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Set a Public Hearing for June 18, 2025, to Conduct the Annual Review of Ordinance No. 2001, Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 2.26, and to Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the Annual Review and Report of the Military Equipment Use Policy (PD)
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MEETING DATE:
May 21, 2025
PREPARED BY:
Andrea Morales, Administrative Assistant
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Set a Public Hearing for June 18, 2025, to Conduct the Annual Review of Ordinance 2001, Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 2.26, and to Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the Annual Review and Report of the Military Equipment Use Policy.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On September 30, 2021, the California Legislature adopted Assembly Bill 481 (“AB 481”), which requires law enforcement agencies to submit to the governing body an annual military equipment report for each type of military equipment approved by the governing body within one year of approval and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for use.
The Lodi Police Department (“LPD”) is a law enforcement agency that must comply with AB 481. As defined by law, LPD currently uses military equipment in its operations and has compiled a list of military equipment used by the Department in an Annual Military Equipment Report for public review and City Council consideration. This Report should be reviewed in accordance with LMC 2.26.020(a)(1)-(4).
Pursuant to AB 481, the report must be posted to LPD’s website 30 days prior to the first hearing. The report has been posted to LPD’s website since May 3, 2025, at: <https://www.lodi.gov/1132/Military-Equipment-Policy>. LPD requests that the Council set a public hearing for June 18, 2025, to consider accepting the inventory report in accordance with AB 481.
STRATEGIC VISION:
Not applicable.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Not applicable.
FUNDING AVAILABLE:
Not applicable.