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MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE REPORT 2023 <br /> <br /> <br />Armor Penetrator Ammuni>on <br />Equipment Name: HSM Urban Copper 127 gr .308 Winchester Light Armor Penetrator Ammuni'on <br />Quan/ty Owned/Sought: Up to 20 boxes owned Lifespan: Unknown <br />Equipment Capabili/es: This specialized ammuni'on is capable of accurately penetra'ng a variety of <br />barriers such as glass and metal. <br />Manufacturer Product Descrip/on: The 308 Light Armor Penetrator is used for disabling vehicles at <br />checkpoints or longer ranges or engaging threats that have taken cover behind vehicles. It is used <br />specifically to penetrate glass and vehicles. <br />Purpose/Authorized Uses: This ammuni'on is authorized, pursuant to law and Department policy, to <br />address lethal threats when other ammuni'on has proven or is expected to be incapable of <br />penetra'ng a necessary barrier to reach the threat. <br />Fiscal Impacts: The purchase price of this ammuni'on is approximately $88.88 per box (20 rounds per <br />box). <br />Annual Maintenance: $300, general fund <br />Personnel Cost: N/A <br />Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: All use of force applica'ons are governed by state law and <br />Pleasanton PD Policy Sec'on 300. This ammuni'on is used exclusively by SWAT Team members <br />assigned to the long-rifle/observer team for very specific use cases where ballis'c barrier penetra'on <br />is required. <br />Training Required: SWAT Team members authorized to use this ammuni'on must train and qualify <br />with it. <br />Other Notes: None. <br />21