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Redwood City PD Policy Manual Law Enforcement Policy Military Equipment Use Military Equipment Use - 3 Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2026/03/02, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Redwood City PD 1.Publicizing the details of the meeting. 2.Preparing for public questions regarding the Department's funding, acquisition, and use of military equipment. (e)Preparing the annual Military Equipment Report for submission to the Chief of Police and ensuring that the report is made available on the Department website (Government Code § 7072). 703.6 TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES The Training Sergeant will ensure compliance with tracking the assignment of all military equipment and associated training, including any course required by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, that must be completed before any officer 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. 703.7 APPROVAL The Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall obtain approval from City Council by way of an ordinance adopting the military equipment policy. As part of the approval process, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall ensure the proposed Military Equipment Use policy is submitted to City Council and is available on the department website at least 30 days prior to any public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue (Government Code § 7071). The Military Equipment Use policy must be approved by City Council prior to engaging in any of the following (Government Code § 7071): (a)Requesting military equipment made available pursuant to 10 USC § 2576a. (b)Seeking funds for military equipment, including but not limited to applying for a grant, soliciting or accepting private, local, state, or federal funds, in-kind donations, or other donations or transfers. (c)Acquiring military equipment either permanently or temporarily, including by borrowing or leasing. (d)Collaborating with another law enforcement agency in the deployment or other use of military equipment within the jurisdiction of this department. (e)Using any new or existing military equipment for a purpose, in a manner, or by a person not previously approved by the governing body. (f)Soliciting or responding to a proposal for, or entering into an agreement with, any other person or entity to seek funds for, apply to receive, acquire, use, or collaborate in the use of military equipment. (g) Acquiring military equipment through any means not provided above. 703.8 ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT TO COUNCIL Pursuant to California Government Code §7070(d)(6), and in accordance with California Government Code §7072, the Redwood City Police Department will submit to the Redwood City Council a MilitaryREV: 04-07-26 VR