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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 61-2024 (24-258)Attachment 1 - 2023 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 Description: The Packbot 510 ground robot was removed from our inventory because the item was outdated and no longer effective. Quantity: None owned by SSFPD. Acquisition Costs: None Funding Source: None Annual Costs: None Summary of Use: Remote-controlled aerial vehicles (drones) from outside agencies were used 27 times to locate individuals associated with violent/armed crimes and search large areas. 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: The department recognizes the benefits of a drone program and will seek approval to acquire equipment to meet the needs of South San Francisco. Attachment 1 - 2023 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 2023. The vehicle transported officers to 3 potentially dangerous incidents and 1 large pre-planned event (APEC). 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 - 2023 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 2 times to coordinate OTS impaired driver checkpoints, and 1 time to coordinate a large event related to APEC. 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: No Attachment 1 - 2023 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: 51 – owned by department, 17 – obtained via LESO 1033 Ammunition Quantity: 5.56mm training ammunition – 16,400 rounds 5.56mm duty ammunition – 5,680 Rifle Acquisition Costs: $102,000 Ammunition Acquisition Costs: $11,194 Rifle Funding Source: Operating Budget Ammunition Funding Source: Asset Seizure Funds 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: Replacement rifles were approved on 9/27/2023 with Resolution # RES 152-2023. Attachment 1 - 2023 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 suspect(s) 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 of prevention, containment, or avoidance of the animal is 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 seizure funds Annual Costs: $374 estimated annual maintenance Summary of Use: The pepperball launchers were used 2 times on calls associated with wanted subjects who barricaded themselves inside of a residence. Summary of Complaints Received: None Results of Internal Audits: The pepperball launcher use complied with approved South San Francisco Police Department Military Equipment Policy. Intent to Acquire Equipment: No Attachment 1 - 2023 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 seizure funds Annual Costs: $400 every five years Summary of Use: The distraction devices were used a total of 3 times by trained SWAT personnel when apprehending subjects who were inside of a residence. The North Central Regional SWAT team used distraction devices 2 times, and the San Jose Police Department Tactical Team used distraction devices 1 time. 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 - 2023 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: 8 40mm projectiles: 75 Launcher Acquisition Costs: $944 each Projectile Acquisition Costs: $800 total Funding Source: Asset seizure funds Annual Costs: Replace/repair as needed Summary of Use: The less-lethal 40 mm launchers were used 1 time to safely apprehend a subject wanted for residential burglary who barricaded himself inside the residence. 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: Additional 27 less-lethal launchers were approved on 1/10/2024 with Resolution # RES 03-2024. Attachment 1 - 2023 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 - 2023 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 2 incidents by the NCR 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 - 2023 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: None Summary of Complaints Received: None Results of Internal Audits: N/A Intent to Acquire Equipment: No Attachment 1 - 2023 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 two specialized rifles capable of firing .308 caliber ammunition at distances over 100 yards. The two specialized rifles are limited to North Central Regional SWAT team members. Quantity: 2 Ammunition Quantity: .308 duty ammunition – 300 rounds Acquisition Costs: $4,000 Rifle Funding Source: Operating Budget Ammunition Funding Source: Operating Budget Annual Costs: Replace/repair as needed Summary of Use: None Summary of Complaints Received: None Results of Internal Audits: N/A Intent to Acquire Equipment: No Attachment 1 - 2023 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, the distraction devices were used a total of 3 times by trained SWAT personnel when apprehending subjects who were inside of a residence. The North Central Regional SWAT team used distraction devices 2 times, and the San Jose Police Department used distraction devices 1 time. 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 - 2023 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: An LRAD was used 1 time by the San Jose Police Department while serving a high-risk arrest warrant in South San Francisco. Summary of Complaints Received: None Results of Internal Audits: The LRAD use complied with approved South San Francisco Military Equipment Policy. Intent to Acquire Additional Equipment: No