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Oxnard council renews authorization for police military equipment, adds less‑lethal launchers and replacement rifles
Summary
The City Council received its annual police military equipment report and approved continued acquisition and funding for certain items, including 40 mm projectile launchers and replacement patrol/SWAT rifles. Staff said the equipment is intended to offer intermediate force options and improve officer and public safety.
The Oxnard City Council on May 20 received the Police Department’s 2024 military‑equipment use report and voted unanimously to renew city authorization for the department’s inventory and ongoing acquisition of specified items.
Chief Jason Benitez, Assistant Chief Rocky Marquez and Special Operations Commander Steve Trickle presented the report and answered questions about use and oversight. The council approved continued authorization, including the planned purchase of additional 40 mm projectile launchers and 24 replacement…
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