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Board adopts sheriff’s military equipment use policy as state law requires; policy lists drones, armored vehicles and responses
Summary
Following a public report, the Board adopted the sheriff’s 2024 military equipment use policy under Assembly Bill 481, listing drones, armored response vehicles, explosive breaching equipment and related training and complaint procedures.
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors voted June 3 to adopt the sheriff’s 2024 military equipment use policy, a requirement under state law set by Assembly Bill 481 that seeks to increase transparency when local law enforcement acquires and uses so‑called qualifying equipment.
Chief Deputy Jason Smith presented the sheriff’s report to the board. He summarized the equipment covered and explained the policy and reporting obligations: "This is the 2024 military equipment use policy and summary report out. Assembly bill 481 ... requires the sheriff's office to obtain approval by the board of supervisors through adoption of military…
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