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Pleasanton Police Department Military Equipment Inventory Equipment Name: Colt AR -15 Patrol Rifles Quantity Owned/Sought: 73 owned Lifespan: Approximately 15 years Equipment Capabilities: Capable of firing .223 caliber ammunition Manufacturer Product Description: The AR -15 rifle is a lightweight, magazine -fed, gas -operated semi- automatic rifle modeled after the famous military classic M4 Rifle. Purpose/Authorized Uses: Patrol rifles allow officers to address lethal threats with precision from a distance. Compared to handguns, they are more accurate at greater distances and can penetrate most body armor. Fiscal Impacts: The initial purchase price for the AR -15 rifles is estimated at approximately $55,689. Purchasing records are not maintained from July of 2000 when approximately 46 rifles were originally purchased. In 2004, 15 additional rifles were purchased at a cost of $725 per rifle. In 2005, two additional rifles were purchased for $807 per rifle and in 2014 an additional ten rifles were purchased for $1100 per rifle. Associated maintenance costs of $250 per year for the AR -15 rifles include replacement batteries, parts and cleaning supplies. Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: PPD Policy 312.4.4 covers deployment, use, care, and maintenance of rifles. In addition, there are a multitude of California Penal Code sections that also apply to the transportation, care, and maintenance of assault rifles. Only officers who have completed a P.O.S.T. certified patrol rifle course may be issued a rifle. A qualification course must be completed by each officer at least annually. Training Required: Officers must complete a P.O.S.T. certified course to be issued a rifle. These courses are a minimum of 16 hours of instruction on use, deployment and maintenance of the rifles. P.O.S.T. also requires four hours of tactical firearm instruction every two years for officers and this training is facilitated by P.O.S.T. certified rifle instructors. Other Notes: None.