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Council renews Rockland Police Department military equipment policy under AB 481
Summary
Following a staff presentation, the council approved the Rockland Police Department’s annual AB 481 military equipment inventory and reapproved Policy 706 (Military Equipment) for FY 2026–27; no public speakers opposed the item.
Police Captain Luke Sonsiere presented the Rockland Police Department’s annual Assembly Bill 481 (AB 481) inventory and renewal of the department’s military equipment policy. AB 481 requires local oversight and governing‑body approval before a law enforcement agency may acquire or use specified types of military equipment.
Sonsiere summarized that Rockland first adopted a military equipment policy in May 2022 and that state law requires an annual inventory and governing‑body approval so long as equipment remains in the department’s inventory. Staff recommended approval of the 2025 inventory and annual affirmation of Policy 706 (Military Equipment). There were no public commenters and no council questions that changed staff recommendations.
The council moved and approved the item unanimously. Staff said the report and policy will remain on file and that future acquisitions or usages will return to the council in accordance with AB 481 requirements.
