2025 Specialized Equipment Use Report by Glendale Police Department

Specialized Equipment Use Report GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT

2025

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Introduction

Definitions

Chemical Agents and Chemical Agent Delivery Devices

Long-Range Acoustic Devices Sting Ball Munitions

Kinetic Energy 40mm Weapons and Munitions

Pepper Ball Launchers and Pepper Ball Munitions

Specialized Equipment

Owned or Used

Data in this report is considered accurate at the time of distribution and subject to change without notice.

The Glendale Police Department is committed to maintaining public safety by providing the highest quality of police services to the City of Glendale. The Department retains and employs a wide variety of specialized equipment to aid in de-escalating intense situations or to bring volatile conditions and critical incidents to a safe resolution. The mere possession of this equipment does not guarantee its use in every circumstance.

The Glendale Police Department recognizes that critical incidents are unpredictable and can be very dynamic in nature. A variety of specialized equipment options can greatly help incident commanders, officers, and specific units in bringing those incidents to a swift resolution in a safe manner. The use of specialized equipment is limited to specific instances and, in some cases, certain units. While the procedures for specialized equipment are comprehensive, they do not cover every possible scenario. There may be situations where incident commanders need to authorize the use of specialized equipment in a manner not explicitly outlined in Departmental procedures. In such cases, the judgment of the incident commander, based on the totality of the circumstances, public safety, officer safety, civil rights, and available information at the time, will be used. It is the responsibility of incident commanders, supervisors, individual officers, and specific units to recognize when the use of specialized equipment is necessary to enhance public and officer safety and to bring critical incidents to a safe resolution.

The Glendale Police Department does not have any equipment obtained from the military, nor does it use equipment designed for military purposes. The Department also does not receive or use surplus military equipment from the Federal government. The Department’s policy is to acquire and use equipment that is specifically designed to enhance municipal law enforcement’s capability to ensure public safety and welfare. Items classified as “military equipment” by Government Code §7070 are considered a part of the overall best practices for law enforcement agencies across the country. This equipment has been field-tested and are used by law enforcement agencies to improve community and officer safety. The term “military equipment” in Government Code §7070 does not necessarily refer to equipment that has been used by the military. Pursuant to AB 481, items classified as “military equipment” include, but are not limited to, unmanned aerial or ground vehicles, armored vehicles, command and control vehicles, pepper-ball launchers, less-lethal shotguns, less-lethal 40mm projectile launchers, long-range acoustic devices, and distraction devices. The Glendale Police Department’s policy is to acquire and use equipment designed to enhance law enforcement’s ability to ensure public safety and welfare. It is also the Department’s policy that its members comply with the provisions of Government Code §7071 regarding the use of “military equipment."

The Glendale Police Department’s Specialized Equipment Use Policy establishes guidelines for the acquisition, funding, use, and reporting of “military equipment”, as the term is defined in Government Code §7070(c). The equipment identified as “military equipment” in Government Code §7070(c) is referred to as “Specialized Equipment” in this policy and for all reporting purposes.

In addition to maintaining the highest levels of public safety, the Glendale Police Department is committed to transparency, public trust, community partnerships, and compliance with the law. As such, the Department has authored the following 2025 Specialized Equipment Use Report in accordance with annual reporting requirements set forth in AB 481.

With this indispensable equipment and relentless fortitude, the Glendale Police Department continues to stand ready to fulfill our mission: to protect Glendale, preserve trust, and maximize our potential.

Definitions

It is the policy of the Glendale Police Department that members of this Department comply with the provisions of Government Code §7070-7072 in the funding, acquisition, or use of Specialized Equipment as defined in this policy.

Definitions related to this policy include (Government Code §7070):

“Governing body” means the elected or appointed body that oversees the Glendale Police Department, namely Glendale City Council.

“Specialized equipment” means the following:

1. Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles.

2. Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers.

3. High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), two-and-one-half-ton trucks, five-ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached.

4. Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants.

5. Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units.

6. Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind.

7. Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature. This does not include a handheld, one-person ram.

8. Firearms and ammunition of .50 caliber or greater, excluding standard-issue shotguns and standard-issue shotgun ammunition.

9. Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber, including firearms and accessories identified as assault weapons in Penal Code §30510 and Penal Code §30515, with the exception of standard-issue firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber that are issued to officers.

10. Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles.

11. Noise-flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools.

12. Munitions containing tear gas or oleoresin capsicum (OC), excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray.

13. TASER® Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and long-range acoustic devices (LRADs).

14. Kinetic energy weapons and munitions.

15. Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require additional oversight.

16. Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) through (15), “Specialized Equipment” does not include general equipment not designated as prohibited or controlled by the federal Defense Logistics Agency.

