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Council renews Campbell military‑equipment policy after annual AB 481 report
Summary
Police presented the city’s AB 481 annual military‑equipment report for 2025 and asked the council to renew Ordinance 22‑80; council approved the resolution finding compliance and introduced the ordinance for renewal by unanimous vote.
The Campbell City Council on Tuesday reviewed the police department’s 2025 annual military‑equipment report required by Assembly Bill 481 and voted unanimously to adopt a resolution finding that the department’s listed equipment complies with local policy and to introduce an ordinance renewing the military‑equipment policy in Campbell Municipal Code chapter 8.44 (Ordinance 22‑80).
Police staff summarized AB 481 obligations — inventory, documented use, audits, public engagement, cost and training — and noted a recent community meeting produced no negative feedback. "The equipment is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety," the police presentation stated, adding that the city would cease use of any identified equipment immediately if council chose to remove a type from the authorized list.
Members of the public who spoke supported continued access to the equipment and thanked officers for responses to local crime. After discussion, the council approved a resolution making the statutorily required findings and introduced the renewal ordinance; council also waived additional ordinance reading. Roll call recorded unanimous approval.
The motion keeps the city’s current policies and procedures in place and directs staff to continue the annual tracking and reporting required by AB 481.
