DATE: April 12, 2022
SUBJECT:
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ORDINANCE ADOPTING SAN DIEGO HARBOR POLICE DEPARTMENT MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY AS REQUIRED BY ASSEMBLY BILL 481
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
California Assembly Bill (AB) 481 requires law enforcement agencies, such as San Diego Harbor Police Department (Harbor Police), to obtain approval of the applicable governing body (Board of Port Commissioners), by adoption of a military equipment use policy prior to taking certain actions relating to the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment, which are certain types of equipment specifically defined by the bill. Harbor Police is a unique law enforcement agency with several high value points of interest that justify the need for certain pieces of such equipment. The proposed Ordinance would adopt and approve San Diego Harbor Police Department Policy 712, Military Equipment, which establishes guidelines for the approval, acquisition, use and reporting requirements of military equipment that is crucial for Harbor Police to maintain public safety, all in accordance with AB481.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt an Ordinance approving San Diego Harbor Police Department Policy 712 Military Equipment.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds for work associated with the preparation of San Diego Harbor Police Department Policy 712, Military Equipment, and the annual military equipment inventory are identified in the Harbor Police Department budgets for FY 2022. Funds are in equipment outlay and various non-personnel budget accounts.
COMPASS STRATEGIC GOALS:
This agenda item supports the following Strategic Goal(s).
* A Port that the public understands and trusts.
* A thriving and modern maritime seaport.
* A Port that is a safe place to visit, work and play.
DISCUSSION:
Harbor Police is a unique law enforcement agency due to its jurisdiction that spans over the water and land of the District's five member cities (San Diego, National City, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, and Coro...
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