HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 6a. Police Department 2023 Annual Report and Assembly Bill 481 Annual Update Item 6a
Department: Police
Cost Center: 8001
For Agenda of: 8/20/2024
Placement: Public Hearing
Estimated Time: 60 minutes
FROM: Rick Scott, Police Chief
Prepared By: Fred Mickel, Operations Deputy Chief
SUBJECT: POLICE DEPARTMENT 2023 ANNUAL REPORT AND MILITARY
EQUIPMENT USE (AB 481) ANNUAL UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the 2023 Police Department Annual Report and Assembly Bill 481
(Military Equipment Use) Annual Report Update.
POLICY CONTEXT
Provide the City Council with a general update on department activities to include the
2023 Police Department Annual Report (Attachment A) and the 2023 Assembly Bill 481
Annual Report Update (Attachment B).
California State Law established under AB -481 requires law enforcement agencies to
obtain approval of the applicable governing body (Mayor and City Council), by adoption
of a military equipment use policy. The bill requires publication of the military equipment
use procedure and the annual military equipment report on the Department’s website.
The military equipment use procedure must be posted on the website within 30 days prior
to the Council meeting. The Police Department posted it on August 12, 2024, on the
Police Department website under the link “SB978 -Police Policies, Procedures, and
Training Materials”, and notified the public via Instagram, Facebook, Next Door, and
Twitter on August 12, 2024, that the report was available for public review.
Military equipment use was recorded by the San Luis Obispo Police Department for this
report from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, contemporaneous and in compliance
with the timelines associated with the passage of the law and corresponding City
Ordinance 1712.
DISCUSSION
Police Department Annual Report:
On August 20, 2024, the City Council will receive the 2023 Police Department Annual
Report (Attachment A) which provides an overview of the past operational year. This
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report covers several key areas integral to the Police Department’s operations and future
planning. These areas include the organizational structure, finances, community
engagement, officer wellness, department statistics, technology, recruitment and
retention, the community action team, and neighborhoods.
The presentation will underscore the department's accomplishments such as the
substantial decrease in Part 1 crimes (Forcible Rape, Robbery, Aggravated assault,
Burglary, Larceny, Motor Vehicle Theft, and Arson), its crime prevention efforts moving
forward, and the development of our five-year strategic plan.
At the commencement of FY 2022-23, police staffing stood at 91.00 Full-Time Employees
(FTE). By the end of 2023, the department augmented its workforce by adding 4 .00 full-
time Community Service Officers (CSOs), resulting in a total of 95.00 FTEs, indicative of
the department's commitment to enhancing community safety and engagement.
Assembly Bill 481 Report:
Assembly Bill 481, approved by the California Governor on September 30, 2021,
mandates that law enforcement agencies receive approval from their governing body
(City Council) for the use of military equipment. This approval is given through the
adoption of a military equipment use policy, which must be reviewed annually. The policy
and an annual report must also be published on the department’s website. The San Luis
Obispo City Council approved this, Resolution number 1717(2022), on April 19, 2022.
Compliance and Reporting
The San Luis Obispo Police Department recorded military equipment use from January
1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. An inventory count in May 2024 provided up -to-date data
for the annual report, which follows the requirements of AB-481 and City Ordinance 1712.
Military Equipment Usage
In 2023, military equipment was deployed in 21 incidents out of 35,866 total service calls,
constituting approximately 0.06% of all incidents. Equipment was used for various
purposes, including subduing suspects, assisting with high-risk warrants, searching for
missing persons, intelligence gathering at public events, documenting collision scenes,
and locating fleeing suspects.
Equipment Deployment Summary
Equipment Type Number of Deployments
Lenco Bearcat Armored Rescue Vehicle 4
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (Drone) 15
40mm Launcher with Less-Lethal Rounds 4
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Pepper ball Deployment 1
Robot 2
Mobile Incident Command Vehicle 3
For the detailed report and further information, please refer to Attachment B.
Conclusion:
The 2023 Police Department Annual Report highlights the exemplary level of service
provided by the department while outlining the various aspects, divisions, and individuals
that contribute to its success. This report not only showcases the department's
accomplishments but also reflects its commitment to maintaining a high standard of peace
officer services in our community.
The Police Department made significant strides in returning to a balanced, community -
based, and proactive approach to providing emergency services. This effort ensured a
safe work environment for employees and supported them amidst a constantly changing
public landscape. The stabilization of staffing in 2023, after challenges faced in 2022,
played a crucial role in the substantial decline in Part 1 crimes. The department believes
proper staffing, smart policing leveraging technology, and positive morale directly impact
crime reduction in our city.
The police staff worked diligently to ensure the department remained trusted, supported,
and healthy, both physically and emotionally. Continued education and proactive
measures have helped decrease crime trends, and these efforts will persist throughout
2024. Strategies include directed patrols at problem locations, specialized operations to
apprehend opportunistic criminals, and community engagement through various media
to reduce victimization and increase awareness. The Police Department remains
dedicated to reducing crime and safeguarding the community while upholding ethical
policing in an ever-evolving legal landscape.
Previous Council or Advisory Body Action
On June 20, 2023, the City Council received and filed the Police Department’s 2022
Annual Crime Report and AB 481 Annual Report. It should be noted that this report is
now the San Luis Obispo Police Department’s Annual Report. The purpose of this is to
capture a more global view of the department as well as reporting on crime.
Public Engagement
The community is invited to submit comments in writing prior to the meeting regardi ng
this item. In addition, this hearing satisfies the requirements under section Government
Code 7071, et seq., and provides the most transparent summary to date of both crime
and public safety information and the use and inventory of military equipment a s defined
under California Law.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The California Environmental Quality Act does not apply to the recommended action in
this report, because the action does not constitute a “Project” under CEQA Guidelines
Sec. 15378.
FISCAL IMPACT
Budgeted: Yes Budget Year: 2023
Funding Identified: Yes
Fiscal Analysis:
Funding
Sources
Total Budget
Available
Current
Funding
Request
Remaining
Balance
Annual
Ongoing
Cost
General Fund $N/A $ $ $
State
Federal
Fees
Other:
Total $ $ $ $
There is no direct fiscal impact to the City related to this report. All referenced equipment
is included in the Police Department’s budget which is funded through the General Fund’s
annual budget appropriation adopted by the City Council. All efforts within the report are
covered through the annual program allocations as outlined in the City’s Financial Plan .
ALTERNATIVES
The City Council could choose not to receive and file the report. This is not
recommended for the Police Department Annual Report as the report provides a record
of key information and statistics that are important for policymakers and the public to be
aware of in our community.
We provide the Assembly Bill 481 Annual Update as a receive and file which is required
by law. However, the council could direct staff to revisit or restrict the original approval of
California Assembly Bill 481 and the department's use of military equipment. This would
not be recommended because this equipment is used by the police department in the
performance of law enforcement duties for the security and safety of the city.
ATTACHMENTS
A - San Luis Obispo Police Department 2023 Annual Report
B - San Luis Obispo Police Department 2023 Assembly Bill 481 Annual Report
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2023
SAN LUIS OBISPO POLICE
DEPARTMENT
REPORT
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CHIEF’S MESSAGE
Dear Community,
“San Luis Obispo
Police – In
partnership with our
community to ensure
the SLO quality of
life.”
2023 proved to be a great year for the safety
and security of our SLO community. This past
year we experienced a 24% reduction in crime,
contributing to the overall safety of not only
our downtown core, but neighborhoods and
commercial districts across the city. In addition,
we have successfully grown our non-sworn
police patrol efforts by reimagining our
Community Service Officer program. This
forward looking and modern approach to least-
harm policing, places six highly qualified and
trained civilian officers on the streets of
downtown and throughout the city. This high
impact team focuses on low-level and nuisance
type activity such as drinking, littering,
urinating in public, and noise violations. The
CSO team has led the way for creating an
environment where people are safe and feel
secure all across the city.
Next, the Community Action Team (CAT)
created new opportunities for expanding their
continuum of services. Case Manager Danica
Brookover will move from THMA to the City as
a direct contract employee. Discussions are
currently underway with SLO County Behavioral
Health to add a Licensed Psychiatric Technician
(LPT) to deploy with our field team, providing
field medicine and psychiatric resources
directly to our unhoused community members.
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In 2023 the City finalized its purchase of the office building located at 1106
Walnut. This 11,000 square foot building will provide much needed emergency
expansion space, while work continues on the design of the new public safety
center. The new public safety center could easily incorporate this new space in
the final design or provide a safe and efficient location to continue operations
to support a single building solution. The new building is expected to be
occupied early 2025.
Finally, this last year the Police Department and community engaged in a
yearlong strategic planning process. The department successfully created a 5-
year strategic plan as a result of significant community outreach and
partnership, in addition to highly productive public study sessions and a
leadership staff retreat. The 5-year plan will officially kick off April 1st of 2024
and will include 6 overarching Goals:
CHIEF’S MESSAGEcont.
While the plan successfully maps out the next five years, much of the work
redefines the department’s culture, purpose, and vision for our exciting future.
As we close out 2023 and look forward to an exceptional 2024, I want to
sincerely thank the women and men of the San Luis Obispo Police Department
for their dedication and passion for serving others. I also want to thank our
amazing community for the support and trust placed in your police department
to achieve your vision for a safer and more welcoming community that defines
the SLO quality of life.
1 Service to theCommunity
2 CommunityEngagement
3 Diversity, Equity,& Inclusion
4 Recruitment &Retention
Health &Wellness
Equipment &TechnologyInfrastructure
5
6
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Organizational Structure
Financial Overview
Community Engagement
Community Action Team
At-a-Glance Statistics
Being a Good Neighbor
Technology-Smart Policing
Recruitment & Retention
Officer Wellness
Strategic Plan Update
-5-
-6-
-7-
-33-
-18-
-27-
-31-
-16-
-25-
-36-
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ORGANIZATIONALSTRUCTURE
Chief of Police
Executive Asst.
Deputy Chief Operations Deputy Chief Administration
Public Affairs
Manager
Day/Night
Lieutenants
SNAP Patrol/Traffic
Sergeants
Patrol Officers
Community
Action Team
Downtown Bike
Team
Community
Service Officers
Traffic Officers
Admin
Lieutenant
Dispatch
Lieutenant
Sr. Business
Analyst
Records Dispatch Admin.
Assistant
Detective
Bureau
Special Enforcement
Team
Property & Evidence
95 Total Full Time Positions
61 Sworn
34 Civilian
5
Data Analyst Hiring
Manager
Detective
Sergeant
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
POLICE BUDGET
FY 2022-23 $20,866,264
Staffing
$19,466,780
93%
Non-Staffing
$1,399,484
7%
FUNDED PROGRAMS
Investigations
Neighborhood Services
Patrol
Administration
Support Services
Traffic Safety
$3,521,626
$282,674
$10,684,397
$2,103,633
$3,198,032
$1,076,266
Total Budget $20,866,264 6Page 216 of 403
C O M M U N I T YENGAGEMENT
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Community Safety Advisory
Council (CSAC)
Roundtable
SLOPD
PAC
COMMUNITY SAFETYADVISORY COUNCIL
The Community Safety Advisory Council is a collaborative
initiative which brings together the department’s
command staff with the leadership of both the PAC and
Police Roundtable to facilitate collective initiatives and
cross-collaboration to best inform and advise the
department on matters of policy, policing concepts, and
quality of service. CSAC provides a great sounding board
for the Chief of Police and elevates the voice of
community members engaged in both the PAC and
Roundtable and their respective constituents from across
the community.
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COMMUNITY SAFETYADVISORY COUNCIL
The Roundtable is a community based group
of volunteers for purposes of regular direct
interaction and effective communication
between the San Luis Obispo community at
large and SLOPD. The mission of the
Roundtable is to act as a resource for the
Chief of Police in the formation of strategies,
development of policing concepts, and
increasing public awareness regarding
policing issues.
Police Roundtable
RO
U
N
D
T
A
B
L
E
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COMMUNITY SAFETYADVISORY COUNCIL
PAC
PA
C
The San Luis Obispo Police Advisory
Committee (PAC) serves as a community-based
group of advocates for the purpose of direct
interaction and effective communication
between the San Luis Obispo special interest
community and SLOPD. The mission of the
PAC is to advise the San Luis Obispo Police
Department in the formation of strategies,
development of policing concepts, and
community outreach regarding policing and
community safety and unique needs and
interests of marginalized or underrepresented
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
The department participated
in over 25 community events
in 2023.
Children’s Day in the Plaza
Spring Fling Egg Hunt
Alan Hancock Career Day
Autism Walk
Coffee with a Cop
Jack House Concert
Law Enforcement Night at Farmers' Market
Pridefest
Pride in the Plaza
Monday Meet-up
Juneteenth
Festival Mosiac
Dia de los Muertos
Cops N Kids
Sheriff’s Day at the Ranch
Downtown SLO costume Contest
National Night Out
Children’s Miracle Network
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
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COMMUNITY TRAINING
In 2023, the department provided over six
training sessions to several community
partners which included topics such as:
Lockdown
procedures
Active Violence
Scenarios
Building security
& vulnerability
assessment
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Respond to non-hazardous
calls for service
Provide traffic control
when needed
Provide security and other
assistance at crime scenes
Issue citations for
non-moving traffic
violations & enforce
other violations of
the City’s Municipal
Code
Assist with custody
and release of
property
COMMUNITY SERVICEOFFICERS
In 2023, the department increased the number
of Community Service Officers from four to six.
The CSOs are civilian positions whose duties
include the following:
CSO Statistics for 2023
Total Citations
Total Arrests
110
391
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COMMUNITY OUTREACHSOCIAL MEDIA
12.3K
21K
21K
4.6K
1510
Instagram
Facebook
Nextdoor
X (Twitter)
Threads 15Page 225 of 403
C O M M U N I T YACTION T E A MCAT
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CAT
C A T 2 0 2 3 S t a t i s t i c s
The Community Action Team identifies problems and crime
trends that negatively impact the quality of life for residents,
business owners and visitors to the City of San Luis Obispo. One
officer is assigned to work with a social case worker from
Transitions Mental Health to connect people to services and
resources to address housing, addiction counseling and services,
food insecurity, mental health counseling and services and family
reunification.
