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3 | P a g e <br />707.5 APPROVAL <br />The Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall obtain approval from the governing body by <br />way of an ordinance adopting the military equipment policy. As part of the approval process, the <br />Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall ensure the proposed military equipment policy is <br />submitted to the governing body and is available on the department website at least 30 days prior <br />to any public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue (Government Code § 7071). The <br />military equipment policy must be approved by the governing body prior to engaging in any of the <br />following (Government Code § 7071): <br />(a) Requesting military equipment made available pursuant to 10 USC § 2576a. <br />(b) Seeking funds for military equipment, including but not limited to applying for a grant, <br />soliciting or accepting private, local, state, or federal funds, in-kind donations, or other <br />donations or transfers. <br />(c) Acquiring military equipment either permanently or temporarily, including by borrowing <br />or leasing. <br />(d) Collaborating with another law enforcement agency in the deployment or other use of <br />military equipment within the jurisdiction of this department. <br />(e) Using any new or existing military equipment for a purpose, in a manner, or by a person <br />not previously approved by the governing body. <br />(f) Soliciting or responding to a proposal for, or entering into an agreement with, any other <br />person or entity to seek funds for, apply to receive, acquire, use, or collaborate in the <br />use of military equipment. <br />(g) Acquiring military equipment through any means not provided above. <br />707.5.1 PREVIOUSLY-APPROVED EQUIPMENT <br />For all previously-approved equipment, the Department has the authority to purchase <br />replenishment items throughout the year as needed to maintain adequate inventory due to use, <br />breakage, or expiration. <br />707.6 COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS <br />Military equipment should not be used by any department member or other law enforcement <br />agency engaged in a collaborative effort with the department within this jurisdiction unless the <br />military equipment is approved for use in accordance with this policy. Outside agencies providing <br />mutual aid in San Leandro or otherwise independently engaged in law enforcement operations <br />within San Leandro, shall comply with their respective departmental policies. <br /> <br />707.7 USE IN EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES <br />If there is a good faith belief that an emergency involving the danger of, or imminent threat of, <br />death or serious physical injury to any person is occurring, has occurred, or is about to occur, and <br />with the approval of the Chief of Police or designee, the department may acquire, borrow and/or <br />use military equipment that is not included in the military equipment inventory section of this policy. <br />In accordance with this section, if the department acquires, borrows, and/or uses military <br />equipment in exigent circumstances, it must take all of the following actions. <br />(a) Provide written notice of the acquisition or use to the City Council within 30 days <br />following commencement of such exigent circumstance, unless such information is <br />confidential or privileged under local, state or federal law. <br />If it is anticipated that the use will continue beyond the exigent circumstance, submit a <br />proposed amended military equipment policy to the City Council within 90 days