According to a Facebook post, the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office will hold a public meeting at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, on the Military Equipment Use Policy at the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office, 1415 Sheriff Cady Lane in Susanville.
According to the Facebook post, “on Jan. 1, 2022, AB 481 became law, adding Government Code sections 7070 et. Seq..
“This law mandates the establishment of an ordinance requiring 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 equipment described in this policy is utilized on a regular basis to protect deputies and members of the public on patrol and in the County Jail. This equipment is not limited to military surplus equipment. If you would like to learn about this equipment or have input, consider attending this public meeting.
Click here to go to the LCSO home page and scroll down to see the draft policy.
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