California Assembly Bill No. 481 (AB 481)

California Assembly Bill 481 requires law enforcement agencies to obtain approval of the applicable governing body (Mayor and City Council), by adoption of a military equipment use policy prior to taking certain actions relating to the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment as defined by the legislature.

To help guide this process and create transparency for our community, the Sacramento Police Department has established the below links to all the required materials including our policy, annual report, city council approval, and the full text of the bill.

General Order 410.06 – Military Equipment Use

2021 Annual Military Equipment Usage Report

City Council Policy Approval Meeting (Scheduled for 9/6/2022)

AB 481 Full Text

AB 48 Full Text

Community Comments on Military Equipment Use

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Comments regarding AB 481 can be emailed to our Professional Standards Unit.

Please use our Personnel Complaint Procedure to submit complaints relating to AB 481 All complaints will be investigated by our Internal Affairs Division.