Attachment 3- Military equipment inventory 2023 reportingMILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
Prior year (April 1st, 2022 to April 1st, 2023) usage summary, complaints received, audits and
actions taken as a result.
The quantities associated with each item may have changed from the previous year due to
training usage. The robot was used once in an armed suspect barricade situation. The drone
was used for natural disaster infrastructure reconnaissance and to check on the safety of
unhoused individuals during storms. None of the other possessed items were used other than
for training purposes since the last report. There were no complaints received on complaints
regard this equipment. No internal or external audits were conducted or required as a result of
not receiving complaints. There were no actions taken as a result. The items categories and
types remain the same from the previous year.
1. Robot (Category 1)
a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost:
This equipment is a battery powered, remote operated device. Equipped with two
cameras and two-way radio capabilities. This equipment is for (potential) use during
high-risk incidents. Use is limited to members of the Departments Crisis Response Unit.
Incidents that may qualify for its use include, but are not limited to, a high-risk warrant
service, barricaded subject, and hostage negotiation/rescue. Before entering a
structure, particularly in a tactically compromised and dangerous situation, knowledge
of a subject’s location is very important, and the robot can provide that without placing
anyone at risk. Cameras can also help determine if a subject is armed and if there are
other subjects inside that need assistance. The two-way speakers can be used to de-
escalate and determine resistance level.
I. Robotex Avatar Tactical Robot, cost: $12,389.21 quantity: 1.
b. Purpose:
To be used to remotely gain visual/audio data, deliver Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT)
phone, disrupt packages, and clear buildings.
c. Authorized Use:
Only assigned operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to
operate the robot. Use is established by the Incident Commander. All other applicable
LGMSPD policies remain in effect, to include, but not limited to, LGMSPD Policy 309 –
Search and Seizure, LGPD Policy 404 – Crisis Response Unit (CRU) Team.
d. Expected Lifespan:
10-15 years
e. Fiscal Impact:
No known annual maintenance cost.
2. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Category 1)
a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost:
The Skydio 2 pro is a small non- commercial grade UAV. This UAV is a battery powered,
remote operated device. Controller: Apple I pad. The controller allows the operators to
control UAV and view live feed from UAV-mounted camera. Camera: Sony IMX577
camera. The camera provides operators ability to switch between standard Flight time
of approximately 25-30 minutes per battery, depending on weather and flight
conditions. The UAV has also proven to be useful to public safety agencies in firefighting,
search and rescue, pre-operational surveillance, and other tactical situations where
aerial views enhance the safety and efficiency of law enforcement and fire personnel.
I. Skydio 2 Pro unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), cost: $6,902.35 quantity: 1.
b. Purpose:
To be deployed when its view would assist officers or incident commanders with the
following situations, which include but are not limited to:
I. major collision investigations.
II. search for missing persons.
III. natural disaster management.
IV. crime scene photography.
V. CRU, tactical or other public safety and life preservation missions.
VI. In response to specific requests from local, state or federal fire
authorities for fire response and/or prevention.
c. Authorized Use:
Only assigned operators who have completed the required training shall be
permitted to operate the Skydio 2 pro during approved missions. All other
applicable LGMSPD policies remain in effect, to include, but not limited to, LGMSPD
Policy 309 – Search and Seizure, LGMSPD Policy 314 – Missing Persons, LGMSPD
Policy 608 – Unmanned Aerial System Operations, LGMSPD Policy 404 – Crisis Response
Unit (CRU).
d. Expected Lifespan:
5 years
e. Fiscal Impact:
No known annual maintenance cost.
3. Specialized Firearms and Ammunition (Equipment Category 10)
a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost:
The Carbine Rifle is a firearm, capable of accurately stopping an armed subject at
various distances. The Carbine Rifle is a lightweight, air-cooled, gas operated, magazine
fed, shoulder fired weapon, designed for semi-automatic & selective fire. The
Carbine Rifle does not have an expiration and will need to be serviced or replaced when
the rifle fails or breaks. The .223 / 5.56 cartridge is used as a lethal option designed to
stop a violent encounter. The projectile is capable of penetrating soft body armor
being worn by armed subjects.
I. Colt AR-15/M4, Lewis Machine & Tool AR-15, and Aero Precision AR-15, cost: $54,635
quantity:49
The Speer .223 Remington, 62 grain, GDSP cartridge is the primary duty ammunition
deployed during potential lethal encounters.
