HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 38-2025 (25-193)Exhibit A - 2024 Annual Military Equipment Report
South San Francisco Police Department Equipment
Category 1 – Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles
Equipment Category: Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground
vehicles.
Description: Unmanned aircraft systems (commonly known as drones)
are used to enhance the department’s mission of
protecting lives and property when other traditional
resources are not available or are less effective.
Quantity: 14
Acquisition Costs: $136,048.11
Funding Source: Asset Forfeiture Funds
Annual Costs: None
Summary of Use: Unmanned aircraft systems were used 20 times in 2024.
Those uses involved searching for fleeing subjects and
missing persons, searching large buildings or open areas
related to criminal investigations, and monitoring large
incidents like barricaded subjects, structure fires, and
brush fires.
Summary of Complaints Received: None
Results of Internal Audits: The drone use complied with approved South San
Francisco Police Department Military Equipment Policy.
Intent to Acquire Equipment: No
Attachment 1 - 2024 Annual Military Equipment Report
Category 2 – Armored Transport Vehicle
Equipment Category: Armored Transport Vehicle
Description: A white Ford Transit 350 HD EcoBoost van designed to
transport officers to critical incidents while providing
ballistic protection to its occupants. The vehicle is a
county asset and can be requested for use by outside
agencies but is stored and maintained by the South San
Francisco Police Department.
Quantity: 1
Acquisition Costs: None
Funding Source: Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) grant
Annual Costs: $1,500 estimated annual maintenance
Summary of Use: The armored transport vehicle was used 4 times in 2024.
The vehicle was used to safely transport officers to scenes
where it was reported that weapons were involved.
Summary of Complaints Received: None
Results of Internal Audits: The armored transport vehicle use complied with South
San Francisco Police Department Military Equipment
Policy.
Intent to Acquire Equipment: No
Attachment 1 - 2024 Annual Military Equipment Report
Category 5 – DUI/Command Center Trailer
Equipment Category: Command or Control Vehicles built or modified to
facilitate the operational control and direction of public
safety units.
Description: 2010 Titan-X composite tagalong trailer capable of serving
as a mobile command center for large operations. The
command center trailer has individual workstations, a
power supply, and holds equipment needed for police
operations.
Quantity: 1
Acquisition Costs: None
Funding Source: Office of Traffic and Safety (OTS) grant
Annual Costs: $500 estimated annual maintenance
Summary of Use: The command center trailer was used 1 time to coordinate
Office of Traffic Safety impaired driver checkpoint.
Summary of Complaints Received: None
Results of Internal Audits: The command center trailer use complied with approved
South San Francisco Police Department Military Equipment
Policy.
Intent to Acquire Equipment: The police department is exploring grant funding
opportunities to replace the existing Command Center
Trailer with a newer and more effective vehicle.
Attachment 1 - 2024 Annual Military Equipment Report
Category 10 – Specialized Firearms and Ammunition of Less than .50 caliber
Equipment Category: Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50
caliber.
Description: Specialized firearms capable of accurately firing .223 or
5.56mm.
Firearm Quantity: 75 – Owned by department
51 – pending removal from inventory upon replacement
Ammunition Quantity: 5.56mm training ammunition – 23,000
5.56mm duty ammunition – 6,000
Rifle Acquisition Costs: $227,606.07
Ammunition Acquisition Costs: $16,038.15
Rifle Funding Source: Asset Forfeiture Funds
Ammunition Funding Source: $9,075.15 – Training Budget
$6,963.00 – Operational Budget
Annual Costs: Replace/repair as necessary
Summary of Use: Training
Summary of Complaints Received: None
Results of Internal Audits: N/A
Intent to Acquire Equipment: No
Attachment 1 - 2024 Annual Military Equipment Report
Category 12 – Pepperball Launcher
Equipment Category: Flashbang grenades and explosive breaching tools, tear
gas, and pepperballs.
Description: A less-lethal option when a suspect presents a threat of
serious bodily injury to a victim, officers, or themselves.
The launchers may also be used on vicious animals who
present an imminent threat of serious bodily injury or to
stop an attack on a victim, officers, if other means are not
reasonably possible.
