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Proposed Military Equipment Use (MEU) Outreach Planning
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FileID
File ID: 2026-00773
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Location
Location: Citywide
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Recommendation
Recommendation: Discuss and provide direction on outreach priorities and strategies related to the City’s Military Equipment Use policies and community engagement.
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Contact
Contact: Jason Sample, Chair, Sacramento Community Police Review Commission
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Presenter
Presenter: Jason Sample, Chair, Sacramento Community Police Review Commission
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Attachments
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
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Description/Analysis
IssueDetail
Issue Detail: State law requires transparency, public engagement, and annual reporting related to the use of military equipment by law enforcement agencies. (California Assembly Bill 481) The Commission plays a role in supporting community awareness and input on these policies.
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PolicyConsiderations
Policy Considerations: Applicable state law governs the adoption, use, and reporting of military equipment. Consultation with the City Attorney is recommended for interpretation of legal requirements where necessary.
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EconomicImpacts
Economic Impacts: Minimal. Outreach activities are anticipated to be supported within existing resources unless otherwise directed by the Commission.
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EnvironmentalConsiderations
Environmental Considerations: California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): The proposed action is not a project under CEQA because it is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. (CEQA Guidelines §15378(b)(5).)
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Sustainability
Sustainability: Not applicable.
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Commission/Committee Action
Commission/Committee Action: None.
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RationaleforRecommendation
Rationale for Recommendation: Establishing a clear outreach approach supports transparency, accountability, and informed community participation.
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FinancialConsiderations
Financial Considerations: Not applicable.
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LocalBusinessEnterprise
Local Business Enterprise (LBE): Not applicable.
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