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Equipment Type: 5.56mm Semiautomatic Rifles and Ammunition - CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(10) Equipment: Patrol Rifle – 5.56mm Semi-Automatic Quantity Owned/Authorized: 88 owned/authorized Lifespan: Approximately 15 years Equipment Capabilities: The patrol rifle is a gas operated, magazine fed semi-automatic rifle capable of firing a .223 Remington/5.56mm NATO projectile bullet. Manufacturer Product Description: The patrol rifle is a lightweight, magazine fed, gas- operated, air-cooled, shoulder-fired rifle using a semi-auto firing system chambered in .223 Remington/5.56 NATO with a barrel length of 16.5". These rifles are equipped with lights and optic aiming systems. There are several authorized makes and models of the patrol rifle, all of which are functionally the same and meet the same description and specifications. The following models are currently used by sworn officers: Colt LE/CR6920 (75), LWRC M61C (1); Daniel Defense DDM4 (9), Noveske N4 (1); Smith and Wesson MP15 (1),BCM BCM4 (1). Purpose/Authorized Uses: The patrol rifle is authorized for use by all sworn officers who have been department trained and successfully qualified with it. Officers may deploy the rifle in any circumstance where the officer can articulate a reasonable expectation that the rifle may be needed. Examples of some general guidelines for deploying the patrol rifle may include but are not limited to: 1.Situations where the officer reasonably anticipates an armed encounter. 2.When an officer is faced with a situation that may require accurate and effective fire at long range. 3.Situations where an officer reasonably expects the need to meet or exceed a suspect's firepower. 4.When an officer reasonably believes that there may be a need to fire on a barricaded person or a person with a hostage. 5.When an officer reasonably believes that a suspect may be wearing body armor. 6.When authorized or requested by a supervisor. Fiscal Impacts: Initial cost of the rifles was approximately $1500 per rifle. The Department purchased six additional rifles in 2023 to ensure all trained sworn staff have a rifle issued to them personally. The purchase cost was $5,891.00. Ammunition costs will vary annually and are detailed in the Annual Military Equipment Use Report available on the Department website. Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: All applicable State, Federal and Local laws governing police use of force. Various Redwood City Police Department Policies on Use of Force and Firearms. Training Required: Officers must successfully complete a CA POST certified 24-hour patrol rifle course as well as yearly department firearms training and qualifications as required by law and policy. Other Notes: The patrol rifle was first authorized for use in 2013. REV: 04-07-26 VR