Assembly Bill (AB) 481 requires each law enforcement agency's governing body to adopt a written military use policy by ordinance in addition to other requirements by the bill. The following are required:

• Publish the draft military equipment use policy to the Police Department’s website 30 days ahead of a public hearing to approve the policy.
• Obtain approval by the applicable governing body (Mayor and City Council), by adoption of a military equipment use policy prior to taking certain actions relating to the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment, as defined. (See definitions below)
• Publish an annual report by the law enforcement agency to include each type of military equipment approved by the governing body. This report will be released each subsequent year following initial approval.
• Annual review of the military equipment use ordinance by the governing body, and option to either disapprove a renewal of a type of military equipment or amend the military equipment use policy if it determines that the military equipment does not comply with standards for approval.
• Hold at least one well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing the annual military equipment report.

Fairfield Police Department Annual Report 2023 AB481

Fairfield Police Department Annual Report 2022 AB481

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