Launcher Quantity: 2
PAVA projectiles: 665
Glass break projectiles: 100
Launcher Acquisition Costs: $850 each
Projectile Acquisition Costs: $1,422.99 total
Funding Source: Asset Forfeiture funds
Annual Costs: $374 estimated annual maintenance
Summary of Use: The pepperball launchers were only used for training in
2024.
Summary of Complaints Received: None
Results of Internal Audits: N/A
Intent to Acquire Equipment: No
Attachment 1 - 2024 Annual Military Equipment Report
Category 12 – Breaching Tools
Equipment Category: Flashbang grenades and explosive breaching tools, tear
gas, and pepperballs.
Description: A battery-powered, portable hydraulic Hurst rescue tool
“Jaws of Life” that can pry open car doors, cut locks or
other metals, and perform other lifesaving functions.
Quantity: 2
Acquisition Costs: $7,250 each
Funding Source: Asset Forfeiture funds
Annual Costs: None
Summary of Use: Training
Summary of Complaints Received: None
Results of Internal Audits: N/A
Intent to Acquire Equipment: No
Attachment 1 - 2024 Annual Military Equipment Report
Category 12 – Flashbang Distraction Device
Equipment Category: Flashbang grenades and explosive breaching tools, tear
gas, and pepperballs.
Description: CTS 7290 flashbang distraction device can be used to
distract individuals during extreme circumstances like
active shooter incidents, hostage situations, or while
serving high-risk search/arrest warrants. It emits a bright
light and thunderous noise to distract potentially
dangerous individuals.
Quantity: 5
Acquisition Costs: $36 each
Funding Source: Asset Forfeiture funds
Annual Costs: $400 every five years
Summary of Use: The distraction devices were used 1 time by trained North
Central Regional SWAT personnel when apprehending a
kidnapping suspect who was barricaded inside a residence.
Summary of Complaints Received: None
Results of Internal Audits: The distraction device use complied with approved South
San Francisco Police Department Military Equipment
Policy.
Intent to Acquire Equipment: No
Attachment 1 - 2024 Annual Military Equipment Report
Category 14 – 40mm Less-Lethal Projectile Launcher
Equipment Category: Projectile launch platform and their associated munitions
Description: The 40mm launcher is not a firearm, but a less-lethal
system that uses smokeless powder to deliver 40mm
projectiles from a safe distance. It can launch 40mm
munitions at a subject up to 25 yards and fires one
projectile at a time, which allows the user to assess the
situation after every spent munition.
Launcher Quantity: 38
40mm projectiles: 500
Launcher Acquisition Costs: $36,263.72
Projectile Acquisition Costs: $12,635.62
Funding Source: Asset Forfeiture funds
Annual Costs: Replace/repair as needed
Summary of Use: The less-lethal 40 mm launchers were used 2 times to
safely apprehend individuals who were armed with
weapons (non-firearms) and were an imminent danger to
the officers and/or the public.
Summary of Complaints Received: None
Results of Internal Audits: The less-lethal projectile launcher use complied with
approved South San Francisco Police Department Military
Equipment Policy.
Intent to Acquire Equipment: No
Attachment 1 - 2024 Annual Military Equipment Report
NORTH CENTRAL REGIONAL SWAT EQUIPMENT
Category 1 – Unmanned, Remotely Piloted, Powered Aerial or Ground Vehicle
Equipment Category: Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or
ground vehicles.
Description: Remote-controlled aerial (drone) and ground
(robot) powered vehicles capable of being
remotely navigated to provide scene information in
the form of video and still images transmitted to
first responders.
Drone Quantity: 2
Robot Quantity: 4
Acquisition Costs: None – not owned by SSFPD
Funding Source: N/A
Annual Costs: N/A
Summary of Use: A drone was used in South San Francisco for 2
incidents by the North Central Regional SWAT
team.
Summary of Complaints Received: None
Results of Internal Audits: The drone use complied with approved South San
Francisco Police Department Military Equipment
Policy.
Intent to Acquire Equipment: No
Attachment 1 - 2024 Annual Military Equipment Report
Category 3 – Wheeled Vehicle with Breaching Apparatus Attached
Equipment Category: High-mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles that
have a breaching or entry apparatus attached.
