Annual Review of Police Military Equipment Usage

Original title: Receive and File Annual Military Equipment Use Report as Required by Assembly Bill (AB) 481 It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the annual military equipment use report as required by AB 481 for Fiscal Year 2025-26.

Record date · May 4, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The City Council is scheduled to formally the annual report detailing the use of military-grade equipment by local law enforcement, as mandated by state law AB 481.

Why it matters

This action fulfills a state-mandated transparency requirement for the city to disclose its inventory and usage of military-style equipment for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Local Law Enforcement

The agency must comply with state reporting requirements regarding their equipment inventory and usage.

Directly affected

City Residents

Residents gain access to the public report detailing the types and usage of military equipment held by local police.

Key Facts

The City Council is required to receive and file an annual military equipment use report.
The report covers the Fiscal Year 2025-26.
The filing is mandated by California Assembly Bill (AB) 481.
The item is categorized under the Consent Calendar, indicating it is expected to be approved without separate discussion.

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The file number for this agenda item is 26-1330.
The item was introduced on April 13, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AB 481?

AB 481 is a California state law that requires law enforcement agencies to provide transparency regarding their use of military-grade equipment, including an annual report and public disclosure.

What does 'receive and file' mean?

It is a procedural action where the City Council formally acknowledges the receipt of a document and places it into the public record without requiring a vote on the contents of the report itself.

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