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MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE REPORT 2023 Launchers and Muni>ons Equipment Name: FN 303 Less-Than-Lethal Launcher Quan/ty Owned/Sought: 25 owned Lifespan: Unknown Equipment Capabili/es: Capable of launching .68 caliber impact, marking and pava projec'les. Manufacturer Product Descrip/on: The FN 303 is a less lethal technology that bridges the gap between firearms and tradi'onal impact, chemical, and electro-muscular disrup've devices. This launcher is constructed from durable lightweight polymer with comfortable ergonomics and easy to operate safely. It is equipped with both flip-up iron sights and an integrated MIL-STD-1913 top moun'ng rail for op'cal or electronic sights or other accessories. The lightweight polymer magazine holds 15 projec'les and offers a clear rear cover to allow the operator to instantly verify both the payload and the number of projec'les remaining. Purpose/Authorized Uses: The less-than-lethal shotguns provide alterna've levels of force to overcome resistance when reasonably necessary in accordance with policy and law. Fiscal Impacts: The FN 303 launchers were ini'ally purchased in 2018 at a cost of $57,000. $12,000 of the original purchase was made with COPS grant funding. Projec'les costs between $865 and $1,054 per 150 rounds. Most projec'les purchased are clear impact rounds. Annual Maintenance: $300, general fund Personnel Cost: Approximately $21,000. This cost reflects a year of required training for personnel authorized to deploy a less lethal shotgun. Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: All use of force applica'ons is governed by state law (including Penal Code sec'on 13652) and Pleasanton PD Policy Sec'ons 300 and 308. Training Required: Only officers who have been trained and have passed a qualifica'on course on the FN 303 launchers may deploy them. Officers receive ini'al training upon hire and at least every two years therea`er. Other Notes: None. 24