CAT works collaboratively with various organizations to address
concerns and needs including other City departments, social
service agencies, private businesses and non-profits.
INDIVIDUALS
CONTACTED
408
FAMILY &
AGENCY
REUNIFICATIONS
6
LOCAL PERMANENT
HOUSING
REFERRALS3
MENTAL HEALTH
OR SUBSTANCE
ABUSE
TREATMENT
REFERRALS
249
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A T A G L A N C ESTATISTICS
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2023 AT-A-GLANCE
Part 1 Crimes
VIOLENT CRIME
Homicide
Rape
Robbery
Agg. Assault
0
37
40
189
0
29
45
174
2022 2023 % change
0%
-22%
13%
-8%
PROPERTY CRIME
Commercial Burglary
Residential Burglary
Theft from Vehicle
Stolen Vehicle
General Theft
128
126
448
119
924
2022
93
84
228
92
779
2023 % change
-27%
-33%
-49%
-23%
-16%
Total Year Violent 266 248 -7%
Total Year Property 1745 1276 -27%
TOTAL PART 1 CRIME 2011 1524 -24%
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2023 AT-A-GLANCE
110,372 105,971
2022 2023
All calls received by dispatch
Police Calls for Service
36,516 35,866
2022 2023
Total Reports Processed by Records
6,520 6,558
2022 2023
Total Citations Processed by Records
3,786 4,802
2022 2023
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6,562 7,142
2022 2023
2023 AT-A-GLANCE
70 78
2022 2023
Public Records Requests Processed
Property & Evidence Items Booked
Discovery Orders Processed
784 979
2022 2023
Cases Assigned to Detectives
202 238
2022 2023
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2023
Police
Calls for
Service by
Type
2023 AT-A-GLANCE
Police Calls for Service and Staffing
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TRAFFIC DIVISION STATS
Total Collisions
Vehicle Collision Fatalities
Pedestrian Collisions
Pedestrian Collision Fatalities
Bicycle Collisions
Bicycle Collision Fatalities
Traffic Citations
Traffic Warnings
435
1
36
2
35
1
3,293
2,172
430
1
25
0
40
2
3,984
2,958
2022 2023
2023 AT-A-GLANCE
In FY 2022-23 the Office of Traffic Safety Grant funded the
following traffic enforcement operations:
Pedestrian/Bike Enforcement
DUI Checkpoints
Traffic Enforcement
9
9
2 DUI Saturation Patrols 30
5Distracted Driving
2Traffic Safety Education
-1%
0%
-31%
-100%
14%
100%
21%
36%
%change
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reduce injuries to officers and mental health
consumers during contacts, and
to appropriately redirect mental health
consumers to the services and support
needed to stabilize lives and reduce contact
with the police
2023 AT-A-GLANCE
CRISIS INTERVENTION TRAINING
In total, staff completed 332 hours
of CIT training in 2023
31 employees have taken a 40-hour
CIT course and the department is
working to get all remaining
employees through this course
The primary goals of Crisis Intervention Training
(CIT) are to:
All officers have received 8 or 16
hours of CIT training
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N E I G H B O RBEING A G O O D
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NOISE PARTY CALLS FOR SERVICE
Party calls continue to decrease since 2020.
NEIGHBORHOOD STATS
2013 - 2023
In 2023, the department received 1408 calls related
to noise (party calls).
194 Noise Citations issued
364 Disturbment Advisory Cards
(DACs) issued
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T E C H N O L O G YSMARTPOLICING
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NEW TECHNOLOGY
Resource Router
The department implemented new technology in
2023 that improves community policing efforts
and increases transparency.
Resource Router is a tool that automates the planning of
directed patrols for all Part 1 crime data across the city.
Supervisors can review pre-generated directed patrol
assignments to ensure officers are in the right place at the
right time to maximize crime prevention.
The software is used to maximize limited patrol resources to
gain the highest impacts and enhance community policing
efforts.
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How would you rate dispatch?
4.63
How satisfied are you with
the department?
4.34
4.51
SPIDR Tech
NEW TECHNOLOGY
SPIDR Tech is a software designed to help public safety
agencies improve pubic relationships and gain feedback
directly from those we serve.
Text messages are sent to callers through mobile-friendly
surveys. The results enable the department to keep a pulse
on the quality of customer service we are providing to the
community.
How would you rate the
officer you interacted with?
OUT OF 5
2,767 Responses
OUT OF 5
5,159 Responses
OUT OF 5
4,935 Responses
Current Ratings
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50,208 messages
sent in 2023
NEW TECHNOLOGY
20.6% Survey
completion rate
Positive Feedback
“The officer was very thorough, polite and professional in
resolving my concern.”
“I was impressed with how quick an officer was on
scene. They also had another officer not far behind.”
"Thank you for keeping our community safe."
I appreciate the professional attitude and timely response to our
neighborhood parking problem.
“My issue was not really resolved- but at absolutely no fault of the
police department/officers. I appreciate their quick and professional
response. That made me feel at ease.”
90% of respondents rated their
experience as “very satisfied”
SPIDR Tech cont.
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RE C R U I T M E N T& R E T E N T I O N
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STAFFING
2023 Staffing Highlights
Hired 13 new
employees
5 staff promotions
3 Dispatchers
3 CSOs
5 Police Officers
1 Admin. Asst.
1 Records Clerk
joinslopd.org
The department averaged a
10% employee vacancy rate
throughout 2023
Total Police Authorized positions:
Sworn 61, Civilian 34
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O F F I C E RWELLNESS
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$42,124
WELLNESS & MENTALHEALTH GRANT
As part of the Budget Act of
2022 (AB 178), the California
Board of State Community
Corrections administered funds
allocated for the Officer
Wellness and Mental Health
Grant Program.
The BSCC distributed grant
funds in 2023 to 394 agencies.
S L O P D
The department used funds to
purchase onsite gym
equipment such as a treadmill
and weights for physical
wellness. Funds are also being
used to send sworn personnel
to peer support training.
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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH &WELLNESS
The Counseling Team International
In 2023, the City entered into a contract for $45,000 with
TCTI to provide public safety personnel the opportunity
to seek counseling services at no cost to the employee.
The objective is to support and invest in the mental
health and well-being of Police and Fire employees.
The department’s Peer Support Team was enhanced to
offer in-house opportunities for open discussions, provide
check-ins, and ultimately provide professional resources
to those that are struggling.
SLOPD Peer Support
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S T R A T E G I C P L A NUPDATE
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Service toCommunity CommunityEngagement
Diversity,Equity &Inclusion
Recruitment&Retention
Health &Wellness
ImproveInfrastructure,Equipment &Technology
3 Objectives 3 Objectives 1 Objective
3 Objectives 3 Objectives 4 Objectives
The plan serves as a measure of our commitment to
transparency and accountability.
In 2023, the department started the process of
developing a 5-year Strategic Plan.
STRATEGIC PLAN
The plan is a comprehensive and forward-looking
roadmap that will shape the future of our agency and
the community we serve.
It serves as a guiding document, outlining our goals and
objectives and strategies to achieve success over the
next five years.
Strategic Plan Goals
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VISION
PURPOSE
STRATEGIC PLAN
In developing a Strategic Plan, staff was also able to
collarborate and create a new Vision and Purpose
statement for the department.
OUR VISION
A community partnership built on trust,
focused on safety, and shared values to ensure
the SLO quality of life.
To safeguard our community from harm by
reducing crime and ensuring dignity, equity,
and justice for all we serve.
OUR PURPOSE
“Our responsibility to safeguard and protect is profound. It is not
simply about enforcing the law; it’s about trust-building, fostering
collaboration, nurturing partnerships, and ensuring that every
individual feels safe, respected, and empowered.” Chief Rick Scott
Link to Strategic Plan
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POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE
BUILDING In July 2023, the City
finalized the purchase
of a building located at
1106 Walnut Street for police administrative
offices.
The Strategic Plan
includes objectives to
accomodate a
successful transition.
Building is located in a prime location, across from
the existing police station.
11,000 square feet of office space with a parcel of
close to an acre.
The building can also be used for other City
temporary office overflow if needed.
Over 30 parking spaces for staff.
Tenant improvements are in the review process,
estimated move in is mid-2025.
STRATEGIC PLAN
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IN PARTNERSHIP WITHOUR COMMUNITY
CONNECT WITH US
slocity.org/police joinslopd.org
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SAN LUIS OBISPO POLICE
DEPARTMENT
Assembly Bill 481
2023 Annual Report
(Government Code § 7072; San Luis Obispo Municipal Code Ordinance 1712)
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Table of Contents:
Definitions……………………………………………………………….……………………….3
Preface…………………………...………………………………………………………………5
Executive Summary ..…………………..………………………………………………………5
Reporting Requirements………………………………………………………………………..7
Summary of Military Equipment…………………………………………………………….....8
Unmanned Aircraft systems………………………………………………….………………..8
Robots………………………………………….……………………………………………….11
Lenco Bearcat………………………………………………………………………………….12
Mobile Incident Command Vehicle……………………………………………………….….14
Shotgun Breaching and Ammunition………………………………………………….….…15
Patrol Rifles…………………………………………………………………………………….17
SWAT Rifles……………………………………………………………………………………18
Rifle and Pistol Ammunition…..………………………………………………………………23
Diversionary Devices………………………………………………………………….………28
Chemical Agent and Smoke Canisters……………………………………………………...30
40mm Launchers……………….……………………………………………………………...38
40mm Munitions……………………………………………………………………………….39
PepperBall Launchers and Munitions…………………………………..…………………...43
Defense Logistics Disposition (formerly DRMO) Equipment.………..…………………...45
Appendix A Military Equipment Deployment…………………………………….………….49
Appendix B Military Equipment Quantities….……………………………………….……...52
Appendix C Fiscal Impact…………………………...…………..……………………………63
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Definitions:
Pursuant to AB-481, the following definitions are applicable only to the Department’s
current military equipment inventory and potential future military equipment acquisitions
for operational needs. (For a more detailed list, refer to Government Code section 7070,
for “military equipment” as defined within the Assembly Bill.)
“Governing body” means the San Luis Obispo City Council and Mayor.
“Military equipment” means the following:
1. Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles. This definition
applies to the Department’s inventory of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and SWAT
robot.
2. Armored personnel carriers. However, police versions of standard consumer vehicles
are specifically excluded from this definition. This definition applies to the San Luis
Obispo Police Department’s Lenco Bearcat.
3. Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the
operational control and direction of public safety units. This definition applies to all the
Department’s inventory of command and control vehicles, including but not limited to the
following:
a) Mobile Incident Command Vehicle (MCV)
4. Battering rams, slugs, and other breaching apparatuses. However, items designed to
remove a lock, such as bolt cutters, or a handheld ram designed to be operated by one
person, are specifically excluded from this definition. This definition applies to all the
Department’s inventory of breaching shotguns, and breaching shotgun rounds, which
are all maintained by the SWAT unit.
5. Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber, including assault
weapons as defined in Sections 30510 and 30515 of the Penal Code, except for
standard issue service weapons and ammunition of less than .50 caliber that are issued
to sworn members. This definition applies to all the Department’s inventory of rifle
caliber carbines, sniper rifles, and associated ammunition.
6. Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles.
7. “Flashbang” grenades and explosive breaching tools, “tear gas,” and “pepper balls,”
excluding standard, service-issued handheld OC. This definition applies to all the
Department’s inventory of flashbangs, pepper ball launchers and related ammunition.
Additionally, this definition applies to all the Department’s inventory of various chemical
agents and chemical agent delivery systems maintained by the SWAT Unit and Mobile
Field Force. These delivery systems are capable of dispersing chemical agents via
burning, expulsion, liquid, or fog.
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8. The following projectile launch platforms and their associated munitions: 40mm
projectile launchers and Pepperball launchers. This definition applies to all the
Department’s inventory of 40 mm projectile launchers and associated munitions. This
definition also applies to the Department’s inventory of Pepperball launchers and
associated munitions.
9. “Military equipment” does not include general equipment not designated as prohibited
or controlled by the Federal Defense Logistics Agency.
“Military equipment use policy” refers to the San Luis Obispo Police Department Policy
709 which requires a publicly released, written document governing the use of military
equipment by the department that addresses, at a minimum, the following:
1. A description of each type of military equipment, the quantity sought, its
capabilities, expected lifespan, and product descriptions from the manufacturer of
the military equipment.
2. The purposes and authorized uses for which the Department proposes to use
each type of military equipment.
3. The fiscal impact of each type of military equipment, including the initial costs
of obtaining the equipment and estimated annual costs of maintaining the
equipment.
4. The legal and procedural rules that govern each authorized use.
5. The training, including any course required by the Commission on Peace
Officer Standards and Training, that must be completed before any sworn
member is allowed to use each specific type of military equipment to ensure the
full protection of the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties and full
adherence to the military equipment use policy.
6.The mechanisms to ensure compliance with the military equipment use policy,
including which independent persons or entities have oversight authority, and, if
applicable, what legally enforceable sanctions are put in place for violations of
policy, the procedures by which members of the public may register complaints
or concerns or submit questions about the use of each specific type of military
equipment, and how the Department will ensure that each complaint, concern, or
question receives a response in a timely manner.
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Preface:
The San Luis Obispo Police Department retains and utilizes a wide variety of equipment
which falls under the definition of AB-481. This equipment is used to assist the San Luis
Obispo Police Department in its ultimate mission which is the preservation of life.
The San Luis Obispo Police Department recognizes critical incidents are unpredictable
and dynamic in nature. The retention of this equipment alone also does not warrant its
use for every incident. The equipment listed in this report assists with the safe and swift
resolution of these incidents.