II. Speer .223 Remington, 62 grain GDSP cartridge, cost: $4,182.64, quantity: 7,000.
The Federal .223 Remington, 55 grain cartridge is the primary training ammunition for
the Department.
III. Federal .223 Remington, 55 grain cartridge, cost: $3,913.11, quantity: 9,000.
The Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department Crisis Response Unit (CRU)
was formed in 1985, in response to very dangerous or violent tactical encounters. The
Sniper element deploys with precision rifles, which enables the stopping of an armed
subject at a safe distance. The Sniper Rifle does not have an expiration and will need to
be serviced or replaced when the Rifle fails or breaks. The .308 Winchester cartridge: is
a rimless, bottlenecked rifle cartridge. The .308 WIN. cartridge is used as a lethal option
designed to stop a violent encounter. The projectile is capable of penetrating soft body
armor being worn by armed subjects.
IV. Aero Precision 308 Rifle, cost: $5,362.80, quantity: 2.
The Federal .308 WIN., 168 grain tactical tip, cartridge is ammunition deployed during
potential lethal encounters at longer distances. The 168-grain projectile maintains
accuracy, while resulting in higher impact velocities, less drop, less wind drift, and more
energy on target.
V. Federal .308 WIN., 168 grain tactical tip, cost: $1,716.00, quantity: 2,000.
The Federal .308 WIN., 168 grain tactical bonded cartridge is ammunition deployed
during potential lethal encounters, when shooting through barriers. The 168-grain
Tactical Bonded projectile is capable of accurately striking targets behind an angled
window or windshield, without the risk of unpredictable bullet deflection. Conventional
bullets break apart or fragment when penetrating glass, which does not allow an
accurate impact.
VI. Federal .308 WIN., 168 grain tactical bonded cartridge, cost: $1,520.00, quantity:
1,000.
b. Purpose:
To be used as precision weapons to address a threat with more precision and/or
greater distances than a handgun, if present and feasible.
c. Authorized Use:
Only members that are POST certified are authorized to use a particular rifle. All other
applicable LGMSPD policies remain in effect, to include, but not limited to, LGMSPD
Policy 300 – Use of Force, LGMSPD Policy 305 – Firearms Training and
Qualifications, LGMSPD Policy 404 – Crisis Response Unit (CRU)
d. Expected Lifespan:
I. Carbine Rifle – No expiration
II. The Speer .223 Remington, 62 grain, – No expiration
III. The Federal .223 Remington, 55 grain, – No expiration
IV. Sniper Rifles – No expiration
V. The Federal .308 WIN. Tactical Tip, 168 grain – No expiration
VI. The Federal .308 WIN Tactical Bonded Tip, 168 Grain- No expiration
e. Fiscal Impact:
I. Carbine Rifle – Annual cost between $0-$3,000
II. The Speer .223 Remington, 62 grain- Annual cost between $0-$6,000.
III. The Federal .223 Remington, 55 grain – Annual cost between $0 -$9,000.
IV. Sniper Rifle – Annual cost between $0-unknown for maintenance.
V. The Federal .308 WIN. Tactical Tip, 168 grain – Annual cost between $0 - $2,000.
VI. The Federal .308 WIN Tactical Bonded Tip, 168 Grain-Annual cost between $0-$2000.
4. Flashbangs (Category 12)
a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost:
A Noise Flash Diversionary Devices (NFDD) is a device that creates a bright flash and
loud sound to temporarily divert the attention of subjects in the immediate area. NFDD
are used to distract and temporarily incapacitate dangerous suspects by overwhelming
their senses of vision and hearing. The distraction allows officers to seize a moment of
opportunity to take control of high-risk situations. Def Tech 11 Gr mini NFDD emits a
loud “bang” and a flash of light
I. Def Tech 11 Gr mini NFDD, cost: $2,612.50, quantity: 50
b. Purpose:
To produce atmospheric over-pressure and brilliant white light and, as a result,
can cause short-term (6 - 8 seconds) physiological/psychological sensory deprivation to
give officers a tactical advantage.
c. Authorized Use:
Diversionary Devices shall only be used:
I. By CRU officers who have been trained in their proper use.
II. In hostage and barricaded subject situations.
III. In high-risk warrant (search/arrest) services where there may be extreme
hazards to officers.
