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• Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require additional oversight. DISCUSSION Several items deemed to be "military equipment" by AB 481 are currently used by the Pleasanton Police Department and are outlined in this report. They are a component of overall best practices for law enforcement agencies throughout the state and country. These tools have proven effective in enhancing the safety of officers and reducing risk to members of the community. See Attachment 3 for a complete police department military equipment inventory. The term "military equipment," as used in AB 481, does not necessarily indicate equipment used by the military. Items deemed by the bill to be "military equipment" include, but are not limited to, robotic vehicles, armored rescue vehicles, tear gas, less- than-lethal weapons such as beanbag shotguns, 40mm projectiles and noise/flash diversionary devices. Each of these tools has proven effective in mitigating risk to both the public and officers. In 1997, Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act which allows law enforcement agencies to acquire military property and surplus for bona fide law enforcement purposes. The program, managed by the Department of Defense, became commonly known as the "1033 Program". The police department does not participate in the 1033 Program and is not in possession of any equipment supplied from the United States military. Assembly Bill 481 requires a police department to propose a policy to its governing body which outlines how and when other law enforcement agencies may use equipment defined as "military equipment" within its jurisdiction. On occasion, the Pleasanton Police Department requests assistance from other law enforcement agencies. Some of these requests are for use of specialized equipment categorized as "military equipment" under AB 481. Often the use of equipment listed in AB 481 occurs under emergency and rapidly evolving circumstances. Detailed information about the event, and a suspect's whereabouts or intentions are often unknown or incomplete. Having tools and resources available during critical incidents gives law enforcement options on how to resolve unpredictable incidents. Although some of this designated equipment can be requested from partner agencies, many equipment needs are time sensitive and is needed immediately at the incident. The Armored Rescue Vehicle (ARV) is an example of equipment that is critical to have readily accessible for immediate deployment at critical incidents. It is important for police departments to be transparent and for the community to be involved with policy decisions. This report and the proposed policy provide details about the type of equipment in use by the Pleasanton Police Department as applicable to AB 481. The policy provides guidance for the use of such equipment and a transparent Page 3 of 6