All Specialized Equipment kept and maintained by the Glendale Police Department shall be cataloged in a way which addresses each of the following requirements:

1. The manufacturer’s description of the equipment.

2. The capabilities of the equipment.

3. The purposes and authorized uses for which the Department proposes to use the equipment.

4. The expected lifespan of the equipment.

5. The fiscal impact of the equipment, both initially and for on-going maintenance.

6. The quantity of the equipment, whether maintained or sought.

7. The legal and procedural rules that govern each authorized use.

8. The training that must be completed by officers before use is authorized.

Summary of Specialized Equipment

The inventory of specialized equipment fluctuates regularly due to various factors, including operational usage, wear and tear, training, maintenance, and expiration and replenishment guidelines. The Glendale Police Department is committed to transparency in disclosing its specialized equipment inventory and related information to the community and elected officials in compliance with the law. The Department strives to provide the most accurate information regarding specialized equipment inventory at the time of this report’s publication.

Outlined herein are the different types, descriptions, and guidelines for the use of specialized equipment currently utilized by the Glendale Police Department.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Unmanned aircraft systems provide officers with aerial imaging and situational awareness during law enforcement operations. These systems assist with search operations, critical incidents, crime scene documentation, disaster response, and public safety monitoring.

Capability: Unmanned aircraft systems provide officers with aerial observation, real-time video, and thermal imaging. They assist with searches, critical incident management, crime scene documentation, and situational awareness while reducing risk to officers and the public.

Purpose and Authorized Use: Unmanned Aircraft Systems may be deployed during search operations, tactical incidents, missing person searches, disaster response, crime scene documentation, and large public events where aerial observation enhances officer and public safety.

Legal and Procedural Rules Governing Use: The Glendale Police Department shall only utilize this equipment for official law enforcement purposes, in accordance with state and federal law, and applicable Department policy.

Training: Operators must complete Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 certification and Department training prior to deployment. Operators receive ongoing training on the safe operation and the laws and policies governing the deployment of this equipment.

The Department currently possesses the following types of Unmanned Aircraft Systems:

SKY-HERO, LOKI MKII

Description: The Sky-Hero Loki MKII is a small tactical drone designed for indoor and close-quarters reconnaissance. It provides officers with live video and audio from confined or hazardous environments to help gather information before entry.

Quantity: 2

Expected Life Span: 5+ years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $10,000 per unit to purchase. Maintenance is performed as needed and the associated costs vary.

DJI, MAVIC 2 ENTERPRISE

Description: The DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise is a compact drone used by first responders for aerial observation, documentation, and search operations. It can capture video and images in low-light conditions and can assist officers in locating individuals or documenting incidents from an aerial perspective.

Quantity: 3

Expected Life Span: 7+ years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $3,250 per unit to purchase. Maintenance is performed as needed and the associated costs vary.

DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL

Description: The DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise Thermal is a drone equipped with visual and thermal imaging cameras. It assists officers during search operations, night operations, disaster response, and critical incidents by providing aerial and thermal

imagery.

Quantity: 8

Expected Life Span: 7+ years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $6,000 per unit to purchase. Maintenance is performed as needed and the associated costs vary.

DJI, AVATA

Description: The DJI Avata is a compact first-person-view drone designed for maneuvering in tight or confined spaces. It allows officers to quickly assess indoor environments or areas that may be unsafe for personnel.

Quantity: 2

Expected Life Span: 7+ years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $1,100 per unit to purchase. Maintenance is performed as needed and the associated costs vary.

DJI, AVATA 2

Description: The DJI Avata 2 is a compact drone designed for close-range aerial reconnaissance. It provides officers with high-resolution video and enhanced maneuverability when operating in confined or indoor environments.

Quantity: 2

Expected Life Span: 7+ years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $1,200 per unit to purchase. Maintenance is performed as needed and the associated costs vary.

FOTOKITE SIGMA

Description: The Fotokite Sigma is a tethered drone system that provides continuous aerial video from an elevated position. It is commonly used during large incidents, emergency scenes, and public events to provide situational awareness for incident commanders.

Quantity: 1

Expected Life Span: 7+ years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $34,000 per unit to purchase. Maintenance is performed as needed and the associated costs vary.

SKYDIO X10

The Glendale Police Department temporarily possessed one (1) Skydio X10 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for a four-week trial period from February 12, 2026 through March 11, 2026. While this UAS is not a permanently acquired asset and is not part of the Department’s standard inventory, it was in the Department’s possession during the trial period. In the interest of transparency, the Department is including this equipment in the inventory section of this report to reflect its temporary possession and evaluation.

Unmanned Ground Vehicles

Unmanned Ground Vehicles: Unmanned ground vehicles are remotely operated robotic devices used to safely assess potentially hazardous environments.

Capability: Unmanned ground vehicles provide remote video and audio from hazardous environments. These devices allow officers to assess dangerous situations, search confined spaces, and gather information without placing personnel at risk.

Purpose and Authorized Use: Unmanned ground vehicles may be used during tactical operations or hazardous incidents to remotely assess environments that may pose a risk to officers. Authorized uses include searching structures, inspecting suspicious locations, and assisting during barricaded suspect or high-risk incidents.

