AB-481 requires law enforcement agencies to submit to the City Council an annual military equipment report on the use of the equipment, any complaint(s) or concern(s) regarding the use of the equipment, results of any internal audits on the use of the equipment, the annual costs for the equipment, the quantity possessed by the agency and the intention to purchase additional equipment in the following budget year. In addition a community engagement meeting must be held to allow for the public comments.
The Chief of Police, Ron Sligh, will be hosting a community engagement meeting on Monday, May 6, 2024 from 9:00am – 10:00am at the Ferndale Police Department, 600 Berding Street, Ferndale, CA 95536. Anyone wishing to comment or bring any concerns regarding the use of the equipment is welcome to attend.