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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances_2932ORDINANCE NO 2932 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS ADDING ARTICLE III TO CHAPTER 2 14 OF THE REDLANDS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, on September 30, 2021, Governor Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 481 ("AB 481"), adding Chapter 12.8, "Funding, Acquisition and Use of Military Equipment," to Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code (sections 7070 — 7075), relating to the use of military equipment by California law enforcement agencies, and WHEREAS, AB 481 seeks to provide transparency, oversight, and an opportunity for meaningful public input on decisions regarding whether and how military equipment is funded, acquired, or used by local law enforcement agencies, and WHEREAS, the Redlands Police Department is in possession of certain items of equipment that qualify as "military equipment" under AB 481, and may further acquire other items of military equipment in the future; and WHEREAS, AB 481 requires, that a law enforcement agency possessing and using such qualifying equipment must prepare a publicly released, written, military equipment use policy covering the inventory, description, quantity, purpose, capabilities, use, lifespan, acquisition, maintenance, authorized use, fiscal impacts, procedures, training, oversight, and complaint process, applicable to the agency's use of such equipment; and WHEREAS, the military equipment use policy must be approved by the City Council by ordinance, and reviewed annually thereafter; and WHEREAS, the military equipment inventoried by the City's Police Department and presented to this City Council is deemed necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety; and WHEREAS, the proposed Military Equipment Use Policy, Redlands Police Department Policy 706, will safeguard the public's health, welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties, and WHEREAS, the military equipment is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety; and WHEREAS, the City's Police Department has submitted the proposed Military Equipment Use Policy to this City Council, and thereafter has made those documents available on the Police Department's website for at least thirty (30) days prior to the public meeting concerning the military equipment at issue; and WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that there is a need to enact the restrictions contained in this Ordinance to protect the public health, safety and welfare; 1 I:\Ordinances\Nos 2900-2999 in Word\2932 Adding Article III Military Equipment Policy.docx THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS Section 1 Article III, titled "Military Equipment Pohcy," is hereby added to Chapter 2 14 of the Redlands Municipal Code to read as follows "Article III MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY 2 14 100 MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY A The City Council hereby adopts Policy No 706 of the Redlands Police Department's Policy Manual as the City's Military Equipment Pohcy, which shall govern the use of military equipment by the Redlands Police Department Policy No 706 is attached to City of Redlands Ordinance No 2932 as Exhibit "A " B The Policy shall be made publicly available on the Police Department's website for as long as the military equipment is available for use, or as otherwise determined by the City Council C The Police Department shall submit an annual military equipment use report to the City Council containing the information required by Government Code section 7072, and the City Council shall thereafter determine whether each type of military equipment identified therein complies with the standards for approval set forth in Government Code Section 7071(d) D The City Council shall, on an annual basis and at a regular meeting thereof, review Ordinance No 2932 and vote on whether to renew pursuant to Government Code Section 7071(e)(2) E The definitions set forth in Government Code section 7070 shall apply to this Article and Ordinance No 2932 Any provision of state law referred to herein shall mean and include any amended or successor provision thereof " Section 2 That the City Council hereby finds and determines that the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) of the State's Guidehnes implementing CEQA Section 3 The Mayor shall sign this Ordinance and the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause it, or a summary of it, to be pubhshed once in the Redlands Daily Facts, a newspaper of general circulation within the City, and thereafter, this ordinance shall take effect in accordance with law Paul T Banch, Mayor ATTEST e Donaldson, City Clerk 2 I \Ordinances\Nos 2900 2999 m Word\2932 Adding Article III Military Equipment Policy docx I, Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk, City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the City Council at the regular meeting thereof, held on the 3rd day of May 2022, by the following vote AYES