Training: Operators receive ongoing training on the safe operation and the laws and policies governing the deployment of this equipment.

The Department currently possesses the following types of Unmanned Ground Vehicles:

ICOR MINI-CALIBER SWAT ROBOT

Description: The ICOR Mini-CALIBER is a remotely operated tactical robot used by SWAT during hazardous situations. It allows officers to remotely inspect rooms, stairways, or confined spaces and can be used to gather video and audio before officers enter an area.

Quantity: 1

Expected Life Span: 10+ years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $81,000 to purchase. Maintenance is performed as needed and the associated costs vary.

ROBOTEX AVATAR 3

Description: The Robotex Avatar III is a remotely operated robot used to safely inspect potentially dangerous environments. It provides video and audio from areas that may pose a risk to officers, allowing personnel to assess situations before making entry.

Quantity: 1

Expected Life Span: 10+ years

Fiscal Impact: $0 to purchase as it is loaned to Glendale PD. Maintenance is performed as needed and the associated costs vary.

RECON ROBOTICS C.2 THROW-BOT

Description: The Throwbot 2 is a small, throwable reconnaissance robot used to quickly gather video and audio information inside structures or confined areas. Officers can deploy it into hazardous environments to assess conditions before

Quantity: 2

Expected Life Span: 10+ years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $16,600 per unit to purchase. Maintenance is performed as needed and the associated costs vary.

Armored Personnel Carriers

Armored Personnel Carriers: Armored personnel carriers are specially designed vehicles that provide ballistic protection and safe transport for officers and civilians during high-risk incidents.

Capability: Armored personnel carriers provide ballistic protection and transportation for officers and civilians during high-risk incidents. These vehicles allow officers to safely approach dangerous situations, rescue injured persons, and evacuate civilians.

Purpose and Authorized Use: Armored personnel carriers may be used during high-risk incidents to provide ballistic protection for officers and civilians. Authorized uses include responding to active shooter incidents, barricaded suspects, hostage situations, high-risk warrant service, and rescuing injured individuals from dangerous environments.

Training: Glendale Police Department SWAT Team officers receive ongoing training on the safe operation and the laws and policies governing the deployment of this equipment.

The Department currently possesses the following types of Armored Personnel Carriers:

LENCO BEARCAT

Description: The Lenco BearCat is an armored rescue vehicle that provides ballistic protection for officers and civilians during high-risk incidents such as barricaded suspects, hostage situations, and high-risk warrants.

Quantity: 1

Expected Life Span: 10+ years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $400,000 to purchase. Maintenance is performed as needed and the associated costs vary.

LENCO MEDCAT

Description: The Lenco MedCat is an armored rescue vehicle designed to support both SWAT and tactical medical personnel. It provides ballistic protection while allowing medical personnel to treat injured individuals during high-risk incidents.

Quantity: 1

Expected Life Span: 10+ years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $400,000 to purchase. Maintenance is performed as needed and the associated costs vary.

Mobile Command and Control Vehicles

Mobile Command Vehicles: Mobile command vehicles are specially equipped vehicles used to coordinate law enforcement operations during large incidents or emergencies.

Capability: Mobile command vehicles provide a field-based command center equipped with communication and coordination tools. They allow incident commanders to manage large-scale incidents, emergency operations, and community events from the scene.

Purpose and Authorized Use: Mobile command vehicles may be used to coordinate law enforcement operations during large-scale incidents, emergency situations, and public events. Authorized uses include serving as a mobile command post, communications center, or coordination hub during incidents requiring multi-agency or extended operations. These vehicles also support the Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) by serving as a Negotiation Operations Center (NOC), allowing negotiators to communicate with individuals in crisis and work toward a peaceful resolution. The use of this equipment helps facilitate deescalation and the safe resolution of incidents, ideally without the need to use force.

Training: Personnel assigned to operate mobile command vehicles receive Department training on vehicle operation and the use of onboard communication and command equipment. Training may include operation of specialized features such as telescoping lighting, camera towers, and onboard generators, as well as any required licensing, including a Class B (or higher) Commercial Driver’s License with an air brake endorsement where applicable. Operators receive ongoing training on the safe operation and the laws and policies governing the deployment of this equipment.

The Department currently possesses the following types of Mobile Command Vehicles:

2019 FORD TRANSIT 350 HR VAN

Description: The Ford Transit van is used as a mobile workspace for the Department’s Crisis Negotiation Team during critical incidents. It allows negotiators to communicate and coordinate efforts while remaining close to the scene.

Quantity: 1

Expected Life Span: 10+ years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $82,000 to purchase. Maintenance is performed as needed and the associated costs vary.

2002 FREIGHTLINER MOTORHOME

Description: The Freightliner motorhome serves as a mobile command post that can be used during large incidents, investigations, emergency events, or community events where a field command center is needed.

Quantity: 1

Expected Life Span: 20 years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $303,000. Maintenance is performed as needed and the associated costs vary.

