Equipment that meets the new law’s definition of “military equipment” provides the UC Santa Cruz Police Department with less lethal alternatives to traditional standard-issue firearms, for use in extraordinary public safety circumstances.
What is AB 481?
AB 481 requires California law enforcement agencies to obtain approval of a Military Equipment Use Policy by their applicable governing body prior to taking certain actions related to the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment as defined by the legislature.
The UC Board of Regents is the governing body for the ten UC Police Departments.
More information can be found in California Assembly Bill No. 481.
Public Input Regarding AB 481
The UC Santa Cruz Police Department holds an annual meeting about AB 481.
This page will be updated when the 2025 meeting is scheduled.
AB 481 2024 Community Presentation (Powerpoint)
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