Policy and procedure dictate when the equipment may be deployed in the field, how it
may be used, and which officers are authorized to use it. However not all situations can
be predicted. The need for the incident commander, on scene supervisor, or officers to
deploy and utilize the equipment in a manner not outlined within policy or procedure
may be necessary for the preservation of life in a rapidly evolving incident.
Further, incident commanders, supervisors, officers, and specific specialized units can
authorize use of equipment for each specific incident based on the totality of the
circumstances.
Executive Summary:
On September 30, 2021, the Governor of the State of California approved AB-481
requiring law enforcement agencies to obtain approval of the applicable governing body
(Mayor and City Council), by adoption of a military equipment use policy. The
Department is required to seek City Council approval of their military equipment use
procedure by ordinance at a regular open meeting prior to taking certain actions relating
to the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment, as defined.
The bill allows the governing body to approve the funding, acquisition, or use of military
equipment within its jurisdiction only if it determines that the military equipment meets
specified standards. The ordinance is subject to annual City Council review to
determine whether, based on an annual military equipment report, the standards set
forth in the approving ordinance have been met. The City Council may renew the
authorizing ordinance, disapprove authorization for particular military equipment where
standards have not been met, or require modifications to the military equipment use
procedure to address any non-compliance with standards.
Finally, the bill requires publication of the military equipment use procedure and the
annual military equipment report on the Department’s website. The military equipment
use procedure must be posted on the website within 30 days of the Council meeting.
Military equipment use was recorded by the San Luis Obispo Police Department for this
report from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, contemporaneous and in
compliance with the timelines associated with the passage of the AB-481 and
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corresponding City Ordinance 1712. An inventory count was conducted in May, 2024 to
represent current number of items on-hand as close as possible to the presentation of
the annual report.
Summary of Use and Purpose of Use per Government Code § 7072(a)(1):
The military equipment listed in the table below was deployed operationally during the
reporting period. Multiple pieces of military equipment may be deployed on the same
incident.
Military equipment was used by department members to subdue disorderly suspects
who refused to follow commands and posed a significant risk to others, to assist another
Law Enforcement agency execute a high-risk search warrant for narcotics trafficking,
conducted area canvasses for at-risk missing persons, intelligence gathering during
large scale public events including protests and rallies and large-scale holiday
celebrations, documented the scene of multiple fatal collisions, and aided in the location
of an assault suspect who fled the scene.
Military equipment was deployed on 21 total incidents during the reporting period.
During that time, the department responded to 35,866 calls for service incidents per the
department’s CAD/Records Management System. Military equipment was deployed
operationally on approximately 0.06% of incidents the police department responded to.
Equipment Type Number of Deployments
Lenco Bearcat Armored Rescue Vehicle 4
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (Drone) 15
40mm Launcher with Less Lethal Rounds 4
Pepperball Deployment 1
Robot 2
Mobile Incident Command Vehicle 3
Refer to Appendix A for deployment information.
Summary of Complaints per Government Code § 7072(a)(2):
The department received no complaints regarding the use of military equipment during
this reporting period.
Summary of Internal Audits or Policy Violations per Government Code § 7072(a)(3):
No policy violations were noted related to military equipment deployment internally or by
citizen complaint.
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Refer to Appendix B for audit information.
Quantity Possessed per Government Code § 7072(a)(5):
Refer to Appendix B
Summary of Annual Cost of Military Equipment per Government Code § 7072(a)(4):
Refer to Appendix C for annual cost information.
New Equipment Acquisition per Government Code § 7072(a)(6):
The department is not seeking to purchase any new items to add to our existing military
equipment inventory.
Reporting Requirements:
AB-481, Section 7072 states the following:
(a) A law enforcement agency that receives approval for a military equipment use
policy pursuant to Section 7071 shall submit to the governing body an annual military
equipment report for each type of military equipment approved by the governing body
within one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military
equipment is available for use. The law enforcement agency shall also make each
annual military equipment report required by this section publicly available on its internet
website for as long as the military equipment is available for use. The annual military
equipment report shall, at a minimum, include the following information for the
immediately preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment:
(1) A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use.
(2) A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military
equipment.
(3) The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military
equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.
(4) The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition,
personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing
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costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the
calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report.
(5) The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment.
(6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in
the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
(b) Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing an annual military equipment
report pursuant to this section, the law enforcement agency shall hold at least one well-
publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting, at which the
general public may discuss and ask questions regarding the annual military equipment
report and the law enforcement agency’s funding, acquisition, or use of military
equipment
In addition to maintaining the highest levels of public safety, the San Luis Obispo Police
Department is committed to transparency, public trust, community partnerships, and
compliance with the law. As such, the Department has authored the following 2023
Annual Military Equipment Report in accordance with annual reporting requirements set
forth in AB-481 and government code 7072.
Summary of Military Equipment:
The inventory of military equipment, particularly consumable material (ammunition,
diversionary devices, Less Lethal Impact Weapon – LLIM, etc.) fluctuates regularly. This
is based on a variety of factors including but not limited to operational usage,
operational deterioration, training, maintenance, and expiration and replenishment
guidelines. The San Luis Obispo Police Department is committed to transparency in
disclosing its military equipment inventory and related information to our community and
elected officials in compliance with the law. The Department strives to provide the most
accurate military equipment inventory and information at the time of this report’s
publication.
The following are the various types, descriptions, and guidelines for usage of military
equipment currently employed by the San Luis Obispo Police Department: (*NOTE: The
manufacturer descriptions and source photos contained within are referenced via
publicly accessible website source citations. The website source citations utilized in this
report are for military equipment descriptive purposes only and are not an endorsement
by the San Luis Obispo Police Department of a particular product or vendor.)
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS):
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS): An unmanned aircraft of any type that is capable
of sustaining directed flight, whether pre-programmed or remotely controlled, and all the
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supporting or attached systems designed for gathering information through imaging,
recording or by any other means.
Capability: UAS can support first responders in any hazardous incident which would
benefit from an aerial perspective. These uses could include search and rescue,
barricaded suspects or high-risk tactical operations, disaster response, and video and
photographic documentation of crime scenes.
Usage: The guidelines for the use of UAS are outlined in Lexipol Policy 613 and FAA
Regulation 14 CFR Part 107 It is the policy of the San Luis Obispo Police Department to
utilize UAS only for law enforcement purposes, and in a manner that respects the
privacy of our community pursuant to state and federal law.
Training Requirements: All department UAV operators are licensed by the Federal
Aviation Administration for UAS operation. In addition, each operator attends a 24-hour
POST certified training along with ongoing monthly department training.
Fiscal Impact: See Appendix C
Lifespan: Approximately five (5) years.
The Department currently possesses the following types of UAS:
DJI Mavic Mini (Quantity: See Appendix B)
Manufacturer: DJI
Manufacturer Description: Mavic Mini takes power and portability to the next level,
offering advanced features in a compact form factor. Intelligent shooting functions and
excellent image quality put aerial masterpieces within reach. Safer, smarter flight
enables you to up your game while fully enjoying the creative process.
(Description and photo Source: https://www.dji.com/mavic-mini)
DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual & Advance (Quantity: See Appendix B)
Manufacturer: DJI
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Manufacturer Description: Designed to empower a new generation of workers, the
Mavic 2 Enterprise is the ultimate expression of a tool that delivers beyond expectation
to meet current workplace challenges and future demands. Featuring:
• Visible & Thermal Imagery
• Integrated Radiometric FLIR Thermal Sensor
• Adjustable Parameters for Emissivity & Reflective Surfaces
• Multiple Display Modes: FLIR MSX, Infrared & Visible
(Description and photo source: https://www.dji.com/mavic-2-
enterprise?site=brandsite&from=nav)
DJI Matrice 30 Series Drone (Quantity: See Appendix B)
Manufacturer: DJI
Manufacturer Description: The Matrice 30T integrates multiple high-performance
sensors into a lightweight and portable body. Equipped with a remote controller designed
for enterprise users and the newly upgraded Pilot 2 flight app, to improve the efficiency of
drone operations.
(Photo and description source
https://www.dji.com/products/enterprise?site=enterprise&from=nav)
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DJI Avata Drone (Quantity: See Appendix B)
Manufacturer: DJI
Manufacturer Description: DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and creative camera
technology, today introduces DJI Avata, a transformational new drone that offers an
unparalleled experience of immersive flight. DJI Avata creates a new paradigm for first-
person view (FPV) drone flight, allowing every pilot to race through the skies and feel its
astonishing performance, agility, and easy control. Coupled with the new DJI Goggles 2 and
the intuitive DJI Motion Controller, DJI Avata delivers a flight experience that was
unimaginable until now.
(Photo and description source https://www.dji.com/newsroom/news/dji-unveils-dji-avata-
the-ultimate-immersive-drone-experience)
Robots:
Robots: An unmanned robot of any type that is capable of being remotely controlled as
well as all the supporting or attached systems designed for gathering information
through imaging, recording or by any other means.
Capability: Robots can support first responders in any hazardous incident which would
benefit from a ground level perspective. These uses could include barricaded suspects
or high-risk tactical operations, disaster response, and use in crawl spaces or confined
isolated areas to assist in searches for suspects or evidence.
Usage: Robots are generally used by the SWAT team during high-risk operations.
Training requirements: SWAT Officers authorized to operate robots are required to
successfully complete a POST Certified SWAT School and are subject to classroom
and practical application training in the use of the robots. Additionally, SWAT Officers
regularly train on safe robot deployment in a variety of operational settings.
Fiscal Impact: See Appendix C
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Lifespan: ICOR Technologies Mini Caliber Robot – 8-10 years Lifespan varies on
operational usage and wear.
The Department currently possesses the following types of Robots:
ICOR Technologies – Mini Caliber (Quantity: See Appendix B)
Manufacturer: ICOR Technologies
Manufacturer Description: Lightweight, modular and one-man portable, the Mini-
CALIBER® SWAT and EOD Robot is tested and recommended by the National Tactical
Officers Association (NTOA).
Designed for rapid tactical missions, the robot is simple to operate and quick to deploy
for searching rooms, hallways, stairwells and confined spaces. With rubber tracks and
articulating front and rear flippers, the Mini-CALIBER effortlessly climbs stairs. It also
includes an extendible rotating claw arm that simplifies opening door handles.
(Description and photo source: MK3 CALIBER® - ICOR Technology - Tactical &
Security Robotics Products)
Armored Vehicles:
BearCat: A 4X4, wheeled, armored personnel carrier capable of providing high ballistic
protection, cover, limited breaching capability, and transport of officers and/or civilians
at critical incidents and high-risk tactical operations.
Capability: BearCat can support first responders in any hazardous, high risk, or critical
incident which would benefit from having a vehicle that provides a high level of ballistic
protection.
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Usage: To be used in response to critical incidents to enhance officer and community
safety, improve scene containment and stabilization, rescue of citizens and personnel
and assist in resolving critical incidents.
Training requirements: The use of the armored vehicle is authorized for officers during
critical incident, based on the circumstances of each individual incident. All sworn
officers have access to the BearCat. Armored vehicles shall be used only by officers
trained in their deployment and in a manner consistent with department policy and
training. It is the policy of the San Luis Obispo Police Department to utilize armored
vehicles only for law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to state and federal law.
Fiscal Impact: See Appendix C
Lifespan: Approximately 20 years depending on operational usage and wear. The
Department currently possesses the following BearCat:
2004 BearCat – 2 Door Model (Quantity: See Appendix B)
Manufacturer: Lenco Manufacturer Description:
The Lenco BearCat is the standard tactical armored vehicle for special operations units
within the US Law Enforcement community. The BearCat has excellent on-road driving
characteristics and maneuverability in tight urban settings. The large floor plan seats 8-
10 fully equipped officers with a long list of tactical features only found on the Lenco
BearCat line of armored SWAT vehicles for Police and Government.
(Description source: https://www.lencoarmor.com/model/bearcat-g2-police-government/
Mobile Incident Command Vehicles (MIC)
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Mobile Incident Command Vehicles:
Self-contained command posts designed to provide the Incident Commander with a
mobile base of operation.
Capability: As a mobile base of operation, these vehicles contain specialized
command, control, and communications equipment to assist with this mission.
Usage: Mobile Command Vehicles are to be utilized as an Incident Command Post for
planned or unplanned events, natural disasters, and for SWAT/CNT.
Training requirements: The driver/operator shall receive training in the safe handling
of the vehicle on a closed training course. Once the operator has shown competence in
vehicle handling, the driver/operator will drive the vehicle throughout the city with an
experienced driver.
Fiscal Impact: See Appendix C
Lifespan: No lifespan indicated by manufacturer. Dependent on operational usage and
wear.
The Department currently possesses the following Mobile Incident Command
Vehicle:
Mobile Incident Command Trailer - (Quantity: See Appendix B)
Manufacturer: Pace American
Manufacturer Description: No description available. (Custom build)
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Breaching Shotguns and Breaching Ammunition:
Breaching Shotguns and Breaching Ammunition: During crisis situations, it may
become necessary for a SWAT team to facilitate an entry into a target location. It is
critical the point of entry is breached quickly and as safely as possible. A quick and
effective breach is one key to a successful tactical mission. In some instances, a breach
initiated by a breaching shotgun loaded with specialized breaching rounds may be
required to provide an added degree of safety and tactical advantage to accomplish a
mission. Specialized Breaching Rounds are frangible and are designed break into a
powder form upon impact with a solid object (i.e., dead bolt lock, door frame, etc.) The
Department possesses a limited inventory of Breaching Shotguns and Breaching
Shotgun Ammunition. Breaching Shotguns are to be used exclusively by trained
members of the SWAT Unit.
Capability: Shotgun breaching, the use of a breaching shotgun to affect a breach, can
be an effective option in SWAT Unit tactics. An effective breach is a design where the
least amount of breaching shotgun rounds are used and still accomplishes its goal. An
effective shotgun breach can defeat fortified doors and locks. Effective breaching
techniques allow tactical officers immediate entry with minimal risk to victims, officers,
and suspects.