2026 FREIGHTLINER MOBILE COMMAND CENTER

Description: The Freightliner Mobile Command Center is a large, self-contained command vehicle used to coordinate police operations during major incidents, disasters, or large public events.

Quantity: 1

Expected Life Span: 20 years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $1,833,360.00. Maintenance is performed as needed and the associated costs vary.

Breaching Apparatus, Breaching Shotgun System, and Kinetic Breaching Equipment

Breaching Apparatus, Breaching Shotgun System, and Kinetic Breaching Equipment: Breaching equipment includes tools designed to allow officers to safely and quickly gain entry into structures when necessary during emergencies or tactical operations.

Capability: Breaching equipment allows officers to quickly and safely gain entry into locked or fortified structures during emergencies or tactical operations. These tools may be used when conventional entry methods are ineffective.

Purpose and Authorized Use: Breaching equipment may be used by trained personnel to gain entry into structures during emergencies or tactical operations. Authorized uses include executing search warrants, rescuing individuals in danger, responding to barricaded suspects, and entering locations when immediate access is required to protect life.

Training: Officers must complete Department training and applicable Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified training prior to using breaching equipment. Officers receive ongoing training on the safe operation and the laws and policies governing the deployment of this equipment.

The Department currently possesses the following types of Breaching Apparatus, Breaching Shotgun System, and Kinetic Breaching Equipment:

KBT, KINETIC BREACHING TOOL

Description: The Kinetic Breaching Tool is a mechanical device used by officers to quickly force entry through locked or reinforced doors during emergencies or tactical operations.

Quantity: 6

Expected Life Span: 10+ years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $10,000 per unit to purchase. Maintenance is performed as needed and the associated costs vary.

EXPLOSIVE BREACHING EQUIPMENT

Description: Explosive breaching equipment is used by trained SWAT personnel to safely and quickly breach doors or barriers during high-risk operations such as hostage rescues or barricaded suspect situations.

Quantity: 6

Expected Life Span: 5 years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $7,900 total for equipment to purchase. No maintenance cost.

Breaching Apparatus, Breaching Shotgun System, and Kinetic Breaching Equipment

ROYAL ARMS REMINGTON 870 EXPRESS BREACHING SHOTGUN SYSTEM

Description: The Remington 870 breaching shotgun is used with specialized ammunition to break door locks or hinges during tactical operations when other entry methods are ineffective.

Quantity: 5 Remington 870 Shotguns. Approximately 105 Royal Arms TESCR#3 12 Gauge rounds.

Expected Life Span: 10+ years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $1,500 per shotgun to purchase and $4.50 per round to purchase. Maintenance is performed as needed and the associated costs vary.

Specialized Firearms and Ammunition of Less Than .50 Caliber

Specialized Rifles: Specialized rifles are firearms used by trained officers during critical incidents where greater accuracy and range are required.

Capability: Specialized rifles provide officers with increased accuracy and range when confronting serious threats. These firearms are used during critical incidents such as active shooter events or other situations where precision and distance are necessary.

Purpose and Authorized Use: Specialized rifles may be used by trained officers when confronting a threat of serious bodily injury or death to officers or members of the public. Authorized uses include responding to active shooter incidents, high-risk tactical operations, and other critical incidents requiring greater accuracy and range to safely resolve the incident and reduce the risk of unintended injury.

Training: Officers must complete Department training and applicable Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)-certified tactical training prior to carrying or deploying these weapons. Officers receive ongoing training on the safe operation and the laws and policies governing the deployment of this equipment.

The Department currently possesses the following types of Specialized Firearms and Ammunition of Less Than .50 Caliber:

COLT AR-15 PATROL RIFLES

Description: The Colt AR-15 patrol rifle is a standard law enforcement rifle used by officers when confronting serious threats. It provides greater accuracy and range than a handgun and may be used during active shooter incidents or other critical situations.

Quantity: 154

Expected Life Span: 20+ years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $1,250 per rifle to purchase (not including accessories). Maintenance is performed as needed and the associated costs vary.

HECKLER & KOCH MP5 RIFLES (9MM)

Description: The Heckler & Koch MP5 is a compact rifle used primarily by SWAT officers during tactical operations where precision and control are required in closequarters environments.

Quantity: 18

Expected Life Span: 20+ years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $2,500 per rifle to purchase. Maintenance is performed as needed and the associated costs vary.

Specialized Firearms and Ammunition of Less Than .50 Caliber

SIG MCX RATTLER SBR CHAMBERED IN 300 BLACKOUT RIFLES

Description: The SIG MCX Rattler is a short-barreled rifle used by SWAT officers during tactical operations where maneuverability in confined environments is necessary.

Quantity: 28

Expected Life Span: 20+ years.

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $3,000 per rifle to purchase. Maintenance is performed as needed and the associated costs vary.

HORNADY, 300 BLACKOUT 111 GR MONOFLEX TAP SBR

Description: This ammunition is used with the SIG MCX Rattler rifles and is designed to provide reliable performance and accuracy during tactical operations.

