 each,
replacements
cost when
needed.
Refer to SRPD policy
300.
Agency-authored
orientation course;
annual refresher.
Operational use under
the review of the SWAT
Commander or
appropriate team
supervisor.
Reloadable Distraction Rounds Reloads for the ALS-TRMR distraction device, 12
Gauge muzzle bang 50 N/A 5 years 12 ga muzzle bang that produces 175dB at 5 feet
Distraction / diversionary
device to be used in high risk
situations in accordance to
policy.
$7.50 per box
of 5. $100 a
year ongoing
costs for
replacements
Refer to policies 300,
303,303.9, 303.9.1,
303.9.2, 303.9.3.
Initial orientation
course including
qualification;
annual
recertification
including
qualification.
Operational use under
the review of the SWAT
Commander or
appropriate team
supervisor.
Tear Gas: Chemical CS / Chemical OC
Combination CS and OC irritants (Can be "thrown"
or discharged via department approved delivery
system)
41
Capable of
deployed up to
450 feet
5 years When utilized, the submunition will discharge the agent for approximately 20-30
seconds, on average, providing a wide area of coverage.
Agency approved less lethal
and chemical rounds to be
used in accordance to policy in
high risk and volatile
situations.
$944.20 initial
purchase and
average
$500/year
maintenance
costs
Refer to SRPD policies
300, 303, 303.6, 303.9,
303.9.1, 303.9.2, 303.9.3,
306.
Initial Orientation
course including
qualification;
annual ongoing
training
Operational use under
the review of the Watch
Commander or
appropriate team
supervisor.
Custom Air-Powered Less Lethal Delivery
System (pepper ball) - Tippman 98
Semi-automatic, single shot, compressed air
powered delivery system (paint ball gun)4 Effective range
150 Ft 10 years .68 caliber, semi-automatic, 3000 PSI HPA (paint ball gun that is meant to
discharge chemical irritant projectiles)
Agency approved less lethal
and chemical rounds to be
used in accordance to policy in
high risk situations
$600 Initial
cost, $150
every two
years for more
projectiles.
Refer to SRPD policies
300, 303, 303.9, 303.9.1,
303.9.2, 303.9.3.
Agency-authored
orientation course;
annual refresher.
Operational use under
the review of the SWAT
Commander or
appropriate team
supervisor. Use is
subject to the applicable
policies (300.5, 300.5.1,
301, 303.11)
Category 14
Less than Lethal Impact Device (Multi-
Use) - ALSTAC -40mm
Double action multi-shot 40 mm less than lethal
weapon 1 Up to 40 yards 10 years A double-action, multi-shot, 40mm delivery system. Designed to discharge
40mm less-than-lethal ammunition
Agency approved less lethal
and chemical rounds to be
used in accordance to policy in
high risk situations.
$3200 initial
purchase, no
anticipated
ongoing costs
Refer to SRPD policies
300, 303, 303.9, 303.9.1,
303.9.2, 303.9.3. Refer
to SWAT procedures
Agency-authored
orientation course;
annual refresher.
Operational use under
the review of the SWAT
Commander or
appropriate team
supervisor. Use is
subject to the applicable
policies (300.5, 300.5.1,
301, 303.11)
Agency Name
Agency Name Military Equipment Inventory 3
Less Lethal Impact Device (Single-Use) -
ALSTAC -40mm
Double action, single shot, 40mm less than lethal
weapon 12 Up to 40 yards 10 years A double-action, single shot, 40mm delivery system. Designed to discharge
40mm less-than-lethal ammunition
Agency approved less lethal
and chemical rounds to be
used in accordance to policy in
high risk situations.
$740 initial
purchase each,
no anticipated
ongoing costs
Refer to SRPD policies
300, 303, 303.9, 303.9.1,
303.9.2, 303.9.3.
Agency-authored
orientation course;
annual refresher.
Operational use under
the review of the SWAT
Commander or
appropriate team
supervisor. Use is
subject to the applicable
policies (300.5, 300.5.1,
301, 303.11)
Kinetic Energy Projectiles: 40mm (ALS
4006D)
40mm, foam-tipped kinetic energy discharged from
an agency-authorized 40mm delivery device.100+Operational
range 5-120 ft.5 years 40mm foam-tipped projectile capable of traveling 325 fps to a maximum range of
120 feet.
To compel an individual to
cease his/her actions when
such munitions present a
reasonable option. A verbal
warning of the intended use of
the device should precede its
application.
$25.00 each
and
approximately
$1000 yearly
for training
projectiles
Refer to SRPD policies
300, 303, 303.9, 303.9.1,
303.9.2, 303.9.3.
Initial orientation
course including
qualification;
annual
recertification
including
qualification.
Use is subject to the
applicable policies
(300.5, 300.5.1, 301,
303.11).
Shotgun: Remington 870 12 Gauge pump-action Shotgun (Orange Stock /
Utilized as Less Lethal Delivery System)51 Single round 10 years Single shot pump-action.
To be used with Less-lethal
bean bag rounds.To compel an
individual to cease his/her
actions when such munitions
present a reasonable option. A
verbal warning of the intended
use of the device should
precede its application.