Usage: Breaching shotguns are to be exclusively used by the SWAT Unit. Breaching
shotguns are used to breach doors expeditiously and can be used in response to
barricaded suspects, hostage rescue incidents, and active shooters. Breaching
shotguns are considered firearms and can be utilized as such when operated in
accordance with department policy.
Training requirements: SWAT Officers that are trained in the use of breaching
shotguns must successfully complete a POST certified SWAT school. Furthermore,
SWAT Officers must undergo regular classroom and live fire proficiency training in its
application.
Fiscal Impact: See Appendix C
Lifespan:
Remington 870 Express Shotgun – Fifteen (15) years
Benelli M4 Shotgun – Fifteen (15) years
Royal Arms TESAR-2 Frangible Breaching Ammunition – Five (5) years
The Department currently possesses the following breaching shotguns and
breaching shotgun ammunition:
Remington 870 Express – modified 12 gauge breaching shotgun (Quantity: See
Appendix B)
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Manufacturer: Remington
Manufacturer Description:
The Remington 870 Police Magnum pump-action shotgun is a rugged 12- gauge with a
short, tactical 18” barrel backed by a stout 3” chamber. The all-matte black gun is
Parkerized for generalized durability and rust-resistance. Both the pump action fore-end
and stock are robust and tough synthetic.
(Description and photo source: https://www.gunbroker.com/Remington-870-
Police/search?Keywords=Remington%20870%20Police&s=f)
Benelli M4 –12 gauge semi-automatic shotgun (Quantity: See Appendix B)
Manufacturer: Benelli
Manufacturer Description:
Benelli's M4 Tactical is a unique, Auto-Regulating-Gas-Operated (A.R.G.O.) semi-
automatic shotgun, upon which the U.S. Marine Corps depends. It comes standard with
a picatinny rail and pistol-grip stock. Other features include a fully adjustable ghost-ring
aperture rear sight and windage-adjustable front sight. The M4 is now available in a
weather-defying Titanium-Cerakote
finish.
(Description and photo source: M4 Tactical Shotguns | Benelli Shotguns and Rifles
(benelliusa.com)
TESAR-2 Breaching Shotgun Rounds - Model FE183 (Quantity: See Appendix B)
Manufacturer: Royal Arms International
Manufacturer Description: Black Cap 2-3/4” 425 Grain Compressed Copper Frangible
12 Ga Shotgun Slug.
• Slug Material: Copper Powder
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• Velocity: 1,525 Ft p/sec -18” Barrel
• Use: For Metal Doors, Locks & Hinges
• Defeats: Heavy Locks, Deadbolts and Hinges (Solid Oak – Steel Doors)
(Description and photo source: https://royalarms.com/shop/black-cap-420-gr-copper-
frangible-12-round-box/)
Patrol Rifles:
Patrol Rifles: A semi-automatic shoulder-fired long gun that fires a rifle caliber
cartridge. The Department-approved AR-15 style weapon system is designed to fire a
.223/5.56 caliber projectile.
Capability: The rifle caliber carbine provides officers the ability to engage hostile
suspects at distances generally greater than the effective distance of their handguns.
Additionally, AR-15 rifles offer advantages over handguns, such as increased accuracy
potential and the ability to defeat soft body armor but are not appropriate for every
situation.
Usage: The usage guidelines for AR-15 rifles are outlined in Lexipol Policy 434. Only
Officers who have completed a POST certified course, mandated department training
and have qualified are authorized to use a patrol rifle.
Training Requirements: Prior to using a patrol rifle, officers’ must be certified by POST
instructors in the operation of the rifle. Additionally, all officer who operate any rifle are
required to pass arrange qualification once a year. The training requirements for patrol
rifles are outlined in Lexipol Policy 434. It is the policy of the San Luis Obispo Police
Department to utilize rifles only for law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to state
and federal law regarding the use of force.
Fiscal Impact: See Appendix C
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Lifespan:
Rifles – Fifteen (15) years
The Department currently possesses the following patrol rifles:
Colt Carbine AR-15 (Quantity: See Appendix B)
Manufacturer: Colt Manufacturing LLC
Manufacturer Description:
Throughout the world today, Colt's reliability, performance, and accuracy provide our
Armed Forces the confidence required to accomplish any mission.
11.5-16” barrels
(Description and source photo: https://www.colt.com/detail-page/colt-le6920-carbine-
223556-161-301-pmag-mbus-4-pos-stk-blk)
SWAT Rifles:
Colt Carbine M4 (Quantity: See Appendix B)
Manufacturer: Colt Manufacturing LLC
Manufacturer Description: Rapid response, maneuverability, and enhanced firepower
play a major part in joint and coalition operations in modern warfare. Colt’s M4
Commando carbines epitomize modern warfare’s emphasis on “Get In and Get Out”.
They were designed to exploit firepower capability in confined spaces where lightweight
mobility, speed and violence of action rule.
The Commando can be comfortably carried with its 11.5” barrel yet be instantly
available to provide the type of firepower required to outmatch combatants. Because it
provides full 5.56mm power and accuracy in a very compact sub-machine gun size
weapon, the Commando is often chosen over smaller less powerful sub-machine guns.
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Regardless of the application, the Colt M4 Commando provides the superior qualities
that will enable operators to accomplish an increasingly wide range of combat missions.
(Description and source photo: https://www.colt.com/detail-page/commando-556mm-
115-301)
Accuracy International .308 Bolt Acton Rifles:
.308 Bolt Action Rifles: A shoulder-fired rifle with precision optics that fires a .308
Winchester cartridge.
Capability: The .308 Bolt Action rifle provides SWAT Snipers the ability to engage
hostile suspects at great distances with accuracy.
Usage: .308 Bolt Action rifles are to be used exclusively by officers assigned to the
SWAT Sniper Team. These rifles are typically deployed with the SWAT Sniper Team
during high risk SWAT operations and special events or instances wherein Sniper
overwatch teams are needed.
Training Requirements: SWAT Snipers must successfully complete a POST certified
SWAT school. San Luis Obispo Police Department Snipers must also complete a POST
certified sniper school, and regularly train and qualify with various weapons systems
including the .308 Bolt Action rifle to maintain proficiency.
Fiscal Impact: See Appendix C
Lifespan: Accuracy International – Barrel life rated to approximately 5-10 years. No
lifespan indicated by manufacturer. Lifespan varies on operational usage and wear.
The Department currently possesses the following .308 Bolt Action rifles:
Accuracy International - .308 Bolt Action Rifle (Quantity: See Appendix B)
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Manufacturer: Accuracy International
Manufacturer Description: A bolt-action, high accuracy, long range, scoped rifle that
fires a .308 caliber round with precision used by SWAT snipers. Fixed Stock, 16.5”
barrel, standard adjustable cheekpiece, fixed butt pad with spacers, pistol grip, flush cup
sling attachments points, double chamber stand muzzle break, and 10 round
magazines. Manufacturer Description: The AT (Accuracy Tactical) continues the legacy
of the combat proven AW308 and takes the AW to new levels. The standard model has
a fixed stock with 24 inch, quick change, plain barrel. There are options for color, folding
stock, barrels and suppressors and many accessories, which can be added. The AT is
ideal for Law Enforcement and civilian users. (Our model is LE only, and features a
folding stock and 16.5” barrel)
(Photo and description source: AT308 (accuracyinternational.com)
Daniel Defense .308 Semi-Automatic Rifle:
.308 Semi-Auto Rifle: A shoulder-fired rifle with precision optics that fires a .308
Winchester cartridge.
Capability: The .308 semi-auto rifle provides SWAT Snipers the ability to engage
hostile suspects at great distances with accuracy.
Usage: .308 rifles are to be used exclusively by officers assigned to the SWAT Sniper
Team. These rifles are typically deployed with the SWAT Sniper Team during high risk
SWAT operations and special events or instances wherein Sniper overwatch teams are
needed.
Training Requirements: SWAT Snipers must successfully complete a POST certified
SWAT school. San Luis Obispo Police Department Snipers must also complete a POST
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certified sniper school, and regularly train and qualify with various weapons systems
including the .308 rifle to maintain proficiency.
Fiscal Impact: See Appendix C
Lifespan: Daniel Defense – Barrel life rated to approximately 5-10 years. No lifespan
indicated by manufacturer. Lifespan varies on operational usage and wear.
The Department currently possesses the following .308 semi-auto rifles:
Daniel Defense - .308 semi-auto Rifle (Quantity: See Appendix B)
Manufacturer: Daniel Defense
Manufacturer Description: The DD5 V4, chambered in either 6.5 Creedmoor or
7.62x51mm NATO, provides users of the Daniel Defense semi-automatic platform even
greater long-range precision shooting capability. This highly accurate and durable rifle
includes an adjustable gas block that allows for a consistent feel whether shooting
suppressed or unsuppressed. The perfected bolt carrier group reduces overall recoil
impulse and is easy to maintain and operate in all conditions.
(Photo and description source: Daniel Defense, AR-10, DD5 V4, 7.62 | Daniel Defense)
Barrett .50 Caliber Semi-Automatic Rifle:
.50 Semi-Auto Rifle: A shoulder-fired rifle with precision optics that fires a .50 Barrett
cartridge.
Capability: The .50 semi-auto rifle provides SWAT Snipers the ability to disable
vehicles.
Usage: .50 caliber rifles are to be used exclusively by officers assigned to the SWAT
Sniper Team. These rifles are used for disabling a vehicle in incidents where lethal force
is justified, and no other reasonable means exist to stop the vehicle to protect innocent
life.
Training Requirements: SWAT Snipers must successfully complete a POST certified
SWAT school. San Luis Obispo Police Department Snipers must also complete a POST
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certified sniper school, and regularly train and qualify with various weapons systems
including the .50 caliber rifle to maintain proficiency.
Fiscal Impact: See Appendix C
Lifespan: Barrett 82A1M – Fifteen (15) years
The Department currently possesses the following .50 caliber semi-auto rifles:
Barrett - .50 semi-auto Rifle (Quantity: See Appendix B)
Manufacturer: Barrett
Manufacturer Description: Engineered as the first shoulder fired semi-automatic 50
BMG rifle, the Model 82A1 has been proven in combat in every environment from the
snow covered mountains, to the desolate deserts, and everything in between. Its low felt
recoil and reliable repower delivers on target with every pull of the trigger. More than
just a rifle, the Model 82 is an American icon.
(Photo and description source: Model 82A1® - Barrett Firearms)
Heckler and Koch MP5:
9mm SMG: A shoulder-fired submachine gun with precision optics that fires a 9mm
round.
Capability: The MP5 has a barrel that is longer than a pistol but shorter than a rifle,
which provides a trained SWAT officer better control inside of a structure with greater
accuracy than a handgun.
Usage: MP5 SMG’s are to be used exclusively by officers assigned to the SWAT Team.
These weapons are used in incidents where lethal force is justified to protect innocent
life.
Training Requirements: SWAT Officers must successfully complete a POST certified
SWAT school and regularly train and qualify with various weapons systems including
the MP5 SMG to maintain proficiency.
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Fiscal Impact: See Appendix C
Lifespan: H&K MP5 – Fifteen (15) years
The Department currently possesses the following SMG’s:
MP5 – 9mm Submachine gun (Quantity: See Appendix B)
Manufacturer: Heckler & Koch
Manufacturer Description Developed by Heckler & Koch in the mid-1960s, the 9 mm
MP5 submachine gun uses the same delayed blowback operating system found on the
famous HK G3 automatic rifle. Reliability, accuracy, ease of handling, simple
maintenance, and safety — all the elements of HK excellence are highlighted on the
MP5. Firing from the closed-bolt position in all modes of fire make MP5 submachine
guns extremely accurate and controllable.
(Photo and description source: MP5 - Heckler & Koch (hk-usa.com)
Rifle & Pistol Ammunition:
Rifle Ammunition: Rifle ammunition manufactured specifically for rifles chambered in
5.56/.223 Remington or .308 Winchester. Pistol ammunition manufactured specifically
for 9mm luger. (Used in the MP5)
Capability: 5.56/.223 or .308 rifle ammunition used in conjunction with an AR-15 type
rifles or .308 sniper rifles provides officers the ability to engage hostile suspects at
distances generally greater than the effective distance of their handguns. Rifle
ammunition fired from AR-15 rifles, or .308 sniper rifles offers advantages over
handguns, such as increased accuracy potential and the ability to defeat soft body
armor but are not appropriate for every situation.
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Usage: To project a force against a selected target to have an effect, potentially lethal.
Officers shall carry only department issued ammunition on duty. Officers shall be issued
fresh duty ammunition in the specified quantity yearly. Use is established under Lexipol
Policy 311. It is the policy of the San Luis Obispo Police Department to utilize
ammunition only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to state and
federal law, including those regarding the use of force.
Training Requirements: All sworn personnel are required to qualify annually with their
duty weapons (pistol and rifle, if assigned) on an approved course of fire.
Fiscal Impact: See Appendix C
Lifespan: Approximately 5 year shelf life.
The Department currently possesses the following types of rifle/SMG duty and
training ammunition:
HORNADY ELD TAP PRECISION 168 GRAIN (Quantity: See Appendix B)
Manufacturer: Hornady Ammunition
Manufacturer Description: (a) .308 Winchester, polymer tip, 2582 feet per second
muzzle velocity, brass casing. high accuracy round, for duty use in SWAT sniper rifles.
Hornady 308 WIN TAP 168 gr. ELD MATCH TAP PRECISION ammunition was
designed as an improvement on the 168 gr. A-MAX TAP PRECISION load by
incorporating the new ELD Match bullet. The 168 gr. ELD Match bullet with Heat Shield
tip delivers the excellent terminal performance TAP Precision is known for, but features
a resilient, heat resistant polymer tip that improves the ballistic coefficient, resulting in
higher impact velocities, less drop, less wind drift, and more energy on target.
