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Long Beach presents annual military‑equipment inventory under AB 481 as residents press for tighter oversight
Summary
Council received the annual AB 481 military‑equipment inventory and description of intended uses; public commenters raised concerns about acquisitions (less‑lethal projectiles, patrol rifles and ammunition, remote‑operated dive vehicles, armored vehicles) and demanded stricter usage limits and quarterly public reporting. City staff clarified the item is disclosure, not an acquisition vote.
City staff presented the annual military‑equipment report required under California Assembly Bill 481, disclosing items in the Long Beach Police Department's inventory and planned acquisitions. The public hearing that followed included multiple speakers who urged greater transparency, tighter usage restrictions, and stronger civilian oversight.
Speakers identified specific categories listed in the inventory: less‑lethal projectiles, patrol…
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