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8 | P a g e <br />b. Capabilities: A vehicle used as a mobile negotiation operation center that provides shelter, <br />access to Department computer and communication systems during extended events. Also <br />capable of transported staff to a location. <br />c. Quantity: 1 <br />d. Expected Life Span: 20 years <br />e. Purpose: To be used based on the specific circumstances of a given critical incident, large <br />event, natural disaster or community event that is taking place. <br />f. Authorized Use: Situations which the Mobile Hostage Negotiations Team Operation Command <br />Vehicle is authorized for use would include but not be limited to critical incidents, emergencies <br />and natural disasters. <br />g. Fiscal Impact: <br />i. Original Purchase Price: $71,000 (2014) <br />ii. Ongoing Maintenance: $500 plus unexpected damage or maintenance issues. <br />h. Training: A valid class "C" California driver's license is required to drive the <br />i. Legal and Procedural Rules: It is the policy of the Department to use the Mobile Hostage <br />Negotiations Team Operations Command Vehicle only for official law enforcement purposes, <br />and in accordance with California State law and SLPD Policy 702 and 703 regarding the <br />operation of motor vehicles. <br /> <br />8. Aardvark Kinetic Breaching Tool (KBT) Model: 3-1000 <br />a. Description: Aardvark Kinetic Breaching Tool is a hand-held self-contained impact ram, powered by <br />.45 caliber powder-actuated cartridges. <br />b. Capabilities: Allows for forced entry by defeating locking mechanisms, hinges, and doorframes. <br />The steel impact plate protrudes three inches from the device and delivers 850 ft./lbs. of force. <br />This breaching tool increase operator safety by allowing operators to breach from behind a shield <br />or to the side of the door. This tool is more efficient and safer than a traditional battering ram or <br />shotgun breaching and will save valuable time and energy of the tactical entry team. <br />c. Quantity: 2 <br />d. Expected Life Span: 10 years <br />e. Purpose: To safely gain entry into a barricaded or locked structure which would require an <br />immediate entry due to public safety concerns. <br />f. Authorized Use: Approval of use by on-duty Watch Commander in critical incidents. <br />g. Fiscal Impact: <br />a. Original Purchase Price: $14,000/each <br />b. Replacement powder-actuated cartridges and buffer spring $595.00 annually <br />h. Training: All officers who use the kinetic breaching tool will be trained by in-house kinetic <br />breaching instructors. <br />i. Legal and Procedural Rules: It is the policy of the SLPD to utilize breaching tools only for official law <br />enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law. <br />j. Manufacturer Website: KBT | Kinetic Breaching Tool | Forced Entry Tool <br /> <br />9. Remington 870 Express Breaching Shotgun <br />a. Description: Remington 870 pistol grip breaching shotgun <br />b. Capabilities: Allows for breachers to safely utilize shotgun breaching rounds to destroy <br />deadbolts, locks, and hinges. The stand-off that is attached to the end of the barrel allows for <br />positive placement of the gun into the correct position and vents gases to prevent <br />overpressure. This weapon can also defeat windows and sliding glass doors with a flash bang <br />round. A less lethal 2.4-inch 12-gauge shotgun round firing a ballistic fiber bag filled with 40 <br />grams of lead shot at a velocity of 270-290 feet per second (FPS)