(Description and photo source: https://www.hornadyle.com/)
HORNADY TAP SBR 75 GRAIN (Quantity: See Appendix B)
Manufacturer: Hornady Ammunition
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Manufacturer Description: 5.56 NATO, 2270 feet per second muzzle velocity, brass
casing, barrier penetrating round, for duty use in SWAT sniper rifles. TAP® SBR™ is
designed specifically for 10.5"-11.5" SBR’s by using proprietary propellant technology
and a bullet designed with technology from industry leading Critical Duty® FlexLock®
bullets. TAP® SBR™ provides exceptional ammunition performance in SBR’s
suppressed or unsuppressed, with virtually no flash or residue, dramatically reduced
sound signature, will not foul or overheat suppressors, uniform velocity and accuracy,
and provides controllable rate of fire in automatic platforms. Designed to meet the
requirements of the FBI protocol, TAP® SBR™ is the optimum choice for 10.5"-11.5"
barreled 5.56 rifles.
(Description and photo source: https://www.hornadyle.com/)
Winchester Ranger Law Enforcement 55 Grain, .223 (Quantity: See Appendix B)
Manufacturer: Winchester
Manufacturer Description: .223 Remington, full metal jacket, 3240 feet per second
muzzle velocity, brass casing. used in department-issued rifles as training ammunition.
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(Description and photo source: USA223L1 | Winchester Ammunition)
Barrett M33 - 661 GRAIN .50 Caliber (Quantity: See Appendix B)
Manufacturer: Barrett
Manufacturer Description: Our 50 BMG ammunition is ready for action. Encased in
Barrett head-stamped brass, every cartridge is loaded with noncorrosive powder and
primers as well as a 661 gr projectile using state-of-the-art machinery.
(Description and photo source 50 BMG - Barrett Firearms)
Hornady 135 Grain, 9mm (Quantity: See Appendix B)
Manufacturer: Hornady
Manufacturer Description: The patented Hornady® Flex Tip® design eliminates
clogging and aids bullet expansion. A large mechanical jacket-to-core InterLock® band
works to keep the bullet and core from separating for maximum weight retention,
excellent expansion and consistent penetration and terminal performance through all
FBI test barriers. The FlexLock® is an “intelligent bullet” that reacts differently
depending on the barrier it encounters, delivering “barrier blind” performance after
penetrating urban barriers such as plywood, sheet metal and even auto glass.
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(Description and photo source 9MM Luger +P 135 gr FlexLock® Critical Duty® -
Hornady Manufacturing, Inc)
Winchester 115 Grain, 9mm FMJ (Quantity: See Appendix B)
Manufacturer: Winchester
Manufacturer Description: Backed by generations of legendary excellence,
Winchester "USA White Box" stands for consistent performance and outstanding value,
offering high-quality ammunition to suit a wide range of hunter's and shooter's needs.
(Description and photo source Q4172 | Winchester Ammunition)
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Diversionary Devices (Flashbangs)
Diversionary Devices (Flashbangs): Canisters that emit a loud noise and bright light.
Capability: Diversionary Devices can release large amounts of stored energy in the
form of heat, light, pressure, and noise. They are intended to temporarily distract,
confuse, and disorient subjects. They can also be used as “attention-getting” devices. A
diversionary device is ideal for distracting dangerous suspects during assaults, hostage
rescue, room entry or other high-risk arrest situations producing atmospheric over-
pressure and brilliant white light, and as a result, can cause short-term (6-8 seconds)
physiological/psychological sensory deprivation to give officers a tactical advantage.
Usage: Diversionary devices shall only be used:
By officers who have been trained in their proper use
In hostage and barricaded situations
In high-risk warrant (search/arrest) service where three may be extreme hazards to
officers
During high-risk situations where use would enhance officer safety.
During training exercises
Training Requirements: Prior to use, officers must attend in-house diversionary device
training conducted by certified instructors.
Fiscal Impact: See Appendix C
Lifespan: Five (5) year limited warranty. Five (5) year shelf life.
The Department currently possesses the following types of Diversionary Devices:
Combined Tactical Systems 9-Bang Diversionary Device (Quantity: See Appendix
B)
Manufacturer: Combined Tactical Systems
Manufacturer Description: The 7290-9 Flash-Bang exhibits a non-bursting, non-
fragmenting multi-bang device that produces a thunderous bang with an intense bright
light. Ideal for distracting dangerous suspects during assaults, hostage rescue, room
entry or other high-risk arrest situations. The unit has a 175db output and produces 6-8
million candelas of light.
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(Photo and description source https://www.combinedsystems.com/product/7290-9-flash-
bang-aluminum-body-9-bang-priced-individually-must-order-in-quantities-of-12/)
Defense Technology Low Roll Diversionary Device (Quantity: See Appendix B)
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Manufacturer Description: The Non-Reloadable Distraction Device® unit incorporates
an M201A1 type fuze with hex design gun steel body. This is compact version of the
8933 Low Roll® body Distraction Device is the newest version of the first reusable non-
bursting canister that limits movement and rolling once deployed. The compact
Distraction Device fits safely in your hand and packs all the power of the full-size
Distraction Device. This is a smaller, lighter device with the same output.
(Photo and description source Low Roll® 12-Gram Non-Reloadable Distraction Device®
w/Safety Clip - Defense Technology (defense-technology.com)
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Liberty Dynamic Low Roll Diversionary Device (Quantity: See Appendix B)
Manufacturer: Liberty Dynamic
Manufacturer Description: Deployment mechanics match existing flashbangs,
therefore minimal training will be required. A digital "smart" fuse improves operational
control through increased adaptability and a 0-delay deviation. The smart fuse can be
factory programmed to any delay length. Emitting a powerful and disorienting report, the
Enhanced Noise Flash Diversion Device's energetic sound and light output surpasses
industry standards. The output is also factory scalable to specification (Tested to
184db). Semi-flat ergonomic design promotes improved target accuracy as the device
does not roll after deployment. LED indicator lights provide device condition feedback.
Liberty Dynamic's Enhanced Noise Flash Diversion Devices are reloadable, thereby
reducing overall operating costs. Safe and inexpensive reloadable training cartridges
enable personnel to be more adequately trained while still maximizing cost-
effectiveness.
(Photo and description source The Safer & Smarter Tactical Flashbang Diversionary
Device | Liberty Dynamic)
Chemical Agents, Smoke Canisters:
Chemical Agents and Smoke Canisters: Canisters that contain chemical agents that
are released when deployed. Chemical agents can include irritants such as
Chlorobenzalmalononitrile (CS) or an inflammatory agent such as Oleoresin Capsicum
(OC) or Pava (synthetic OC). Chemical agents can be liquid, powder, or gaseous.
Delivery systems can be pyrotechnic, blast dispersion, OC Fogger, or aerosol.
Capability: Depending on the delivery method, chemical agents are capable of being
introduced in close proximity or from a distance. Depending on the type of delivery
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system and/or quantity, chemical agents can be used to saturate individual suspects,
violent crowds, or areas of varied size to also include structures.
Usage: Situations for the use of chemical agents may include but are not limited to:
Self-destructive, dangerous and or combative individuals
Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents (see below)
Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained
Potentially vicious animals
Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
Chemical agents can also be used to prevent an armed suspect from accurately firing at
citizens and/or officers. They can also be used in limited instances during civil unrest
when objectively reasonable to defend against a threat to life or serious bodily injury to
any individual, including the officer, or to bring an objectively dangerous and unlawful
situation safely and effectively under control. See Penal Code 13652. Chemical agents
are uses are governed under Lexipol Policy. It is the policy of the San Luis Obispo
Police Department to utilize chemical agents only for official law enforcement purposes,
and pursuant to state and federal law, including those regarding the use of force.
Training Requirements: Officers utilizing chemical agent canisters attended a POST
certified school in deploying less lethal and chemical agent munitions.
Fiscal Impact: See Appendix C
Lifespan: Combined Tactical Systems (CTS) Chemical Agent Canisters and
Munitions – Five (5) year limited warranty. Five (5) year shelf life.
Note: Due to manufacturing shortages and supply chain issues, some chemical
munitions have been replaced with similar versions from Defense Technology.
The Department currently possesses the following types of Chemical Agent &
Smoke Canisters:
CTS Smoke Canister #5210B (Quantity: See Appendix B)
Manufacturer: Combined Tactical Systems
Manufacturer Description: Pyrotechnic smoke grenade used for concealment or as a
signaling device.
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(Photo and description source: 5210 - White Smoke Canister Grenade - Combined
Systems)
CTS Triple-PHASER CS Canister #5231 (Quantity: See Appendix B)
Manufacturer: Combined Tactical Systems
Manufacturer Description: CS Triple Phaser canister grenade is a large diameter
grenade consisting of 3 separate aluminum canisters pressed together with separate
charges between each canister. When deployed, the grenade will separate over a
broad space to give a wider area of coverage. Can be launched or thrown.
(Photo and description source: 5231 - Triple Phaser CS Smoke Grenade - Combined
Systems)
CTS Riot CS Canister #5230 (Quantity: See Appendix B)
Manufacturer: Combined Tactical Systems
Manufacturer Description: Large diameter burning grenade that discharges a high
volume of smoke and chemical agent through multiple emission ports. Specifically for
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outdoor use and should not be deployed on rooftops, in crawl spaces or indoors due to
potential fire hazard. Can be hand thrown or launched. Discharge duration can reach up
to 40 seconds.
(Photo and description source: 5230- CS Canister Grenade - Combined Systems)
CTS Riot CS Canister #5230B (Quantity: See Appendix B)
Manufacturer: Combined Tactical Systems
Manufacturer Description: Pyrotechnic grenade designed for indoor use delivering a
maximum amount of irritant smoke throughout multiple rooms with minimal risk of fire.
(Photo and description source: 5230B- CS Baffled Canister Grenade, Pyro, Low Flame
Potential - Combined Systems)
Defense Technology Triple-Chaser CS (Quantity: See Appendix B)
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Manufacturer Description: The Triple-Chaser® CS consists of three separate
canisters pressed together with separating charges between each. When deployed, the
canisters separate and land approximately 20 feet apart allowing increased area
coverage in a short period of time. This grenade can be hand thrown or launched from a
fired delivery system. The grenade is 6.5 in. by 2.7 in. and holds an approximately 3.2
oz. of active agent payload. It has an approximate burn time of 20-30 seconds.
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(Photo and description source https://www.defense-technology.com/product/triple-
chaser-separating-canister-cs/ )
Defense Technology Military Max Smoke (Quantity: See Appendix B)
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Manufacturer Description: The Military-Style Maximum Smoke Grenade comes from
the Defense Technology® #3 smoke grenade. It is a slow burning, high volume,
continuous discharge grenade designed for outdoor use in crowd management
situations. Emits grey-white smoke only for approximately 1.5 to 2 minutes.
(Photo and description source https://www.defense-technology.com/product/maximum-
smoke-hc-military-style-canister/ )
Defense Technology Riot Control CS (Quantity: See Appendix B)
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Manufacturer Description: The Riot Control CS Grenade is designed specifically for
outdoor use in crowd control situations with a high volume continuous burn that expels
its payload in approximately 20-40 seconds through four gas ports located on the top of
the canister. This grenade can be used to conceal tactical movement or to route a
crowd. The volume of smoke and agent is vast and obtrusive. This launchable grenade
is 6.0 in. by 2.35 in. and holds approximately 2.7 oz. of active agent.
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(Photo and description source https://www.defense-technology.com/product/riot-control-
continuous-discharge-grenade-cs/ )
Defense Technology Flameless Tri-Chamber OC (Quantity: See Appendix B)
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Manufacturer Description: Designed for law enforcement and corrections, the OC
Flameless Tri-Chamber Pyrotechnic Grenade combines the effectiveness of Oleoresin
Capsicum (OC) as an incapacitating agent with the flexible delivery methods, range and
area coverage of pyrotechnic munitions. The OC Flameless Tri-Chamber Grenade can
be used in crowd control, or barricade situations, as a less lethal solution to incapacitate
subjects through temporary respiratory discomfort, while reducing or negating the
chance of fire to structures. The Tri-Chamber Flameless Grenade can be used in crowd
control as well as tactical deployment situations by Law Enforcement and Corrections,
but was designed with the barricade situation in mind. Its applications in tactical
situations are primarily to detect and/or dislodge barricaded subjects. The purpose of
the Tri-Chamber Flameless Grenade is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain
compliance, temporary discomfort, and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or
dangerous subjects. The Tri-Chamber Flameless Grenade provides the option of
delivering a pyrotechnic chemical device indoors, maximizing the chemicals’
effectiveness via heat and vaporization, while minimizing or negating the chance of fire
to the structure.
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(Photo and description source https://www.defense-technology.com/product/flameless-
tri-chamber-oc-grenade/)
Defense Technology Flameless Tri-Chamber SAF-Smoke (Quantity: See Appendix
B)
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Manufacturer Description: The design of the Tri-Chamber Flameless Saf-Smoke™
Grenade allows the contents to burn within an internal can and disperse the agent
safely with reduced risk of fire. The grenade is designed primarily for indoor tactical
situations to detect and/or dislodge a barricaded subject. This grenade will deliver
approximately .70 oz. of agent during its 20-25 seconds burn time. The Tri-Chamber
Flameless Grenade can be used in crowd control as well as tactical deployment
situations by Law Enforcement and Corrections, but was designed with the barricade
situation in mind. Its applications in tactical situations are primarily to detect and/or
dislodge barricaded subjects. The purpose of the Tri-Chamber Flameless Grenade is to
minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and/or
incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects. The Tri-Chamber Flameless
Grenade provides the option of delivering a pyrotechnic chemical device indoors,
maximizing the chemicals’ effectiveness via heat and vaporization, while minimizing or
negating the chance of fire to the structure.
The Tri-Chamber Flameless Grenade is NOT to be launched utilizing a launching cup.
