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MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE REPORT 2022 Summary of Military Equipment Usages The City of Pleasanton is in Alameda County and has a population of approximately 80,000 people. The city is located at the junction of Interstate 580 and Interstate 680, which is referred to as the county's Tri-Valley. The police department is authorized for 118 positions, which consist of both sworn and professional staff members. The Pleasanton Police Department's military equipment inventory is wide-ranging, and the equipment is not utilized on all calls for service. The police department recognizes that critical incidents are unpredictable and dynamic. Various military equipment options can greatly assist incident commanders, officers, and specific units in bringing those incidents to a swift and peaceful resolution. The use of military equipment is restricted to use only in certain instances and, in some cases, only by specific units. This section outlines the military equipment usage from January 1St, 2022, thru December 31St, 2022. Certain items of military equipment, particularly consumables (ammunition, diversionary devices, less lethal rounds, chemical agents, etc.), are used throughout the year regularly for training to maintain proficiency. Usage in training environments is not captured in this annual report. The usage section of this report only provides data for the operational use of military equipment listed within this Annual Military Equipment Use Report. Outreach and Community Engagement The Pleasanton Police Department is devoted to collaborating with our community to build trust. As the police department continues to improve community relationships, we remain committed to being a model of excellence and a leader in the law enforcement profession. Moreover, we want to ensure our community has an insight into how their police department operates and engages with the public. The Pleasanton Police Department utilizes many of the below listed equipment, including the armored rescue vehicle, during outreach and community events. This serves as a means of public awareness, transparency, and education and gives those in the community the ability to see our equipment, ask questions and have honest conversations about the use and need for such equipment. This helps to bring insight and awareness for the public and allows them to view the type of equipment their police department utilizes to keep the City of Pleasanton a safe place. 10