San Jose Police to request two new military-style vehicles with strict new reporting requirements due to new state law.
Police departments around the Bay Area have been updating their policies on the use of military-style equipment for civilian use. The change is in response to a new state law that requires departments to get the approval of their local city council – or board of supervisors – on the use of such equipment.Police departments around the Bay Area have been updating their policies on the use of military-style equipment for civilian use.
"This type of equipment and vehicle is utilized oftentimes in a mass casualty incident," said Officer Steven Aponte, a spokesperson for the San Jose police: Something similar to a shooter or terrorist incident where there is an ongoing threat to the public where there are people who are casualties."– known as A.B. 481 – all local police departments must get approval beyond just a budget for such gear.
In the case of San Jose, the department is also requesting this modified tractor called a "Rook" for members of its bomb squad to safely approach and neutralize any kind of hazardous device.
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