Councilmembers Tejeda, Davis, Guzman -Lowery, Gallagher, Mayor Barich NOES None ABSENT None e Donaldson City Clerk 3 I \Ordinances\Nos 2900-2999 m Word\2932 Adding Article III Military Equipment Policy docx EXHIBIT "A" MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY [ATTACHED] 4 L\Ordinances\Nos 2900-2999 in Word\2932 Adding Article III Military Equipment Policy.docx Policy 706 Redlands Police Department Redlands PD Policy Manual Military Equipment 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) 70611 DEFINITIONS Definitions related to this policy include (Government Code § 7070) Governing body — The elected or appointed body that oversees the Department. Military equipment — Includes but is not limited to the following • Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles • Mine -resistant ambush -protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers • 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 • Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants • Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units • Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind • Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature This does not include a handheld, one -person ram • Firearms and ammunition of 50 caliber or greater, excluding standard -issue shotguns and standard -issue shotgun ammunition • 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 firearms. • Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles. • Noise -flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools • Munitions containing tear gas or OC, excluding standard, service -issued handheld pepper spray • TASER® Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and long-range acoustic devices (LRADs) • Kinetic energy weapons and munitions. • Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require additional oversight. 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Published with permission by Redlands Police Department Military Equipment 1 Redlands Police Department Redlands PD Policy Manual Military Equipment 706.2 POLICY It is the policy of the Redlands 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 should 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 Redlands 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. 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) 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 (f) (g) 706 4 MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY The following constitutes a list of qualifying equipment for the Department: Robot (Category 1) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost: ROBOTEX AVATAR 3, cost: approximately $12,500, quantity' 1 This equipment is a battery powered, remote operated device, equipped with a camera and two way radio capabilities This equipment is for (potential) use during high -risk incidents. Use is limited to members of the Departments Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) Incidents that may qualify for its use include, but are not limited to, a high risk warrant service, barricaded subject, and hostage negotiation/rescue Before entering a structure, particularly in a tactically compromised and dangerous situation, knowledge of a subject's location is very important, and the robot can provide that without placing anyone at risk. Cameras can Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/01/31 All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Redlands Police Department Military Equipment 2 Redlands Police Department Redlands PD Policy Manual Military Equipment also help determine if a subject is armed and also if there are other subjects inside that need assistance The two-way speakers can be used to de-escalate and determine resistance level The ROBOTEX AVATAR 3 can be hand carried and both can be remotely operated from a safe distance, reducing the risk to the operator Purpose To be used to remotely gain visual/audio data, deliver HNT phone, open doors, disrupt packages, and clear buildings. Authorized Use Only assigned operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate the robot. Use is established by the SWAT Commander and or Incident Commander Expected Life Span Approximately 5-10 years Fiscal Impact: No annual maintenance Training All tactical robot operators are trained in the use and operation of the robot. Legal and Procedural Rules It is the policy of the RPD to utilize a robot only for official law enforcement purposes, and in a manner that respects the privacy of our community, pursuant to State and Federal law Unmanned Aerial System (Category 1) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost. An unmanned aerial system (UAS) is an unmanned aircraft along with the associated equipment necessary to control it remotely The UAS has also proven to be useful to public safety agencies in firefighting, search and rescue, pre -operational surveillance, and other tactical situations where aerial views enhance the safety and efficiency of law enforcement and fire personnel DJI MATRICE M210, cost: approximately $6,500 each, quantity* 1 UAS that weighs approximately 3800 grams and is able to record video and audio with approximately 30 minutes of flight time DJI PHANTOM 4 PRO, cost: approximately $1,600 each, quantity* 5 UAS that weighs approximately 1375 grams and has video recording capabilities, approximately 30 minutes of flight time Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/01/31 All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Redlands Police Department Military Equipment 3 Redlands Police Department Redlands PD Policy Manual Military Equipment DJI MAVIC ENTERPRISE DUALS, cost: approximately $5,500 each, quantity. 