(Photo and description source https://www.defense-technology.com/product/flameless-
tri-chamber-saf-smoke-grenade/)
Defense Technology Flameless Tri-Chamber CS (Quantity: See Appendix B)
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Manufacturer Description: The design of the Tri-Chamber Flameless CS Grenade
allows the contents to burn within an internal can and disperse the agent safely with
reduced risk of fire. The grenade is designed primarily for indoor tactical situations to
detect and/or dislodge a barricaded subject. This grenade will deliver approximately .70
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oz. of agent during its 20-25 seconds burn time. The Tri-Chamber Flameless Grenade
can be used in crowd control as well as tactical deployment situations by Law
Enforcement and Corrections, but was designed with the barricade situation in mind. Its
applications in tactical situations are primarily to detect and/or dislodge barricaded
subjects. The purpose of the Tri-Chamber Flameless Grenade is to minimize the risks to
all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and/or incapacitation of
potentially violent or dangerous subjects. The Tri-Chamber Flameless Grenade
provides the option of delivering a pyrotechnic chemical device indoors, maximizing the
chemicals’ effectiveness via heat and vaporization, while minimizing or negating the
chance of fire to the structure.
The Tri-Chamber Flameless Grenade is NOT to be launched utilizing a launching cup.
(Photo and description source https://www.defense-technology.com/product/flameless-
tri-chamber-cs-grenade/)
Defense Technology Command Initiated Adaptor (Quantity: See Appendix B)
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Manufacturer Description: The 1600 Command Initiated Adaptor replaces the
standard M201A1 Type Fuze in the Spede-Heat™, Riot Control, Maximum HC Smoke,
Saf-Smoke™, Triple-Chaser®, Han-Ball™, Pocket Tactical, Colored Smoke and
Flameless Tri-Chamber grenades. It is most commonly used in tactical situations by
Law Enforcement and Corrections and was designed for instantaneous and remote
initiation.
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(Photo and description source https://www.defense-technology.com/product/command-
initiated-adapter/ )
40mm Launchers:
40mm Launchers (Projectile Launch Platforms): A single shot or multi-shot Less
Lethal Impact Weapon (LLIM) launcher capable for firing a variety of 40mm rounds.
(40mm launchers are considered “Projectile Launch Platforms” under AB-481).
Capability: 40mm launchers can fire a variety of munitions with a maximum effective
range of one hundred twenty (120) feet. 40mm launchers can deliver 40mm munitions
in the form of chemical agents, sponge rounds, or combined use sponge OC chemical
agent rounds.
Usage: 40mm launchers utilized with less lethal sponge rounds may be deployed to
impact subjects demonstrating assaultive behavior or life-threatening behavior, as
defined in Department Policy & Procedure (Use of Force). 40mm launchers utilized with
less lethal sponge rounds may also be used to control an actively resistive subject
reasonably believed to possess or have immediate access to a deadly weapon, within
the force guidelines of Department Policy & Procedure (Use of Force). The main
objectives that officers attempt to achieve in using an LLIM on a subject exhibiting any
of the aforementioned criteria are to effect an investigative detention or arrest, control a
subject who is in lawful custody, prevent an escape, or protect the officer, the subject, or
another person from injury or death. 40mm single launchers combined with less lethal
40mm sponge rounds are authorized to be used by any officer that has been trained in
its use and maintains current LLIM qualifications.
Training Requirements: Officers that have been trained in the use of the 40mm
launcher undergo thorough classroom and live fire training in its use from POST
certified instructors. Officers are required to regularly train and qualify with 40mm
launchers and projectile launch platforms on a quarterly basis to maintain proficiency.
Lifespan: Defense Technology 40mm Launchers – Fifteen (15) years.
Combined Tactical Systems Launching Cup – Twenty Five (25) years.
The Department currently possesses the following types of 40mm launchers:
Defense Technology – 40mm LMT Single Launcher #1425 (40mm Single Shot
Launcher) (Quantity: See Appendix B)
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
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Manufacturer Description: Manufactured exclusively for Defense Technology the 40
LMTS is a single shot launcher with and adjustable intergraded Front Grip (IFG) with
light mounting rail. The ambidextrous Lateral Sling Mounty (LSM) and QD mounting
systems allow both a single and two point sling attachment. The 40LMTS will fire
standard 40mm less lethal ammunition, up to 4.8 inches in cartridge length. The
Picatinny Rail Mounting System will accept a wide array of enhanced optic/sighting
systems.
(Photo and description source: https://www.defense-technology.com/product/40mm-lmt-
tactical-single-launcher-expandable-stock/
Combined Systems – LC5 Gas Launching Cup (Quantity: See Appendix B)
Manufacturer: Combined Tactical Systems
Manufacturer Description: The LC5 Launching Cups are designed for the 5200 series
grenades. The cups can be attached to virtually any 12ga shotgun and the munition
launched with our model 2600 launching cartridge. These can be fired from most 12ga
smooth bore shotguns.
(Photo and description source: LC5 Launching Cup - Combined Systems)
40mm Munitions:
40mm Munition: The 40MM LLIM round is a sponge cartridge. The sponge round has
a blue colored nose with a black base. The casing is stainless.
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Capability: 40mm LLIM direct impact rounds can impact a suspect at a maximum
effective range of one hundred twenty (120) feet.
Usage: Circumstances appropriate for deployment include, but are not limited to,
situations in which: (a) The suspect is armed with a weapon and the tactical
circumstances allow for the safe application of approved munitions. (b) The suspect has
made credible threats to harm him/herself or others. (c) The suspect is engaged in
riotous behavior or is throwing rocks, bottles or other dangerous projectiles at people
and/or officers. (d) There is probable cause to believe that the suspect has already
committed a crime of violence and is refusing to comply with lawful orders. The San
Luis Obispo Police Department adheres to California Penal Code 13652 and Lexipol
Policy 307.
Training Requirements: Officers that have been trained in the use of the 40mm impact
ammunition in conjunction with the 40mm single launcher undergo thorough classroom
and live fire training in its use. Additionally, officers trained in the use of the 40mm
single launcher must pass annual LLIM qualifications to maintain proficiency.
Fiscal Impact: See Appendix C
Lifespan: Five (5) year limited warranty. Five (5) year shelf life
The Department currently possesses the following types of 40mm ammunition:
40mm Extended Range Direct Impact Sponge Round – Model 6323 (Quantity: See
Appendix B)
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Manufacturer Description: The 40 mm Direct Impact® LE Extended Range Round is a
point-of-aim, point-of-impact direct-fire round and is intended to be used in applications
that exceed the performance capability of the standard Direct Impact Round. An
excellent solution whether you need to incapacitate a single subject or control a crowd.
The black nosed inert munition is a great option for training.
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(Photo and description source: Direct Impact® LE 40 mm Extended Range Inert
Crushable Foam Round - Defense Technology (defense-technology.com)
Byrna 40mm Direct Impact BIP
Manufacturer: Byrna
Manufacturer Description: The 40mm BIP is a blunt impact kinetic energy round. The
patented technology involves an internal energy absorption system, as well as a
collapsible gel head. This head “mushrooms” upon impact while absorbing a portion of
the kinetic energy and dispersing the inertia (causing less injury). Additionally, by
spreading the impact of the nose over a larger surface area, greater pain compliance is
achieved as more sensory nerves on the target will be stimulated, thus increasing the
pain reception.
(Photo and description source: SDI By Byrna 40MM – Byrna Law Enforcement)
Defense Technology eXact iMpact (Quantity: See Appendix B)
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Manufacturer Description: The eXact iMpact™ 40 mm Sponge Round is a
point-of-aim, point-of-impact direct-fire round. This lightweight, high-speed
projectile consisting of a plastic body and sponge nose that is spin stabilized
via the incorporated rifling collar and the 40 mm launcher’s rifled barrel. The
round utilizes smokeless powder as the propellant, and, therefore, have
velocities that are extremely consistent. Used for Crowd Control, Patrol, and
Tactical Applications.
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Photo and description source (https://www.defense-technology.com/product/exact-
impact-40-mm-standard-range-sponge-round/ )
Ferret 40mm Barricade Round CS – Model 2292 (Quantity: See Appendix B)
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Manufacturer Description: The Ferret® 40mm Round is non-burning and suitable for
indoor use. Used primarily by tactical teams, it is designed to penetrate barriers, such
as windows, hollow core doors, wallboard and thin plywood. Upon impacting the barrier,
the nose cone ruptures and instantaneously delivers a small chemical payload inside of
a structure or vehicle.
In a tactical deployment situation, the 40mm Ferret is primarily used to dislodge
barricaded subjects from confined areas. Its purpose is to minimize the risks to all
parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort and/or incapacitation of
potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
(Photo and description source: https://www.defense-technology.com/product/ferret-40-
mm-powder-barricade-round-cs/)
PepperBall Launchers and PepperBall Munitions:
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PepperBall Launchers and PepperBall Munitions: A non-lethal munitions system
that employs paint ball launchers to fire “PepperBalls” that contain Pava pepper powder
in place of the paint. The PepperBall delivery system combines chemical agent
exposure with kinetic energy impact to aid in its effectiveness in addressing armed
and/or violent individuals or crowds. PepperBall munitions also include glass breaking
rounds and marking rounds.
Capability: PepperBall launchers give officers the ability to address an armed and/or
violent suspect(s) with a non-lethal munition that delivers both chemical agent and
kinetic energy impact. This combination can be extremely effective in gaining
compliance or reducing threat potential with an armed and/or violent suspect(s). Due to
its design, PepperBalls can be delivered from a larger standoff distance allowing for an
added degree of officer safety. Its high round capability and accuracy allow for its use in
a wide variety of operational environments.
Usage: Circumstances appropriate for deployment include, but are not limited to,
situations in which: (a) The suspect is armed with a weapon and the tactical
circumstances allow for the safe application of approved munitions. (b) The suspect has
made credible threats to harm him/herself or others. (c) The suspect is engaged in
riotous behavior or is throwing rocks, bottles or other dangerous projectiles at people
and/or officers. (d) There is probable cause to believe that the suspect has already
committed a crime of violence and is refusing to comply with lawful orders. The San
Luis Obispo Police Department adheres to California Penal Code 13652 and Lexipol
Policy 307.
Training Requirements: Officers undergo regular classroom and live fire proficiency
training by certified instructors. Additionally, officers are required to qualify with
PepperBall launchers on a quarterly basis to maintain proficiency.
Fiscal Impact: See Appendix C
Lifespan: PepperBall Launcher – No manufacturer life span indicated by
manufacturer. Two (2) year limited manufacturer warranty.
PepperBall Munitions – Approximately three (3) year shelf life.
The Department currently possesses the following types of pepper ball launchers
and pepper ball munitions:
Pepper Ball Launchers (Quantity: See Appendix B)
SX Launcher
Manufacturer: PepperBall
Manufacturer Description: Compact and lightweight, the PepperBall FTC is the
industry gold standard for crowd-control and other applications where accuracy and
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reliability is a factor. The FTC features a modular design with a rapid feeding loader and
firing rate of 10-12 RPS.
(Photo and description source FTC™ | Crowd Control | Pepper Ball Launcher – FTC is
a newer version of the SX, which is no longer on the pepperball website)
PepperBall Glass Breaker – Projectile PepperBall Munition (Quantity: See Appendix
A) [*NOTE: This projectile is utilized for glass breaking applications only.]
Manufacturer: PepperBall
Manufacturer Description: Used to break side glass of vehicles and residential glass
windows.
(Photo and description source: https://www.pepperball.com/products/glass-breaker/)
PepperBall Live – Projectile PepperBall Munition (Quantity: See Appendix B)
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Manufacturer: PepperBall
Manufacturer Description: The classic PepperBall projectile. Contains 2% PAVA, and
is excellent for direct impact and area saturation, especially in confined, interior spaces.
(Photo and description source: https://pepperball.com/projectiles/live/)
Defense Logistics Disposition (DLA) Services (formerly DRMO) Equipment:
Reutilized equipment donated to state and local governments as well as law
enforcement agencies. The following items were received from the military at no cost:
Detachable Weapon Magazines
Description: COLT 30-round magazines chambered for .223/5.56 caliber rifles.
(Quantity: See appendix B)
Usage: Magazines are for use with Department issued AR-15 rifles. It is the policy of
the San Luis Obispo Police Department to utilize these magazines only for official law
enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law regarding the use of
force.
Training Requirements: Only members that are POST certified to use an issued AR-
15 rifle may be issued and use these magazines.
Fiscal Impact: See Appendix C
Lifespan: Approximately 10 years.
Reflex Rifle Sights
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Description: AIM POINT Reflex Optics. A reflector sight or reflex sight is an optical
sight that allows the user to look through a partially reflecting glass viewer to identify
where a weapon system is pointed. It is the primary aiming device for modern rifles.
(Quantity: See appendix B)
Usage: Reflex rifle sights are for use with Department issued AR-15 rifles. It is the
policy of the San Luis Obispo Police Department to utilize these sighting systems only
for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law regarding
the use of force.
Training Requirements: Only members that are POST certified to use an issued AR-
15 rifle may be issued and use these reflex rifle sights.
Fiscal Impact: See Appendix C
Lifespan: Approximately 10-15 years.
Backup Iron Rifle Sights
Description: MAG-PULL flip-up rear sights. Back-up sighting system.
(Quantity: See appendix B)
Usage: Iron rifle sights are for use with Department issued AR-15 rifles. It is the policy
of the San Luis Obispo Police Department to utilize these sighting systems only for
official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law regarding the
use of force.
Training Requirements: Only members that are POST certified to use an issued AR-
15 rifle may be issued and use these iron rifle sights.
Fiscal Impact: See Appendix C
Lifespan: Approximately 10-15 years.
Laser Range Finder
Description: Laser range finder. The range finder determines the distance between
two points so that calculations can be made to determine the trajectory of rounds fired
by a precision rifle team member.
