The Lassen County Sheriff’s Office will hold a special public meeting this afternoon, August 13th, to give members of the public a chance to ask questions and learn more about “military” equipment in use by the agency.
On January 1st, 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 it’s use.
Today’s meeting is being held at 3:00p.m., at the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office, and 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 County Jail. If you would like to learn about this equipment or have input, please consider attending this public meeting.