Quantity: 26,200

Expected Life Span: 20+ years.

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $245 per 200 rounds to purchase. No maintenance cost.

REMINGTON 700 SNIPER RIFLE WITH G7 CHASSIS SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Description: The Remington 700 is a precision rifle used by trained SWAT snipers during critical incidents where accurate long-distance engagement may be required to stop a deadly threat.

Quantity: 8

Expected Life Span: 20+ years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $3,400 per rifle to purchase. Maintenance is performed as needed, and the associated costs vary.

HORNADY, 308 WIN TAP 168 GR ELD MATCH TAP PRECISION

Description: This ammunition is used with Remington 700 precision rifles and is designed to provide consistent accuracy during precision shooting operations.

Quantity: 8,000

Expected Life Span: 20+ years.

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $250 per 200 rounds to purchase. No maintenance cost.

HORNADY, 308 WIN TAP 110 GR TAP URBAN

Description: This ammunition is used with Remington 700 precision rifles and is designed to reduce penetration while maintaining effective performance in environments with potential collateral risk.

Fiscal Impact: $0 per rifle to purchase. No maintenance cost. Specialized Firearms and Ammunition of Less Than .50 Caliber

Quantity: 1,000

Expected Life Span: 20+ years.

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $250 per 200 rounds to purchase. No maintenance cost.

HORNADY, 308 WIN TAP 165 GR CX

Description: This ammunition is used with Remington 700 precision rifles and is designed to maintain performance when encountering barriers.

Quantity: 1,000

Expected Life Span: 20+ years.

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $380 per 200 rounds to purchase. No maintenance cost.

GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICER PRIVATELY OWNED PATROL RIFLES

Description: Approved officers may use personally owned patrol rifles that meet Department standards. These rifles are inspected and authorized by the Department before being used on duty.

Quantity: 15

Expected Life Span: N/A

Firearm or Firearm Accessory That Is Designed to Launch Explosive Projectiles

Launching Cups: Launching cups are attachments used with shotguns that allow officers to deploy certain chemical agents or smoke from a distance.

Capability: Launching cups allow officers to deploy chemical agents or smoke from a distance using a shotgun platform. This capability increases officer safety by allowing deployment without approaching a potentially dangerous location.

Purpose and Authorized Use: Launching cups may be used by trained personnel to deploy chemical agents or smoke into structures or vehicles from a distance. Authorized uses include addressing barricaded suspects, dispersing violent individuals, or assisting officers during tactical operations.

Training: Officers must complete Department training and applicable Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified training prior to using launching cup equipment. Officers receive ongoing training on the safe operation and the laws and policies governing the deployment of this equipment.

The Department currently possesses the following types of Firearm or Firearm Accessory That Is Designed to Launch Explosive Projectiles – Launching Cups:

CTS COMBINED SYSTEMS, LC5 LAUNCHING CUPS

Description: Launching cups attach to a shotgun and allow officers to deploy chemical agent canisters from a distance. This allows officers to introduce chemical agents into a location while maintaining a safer distance.

Quantity: 3

Expected Life Span: 5 years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $275 per unit to purchase. No maintenance cost.

Noise-Flash Diversionary Devices

Noise-Flash Diversionary Devices: Noise-flash diversionary devices are tools that produce a loud sound and bright flash to temporarily distract or disorient individuals.

Capability: Noise-flash diversionary devices produce a loud sound and bright flash designed to temporarily distract or disorient individuals. This allows officers a momentary tactical advantage to safely detain suspects during high-risk operations.

Purpose and Authorized Use: Noise-flash diversionary devices may be used during tactical operations to temporarily distract or disorient individuals. Authorized uses include hostage rescue operations, highrisk warrant service, barricaded suspect incidents, and other situations where a brief distraction may help officers safely detain suspects.

Training: Officers must complete Department training and applicable Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified training prior to deploying diversionary devices. Officers receive ongoing training on the safe operation and the laws and policies governing the deployment of this equipment.

The Department currently possesses the following types of Noise-Flash Diversionary Devices:

DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, DISTRACTION DEVICE 12-GRAM RELOAD, #8901

Description: This device produces a loud noise and bright flash designed to temporarily distract or disorient individuals. It is used during tactical operations to give officers time to safely detain suspects.

Quantity: 0

Expected Life Span: 5-10 years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $28-50 per unit to purchase. No maintenance cost.

CTS, MULTI-BANG DIVERSIONARY DEVICE, #7290-9

Description: This device produces a series of loud noises and flashes designed to distract individuals during high-risk tactical operations such as hostage rescues or room entries.

Quantity: 22

Expected Life Span: 5-10 years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $160 per unit to purchase. No maintenance cost.

Sting Ball Munitions

Sting Ball Munitions: Sting ball munitions are devices that produce light, sound, and rubber pellets upon deployment.