(Quantity: See appendix B)
Usage: It is the policy of the San Luis Obispo Police Department to utilize laser range
finders only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal
law regarding the use of force.
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Training Requirements: Only members that are POST certified to use an issued long-
range rifle system may be issued and use these laser range finders.
Fiscal Impact: See Appendix C
Lifespan: Approximately 10-15 years.
Infrared Transmitter
Description: Infrared transmitters are small blinking infrared lights that attach to a 9-volt
battery. Infrared transmitters emit an infrared light that can be seen using night vision
illuminators.
(Quantity: See appendix B)
Usage: Infrared transmitters are used by tactical teams in conjunction with night vision
equipment. The transmitters are used to identify objects or locations that can only be
seen with the use of night vision equipment. Use of infrared transmitters are deployed
at the direction of the SWAT Team Commander for use during tactical operations.
Officers deploying the infrared transmitters receive periodic training in the proper
deployment of the transmitters. It is the policy of the San Luis Obispo Police Department
to utilize these infrared transmitters only for official law enforcement purposes, and
pursuant to State and Federal law regarding the use of force.
Training Requirements: Only members that are trained in the use of night vision
equipment are authorized to use infrared transmitters.
Fiscal Impact: See Appendix C
Lifespan: Approximately 10-15 years.
Image Intensifier (Night Vision)
Description: Night Vision Goggles. Nigh vision allows Officers to see in low light
conditions.
(Quantity: See appendix B)
Usage: It is the policy of the San Luis Obispo Police Department to utilize night vision
goggles only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal
law regarding the use of force. These goggles are assigned to SWAT and are used at
the direction of the SWAT Team Commander.
Training Requirements: Only members who receive POST approved training in the
use of night vision equipment are authorized to use the equipment. Additionally, all
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members that deploy night vision equipment are required to train with the equipment
several times per year.
Fiscal Impact: See Appendix C
Lifespan: Approximately 10 years.
Toxicological Agents Protective Coveralls
Description: Rubber coated coveralls used to protect officers during an incident
involving chemical/biological contaminants.
(Quantity: See appendix B)
Usage: It is the policy of the San Luis Obispo Police Department to utilize protective
coveralls for official law enforcement purposes. Members of the department are
authorized to use the protective equipment during their response to any situation where
chemical/biological contaminants are suspected.
Training Requirements: Officers are trained in the proper use of the protective
coveralls on a five-year training cycle.
Fiscal Impact: See Appendix C
Lifespan: Approximately 10-15 years.
Illuminator, Target Pointer, Aiming Laser
Description: EOTECH laser aiming device. This is a multi-function visible and infrared
laser aiming device with laser illuminator.
(Quantity: See appendix B)
Usage: It is the policy of the San Luis Obispo Police Department to utilize the aiming
laser only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law
regarding the use of force. The laser aiming device is used by SWAT members who
are deploying a rifle while using night vision goggles. When using night vision, it
becomes the primary aiming device for a rifle.
Training Requirements: Only members who received POST approved training in the
proper use of the laser aiming device are authorized to use a rifle equipped with an
EOTECH laser aiming device.
Fiscal Impact: See Appendix C
Lifespan: Approximately 10-15 years.
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Appendix A
Military Equipment Deployment January 1st, 2023 – December 31, 2023
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle:
01/21/2023 Case # 230121045 Women’s March Observation
02/11/2023 Case # 230211070 Fatal Traffic Collision Scene Documentation
03/18/2023 Case # None St. Fratty’s Day
04/13/2023 Case # 230413057 Area search for man with a gun
06/23/2023 Case # 230626064 Fatal Traffic Collision Scene Documentation
08/17/2023 Case # 230817078 Shooting – Area Search for Suspect/Swat
09/23/2023 Case # 230923010 Fleeing Felon – Area Search
09/26/2023 Case # 23-1973 Fatal Traffic Collision Scene Documentation, (Assist
Atascadero Police Department)
10/02/2023 Case # 231002045 Area Search Patrol Assist– Suspicious Male
10/12/2023 Case # None Protest/March
10/12/2023 Case # 231029012 Area Search for Fleeing Suspect
10/29/2023 Case # 231029039 Swat Operation – Felony Search Warrant Service
10/31/2023 Case # 231031095 Area Search for Missing 5-Year-Old Boy
11/09/2023 Case # 231109077 Protest/March
12/05/2023 Case # 12512023 Cal Poly PD Protest/Civil Unrest
Robots:
08/17/2023 Case # 230817078 Attempt Murder in Parking Lot of Panda Express
10/29/2023 Case # 231029039 Armed Suspect Arrest and Search Warrant
Lenco Bearcat Armored Rescue Vehicle:
03/09/2023 Case # None Deployed to High Water Areas for Evacuations
04/13/2023 Case # 230413057 Shots Fired in a Residence
08/17/2023 Case # 230817078 Attempt Murder in Parking Lot of Panda Express
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10/29/2023 Case # 231029039 Armed Suspect Arrest and Search Warrant
Mobile Incident Command Vehicle:
04/13/2023 Case # 230413057 Shots Fired in a Residence
08/17/2023 Case # 230817078 Attempt Murder in Parking Lot of Panda Express
10/29/2023 Case # 231029039 Armed Suspect Arrest and Search Warrant
Breaching Shotgun and Ammunition:
None.
Rifles:
None.
Noise Flash Diversionary Device (NFDD):
None.
Chemical Agent Deployment:
None.
40mm Launchers and Munitions:
02/22/2023 Case # 230222042 – Kidnapping/False Imprisonment suspect / fighting with
a Peace Officer (1 BIP round used)
02/27/2023 Case # 230227057 – Under influence of drugs, running in traffic, assault on
a Peace Officer (1 BIP round used)
04/11/2023 Case # 230411066 – Disorderly suspect throwing rocks at vehicles on
freeway, assist CHP (1 BIP round used)
09/23/2023 Case # 230923035 – Disorderly suspect threatening his partner and
Officers with a knife (1 BIP round used)
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PepperBall Launcher and Munitions:
09/23/2023 Case # 230923035 – Disorderly suspect threatening his partner and
Officers with a knife (3 pepperball rounds used)
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Appendix B
Military Equipment Quantities
(Future inventory counts will be conducted at the start of each calendar year)
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles:
DJI Mavic Mini:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 1 DJI Mavic Mini.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 2 DJI Mavic Mini.
DJI Mavic Enterprise Dual:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 1 DJI Mavic
Enterprise Dual.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 1 DJI Mavic
Enterprise Dual.
DJI Mavic Enterprise Dual Advanced:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 1 DJI Mavic
Enterprise Dual Advanced.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 1 DJI Mavic
Enterprise Dual Advanced.
DJI Matrice:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 0 DJI Matrice.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 1 DJI Matrice.
DJI Avata:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 0 DJI Avata.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 1 DJI Avata.
Robots:
Icor Technologies Mini-Caliber:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 1 Icor Technologies
Mini-Caliber.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 1 Icor Technologies
Mini-Caliber.
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Armored Vehicles:
Lenco Bearcat Armored Rescue Vehicle:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 1 Lenco Bearcat.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 1 Lenco Bearcat.
Mobile Incident Command:
Pace American Mobile Incident Command Trailer:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 1 Pace American
MIC Trailer.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 1 Pace American
MIC Trailer.
40mm Launchers and Munitions:
Defense Technology 40mm Single Shot Launcher:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 20 Defense
Technology Single Shot Launchers.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 20 Defense
Technology Single Shot Launchers.
Defense Technology 40mm Extended Range Direct Impact Sponge Round –
Model 6323:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 48 rounds of
Defense Technology 40mm Extended Range Direct Impact Sponge Munitions.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 40 rounds of
Defense Technology 40mm Extended Range Direct Impact Sponge Munitions.
(8 rounds used in training.)
Byrna 40mm Direct Impact BIP :
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 70 rounds of Byrna
40mm Direct Impact BIP Munitions.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 60 rounds of Byrna
40mm Direct Impact BIP Munitions.
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(6 rounds used in training. 4 rounds used on calls for service.)
Defense Technology 40mm eXact iMpact Sponge Round:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 0 rounds of Defense
Technology 40mm Extended Range Direct Impact Sponge Munitions.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 50 rounds of
Defense Technology 40mm Extended Range Direct Impact Sponge Munitions.
(The Byrna BIP was discontinued, necessitating a replacement)
Defense Technology Ferret 40mm Barricade Round CS – Model 2292:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 16 rounds of
Defense Technology Ferret 40mm Barricade Round CS Munitions.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 12 rounds of
Defense Technology Ferret 40mm Barricade Round CS Munitions.
(4 rounds used in a chemical agent school.)
Defense Technology 12 ga. Launching Cup:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 2 Defense
Technology 12 ga. Launching Cup.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 2 Defense
Technology 12 ga. Launching Cup.
Distraction Devices:
Combined Tactical Systems 9-Bang Diversionary Device:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 11 Combined
Tactical Systems 9-Bang diversionary devices.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 11 Combined
Tactical Systems 9-Bang diversionary devices.
Defense Technology Low-Roll Diversionary Device:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 12 Defense
Technology Low-Roll diversionary devices.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 10 Defense
Technology Low-Roll diversionary devices.
(2 used in training.)
Liberty Dynamic Reloadable Low-Roll Diversionary Device Frame:
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On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 12 Liberty Dynamic
reloadable distraction device frames.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 12 Liberty Dynamic
reloadable distraction device frames.
Liberty Dynamic Low-Roll Diversionary Device Reloads:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 20 Liberty Dynamic
distraction device reloads.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 12 Liberty Dynamic
distraction device reloads.
(8 used at a SWAT school.)
Defense Technology Command Initiated for DRACO:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 0 Defense
Technology Command Initiated Devices.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 12 Defense
Technology Command Initiated Devices.
(New purchase approved in prior year, required for new DRACO deployment system on
the bearcat.)
Rifles/SMGs:
Barrett .50 Caliber Rifle:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 1 Barrett .50 Caliber
Rifle.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 1 Barrett .50 Caliber
Rifle.
Daniel Defense DD5 .308 Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 1 Daniel Defense
DD5 .308 Semi-Auto Sniper Rifles.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 1 Daniel Defense
DD5 .308 Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle.
Accuracy International AT .308 LE Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 1 Accuracy
International AT .308 LE Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle.
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On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 1 Accuracy
International AT .308 LE Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle.
Colt 5.56 M4 Rifle:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 9 Colt 5.56 M4
Rifles.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 9 Colt 5.56 M4
Rifles.
Colt .223 AR-15 Rifle:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 55 Colt .223 AR-15
Rifles.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 55 Colt .223 AR-15
Rifles.
Heckler & Koch MP5 9mm Submachine Gun:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 6 Heckler & Koch
MP5 9mm Submachine Guns.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 6 Heckler & Koch
MP5 9mm Submachine Guns.
Chemical Agent and Smoke Canisters:
Combined Tactical Systems Smoke Canister #5210B:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 18 CTS smoke
canisters.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 18 CTS smoke
canisters.
Combined Tactical Systems Triple-PHASER CS Canister #5231:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 32 CTS Triple-
PHASER CS canisters.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 32 CTS Triple-
PHASER CS canisters.
Combined Tactical Systems Riot CS Canister #5230:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 34 CTS riot CS
canisters.
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On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 34 CTS riot CS
canisters.
Combined Tactical Systems Baffled Riot CS Canister #5230B:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 6 CTS baffled riot
CS canisters.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 16 CTS baffled riot
CS canisters.
Defense Technology Triple-Chaser CS:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 0 Defense
Technology Triple-Chaser CS.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 10 Defense
Technology Triple-Chaser CS.
(10 should have been reported in 2023 but they were missed on the inventory count.)
Defense Technology Military Max Smoke:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 0 Defense
Technology Military Max Smoke.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 6 Defense
Technology Military Max Smoke.
(6 should have been reported in 2023 but they were missed on the inventory count.)
Defense Technology Riot Control CS:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 0 Defense
Technology Riot Control CS.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 18 Defense
Technology Riot Control CS.
(Purchased for use with the Draco deployment tool.)
Defense Technology Flameless Tri-Chamber OC:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 0 Defense
Technology Flameless Tri-Chamber OC.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 8 Defense
Technology Flameless Tri-Chamber OC.
Why?
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Defense Technology Tri-Chamber SAF-Smoke:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 0 Defense
Technology Tri-Chamber SAF-Smoke.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 20 Defense
Technology Tri-Chamber SAF-Smoke.
(Purchased for use with the Draco deployment tool.)
Defense Technology Tri-Chamber CS:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 0 Defense
Technology Tri-Chamber CS.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 24 Defense
Technology Tri-Chamber CS.
(Purchased for use with the Draco deployment tool.)
PepperBall Launchers and Munitions:
PepperBall SX Launcher:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 5 PepperBall SX
Launchers.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 4 PepperBall SX
Launchers.
(One pepperball launcher was decommissioned and used for parts on the remaining 4
launchers.)
PepperBall Live Projectiles:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 1100 projectiles of
PepperBall Live.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 1500 projectiles of
PepperBall Live.
(3 pepperballs used on a call for service)
PepperBall Glass Break Rounds:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department 50 PepperBall Glass Break
projectiles.
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On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department 50 PepperBall Glass Break
projectiles.
Shotgun Breaching Tools:
Remington 870 Express Breaching Shotgun:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 1 Remington 870
Express Breaching Shotgun.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 1 Remington 870
Express Breaching Shotgun.
Benelli M4 Breaching Shotgun:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 1 Benelli M4
Breaching Shotgun.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 1 Benelli M4
Breaching Shotgun.
Royal Arms Tesar-2 Black Cap 425 Grain Copper Frangible Breaching Round:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 94 Royal Arms
Tesar-2 Black Cap 425 Grain Copper Frangible Breaching rounds.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 80 Royal Arms
Tesar-2 Black Cap 425 Grain Copper Frangible Breaching rounds.
