Lindsay Municipal Code § 2.24 Training Of Law Enforcement Officers

The city declares that it desires to qualify to receive aid from the state under the provisions of Chapter 1 of Title 4, Part 4 of the Penal Code.

(Ord. 310 § 1, 1969)

Pursuant to Section 13522 Of Chapter 1 of the Penal Code, the city, while receiving aid from the state pursuant to Chapter 1 of the Penal Code will adhere to the standards for recruitment and training established by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.

(Ord.310 § 2, 1969)

Pursuant to §7071 of the Government Code, law enforcement officers are authorized to use “Military Equipment” as defined in Government Code §7070 in the performance of their duties subject to the following provisions:

1. The Department of Public Safety shall adopt a policy regarding the use of “Military Equipment” as defined in §7070 of the Government Code, including the types of equipment meeting that definition and its intended law enforcement use.
2. Pursuant to Government Code §7072, at least annually, the Director of Public Safety, or their designee shall provide to the City Council a report on all “Military Equipment” the department has, including type, quantity, designated use(s), purchase cost, and service life.
3. At least annually, or at any interval at which the report referenced in subsection (b) is presented, the City Council shall vote whether or not to renew this ordinance at a regular public meeting of the City Council pursuant to Government Code §7071(e)(1).
4. The City Council shall determine, based on the annual military equipment report submitted pursuant to Government Code § 7072, whether each type of military equipment identified in that report has complied with the standards for approval set forth in Government Code §7071(d). If the governing body determines that a type of military equipment identified in that report has not complied with the standards for approval, the council shall either disapprove a renewal of the authorization for that type of military equipment or require modifications to the military equipment use policy in a manner that will resolve the lack of compliance.

(Ord 610, 2023)