$424 each,
$500-ongoing
for
maintenance
costs
Refer to SRPD policies
300, 303, 303.9, 303.9.1,
303.9.2, 303.9.3.
Agency-authored
orientation course;
annual refresher.
Use is subject to the
applicable policies
(300.5, 300.5.1, 301,
303.11).
Kinetic Energy Projectiles: 12 Gauge
"bean bag" rounds
12 Gauge cotton sock discharged from an agency-
authorized 12 Gauge deliver device 100+21 feet N/A 12ga cotton sock round capable of traveling 525 fps.
To compel an individual to
cease his/her actions when
such munitions present a
reasonable option. A verbal
warning of the intended use of
the device should precede its
application.
$535.00 per
100, $500
annual
replacement
cost
Refer to SRPD policies
300, 303, 303.9, 303.9.1,
303.9.2, 303.9.3.
Agency-authored
orientation course;
annual refresher.
Use is subject to the
applicable policies
(300.5, 300.5.1, 301,
303.11).
Agency Name
Policy
706
San Rafael Police Department
San Rafael PD Policy Manual
Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition and Use
Policy
706.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for the approval, acquisition, and reporting
requirements of military equipment (Government Code § 7070; Government Code § 7071;
Government Code § 7072).
706.1.1 DEFINITIONS
Definitions related to this policy include (Government Code § 7070):
Governing body -The elected or appointed body that oversees the Department.
Military equipment categories -Includes but is not limited to the following:
1. Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles.
2. Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers .
However, police versions of standard consumer vehicles are specifically excluded
from this subdivision.
3. High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), commonly referred to as
Humvees, two and one-half-ton trucks, five-ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have
a breaching or entry apparatus attached. However, unarmored all-terrain vehicles
(ATVs) and motorized dirt bikes are specifically excluded from this subdivision.
4. Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants and utilize
a tracked system instead of wheels for forward motion.
5. Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the
operational control and direction of public safety units.
6. Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind.
7. Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature.
However, items designed to remove a lock, such as bolt cutters, or a handheld ram
designed to be operated by one person, are specifically excluded from this subdivision.
8. Firearms of.50 caliber or greater. However, standard issue shotguns are specifically
excluded from this subdivision.
9. Ammunition of.50 caliber or greater. However, standard issue shotgun ammunition is
specifically excluded from this subdivision.
10. Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than.SO caliber, including assault
weapons as defined in Sections 30510 and 30515 of the Penal Code, with the
exception of standard issue service weapons and ammunition of less than.SO caliber
that are issued to officers, agents, or employees of a law enforcement agency or a
state agency.
11. Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles.
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12. "Flashbang" grenades and explosive breaching tools, "tear gas," and "pepper balls,"
excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray.
13. Taser Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and the Long Range Acoustic
Device (LRAD).
14. The following projectile launch platforms and their associated munitions: 40mm
projectile launchers, "bean bag," rubber bullet, and specialty impact munition (SIM)
weapons.
15. Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require
additional oversight.
706.2 POLICY
It is the policy of the San Rafael Police Department that members of this department comply with
the provisions of Government Code § 7071 with respect to military equipment.
706.3 MILITARY EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR
The Chief of Police may designate a member of this department to act as the military equipment
coordinator. The responsibilities of the military equipment coordinator include but are not limited to:
(a) Acting as liaison to the governing body for matters related to the requirements of this
policy.
(b) Identifying department equipment that qualifies as military equipment in the current
possession of the Department, or the equipment the Department intends to acquire
that requires approval by the governing body.
(c) Conducting an inventory of all military equipment at least annually.
(d) Collaborating with any allied agency that may use military equipment within the
jurisdiction of San Rafael Police Department (Government Code § 7071 ).
(e) Preparing for, scheduling, and coordinating the annual community engagement
meeting to include:
1. Publicizing the details of the meeting.
2. Preparing for public questions regarding the department's funding, acquisition,
and use of equipment.
(f) Preparing the annual military equipment report for submission to the Chief of Police
and ensuring that the report is made available on the department website (Government
Code § 7072).
(g) Establishing the procedure for a person to register a complaint or concern, or how that
person may submit a question about the use of a type of military equipment, and how
the Department will respond in a timely manner.
706.4 MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
The following constitutes a list of qualifying equipment for the Department:
A current inventory of the Military Equipment is listed on the department's website; SRPD.ORG
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706.5 APPROVAL
The Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall obtain approval from the governing body by
way of an ordinance adopting the military equipment policy. As part of the approval process, the
Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall ensure the proposed military equipment policy is
submitted to the governing body and is available on the department website at least 30 days prior
to any public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue (Government Code § 7071 ). The
military equipment policy must be approved by the governing body prior to engaging in any of the
following (Government Code § 7071 ):
(a) Requesting military equipment made available pursuant to 10 USC § 2576a.
(b) Seeking funds for military equipment, including but not limited to applying for a grant,
soliciting or accepting private, local, state, or federal funds, in-kind donations, or other
donations or transfers.
(c) Acquiring military equipment either permanently or temporarily, including by borrowing
or leasing.
(d) Collaborating with another law enforcement agency in the deployment or other use of
military equipment within the jurisdiction of this department.
