According to a statement from the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office, on Jan. 1, 2022, AB 481 became law, adding Government Code sections 7070 et. Seq. This law mandates the establishment of an ordinance requiring all California law enforcement agencies to develop a policy, provide a list of equipment and obtain approval of their governing body, prior to requesting, seeking, or using “military equipment” either permanently or temporarily.
It also requires the law enforcement agency to conduct a public meeting where members of the public have an opportunity to review the policy, learn about the equipment, and ask questions about the equipment and/or it’s use. The meeting, held at 1 p.m. Aug. 20, 2025 at the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office, will provide this opportunity to the public.
The equipment described in this policy is utilized on a regular basis to protect deputies and members of the public on patrol and in the Lassen County Jail.
If you would like to learn about this equipment or have input, consider attending this public meeting.
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