Capability: Sting ball munitions produce light, sound, and rubber pellets upon deployment. They are designed to temporarily distract and disperse individuals during violent encounters or crowd control situations.

Purpose and Authorized Use: Sting ball munitions may be used during violent encounters or crowd control situations to disperse individuals or gain compliance. These devices may be deployed by trained personnel when less-lethal options are appropriate to restore order or prevent further violence.

Training: Officers must complete Department training and applicable Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified training prior to deploying sting ball munitions. Officers receive ongoing training on the safe operation and the laws and policies governing the deployment of this equipment.

The Department currently possesses the following types of Sting Ball Munitions:

DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, STINGER 60-CALIBER RUBBER BALLS, #1087

Description: The Stinger grenade releases rubber pellets, light, and sound when deployed. It is used primarily during crowd control situations to disperse violent groups while using less lethal force.

Quantity: 66

Expected Life Span: 5 years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $50 per unit to purchase. No maintenance cost.

Chemical Agents and Chemical Agent Delivery Devices

Chemical Agents and Chemical Agent Delivery Devices: Chemical agents are irritants used to temporarily affect the eyes, skin, or respiratory system in order to gain compliance or disperse individuals.

Capability: Chemical agents temporarily irritate the eyes, skin, and respiratory system to encourage compliance or disperse individuals. These agents can be deployed in various forms to address violent individuals, barricaded suspects, or crowd control situations.

Purpose and Authorized Use: Chemical agents may be used by trained personnel to encourage compliance, disperse violent individuals, or resolve barricaded suspect situations. Authorized uses include crowd control, tactical operations, and other incidents where less-lethal force is appropriate.

Training: Officers must complete Department training and applicable Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified training prior to deploying these devices. Officers receive ongoing training on the safe operation and the laws and policies governing the deployment of this equipment.

The Department currently possesses the following types of Chemical Agents and Chemical Agent Delivery Devices:

DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, TRIPLE-CHASER SEPARATING CANISTER, SAFSMOKE, #1027

Description: This device releases smoke or chemical agents from three separate canisters to disperse crowds or cover larger outdoor areas.

Quantity: 20

Expected Life Span: 5 years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $50 per unit to purchase. No maintenance cost.

DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, MAXIMUM HC SMOKE LARGE STYLE CANISTER, #1073

Description: This smoke canister produces a large amount of smoke to obscure vision and assist officers in crowd control or tactical movement.

Quantity: 30

Expected Life Span: 5 years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $50 per unit to purchase. No maintenance cost.

DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, FLAMELESS TRI-CHAMBER SAF-SMOKE GRENADE, #1033

Description: This device releases smoke or chemical agents with reduced fire risk and is commonly used to assist officers during tactical operations involving barricaded suspects.

Quantity: 16 (All remaining quantities will be used in training.)

Expected Life Span: 5 years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $50 per unit to purchase. No maintenance cost.

DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, MILITARY-STYLE MAXIMUM SMOKE, #1083

Description: This smoke grenade produces dense smoke to help disperse crowds or provide concealment during tactical operations.

Quantity: 20

Expected Life Span: 5 years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $50 per unit to purchase. No maintenance cost.

DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, HAN-BALL GRENADE, CS, #1092

Description: The Han-Ball grenade releases chemical agents designed to cause temporary irritation and encourage compliance during tactical incidents.

Quantity: 28

Expected Life Span: 5 years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $50 per unit to purchase. No maintenance cost.

DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, TRIPLE-CHASER CS, #1026

Description: This grenade separates into multiple canisters that disperse chemical agents over a larger area to assist with crowd control.

Quantity: 0

Expected Life Span: 5 years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $50 per unit to purchase. No maintenance cost.

DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, SPEDE-HEAT CS, #1072

Description: This grenade disperses chemical agents to temporarily affect individuals and encourage them to leave an area during crowd control situations.

Quantity: 8

Expected Life Span: 5 years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $50 per unit to purchase. No maintenance cost.

DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, INSTANTANEOUS BLAST CS, #1042

Description: This device quickly disperses chemical agents in a concentrated area to temporarily incapacitate individuals during tactical operations.

Quantity: 36

Expected Life Span: 5 years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $50 per unit to purchase. No maintenance cost.

DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, TRI-CHAMBER FLAMELESS GRENADE CS, #1032

Description: This device disperses chemical agents while minimizing fire risk and is commonly used during barricaded suspect situations.

Quantity: 23

Expected Life Span: 5 years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $50 per unit to purchase. No maintenance cost.

CTS COMBINED SYSTEMS, BAFFLED RIOT CS, #5230B

Description: This grenade disperses chemical agents within structures or enclosed areas to assist officers during tactical operations.

Quantity: 41

Expected Life Span: 5 years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $50 per unit to purchase. No maintenance cost.

DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, FERRET 40 MM LIQUID BARRICADE PENETRATOR ROUND, CS, #2262

Description: This projectile delivers liquid chemical agents into a structure or vehicle to encourage barricaded suspects to exit safely.