(e) Using any new or existing military equipment fora purpose, in a manner, or by a person
not previously approved by the governing body.
(f) Soliciting or responding to a proposal for, or entering into an agreement with, any other
person or entity to seek funds for, apply to receive, acquire, use, or collaborate in the
use of military equipment.
(g) Acquiring military equipment through any means not provided above.
706.6 COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS
Military equipment used by any member of this jurisdiction shall be approved for use and in
accordance with this Department policy. Military equipment used by other jurisdictions that are
providing mutual aid to this jurisdiction shall comply with their respective military equipment use
policies in rending mutual aid.
706.7 ANNUAL REPORT
Upon approval of a military equipment policy, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee should
submit a military equipment report to the governing body for each type of military equipment
approved within one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment
is available for use (Government Code § 7072).
The Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall also make each annual military equipment
report publicly available on the department website for as long as the military equipment is
available for use. The report shall include all information required by Government Code § 7072
for the preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment in department inventory.
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706.8 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
The San Rafael Police Department will update on its website any changes to its military equipment
so that it is available to members of the public. Along with updating the website, the Department
will provide a link to which the community can address any comments or concerns relating to
funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment.
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RESOLUTION NO. 15242
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
RENEWING THE ORDINANCE ADOPTING SAN RAFAEL POLICE DEPARTMENT
MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY 706
WHEREAS, Government Code sections 7071 et. seq. codifies Assembly Bill 481
(effective January 1, 2022) and requires legislative bodies to adopt ordinances approving military
equipment use policies before law enforcement agencies can continue to engage in activities
related to the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment; and
WHEREAS, the San Rafael Police Department (“SRPD”) has military equipment in its
inventory and engages in critical public safety activities in coordination with other jurisdictions
on law enforcement-related matters, including safeguarding the public’s welfare and safety,
working on regional task forces, conducting training exercises, providing mutual aid, and
responding to emergencies; and
WHEREAS, in May 2022, the City Council of the City of San Rafael adopted Ordinance
No. 2007, adding Chapter 2.52 to the San Rafael Municipal Code, to establish the requirements
for approval and annual review of a military equipment policy; and
WHEREAS, in Division 3 of Ordinance No. 2007, the City Council also approved Policy
706 - Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition and Use Policy; and
WHEREAS, the SRPD Military Equipment Use Policy 706, posted on SRPD’s website
since its adoption, sets forth a military equipment funding, acquisition, and use policy that is
consistent with the SRPD’s current practices, complies with all requirements of the Government
Code and the San Rafael Municipal Code, will continue to ensure ongoing regulation and
compliance with the law going forward and will continue to provide a means of community
engagement and transparency regarding use of military equipment by the SRPD; and
WHEREAS, the SRPD has posted to is website and submitted to the City Council, its AB
481 Military Equipment Annual Report for calendar year 2022, describing how its military
equipment was used and its purpose, a summary of complaints or concerns, the results of any
audits or violations of the policy, the total annual cost of each type of military equipment, the
quantity possessed, and the intention to acquire any additional equipment in the next year; and
WHEREAS, the Government Code and the San Rafael Municipal Code require that,
following receipt of the annual report, the City Council conduct an annual review of the ordinance
adopting the Military Equipment Use Policy and vote on whether to the renew the ordinance;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council has received and reviewed the annual report and
accompanying inventory list, has reviewed Ordinance No. 2007 approving San Rafael Police
Department Military Equipment Use Policy 706, and has considered the requirements contained
in section 7071(d) of the Government Code, and now desires to renew Division 3 of Ordinance
No. 2007, approving the San Rafael Police Department Military Equipment Use Policy 706,
without modification; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a noticed public hearing at its regular City Council
meeting on July 17, 2023 concerning this resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the San Rafael City Council as follows:
1. The City Council has received and reviewed San Rafael Police Department AB 481
Military Equipment Annual Report for calendar year 2022 and the Inventory List, and
reviewed Ordinance No. 2007 approving the San Rafael Police Department’s “Policy 706
– Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition and Use Policy”.
2. The City Council hereby finds and determines, pursuant to Government Code Section
7071(d)(1), as follows:
a. The military equipment is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that
can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety. The acquisition and use
of this equipment is part of the San Rafael Police Department’s overall approach to
Critical Incident Management, Use of Force, De-Escalation and public safety. The
equipment will enable department members to properly respond to both planned and
unplanned events efficiently and effectively.
b. The Policy will safeguard the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties by
ensuring required reporting, the opportunity for community engagement and
feedback, and transparency and oversight regarding the acquisition and use of
specified military equipment in the City of San Rafael.
c. The purchasing of equipment is reasonably cost effective compared to available
alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
d. Prior military equipment use complied with the policy that was in effect at the time of
the use.
3. Based upon these findings, the City Council hereby renews Ordinance No. 2007, Division
3, approving “Policy 706 – Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition and Use Policy”.
I, LINDSAY LARA, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution
was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of said
City on the 17th day of July 2023, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Bushey, Hill, Kertz & Mayor Kate
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Llorens Gulati
LINDSAY LARA, City Clerk