2 UAS that has a color and infrared camera as well as audible speaker and light. Capable of video recording and weighs 899 grams, approximately 30 minutes of flight time Purpose To be deployed when its view would assist officers or incident commanders with the following situations, which include but are not limited to Major collision investigations Search for missing persons. Natural disaster management. Crime scene photography SWAT, tactical or other public safety and life preservation missions In response to specific requests from local, state or federal fire authorities for fire response and/or prevention Authorized Use Only assigned operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate UAS equipment during approved missions. Expected Life Span All UAS equipment, approximately 3-5 years Fiscal Impact: Annual maintenance and battery replacement cost is approximately $700 Training All Department UAS operators are licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration for UAS operation In addition, each operator must attend a 40-hour department training and ongoing quarterly training Legal and Procedural Rules Use is established under Policy 604 (Unmanned Aerial System Operations) and FAA Regulation 14 CFR Part 107 It is the policy of the RPD to utilize UAS only for official law enforcement purposes, and in a manner that respects the privacy of our community, pursuant to State and Federal law Armored Vehicles (Category 2 & 3) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/01/31 All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Redlands Police Department Military Equipment 4 Redlands Police Department Redlands PD Policy Manual Military Equipment Commercially produced wheeled armored personnel vehicle utilized for law enforcement purposes LENCO BEARCAT, G3, cost: approximately $350,000, quantity. 1 The Lenco Bearcat, G3, is an armored vehicle that seats 10-12 personnel with open floor plan that allows for rescue of down personnel The Bearcat G3 has increased ground clearance and a robust suspension which allows for an emergency response to almost any situation It can stop various projectiles, which provides greater safety to citizens and officers beyond the protection level of shield and personal body armor Navistar MaxxPro MRAP, cost: free, quantity 1 The MaxxPro MRAP vehicle that seats 8 personnel that allows for rescue of down personnel It can stop various projectiles, which provides greater safety to citizens and officers beyond the protection level of shield and personal body armor Purpose To be used in response to critical incidents to enhance officer and community safety, improve scene containment and stabilization, and assist in resolving critical incidents Authorized Use The use of armored vehicles shall only be authorized by a watch commander or SWAT commander, based on the specific circumstances of a given critical incident. Armored vehicles shall be used only by officers trained in their deployment and in a manner consistent with Department policy and training The driver of the vehicle shall have a valid California driver's license Lifespan Lenco Bearcat model G3, approximately 25 years Navistar MAxxPro MRAP, approximately 25 years Fiscal Impact. Lenco Bearcat: Annual maintenance cost: Approximately $5,000 MRAP. Approximately $4,500 Training All driver/operators shall attend formalized instruction and be trained in vehicle operations and practical driving instruction Legal and Procedural Rules Use is established under policy 405 (Ballistic Rescue Vehicle) and 704 (Federally Controlled Equipment) It is the policy of the Department to utilize armored vehicles only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/01/31 All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Redlands Police Department Military Equipment 5 Redlands Police Department Redlands PD Policy Manual Military Equipment Command and Control Vehicle (Category 5) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost. 5th wheel trailer vehicle, cost: approximately $200,000, quantity* 1 The Mobile Command Unit (MCU) is a custom built, 5th wheel trailer vehicle containing a mobile office that provides shelter, access to Police Department computer systems, and restroom facilities on extended events The MCU can also be utilized for SWAT/CNT and other critical incidents, preplanned large events, searching for missing persons, natural disasters, and community events Purpose To be used based on the specific circumstances of a given critical incident, large