IV. During other high-risk situations where their use would enhance officer safety.
V. During training exercises.
All other applicable LGMSPD policies remain in effect, to include, but not limited to,
LGMSPD Policy 300 – Use of Force, LGMSPD Policy 404 – Crisis Response Unit.
d. Expected Lifespan:
Def Tech 11-gram mini NFDD – 5 years
e. Fiscal Impact:
Def Tech 11 Gram mini NFDD – Annual cost between $0 - $2,612.50
5. Tear Gas (Category 12)
a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost:
Chemical agent munitions, which are commonly referred to as “tear gas,” are
used by the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department as a non-lethal tool to disperse
rioting subjects and on barricaded suspects. The Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police
Department uses chemical agents which are used by law enforcement across the United
States: CS (2-Chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile)and OC (Oleoresin Capsicum)CS is an
irritating agent and lachrymator (irritates the eyes and causes tears to flow). CS has
been medically tested in the UK and US, specifically by the U.S. Army. There are no
known allergic reactions to CS. OC was de-regulated in California in 1996, is endorsed by
the FBI, and is available to civilians to legally possess (2.5oz or less). OC is an
inflammatory agent which causes involuntary closure of eyes (open in 2-5 minutes) and
respiratory inflammation (subsides in approximately 2 minutes).
I. Def Tech handheld OC/CS canisters, model #1050 Cost: $ 361.50, quantity: 6
b. Purpose:
To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited
or undesirable. Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include,
but are not limited to:
I. Self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals.
II. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.
III. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained.
IV. Potentially vicious animals.
V. Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
c. Authorized Use:
Only officers who have received POST certification in the use of chemical agents
are authorized to use chemical agents. All other applicable LGMSPD policies remain
in effect, to include, but not limited to, LGMSPD Policy 300 – Use of Force, LGMSPD
Policy 404 – Crisis Response Unit (CRU).
d. Expected Lifespan:
Def Tech handheld OC/CS canisters, model #1050 – 5 years
e. Fiscal Impact:
Def Tech handheld OC/CS canisters, model #1050 – estimated between $0 and $450
annually
6. Projectile Launch platforms and associated munitions (Category 14)
a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost:
The Lewis Machine & Tool Launcher is not a firearm, but a Less-Lethal systems that uses
smokeless powder to deliver 40MM projectiles from a safe distance. The Less-Lethal
launcher is capable of launching 40MM munitions at a subject up to 25 yards. The Less-
Lethal launcher is a single launcher, which allows the Officer to assess after every spent
munition. Less-Lethal launcher does not have an expiration and will need to be serviced
or replaced when the launcher fails or breaks. The 40MM munition is a Direct Impact
Spin Stabilized Smokeless Sponge Munition. The Sponge Baton and Impact OC munition
is used as a Less-Lethal weapon designed to de-escalate a potentially violent encounter.
Liquid Ferret Barricade munition are a less lethal 40mm round that is used to penetrate
barriers such as windows, hollow core doors, wallboard, and thin plywood.
I. Lewis Machine & Tool Launcher, cost: $4,514.55. quantity: 5
II. Def Tech 40mm Direct Impact Sponge #6325, cost: $360.00 quantity: 20
III. Def Tech 40mm Direct Impact OC #6320LE, cost: $315.00, quantity: 15
IV. Def Tech 40mm CS liquid ferret rounds, model #1262, cost: $72.00, quantity: 3
V. Def Tech 40mm CS powder rounds, model #1292, cost: $ 120.00, quantity: 5
b. Purpose:
To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited
or undesirable.
c. Authorized Use:
Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include, but are not
limited to:
I. Self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals.
II. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.
III. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained.
IV. Potentially vicious animals.
V. Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
All other applicable LGMSPD policies remain in effect, to include, but not limited to,
LGMSPD Policy 300 – Use of Force.
d. Expected Lifespan:
I. 40mm Launcher: No expiration
II. 40mm Sponge Round: 5 years
III. 40mm OC: 5 years
IV.40mm CS liquid ferret rounds: 5years
V. 40mm CS powder: 5 years
e. Fiscal Impact:
I. 40mm Launcher: estimated between $0 and $5,000.00 annually
II. 40mm Sponge Round: estimated between $0 and $500.00 annually
III. 40mm Direct Impact OC: estimate between $0 and $300.00 annually
IV. 40mm CS liquid ferret rounds: estimate between $0 and $360.00 annually
V. 40mm CS powder rounds: estimate between $0 and $360.00