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Pleasanton Police Department Military Equipment Inventory <br /> Equipment Name: Primary Weapons Systems (PWS) MK111 Rifles <br /> Quantity Owned/Sought: 12 owned Lifespan:Approximately 7 Years <br /> Equipment Capabilities: Capable of firing .223 caliber ammunition <br /> Manufacturer Product Description:The PWS MK1 MOD 2-M line features the PWS long stroke piston <br /> system. While the internals remain the same as other PWS lines, the MK1 MOD 2-M offers a variety of <br /> features exclusive to this line. Starting with patent pending PicLok technology on the free float <br /> handguard, users are able to mount either Picatinny or MLOK accessories on the front of their <br /> firearm. Moving to the fully forged upper and lower receivers,the craftsmanship of this rifle can be <br /> easily recognized. Eliminating forward assist, adding a flared mag well and built-in trigger guard, <br /> among other specific add-ons, the MK1 MOD 2-M takes high end firearms to a new level. <br /> Purpose/Authorized Uses:The PWS rifles serve the same function as patrol rifles.They allow officers <br /> to address lethal threats with precision from a distance. Compared to handguns, they are more <br /> accurate at greater distances and can penetrate most body armor.The PWS rifles are issued to <br /> members of the SWAT team. <br /> Fiscal Impacts:The initial purchase price for the PWS rifles was$18,000 for twelve rifles in 2014. <br /> Annual maintenance costs are approximately$150 for batteries, parts and cleaning supplies. <br /> Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: PPD Policy 312.4.4 covers deployment, use, care, and <br /> maintenance of rifles. In addition, there are a multitude of California Penal Code sections that also <br /> apply to the transportation, care, and maintenance of assault rifles. Only officers who have completed <br /> a P.O.S.T. certified patrol rifle course may be issued a rifle. A qualification course must be completed <br /> by each officer at least annually. <br /> Training Required:Officers must complete a P.O.S.T. certified course to be issued a rifle.These <br /> courses are a minimum of 16 hours of instruction on use, deployment and maintenance of the rifles. <br /> P.O.S.T. also requires four hours of tactical firearm instruction every two years for officers and this <br /> training is facilitated by P.O.S.T. certified rifle instructors. SWAT Team members who are issued the <br /> PWS rifles receive additional range training at least monthly. <br /> Other Notes: None. <br /> 7 <br />