event, natural disaster or community event that is taking place Authorized Use The MCU shall be used by officers trained in their deployment and in a manner consistent with Department policy and training The driver of the vehicle shall have a valid California driver's license Lifespan The MCU Approximately 20-year lifespan on chassis and vehicle structure Upgrades needed to maintain IT systems Fiscal Impact: Annual maintenance cost is approximately $2,000 Training The driver/operator shall receive training in the safe handling of the vehicle on a closed training course Once the operator has shown competence in vehicle handling, the driver/ operator will drive the vehicle throughout the city with an experienced driver Legal and Procedural Rules It is the policy of the Department to use the MCU only for official law enforcement purposes, and in accordance with California State law regarding the operation of motor vehicles Projectile Launch Platforms and associated munitions (Category 14) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost: 40MM Launchers are utilized by department personnel as a less lethal tool to launch impact rounds The Less -Lethal launcher is a single launcher, which allows the Officer to assess after every spent munition Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/01/31 All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Redlands Police Department Military Equipment 6 Redlands Police Department Redlands PD Policy Manual Military Equipment DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 40MM SINGLE SHOT LAUNCHER, #1425, cost: $1000, quantity. approximately 15 The 40MM Single Launcher is a tactical single shot launcher that features an expandable ROGERS Super Stoc and an adjustable Integrated Front Grip (IFG) with light rail It will fire standard 40mm less lethal ammunition, up to 4 8 inches in cartridge length It will launch a 40MM less lethal round up to 131 feet. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 40MM EXACT IMPACT SPONGE, #6325, cost: $18, quantity. approximately 100 A less lethal 40mm lightweight plastic and foam projectile fired from a single or multi -round purpose built 40mm grenade launcher with a rifled barrel at 325 FPS The 30-gram foam projectile delivers 120 ft/Ibs. of energy on impact. The 40mm Exact Impact Sponge Round provides accurate and effective performance when fired from the approved distance of not less than five (5) feet and as far as 131 feet from the target. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 40MM DIRECT IMPACT OC, #6320, cost: $30, quantity. approximately 100 A less lethal 40MM lightweight plastic and crushable foam projectile fired from a single or multi -round purpose-built 40mm grenade launcher with a rifled barrel at 295 FPS The 39-gram crushable foam projectile delivers 120 ft/Ibs of energy upon impact in addition to dispersion of 5 grams of OC irritant. The 40mm Direct Impact OC Round provides accurate and effective performance when fired from the approved distance of not less than five (5) feet and as far as 120 feet from the target. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 40MM LIQUID FERRET ROUND CS, #1262, cost: approximately $30, quantity* approximately 25 Minimizes the risk to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort and/or incapacitation of potentially violent subjects DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 40MM POWDER FERRET ROUND CS, #1292, cost: approximately $30, quantity. approximately 25 Minimizes the risk to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort and/or incapacitation of potentially violent subjects DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 40MM POWDER FERRET ROUND OC, #1290, cost: approximately $30, quantity. approximately 25 Minimizes the risk to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort and/or incapacitation of potentially violent subjects Purpose To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable Authorized Use Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to Self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained Potentially vicious animals Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/01/31 All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Redlands Police Department Military Equipment - 7 Redlands Police Department Redlands PD Policy Manual Military Equipment Training exercises or approved demonstrations Training Sworn members utilizing 40MM less lethal chemical agents or impact rounds are trained in there use by POST certified less lethal and chemical agents instructors Lifespan Defense Technology #1425 approximately 25 years Model 6325 Exact Impact Sponge approximately 5 years Model 6320 Direct Impact OC approximately 5 years Fiscal Impact: Annual maintenance is approximately $50 for each launcher Legal and Procedural Rules Use is established under policy 303 9 (Kinetic Energy Projectile Guidelines), 303 6 (Tear Gas Guidelines) and 303 7 (Oleoresin Capsicum Guidelines) It is the policy of the RPD to utilize the 40mm only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force Noise -Flash Diversionary Devices (Category 12) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost. A distraction device is used to distract dangerous suspects during assaults, hostage rescue, room entry or other high -risk arrest situations DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, TACTICAL DIVERSIONARY DEVICE, #8909 NR, cost: approximately $50, quantity. approximately 25 The Defense Technology Tactical Diversionary Device produces a thunderous bang with an intense bright light. Ideal for distracting dangerous suspects during assaults, hostage rescue, room entry or other high - risk arrest situations Purpose To produce atmospheric over -pressure and brilliant white light and, as a result, can cause short-term (6 - 8 seconds) physiological/psychological sensory deprivation to give officers a tactical advantage Authorized Use Diversionary Devices shall only be used By officers who have been trained in their proper use In hostage and barricaded subject situations Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/01/31 All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Redlands Police Department Military Equipment 8 Redlands Police Department Redlands PD Policy Manual Military Equipment In high risk warrant (search/arrest) services where there may be extreme hazards to officers During other high -risk situations where their use would enhance officer safety During training exercises Lifespan Until used Fiscal Impact: No annual maintenance Training Prior to use, officers must attend diversionary device training that is conducted by Post certified instructors Legal and Procedural Rules Use is established under policy 704 3 (Federally Controlled Equipment) It is the policy of the RPD to utilize diversion devices only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law regarding the use of force Specialized Firearms and Ammunition (Category 10) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost. The Carbine Rifle is a firearm, capable of accurately stopping an armed subject at various distances The Carbine Rifle is a lightweight, air-cooled, gas operated, magazine fed, shoulder fired weapon, designed for semi -automatic & selective fire Submachine guns are magazine fed automatic firearms designed to fire handgun cartridges SIG SAUER 716 DMR AR-10 308 CALIBER RIFLE, MODEL LR-308 cost: $1500, quantity. 1 The Sig Sauer 716 DMR AR-15 is a high precision rifle that fires 308 cartridges accurately at long range This rifle is primarily used in an overwatch capacity to protect the community during large events REMINGTON POLICE LTR.308 BOLT ACTION RIFLE cost: approximately $1,200, quantity" 4 The Remington Police LTR is a highly accurate bolt action centerfire rifle This rifle is primarily used in an overwatch capacity to protect the community during large events AR-15 RIFLE (Manufactured by Colt, Bushmaster, Sig Sauer, Fabrique Nationale) cost: approximately $1,200, quantity" approximately 100 A rifle that fires both.223 (duty) and 5 56 (practice) cartridges The AR-15 allows a trained officer to engage threats with greater accuracy than a handgun HECKLER & KOCH MP-5 cost: approximately $2,800, quantity" approximately 6 A submachinegun that fires 9mm cartridges The MP-5 allows a trained officer to engage Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/01/31 All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Redlands Police Department Military Equipment 9 Redlands Police Department Redlands PD Policy Manual Military Equipment threats at close range or within a structure with less likelihood of over penetrating the target. It should be noted that the MP-5's are not issued to officers and not deployed in the field WINCHESTER RANGER CENTERFIRE RIFLE CARTRIDGES.223 REM, 55 GRAIN, POINTED SOFT POINT, cost: approximately $630 per case of 1000, quantity. 50 cases. This Winchester Ranger 223 Remington ammo features a 55 Grain Pointed Soft Point bullet. Winchester Ranger is the highest quality hollow point ammunition money can buy This Winchester Ranger.223 55 grain Power Point Soft Point is intended for Law Enforcement use, Ranger is Winchesters Highest Quality This Winchester Ranger 223 Remington is new ammo not Police Department surplus This Winchester Ranger 223 Remington has a muzzle velocity of 3240 feet per second and a muzzle energy of 1262 foot pounds Winchester Ranger ammo is reloadable, features brass cases and Boxer primers This ammunition is non -corrosive WINCHESTER CENTERFIRE CARTRIDGES 5 56MM, 55 GRAIN, FULL METAL JACKET, cost: approximately $370 per case of 1000, quantity approximately 500 cases USA Ammunition is the ideal choice for training, competition or a long session at the range The easily identifiable white box means high quality and reliability at a low price This ammunition is new production, non -corrosive, in boxer primed, reloadable brass cases 308 WIN TAP 168 gr A -MAX TAP PRECISION: cost: approximately $35 per box of 20 quantity approximately 375 boxes. The168 gr A -MAX bullet is a traditional match grade bullet with the performance advantages of a polymer tip. This bullet demonstrates an