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SHERIFF'S OFFICE - Sheriff Dave Kain
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Requested Action(s)
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a) Informational presentation conducted to notify the Governing Board and the public of the purpose and benefits of utilizing "Military Equipment" as defined by Assembly Bill 481 and Section 7071 of the California Government Code
b) Request approval from the Governing Board for the continued use of already acquired "Military Equipment," by the Tehama County Sheriff's Office, pursuant to section 7071 of the California Government Code
c) Request ongoing permission from the Governing Board to replenish or replace current "Military Equipment" or acquire the same or similar equipment, as necessary, to maintain adequate inventory
d) ORDINANCE NO. 2137 - Request adoption of an ordinance approving the military equipment use policy for County of Tehama
1) Waive the reading
2) Accept the introduction
3) Adopt the Ordinance
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Financial Impact:
The replacement cost and costs to maintain the items are referenced in the Updated Annual Report (3rd attachment on pgs. 37-40) under Cost Summary. If needed, these costs are in the projected budget for the FY 24-25, under 2027-53170, maintenance of equipment. There is no financial impact to the General Fund known currently.
Background Information:
Assembly Bill 481 (AB 481), the Law Enforcement and State Agencies Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition, and Use Act, was signed into law and became effective on January 1, 2022. AB 481 requires law enforcement agencies to obtain approval from their governing bodies before purchasing, raising funds for, or acquiring military equipment, by any means, including surplus military equipment from the federal government. AB 481 requires a law enforcement agency seeking to continue the use of any military equipment acquired prior to January 1, 2022, to commence a governing body approval process.
The Tehama County Sheriff's Office staff have reviewed AB 481, its definition of military equipment, and...
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