(14 rounds used in training.)
Duty Ammunition:
Note: Ammunition inventory fluctuates throughout the year depending on range dates,
qualifications, courses of fire, officer monthly allotment and delivery and availability of
ammunition orders. Maximum ammunition inventory allotment figures have been added to
better reflect the maximum number of rounds that could be on hand at any given time.
Ammunition inventory used includes purchases made between 4/30/2023 and 05/01/2024.
Hornady 135 Grain, 9mm Ammunition:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 6,500 rounds of
Hornady 135 grain 9mm ammunition.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 4,500 rounds of
Hornady 135 grain 9mm ammunition.
5,000 rounds used in training and duty ammunition yearly replacement.
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(Department maximum – 15,000 rounds.)
Winchester 115 Grain, 9mm FMJ Ammunition:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 9,000 rounds of
Winchester 115 grain 9mm ammunition.
On 06/01/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 13,000 rounds of
Winchester 115 grain 9mm ammunition.
78,500 rounds used in training and Officer allotment.
(Department maximum – 40,000 rounds.)
Winchester Ranger Law Enforcement 55 Grain, .233 Ammunition:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 15,000 rounds of
Winchester Ranger Law Enforcement 55 Grain, .223 ammunition.
On 06/01/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 14,500 rounds of
Winchester Ranger Law Enforcement 55 Grain, .223 ammunition.
20,500 rounds used in training and Officer allotment.
(Department maximum – 25,000 rounds.)
Hornady ELD TAP Precision 168 Grain, .308 Ammunition:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 1,600 rounds of
Hornady ELD TAP Precision 168 Grain, .308 ammunition.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 428 rounds of
Hornady ELD TAP Precision 168 Grain, .308 ammunition.
2,872 rounds used in training.
(Department maximum – 3,000 rounds.)
Hornaday TAP SBR 75 Grain, 5.56:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 5,000 rounds of
Hornady TAP SBR 75 Grain, 5.56 ammunition.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 2,100 rounds of
Hornady TAP SBR 75 Grain, 5.56 ammunition.
4,900 rounds were use in training.
Department maximum – 8,000 rounds.
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Barrett M33 661 Grain .50 Caliber Ammunition:
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 60 rounds of Barrett
M33 661 grain .50 caliber ammunition.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 60 rounds of Barrett
M33 661 grain .50 caliber ammunition.
Department maximum – 200 rounds.
Defense Logistics Disposition (DLA) Services (formerly DRMO) Equipment:
Detachable Weapon Magazines
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 533 Detachable
Weapon Magazines.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 503 Detachable
Weapon Magazines.
(30 magazines non-functional, removed from service.)
Reflex Rifle Sights
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 80 Reflex Rifle
Sights.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 80 Reflex Rifle
Sights.
Backup Iron Rifle Sights
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 60 Backup Iron Rifle
Sights.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 60 Backup Iron Rifle
Sights.
Laser Range Finder
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 3 Laser Range
Finder.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 3 Laser Range
Finder.
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Infrared Transmitter
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 80 Infrared
Transmitter.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 75 Infrared
Transmitter.
(5 Infrared transmitters non-functional, removed from service.)
Image Intensifier (Night Vision)
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 4 Image Intensifier.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 4 Image Intensifier.
Toxicological Agents Protective Coveralls
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 20 Toxicological
Agents Protective Coveralls.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 18 Toxicological
Agents Protective Coveralls.
2 protective coveralls used.
Illuminator, Target Pointer, Aiming Laser
On 04/30/2023 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 18 Illuminator,
Target Pointer, Aiming Laser.
On 06/01/2024 the San Luis Obispo Police Department inventoried 18 Illuminator,
Target Pointer, Aiming Laser.
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Appendix C
Fiscal Impact by Equipment Type – Fiscal Year 2023 (July 2023 – June 2024) and
Estimated Projected Cost
Military Equipment Appendix
Armored Vehicles
Equipment Name
and Model /
Manufacturer
Initial Cost Ongoing Annual Cost
FY23 (Approximate)
Projected Annual
Cost FY24
(Approximate)
Lenco Bear Cat (1) $169,000 (grant
funded)
$4,500 $4,500
Mobile Incident Command Vehicle (MIC)
Equipment Name
and Model /
Manufacturer
Initial Cost Ongoing Annual Cost
FY23 (Approximate)
Projected Annual
Cost FY24
(Approximate)
2011 Pace American $0 Donation from
AGPD + $50,000 to
outfit with equipment
$2,100 $2,250
Breaching Shotguns and Ammunition
Equipment Name and
Model / Manufacturer
Initial Cost Ongoing Annual Cost
FY23 (Approximate)
Projected Annual
Cost FY24
(Approximate)
Remington 870
Shotguns Qty: (1)
$800 $20 $20
Benelli M4 Qty: (1) $1,900 $20 $20
Royal Arms Tesar-2
Black Cap 425 Grain
Copper Frangible
Breaching Round
(94)
$4.50 $40 $40
Patrol Rifles
Equipment Name
and Model /
Manufacturer
Initial Cost Ongoing Annual Cost
FY23 (Approximate)
Projected Annual
Cost FY24
(Approximate)
Colt Carbine AR-15
Rifle 5.56/.223
Caliber (55)
$99,000
($1,800 ea)
$2,200
($40 ea)
$2,200
($40 ea)
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SWAT Rifles/SMGs
Equipment Name
and Model /
Manufacturer
Initial Cost Ongoing Annual Cost
FY23 (Approximate)
Projected Annual
Cost FY24
(Approximate)
Colt M4 Rifle (9)
5.56/.223 caliber
$17,100
($1,900 ea)
$360
($40 ea)
$360
($40 ea)
H&K 9mm SMG MP5
(6)
$15,000
($2,500 ea)
$0 $0
Accuracy
International AT LE
.308 (1)
$6,652 $20 $20
Daniel Defense .308
(1)
$4,500 $20 $20
Barrett .50 Caliber
Rifle (1)
$0 – Donation from
PG&E
Value $8,500
$20 $20
Pepper Ball Launchers and Munitions
Equipment Name
and Model /
Manufacturer
Initial Cost Ongoing Annual Cost
FY23 (Approximate)
Projected Annual
Cost FY24
(Approximate)
Pepper Ball SX
Launcher (4)
$4,750
($950 ea)
$80
($20 ea)
$80
($20 ea)
Pepper Ball Live
Projectiles (1200)
$2,856
($2.38 ea)
$900 $900
Pepper Ball Glass
Break 50 Projectiles
(50)
$145
($2.90 ea)
$25 $25
40MM Launchers and Rounds
Equipment Name
and Model /
Manufacturer
Initial Cost Ongoing Annual Cost
FY23 (Approximate)
Projected Annual
Cost FY24
(Approximate)
Defense Technology
Single Shot Launcher
(20)
$22,000
($1,100 ea)
$400
($20 ea)
$400
($20 ea)
Defense Technology
12 ga. Launching
Cup (2) *
$600
($300 ea)
$0 $0
Defense Technology
40MM Extended
Range Impact (40)
$720
($18 ea)
$200 $200
Byrna Direct Impact
BIP (60)
$1,380
($23 ea)
Discontinued
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Defense Technology
40MM Ferret Round
(12)
$276
($23 ea)
$92 $92
Defense Technology
eXact iMpact Sponge
Round (50)
$1,115
($22.35 ea)
$225 $225
Distraction Devices
Equipment Name and
Model / Manufacturer
Initial Cost Ongoing Annual Cost
FY23 (Approximate)
Projected Annual
Cost FY24
(Approximate)
Liberty Dynamic
Reloadable Frame
$1,560 $0 $0
Liberty Dynamic
Reloads (12)
$540
($45 ea)
$90 $90
Combined Tactical
Systems 9-Bang (11)
$2,310
($210 ea)
$210 $210
Defense Technology
Low-Roll Flash Bang
(10)
$900
($90 ea)
$180 $180
Defense Technology
Command Initiated
for DRACO (12)
$515
($42.90 ea)
$85 $90
Chemical Agent and Smoke Canisters
Equipment Name and
Model / Manufacturer
Initial Cost Ongoing Annual Cost
FY23 (Approximate)
Projected Annual
Cost FY24
(Approximate)
CTS Smoke Canister
(18)
$684
($38 ea)
$115 $115
CTS Triple-PHASER
CS (32)
$1,408
($44 ea)
$88 $88
CTS Riot CS
Canister (34)
$1,360
($40 ea)
$80 $80
CTS Baffled Riot CS
Canister (16)
$640
($40 ea)
$80 $80
Defense Technology
Triple Chaser CS
(10)
$400
($40 ea)
$80 $80
Defense Technology
Military Max Smoke
(6)
$240
($40 ea)
$80 $80
Defense Technology
Riot Control CS (18)
$810
($45 ea)
$135 $135
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Defense Technology
Flameless Tri-
Chamber OC (8)
$320
($45 ea)
$45 $45
Defense Technology
Flameless Tri-
Chamber SAF-
Smoke (20)
$800
($40 ea)
$80 $80
Defense Technology
Tri-Chamber CS (24)
$993
($41.35 ea)
$125 $125
Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)
Equipment Name
and Model /
Manufacturer
Initial Cost Ongoing Annual Cost
FY23 (Approximate)
Projected Annual
Cost FY24
(Approximate)
DJI Mavic Mini (1) $500 $0 $0
DJI Mavic Enterprise
Dual (1)
$0 – Donation
Value $4,500
$0 $0
DJI Mavic Enterprise
Dual Advanced (1)
$6,500 (grant
funded)
$0 $0
DJI Matrice (1) $13,000 $850 $900
DJI Avata (1) $2,199 $350 $350
Annual Maintenance
and Battery
Replacement Cost
$1,500 $1,500
Robots
Equipment Name
and Model /
Manufacturer
Initial Cost Ongoing Annual Cost
FY23 (Approximate)
Projected Annual
Cost FY24
(Approximate)
Icor Technologies
Mini Caliber (1)
$64,000 (grant
funded)
$0 $0
Annual Maintenance
and Battery
Replacement Cost
$750 $750
Ammunition
Equipment Name and
Model / Manufacturer
Initial Cost Ongoing Annual Cost
FY23 (Approximate)
Projected Annual
Cost FY24
(Approximate)
Barrett .50 Caliber
M33 661 grain (60)
$600
($10 ea)
$100 $120
Winchester Ranger
Law Enforcement 55
grain .223 (14500)
$2,900
($.20)
$4,100 $4,250
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Hornady ELD
Precision 168 grain
.308 (428)
$535
($1.25 ea)
$3,590 $3,750
Hornady 5.56 TAP
SBR 75 Grain (2100)
$1,785
($.85 ea)
$4,165 $4,250
Winchester 9mm
115g FMJ (13000)
$4,550
($.35 ea)
$27,475 $28,000
Hornady 9mm 135
grain (4500)
$2,520
($.56 ea)
$2,800 $3,000
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Presented by:
Chief Scott
Deputy Chief Mickel
Police Chief
Rick Scott
2023
Recommendation
Receive and file the 2023
Police Annual Report.
Discussion
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Police Department
2023 Military Equipment Use Annual Report
Deputy Chief Brian Amoroso
Recommendation
Receive and file the 2023 Police
Department Military Equipment Use
annual report.
AB-481 Background
Enacted in 2021 requiring Law Enforcement agencies
to report military equipment inventory to Council:
Create and file a report
Outline costs
Track and report usage each year
Initial policy and report received and approved by
council in April 2022.
1/01/2023 – 12/31/2023 reporting period.
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Program Statistics
SLOPD responded to 35,866 cases during the
reporting period and deployed military equipment on
21 incidents. (.06%)
Summary of Complaints per Government Code §
7072(a)(2):
The department received no complaints regarding the use of
military equipment during this reporting period.
Summary of Internal Audits or Policy Violations per
Government Code § 7072(a)(3):
No policy violations were noted related to military equipment
deployment.
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Ongoing Costs
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Category Annual Costs
Armored Vehicles $4,500
Mobile Incident Command $2,100
Breaching Shotguns and
Ammunition
$80
Patrol/SWAT Rifles $2,620
Ammunition $42,230
PepperBall Launchers and
Munitions
$1025
40mm Launchers and Munition $917
Distraction Devices $565
Chemical Agents and Smoke $908
UAS (Drones)/Robots $2,700
2023 Military Equipment Use
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Protest/Rally Observation (4)
Scene Documentation – Serious Injury/Fatal Traffic Collision (3)
St. Fratty’s Day Observation
Felony suspect search (3)
Missing Child
SWAT – Felony Search Warrant Service
Fleeing Suspect Search (2)
Robots
Attempted Murder Shooting Scene
Armed Suspect Arrest and Search Warrant Service
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2023 Military Equipment Use
Bearcat Armored Vehicle
High Water Evacuation
Shots Fired in a Residence
Attempted Murder Shooting Scene
Armed Suspect Arrest and Search Warrant Service
Mobile Incident Command Vehicle
Shots Fired in a Residence
Attempted Murder Shooting Scene
Armed Suspect Arrest and Search Warrant Service
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2023 Military Equipment Use
40mm Less Lethal Munitions
Kidnapping / False Imprisonment Suspect
Suspect Under the Influence, Assault on a Peace Officer
Disorderly Suspect Throwing Rocks at Vehicles on Freeway
Disorderly Suspect with a Knife
Pepperball
Disorderly Suspect with a Knife
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Military Equipment Conclusion
The Department continues to maintain its Military
Equipment inventory in good standing.
No significant changes to the current inventory except a
small increase to similar equipment we currently
possess.
There are no items recommended for removal, as each
are proven effective and practical in threat response.
Of the items of equipment which were deployed in 2023,
each were consistent with de-escalation techniques.
All current Military Equipment is adequately funded and
replacement equipment budgeted in the FY24/25 plan.
Recommendation
Receive and file the 2023 Police
Department Military Equipment
Use Annual Report.
Discussion