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Salinas council renews military-equipment policy after police report and public testimony
Summary
After a police presentation on authorized uses and costs, the council voted to renew Ordinance No. 2657 governing the use and acquisition of military-style equipment, following public testimony urging continued limited access and council discussion of training and transparency.
The Salinas City Council voted March 17 to approve a resolution renewing Ordinance No. 2657, the city's policy on acquisition and use of military-style equipment, after a staff presentation reviewing 2025 activity and public comment.
Commander Warner, who presented the department's annual report on Assembly Bill-related equipment policy, reviewed authorized uses and counts for 2025. He said the report cataloged activity by equipment category and recommended continued oversight: "Recomendamos la aprobación de una resolución para renovar la ordenanza número…
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