increase in penetration and retained weight over the 155 gr A -MAX bullet. Standard barrier performance is exemplary and this load demonstrates controlled and impressive soft tissue expansion without over penetration. The Hornady 168 gr A -MAX TAP Precision offers industry leading all-around performance for law enforcement precision marksmen providing the ability to stop a threat. Purpose To be used as precision weapons to address a threat with more precision and/or greater distances than a handgun, if present and feasible Authorized Use Only members that are POST certified are authorized to use a rifle Lifespan Sig Sauer 716 DMR AR-10 308 Caliber Rifle, Model LR-308 No expiration Remington Police LTR 308 Bolt Action Rifle No expiration AR-15 Rifle (Manufactured by Colt, Bushmaster, Sig Sauer, Fabrique Nationale) No expiration Heckler & Koch MP-5 No expiration Winchester.223 Ammunition No expiration Winchester 5 56mm Ammunition No expiration Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/01/31 All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Redlands Police Department Military Equipment 10 Redlands Police Department Redlands PD Policy Manual Military Equipment 308 WIN TAP 168 gr A -MAX Tap Precision No expiration Fiscal Impact: Annual maintenance is approximately $50 for each rifle Training Officers shall not carry or utilize the patrol rifle unless they have successfully completed departmental training Officers shall thereafter be required to successfully complete trimester training and qualification conducted by a certified patrol rifle instructor Legal and Procedural Rules Use is established under policy 417 (Patrol Rifles) It is the policy of the RPD to utilize rifles only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law regarding the use of force Chemical Agent and Smoke Canisters (Category 12) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost. Canisters that contain chemical agents that are released when deployed DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, FLAMELESS TRI-CHAMBER CS GRENADE, #1032, cost $45, quantity. approximately 10 The design of the Tri-Chamber Flameless CS Grenade allows the contents to burn within an internal can and disperse the agent safely with reduced risk of fire The grenade is designed primarily for indoor tactical situations to detect and/or dislodge a barricaded subject. This grenade will deliver approximately 70 oz. of agent during its 20-25 seconds burn time The Tri-Chamber Flameless Grenade can be used in crowd control as well as tactical deployment situations by Law Enforcement and Corrections but was designed with the barricade situation in mind Its applications in tactical situations are primarily to detect and/or dislodge barricaded subjects The purpose of the Tri-Chamber Flameless Grenade is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and/ or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects The Tri-Chamber Flameless Grenade provides the option of delivering a pyrotechnic chemical device indoors, maximizing the chemicals' effectiveness via heat and vaporization, while minimizing or negating the chance of fire to the structure The Tri-Chamber Flameless Grenade is NOT to be launched utilizing a launching cup DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, OC/CS AEROSOL GRENADE, #1050, cost: approximately $49, quantity. approximately 16 The Defense Technology OC/CS Aerosol Grenade is for law enforcement and corrections use to deliver a high concentration of OC and CS in a powerful mist. The grenade is designed for indoor use in confined areas and, once deployed, inflames the mucous membranes and exposed skin resulting in an intense burning sensation The incapacitating effect of the OC/CS on the subject is dramatic with minimal decontamination needed Removing the subject from the affected area to fresh air will resolve respiratory Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/01/31 All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Redlands Police Department Military Equipment 11 Redlands Police Department Redlands PD Policy Manual Military Equipment effects within minutes The OC Aerosol Grenade is ideal for cell extractions or barricade situations where the use of pyrotechnic, powder or liquid devices is not practical or desired Purpose To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to Self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained Potentially vicious animals Training exercises or approved demonstrations Authorized Use Only officers who have received POST certification in the use chemical agents are authorized to deploy chemical agents. Training Sworn members utilizing chemical agent canisters are certified by POST less lethal and chemical agent instructors Lifespan 5 years from manufacturing date Fiscal Impact: No annual maintenance Legal and Procedural Rules Use is established under policy 303 6 (Tear Gas Guidelines) It is the policy of the RPD to utilize chemical agents only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force Less Lethal Shotgun (Category 12) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost. The