Police Military Equipment Use Report
At a glance
- What: the Police Department's annual military equipment use report for 2025-26 and reaffirmation of Ordinance NS-3020 (state AB 481 reporting).
- Where it stands: approved 5-2 on 2026-07-21.
- Next: members asked for virtual access at future community meetings, more deployment detail in future reports, and a separate report on the drone program.
Discussion
The Police Chief said seven reported incidents involved civil unrest and one litigation matter was pending. The department's policy incorporated Police Oversight Commission recommendations, and the department does not take part in the federal surplus equipment program.
Sources
Log
2026-07-21 - City Council
Report received and filed and ordinance reaffirmed. Passed 5-2 on a substitute motion by Amezcua; Hernandez and Vazquez voted no.