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Pleasanton Police Department <br />Military Equipment Inventory <br />Equipment Name: Primary Weapons Systems (PWS) MK111 Rifles <br />Quantity Owned/Sought: 12 owned Lifespan: Approximately 7 Years <br />Equipment Capabilities: Capable of firing .223 caliber ammunition <br />Manufacturer Product Description: The PWS MK1 MOD 2-M line features the PWS long stroke piston <br />system. While the internals remain the same as other PWS lines, the MK1 MOD 2-M offers a variety of <br />features exclusive to this line. Starting with patent pending PicLok technology on the free float <br />handguard, users are able to mount either Picatinny or MLOK accessories on the front of their <br />firearm. Moving to the fully forged upper and lower receivers, the craftsmanship of this rifle can be <br />easily recognized. Eliminating forward assist, adding a flared mag well and built-in trigger guard, <br />among other specific add-ons, the MK1 MOD 2-M takes high end firearms to a new level. <br />Purpose/Authorized Uses: The PWS rifles serve the same function as patrol rifles. They allow officers <br />to address lethal threats with precision from a distance. Compared to handguns, they are more <br />accurate at greater distances and can penetrate most body armor. The PWS rifles are issued to <br />members of the SWAT team. <br />Fiscal Impacts: The initial purchase price for the PWS rifles was $18,000 for twelve rifles in 2014. <br />Annual maintenance costs are approximately $150 for batteries, parts and cleaning supplies. <br />Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: PPD Policy 312.4.4 covers deployment, use, care, and <br />maintenance of rifles. In addition, there are a multitude of California Penal Code sections that also <br />apply to the transportation, care, and maintenance of assault rifles. Only officers who have completed <br />a P.O.S.T. certified patrol rifle course may be issued a rifle. A qualification course must be completed <br />by each officer at least annually. <br />Training Required: Officers must complete a P.O.S.T. certified course to be issued a rifle. These <br />courses are a minimum of 16 hours of instruction on use, deployment and maintenance of the rifles. <br />P.O.S.T. also requires four hours of tactical firearm instruction every two years for officers and this <br />training is facilitated by P.O.S.T. certified rifle instructors. SWAT Team members who are issued the <br />PWS rifles receive additional range training at least monthly. <br />Other Notes: None. j <br />