Less Shotgun is used to deploy the less lethal 12-Gauge Ferret Rounds REMINGTON 870 SHOTGUN, cost: $946, quantity 1 The Remington 870 Shotgun is used to deploy the less lethal 12-Gauge Ferret Rounds up to a distance of 35 feet. The range of the weapon system helps to maintain space between officers and a suspect reducing the immediacy of the threat which is a principle of De-escalation Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/01/31 All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Redlands Police Department Military Equipment 12 Redlands Police Department Redlands PD Policy Manual Military Equipment DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 12-GAUGE LIQUID FERRET ROUND, CS, #3012, cost: approximately $8, quantity' approximately 20 The Ferret 12-Gauge Liquid CS non pyrotechnical properties also eliminate the fire hazard common with other products. The Ferret round is available with either liquid or powder carriers for the agent. These munitions are a 2 5 in 12-Gauge round deploying 025 oz. of active agent. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 12-GAUGE POWDER FERRET ROUND, CS, #3092, cost: approximately $8, quantity. approximately 20 The Ferret 12-Gauge Powder CS non pyrotechnical properties also eliminate the fire hazard common with other products The Ferret round is available with either liquid or powder carriers for the agent. These munitions are a 2 5 in 12-Gauge round deploying 025 oz. of active agent. Purpose To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable Authorized Use Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to Self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained Potentially vicious animals Training exercises or approved demonstrations. Lifespan Remington 870 Shotgun 25 years Defense Technology Ferret 12-Gauge Liquid Barricade Round 5 years Defense Technology Ferret 12-Gauge Powder Barricade Round 5 years Fiscal Impact: Annual maintenance is approximately $50 Training SWAT operators who utilize these munitions have been through and successfully completed a POST approved gas school and/or trained in house by POST certified chemical agent instructors for muzzle blast training Legal and Procedural Rules Use is established under Policy 303 9 3 It is the policy of the RPD to utilize the less lethal shotgun only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/01/31 All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Redlands Police Department Military Equipment 13 Redlands Police Department Redlands PD Policy Manual Military Equipment Breaching Tools (Category 7) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost. Material or equipment that is used to create a breach point opening in a structure during a hostage rescue operation or other high risk entry KBT 3-1000, cost: approximately $18,000, quantity* 1 This device allows breachers to safely utilize blank cartridge rounds to deliver kinetic energy into a steal ram in order to destroy deadbolts, locks, and hinges No projectile or explosive energy leaves the device except for the force of the ram, which is permanently captured in the tool Purpose To safely gain entry into a structure Authorized Use KBT breaching may only occur after authorization by the Incident Commander or SWAT Commander in the field, and during training exercises Lifespan Breaching Tool 25 years Fiscal Impact. Annual maintenance is approximately $500 Training All officers who use KBT shall receive instruction on the safe and proper use of the KBT and must periodically receive refresher training Legal and Procedural Rules It is the policy of the RPD to utilize breaching tools only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law 706.5 MAINTENANCE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT SUPPLIES When stocks of military equipment have reached significantly low levels or have been exhausted, the Department may order up to 25% of stock in a fiscal quarter without city council approval to maintain essential availability for the Department's needs 706 6 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 Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/01/31 All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Redlands Police Department Military Equipment 14 Redlands Police Department Redlands PD Policy Manual Military Equipment 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 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. Acquiring military equipment through any means not provided above (f) (g) 706.7 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 706.8 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 should 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 706.9 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing the annual report, the Department shall hold at least one well -publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting, at which the Department should discuss the report and respond to public questions regarding the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment. 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