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Torrance Council affirms police military‑equipment report and renews equipment policy; public urges civilian oversight
Summary
The Torrance City Council reviewed the Torrance Police Department’s 2024–25 military equipment annual report, affirmed that listed equipment meets Government Code standards, and renewed the department’s military‑equipment use policy. Several public speakers urged creation of civilian oversight and raised concerns about tear gas and 'tanks.'
The Torrance City Council on June 10 reviewed the Torrance Police Department’s 2024–25 military equipment annual report and voted to affirm that listed equipment meets the standards in Government Code section 7071(d) and to renew the ordinance approving the department’s military equipment use policy.
Sergeant Michael Estrada, representing the Torrance Police Department, told the council the annual report was prepared in accordance with state law and noted the department has received no complaints related to the equipment. “As of this state of this report, we have received no complaints related to the military equipment,” Estrada said. He added that none of the equipment currently in the department’s possession nor any proposed for acquisition was…
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