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"The following projectile launch platforms and their associated munitions: 40mm projectile launchers, "bean bag,"rubber bullet, and specialty impact munition (SIM) weapons." The police department possesses four 40mm weapon systems and two 37mm weapon systems for use by tactical team members. These launchers may be used to deliver impact weapons or chemical agents. The police department utilizes both 12-gauge beanbag rounds fired from a shotgun and the FN-303 launcher as less-lethal devices. These are intended to provide alternatives to higher levels of force when reasonable and necessary. The FN-303 functions similarly to a paintball gun and can be loaded with different types of ammunition including impact, pava (pepper spray) and marking rounds. Marking rounds leave a paint stain on clothing to later identify a suspect. The standard less-lethal ammunition carried by patrol officers are the beanbag rounds and FN-303 impact rounds. Through approval of the equipment list the department intends to purchase 25 additional 40mm impact launchers and up to 250 impact munitions to replace the shotguns and beanbag rounds. The 40mm has proven to be more effective due to increased accuracy and weight of the munition. COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD On May 24, 2022, the proposed military equipment policy and equipment inventory were presented to the Pleasanton Police Department's Community Advisory Board. The group was unanimously in support of adopting the policy and for the continued use of existing equipment. CONCLUSION AB 481 requires Council approval for the funding, acquisition and use of prescribed military equipment. Staff is seeking Council approval to utilize existing resources that will aid in the department's ability to offer de-escalation to individuals in crisis and provide safety services for officers and the community. Submitted by: Fi$�cal Review: Approved by: o,J�, ,J y/ \ David Swing ahi hah erry Beaudin Chief of Police Interim Director of Finance City Manager Attachments: 1. Military Equipment Use Ordinance 2. Military Equipment Policy 3. Police Department Military Equipment Inventory List Page 6 of 6