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Tustin council approves police military-equipment policy required by AB 481; officials highlight drone use and transparency
Summary
The council approved Ordinance No. 1570 adopting Tustin Police Department Policy 706 on military equipment use under AB 481. Captain Manny Arzadi said the department logged 496 drone flights (about 18 flight-hours) and 12 deployments of an armored response vehicle; he reported no complaints and full compliance with the policy. Vote: 5-0.
The Tustin City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1570 on Aug. 5, approving the Tustin Police Department's Military Equipment Use Policy (Policy 706) required under state law (AB 481).
Captain Manny Arzadi, who oversees the department's support services bureau, summarized AB 481's transparency and oversight requirements, described annual reporting and community outreach (the department hosted a meeting on July…
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