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Military Equipment Use (MEU) Schedule
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FileID
File ID: 2026-00654
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Location
Location: Citywide
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Recommendation
Recommendation: Discuss the Sacramento Community Police Review Commission's (SCPRC’s) outreach and community engagement ideas and efforts for the annual Military Equipment Use (MEU) Policy Community Forum.
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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
2-SPD’s Timeline for the Annual Adoption of the Military Use Equipment Ordinance
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Description/Analysis
IssueDetail
Issue Detail: Annually, the SCPRC work plans include the goals of collaborating with the Sacramento Police Department (SPD) to formalize a community outreach process and provide recommendations to City Council for future changes of MEU General Order 410.06.
California Assembly Bill 481 (AB 481) codified as California Government Code sections 7070 - 7075, requires a law enforcement agency (LEA) to obtain approval from the applicable governing body, via adoption of a “military equipment” use policy by ordinance, prior to the LEA’s funding, acquiring, or using military equipment. AB 481 requires LEAs to annually obtain approval of a renewed ordinance adopting its MEU policy for the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment in addition to any changes in its inventory, policy, and annual reports by the applicable governing body.
Consistent with its advisory and oversight responsibilities under Sacramento City Code Chapter 2.110, the SCPRC supports public transparency and structured community engagement related to the Military Equipment Use Policy.
The purpose of this agenda item is to discuss and finalize the SCPRC’s outreach and engagement strategy for the 2026 annual MEU Policy Community Forum. Planning considerations may include:
● Date, time, and format of the forum;
● Outreach strategies to maximize community awareness and participation;
● Development and distribution of informational materials;
● Coordination with the SPD and City Clerk’s Office;
● Language access and accessibility considerations;
● Opportunities to gather structured public input; and
● Methods for reporting public feedback to the full SCPRC and City Council, as appropriate.
The SCPRC’s role is advisory. The forum is intended to promote transparency, facilitate informed public discussion, and support review of the MEU Policy and annual report. Following discussion, the SCPRC may provide direction regarding outreach strategies and planning steps to support successful implementation of the annual forum.
On December 2, 2025, the City Council adopted a timeline for the adoption of the MEU. (Attachment 2)
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PolicyConsiderations
Policy Considerations: California Government Code sections 7070 et seq. (AB 481) require an annual public meeting regarding military equipment use. The Commission’s involvement supports its oversight and advisory responsibilities under Sacramento City Code Chapter 2.110 by promoting transparency and structured public engagement. Any formal recommendations regarding the MEU Policy must be considered and adopted by the full SCPRC at a public meeting. Consultation with the City Attorney is recommended if interpretation of statutory requirements is necessary.
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EconomicImpacts
Economic Impacts: None.
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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: Structured planning for the annual MEU Policy Community Forum supports statutory transparency requirements, enhances public awareness, and promotes meaningful community engagement within the SCPRC’s advisory role.
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FinancialConsiderations
Financial Considerations: Not applicable.
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LocalBusinessEnterprise
Local Business Enterprise (LBE): Not applicable.
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