Police military equipment use policy renewal (AB 481)
Salinas
Summary
State law requires annual council renewal of the police department's military equipment policy. The 2025 report showed drones used 397 times, MRAPs 18 times, and zero unauthorized uses or complaints. Some residents questioned militarization; others, including veterans, supported the equipment.
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Last discussed Mar 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
2025 equipment costs included about $30,861 for MRAP operations and $148,982 for the mobile command vehicle upgrade.
Police officers and residents during critical incidents, floods, and high-risk warrant service.
Some residents worry military-style equipment erodes trust in law enforcement.
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