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MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE REPORT 2023 <br /> <br />Equipment Name: CTS 4557 Impact Sponge Round (Arrived in 2023) <br />Quan/ty Owned/Sought: Up to 500 owned Lifespan: Approximately 5 years <br />Equipment Capabili/es: Can launch a sponge baton muni'on from 50 meters. <br />Manufacturer Product Descrip/on: The 40mm sponge baton is a spin-stabilized projec'le delivering <br />blunt trauma effect with an effec've range of 50 Meters. Launched from a 40mm plaNorm, the <br />muni'ons travel at a velocity of 240-260 `./sec and weigh 105 grams. <br />Purpose/Authorized Uses: It is intended to be used as a less-than-lethal op'on similar to a baton, <br />bean bag shotgun, etc <br />Fiscal Impacts: Muni'ons are to be included in the ini'al purchase price. <br />Annual Maintenance: None <br />Personnel Cost: None <br />Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: All use of force applica'ons are governed by state law <br />(including Penal Code sec'on 13652) and Pleasanton PD Policy Sec'ons 300 and 308. <br />Training Required: Only officers who have received training from a cer'fied instructor are authorized <br />to use this device. The 40mm sponge baton impact muni'on can be used by authorized sworn <br />personnel. <br />Other Notes: None. <br />27