City Council - Regular Meeting
The Richmond Police Department held a community engagement meeting to present its 2025 Annual Military Equipment Use Report, as required by California law AB 481. The report details the department's inventory of equipment, including drones, rifles, and less-lethal tools, their authorized uses, and operational data from the past year. Community members raised concerns about the militarization of police, the cost of equipment, and the impact on civil liberties and specific demographics.
About this meeting
- Government Body
- City Council
- Meeting Type
- City Council
- Location
- Richmond, CA
- Meeting Date
- June 5, 2026
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