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Police present 2024 military equipment report; council introduces ordinance to renew policy

Manhattan Beach City Council · July 16, 2025

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Summary

Manhattan Beach Police presented the 2024 military equipment use report under CA Government Code; staff reported drone deployments, limited regional BearCat use, two flashbangs in one warrant, and requested authority to pursue further equipment purchases subject to budget and procurement. Council introduced the renewal ordinance and vote passed 5–0.

The Manhattan Beach Police Department presented its 2024 military equipment report and asked council to introduce an ordinance renewing the city’s military equipment policy as required by state law.

Lieutenant Kelly Benjamin summarized the department’s 2024 use: two drones purchased with prior council approval were deployed 16 times for incidents…

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