Quantity: 101

Expected Life Span: 5 years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $50 per unit to purchase. No maintenance cost.

DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, FERRET, CS LIQUID, #1262

Description from Manufacturer: This projectile delivers chemical agents into confined spaces to assist officers during barricaded suspect incidents.

Quantity: 37

Expected Life Span: 5 years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $50 per unit to purchase. No maintenance cost.

DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, RIOT CONTROL CONTINUOUS DISCHARGE GRENADE, CS, #1082

Description: This grenade disperses chemical agents outdoors to assist officers in controlling violent crowds.

Quantity: 20

Expected Life Span: 5 years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $50 per unit to purchase. No maintenance cost.

Chemical Agents and Chemical Agent Delivery Devices

DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, OC/CS AEROSOL GRENADE, #1050

Description: This device releases a mist containing chemical irritants that temporarily affect individuals during tactical operations.

Quantity: 18

Expected Life Span: 5 years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $50 per unit to purchase. No maintenance cost.

DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, RIOT CONTROL OC, #1080

Description: This grenade disperses pepper-based irritants to assist officers in dispersing violent crowds.

Quantity: 26

Expected Life Span: 5 years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $50 per unit to purchase. No maintenance cost.

DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, AEROSOL OC VAPOR, #1056

Description: This device releases a concentrated pepper irritant mist to temporarily incapacitate individuals in confined areas.

Quantity: 19

Expected Life Span: 5 years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $50 per unit to purchase. No maintenance cost.

DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, FLAMELESS TRI-CHAMBER OC GRENADE #1030

Description: This device disperses pepper irritants and is commonly used during barricaded suspect situations or tactical operations.

Quantity: 4

Expected Life Span: 5 years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $50 per unit to purchase. No maintenance cost.

DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, FLAMELESS EXPULSION OC, #2040

Description: This device disperses pepper irritants and is commonly used during barricaded suspect situations or tactical operations.

Quantity: 33Expected Life Span: 5 years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $50 per unit to purchase. No maintenance cost.

DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, FIRST DEFENSE 1.3% MK-9 STREAM OC AEROSOL, #56895

Description: This handheld device releases a stream of pepper spray used during crowd control or tactical incidents.

Quantity: 7

Chemical Agents and Chemical Agent Delivery Devices

Expected Life Span: 5 years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $50 per unit to purchase. No maintenance cost.

DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, FIRST DEFENSE® .7% MK-9S HV VAPOR OC AEROSOL WITH WAND ATTACHMENT, #43896

Description: This device releases pepper spray in a mist form designed to affect multiple individuals during crowd control.

Quantity: 6

Expected Life Span: 5 years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $145 per unit to purchase. No maintenance cost.

DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, FIRST DEFENSE® .7% MK-46V STREAM OC AEROSOL WITH WAND #56746V

Description: This device releases pepper spray in a mist form designed to affect multiple individuals during crowd control.

Quantity: 2

Expected Life Span: 2 years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $630 per unit to purchase. No maintenance cost.

Long-Range Acoustic Devices

Long Range Acoustic Device: Long-range acoustic devices are speaker systems used to communicate instructions or warnings over long distances.

Capability: Long-range acoustic devices allow officers to clearly communicate instructions or warnings to individuals or crowds from a distance. They can project voice messages over large areas during emergencies or large events.

Purpose and Authorized Use: Long-range acoustic devices may be used to communicate instructions, warnings, or information to individuals or crowds during law enforcement operations. Authorized uses include large public events, emergency situations, and incidents where normal voice communication is ineffective.

Training: Officers receive ongoing training on the safe operation and the laws and policies governing the deployment of this equipment.

The Department currently possesses the following types of Long-Range Acoustic Devices:

MAGNETIC AUDIO DEVICE LT-PMS2-TURBO

Description: This long-range speaker system allows officers to communicate clearly with individuals or crowds during emergencies or large public events.

Quantity: 1

Expected Life Span: 10+ years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $4,000 per unit to purchase. Maintenance is performed as needed and the associated costs vary.

Kinetic Energy 40mm Weapons and Munitions

Kinetic Energy 40mm Launchers and Munitions: 40mm less-lethal systems are launchers designed to deploy impact or chemical munitions from a distance.

Capability: 40mm less-lethal launchers allow officers to deploy impact munitions or chemical agents from a distance. These tools are used to control violent individuals while reducing the likelihood of serious injury.

Purpose and Authorized Use: 40mm less-lethal launchers may be used by trained personnel to deploy impact munitions or chemical agents to stop violent or dangerous individuals. Authorized uses include crowd control, tactical operations, and incidents where officers need to address a threat from a safer distance.

Training: Officers receive ongoing training on the safe operation and the laws and policies governing the deployment of this equipment.

The Department currently possesses the following types of Kinetic Energy 40mm Launchers and Munitions:

DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 40MM TACTICAL 4-SHOT LAUNCHER, #1440

Description: This launcher allows officers to deploy less-lethal 40mm munitions such as sponge rounds or chemical agents from a safe distance.

