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Sheriff’s office presents AB 481 military‑equipment report; public raises concerns about 'militarization'
Summary
Sheriff's staff presented the required annual AB 481 inventory and policy updates (new distraction devices and Sprinter command vans; MRAP to be retired when Bearcat arrives) and announced a May 2 public equipment viewing; residents voiced unease about increasingly militaristic equipment.
The Sheriff’s Office presented its annual AB 481 military‑equipment use policy and inventory. Staff said additions this year include distraction devices ("flashbangs") with lower fire risk and two Sprinter command vans used during evacuations. The office said it will retire a surplus MRAP after…
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