Description: Vehicle designed for use when there is a reason to
expect potential armed resistance requiring
ballistic protection. It can open a door, gate, or
other points of entry with assistance from a device
attached to the vehicle.
Quantity: 1
Acquisition Costs: None – not owned by SSFPD
Funding Source: N/A
Annual Costs: N/A
Summary of Use: A wheeled vehicle with apparatus was used in 3
incidents by the North Central Regional SWAT
team. The vehicle was used to safely transport
SWAT Operators to the scene of the incident.
Summary of Complaints Received: None
Results of Internal Audits: The wheeled vehicle with apparatus use complied
with approved South San Francisco Military
Equipment Policy.
Intent to Acquire Equipment: No
Attachment 1 - 2024 Annual Military Equipment Report
Category 7 – Battering Rams, Slugs, and Breaching Apparatus that are Explosive in Nature
Equipment Category: Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatus that
are explosive in nature.
Description: Equipment capable of breaching doors, gates,
windows, and other points of entry when
conditions involve potentially armed resistance.
Quantity: 20
Acquisition Costs: None – not owned by SSFPD
Funding Source: N/A
Annual Costs: N/A
Summary of Use: A breaching apparatus was used 1 time by the
North Central Regional SWAT team when
apprehending a kidnapping suspect who was
barricaded inside a residence.
Summary of Complaints Received: None
Results of Internal Audits: The breaching apparatus use complied with
approved South San Francisco Military Equipment
Policy.
Intent to Acquire Equipment: No
Attachment 1 - 2024 Annual Military Equipment Report
Category 10 – Specialized Firearms and Ammunition of Less than .50 caliber
Equipment Category: Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than
.50 caliber.
Description: Specialized firearms capable of accurately firing
.223, 5.56mm, .308, or .300 caliber ammunition at
distances over 100 yards. The South San Francisco
Police Department owns 2 specialized rifles capable
of firing .308 caliber ammunition at distances over
100 yards. The 2 specialized rifles are limited to
North Central Regional SWAT team members.
Quantity: 2
Ammunition Quantity: .308 duty ammunition – 4,000 rounds
Acquisition Costs: $2,918.28
Funding Source: Training Budget
Annual Costs: Replace/repair as needed
Summary of Use: Training
Summary of Complaints Received: None
Results of Internal Audits: N/A
Intent to Acquire Equipment: The South San Francisco Police Department is
researching options for replacing the 2 specialized
rifles in this category, which have been in service
since 2013.
Attachment 1 - 2024 Annual Military Equipment Report
Category 12 – Flashbang grenades and explosive breaching tools, tear gas, and pepperballs
Equipment Category: Flashbang grenades and explosive breaching tools,
tear gas, and pepperballs.
Description: Equipment capable of breaching doors, gates,
windows, and other points of entry by creating
explosive distractions, emitting bright light, and/or
deploying tear gas or pepper chemicals to distract
potentially dangerous individuals.
Quantity: 20
Acquisition Costs: None – not owned by SSFPD
Funding Source: N/A
Annual Costs: N/A
Summary of Use: As previously noted, a distraction device was used
1 time by trained North Central Regional SWAT
personnel when apprehending a kidnapping
suspect who was barricaded inside a residence.
Summary of Complaints Received: None
Results of Internal Audits: The distraction device use complied with approved
South San Francisco Police Department Military
Equipment Policy.
Intent to Acquire Equipment: No
Attachment 1 - 2024 Annual Military Equipment Report
Category 13 – Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD)
Equipment Category: Long Range Acoustic Device.
Description: An acoustic hailing device used to send messages
over long distances. The LRAD system produces
much higher sound levels (volume) than normal
loudspeakers or megaphones. Over short
distances, LRAD signals are loud enough to cause
pain or discomfort in the ears of people in their
path.
Quantity: 1
Acquisition Costs: None – not owned by SSFPD
Funding Source: N/A
Annual Costs: N/A
Summary of Use: The LRAD was used 1 time by the North Central
Regional SWAT team only as a PA system to
communicate with the occupants of a residence
during the service of a search warrant.
Summary of Complaints Received: None
Results of Internal Audits: N/A
Intent to Acquire Additional Equipment: The LRAD use complied with approved South San
Francisco Police Department Military Equipment
Policy.