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MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE REPORT 2023 Introduc1on The Pleasanton Police Department possesses and employs a wide variety of equipment to assist in safely achieving its mission statement, “As members of our diverse community, we selflessly serve as guardians with empathy, fairness, and respect to protect life, prevent crime and enhance the quality of life.” The term “military equipment,” as used in AB 481, does not necessarily indicate equipment used by the military. Items deemed by the bill to be “military equipment” include, but are not limited to, robo^c vehicles, armored rescue vehicles, tear gas, less-than-lethal weapons such as beanbag shotguns, 40mm projec^les and noise/flash diversionary devices. Each of these tools has proven effec^ve in mi^ga^ng risk to both the public and officers. The equipment discussed in this annual report is a component of overall best prac^ces for law enforcement agencies throughout the state and country. While the inventory of military equipment varies, the mere possession of the equipment does not warrant its use for every incident. The police department recognizes that cri^cal incidents are unpredictable and dynamic. Various equipment op^ons can greatly assist incident commanders, officers, and specific units in bringing those incidents to a swie resolu^on in a safe manner. The use of military equipment is restricted to certain instances and, in some cases, only by specific units. The use of the department ’s military equipment is con^nuously evaluated based on the totality of the circumstances, public safety, officer safety, civil rights, state law, and informa^on available at the ^me of use influences the use of such equipment by department personnel. It is incumbent upon our police department ’s personnel to recognize the circumstances wherein specialized equipment should be employed to enhance the safety of the public and officers and to bring a cri^cal incident to a safe outcome. This Annual Military Equipment Use Report outlines a summary of equipment usage guidelines, inventory, fiscal impact, complaints, and reported concerns from January 1st, 2023, thru December 31st, 2023. 55