(A) The Chief of Police or his/her authorized designee shall obtain approval from the governing body, by way of an ordinance, adopting the military equipment policy. As part of the approval process, the Chief of Police or his/her authorized designee shall ensure the proposed military equipment policy is submitted to the governing body, and is available on the Department's website at least 30 days prior to any public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue (see Cal. Gov't Code § 7071).
(B) The military equipment policy must be approved by the governing body prior to engaging in any of the following (see Cal. Gov't Code § 7071):
(1) Requesting military equipment made available pursuant to 10 USC § 2576a.
(2) 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.
(3) Acquiring military equipment either permanently or temporarily, including by borrowing or leasing.
(4) Collaborating with another law enforcement agency in the deployment or other use of military equipment within the jurisdiction of this department.
(5) Using any new or existing military equipment for a purpose, in a manner, or by a person not previously approved by the governing body.
(6) 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.
(7) Acquiring military equipment through any means not provided above.
(Ord. 1315, passed 4-20-22)