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Clearlake council adopts military-equipment resolution, receives police annual report
Summary
The Clearlake City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2023-39 renewing the city’s military-equipment ordinance and accepted the Clearlake Police Department’s annual report under AB 481, which notes ownership of one mobile command unit and plans to acquire a drone; the department reported no complaints and minimal operating costs.
Clearlake — The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2023-39 on Sept. 7, 2023, renewing the city’s military-equipment ordinance and accepting the Clearlake Police Department’s annual report required under Assembly Bill 481 and Government Code sections 7070–7075.
The department’s chief told the council the department does not use former military equipment as commonly understood but identified two items covered by the policy: one mobile command unit (a converted ambulance) that was deployed for community events and more in-depth traffic and…
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