AB 481 requires that local police departments share information regarding the funding, acquisition, and use of military equipment.
The Folsom Police Department does not currently own or maintain any surplus military equipment. However, some of the equipment we use does meet the legislation's definition of military equipment. These include:
- Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles
- Mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicles or armored personnel carriers
- High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), two-and-one-half-ton trucks, five-ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have breeching or entry apparatus attached
- Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants
- Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of the public safety units
- Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature
- Firearms and ammunition of .50 caliber or greater, excluding standard-issue shotguns and standard-issue shotgun ammunition
- Specialize firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber, including firearms and accessories identified as assault weapons in Penal Code § 30510 and Penal Code § 30515, with the exception of standard-issue handguns
- Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles
- Noise-flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools
- Mutations containing tear gas or OC, excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray
- TASER® Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and long-range acoustic devices
- Kinetic energy weapons and munitions
- Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or state agency to require additional oversight.
We have policies regarding the use of this equipment, the expected lifespan of these items, and the financial impact of these items.
Additionally, we provide opportunities for members of the public to learn more about this equipment and provide input. This includes an annual reporting to our City Council and hosting community meetings.
Our next community meeting regarding this equipment will be:
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
2 p.m.-3 p.m.
Folsom Police Department Training Room
46 Natoma St, Folsom
Please note that no equipment will be present at this meeting.