Quantity: 6

Expected Life Span: 15 years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $1,975 per unit to purchase. Maintenance is performed as needed and the associated costs vary.

DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 40MM LMT TACTICAL SINGLE LAUNCHER, EXPANDABLE STOCK, #1425

Description: This launcher fires less-lethal 40mm munitions designed to safely control violent or dangerous individuals from a distance.

Quantity: 31

Expected Life Span: 25 years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $1,000 per unit to purchase. Maintenance is performed as needed and the associated costs vary.

DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 40MM EXACT IMPACT SPONGE: #6325

Description: This round delivers a foam projectile designed to temporarily incapacitate a violent or non-compliant individual while reducing the likelihood of serious injury.

Quantity: 594

Expected Life Span: 5-10 years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $2,500 per 100 units to purchase. No maintenance cost.

DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 40MM DIRECT IMPACT OC, #6320

Description: This round delivers both a blunt impact and pepper irritant to encourage compliance from violent or aggressive individuals.

Quantity: 259

Expected Life Span: 5 years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $30 per unit to purchase. No maintenance cost.

DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 40MM DIRECT IMPACT MARKING ROUND, #6326

Description: This round marks individuals with dye upon impact so officers can identify specific suspects within a crowd.

Quantity: 28

Expected Life Span: 5 years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $30 per unit to purchase. No maintenance cost.

DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 40MM WARNING SIGNALING MUNITION, LONG RANGE, INERT MARKING, 150 METERS #6029IM-LR

Description: This round produces a loud sound and bright flash to warn individuals or disperse crowds during large incidents.

Quantity: 22

Expected Life Span: 5-10 years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $30 per unit to purchase. No maintenance cost.

DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, FERRET 40MM POWDER BARRICADE ROUND CS, #2292

Description: This round delivers chemical agents through windows or barriers to assist officers during barricaded suspect situations.

Quantity: 228

Expected Life Span: 5-10 years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $1,300 per 50 rounds to purchase. No maintenance cost.

CTS COMBINED SYSTEMS, 40MM SPONGE, SMOKELESS, SPIN STABILIZED, 4" LONG, #4557

Description: This round delivers a foam projectile intended to stop violent or noncompliant individuals with reduced risk of serious injury.

Quantity: 0

Expected Life Span: 5-10 years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $2,200 per 100 rounds to purchase. No maintenance cost.

Pepper Ball Launchers and Pepper Ball Munitions

Pepper Ball Launchers and Pepper Ball Munitions: Pepper ball systems are less-lethal tools that launch projectiles containing irritant powder.

Capability: Pepper ball launchers deploy projectiles that release pepper irritant powder upon impact. They allow officers to address violent individuals or crowds from a distance using less-lethal force.

Purpose and Authorized Use: Pepper ball launchers may be used to deploy pepper-based projectiles to gain compliance from violent or aggressive individuals. Authorized uses include crowd control situations, tactical incidents, and other events where less-lethal force is appropriate.

Training: Officers receive ongoing training on the safe operation and the laws and policies governing the deployment of this equipment.

The Department currently possesses the following types of Pepper Ball Launchers and Pepper Ball Munitions:

PEPPERBALL, FTC

Description: The PepperBall launcher fires projectiles that release pepper irritant powder upon impact. It allows officers to control violent individuals or crowds from a distance using less-lethal force.

Quantity: 9

Expected Life Span: 20 years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $500 per unit to purchase. Maintenance is performed as needed and the associated costs vary.

PEPPERBALL, LIVE PEPPERBALL PROJECTILE

Description: These projectiles release pepper irritant powder upon impact to temporarily incapacitate individuals.

Quantity: 3,600

Expected Life Span: 3 years

Fiscal Impact: Approximately $2 per projectile to purchase. No maintenance cost.

Specialized Equipment Not Owned or Used

The Glendale Police Department does not own or use, or seeks to acquire, any of the following equipment:

High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), two-and-one-half-ton trucks, five-ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached

Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants

Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind

Firearms and ammunition of .50 Caliber or greater, excluding standard-issue shotguns and standard-issue shotgun ammunition.

2025 Specialized Equipment Use Summary

This section outlines the specialized equipment usage for 2025. Certain items of specialized equipment, particularly consumables (ammunition, diversionary devices, pepper balls, chemical agents, etc.) are used throughout the year on a regular basis for training in order to maintain proficiency. Training usage is not captured in this section. This section only provides data for the operational use of specialized equipment.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Unmanned Aircraft Systems were utilized at 74 incidents in 2025.

Armored Personnel Carriers

Armored Personnel Carriers were utilized at 11 incidents in 2025, 7 of which were interactive community engagement events.

Mobile Command and Control Vehicles

Mobile Command and Control Vehicles were utilized at 8 incidents in 2025.

Breaching Apparatus, Breaching Shotgun System, And Kinetic Breaching Equipment

Breaching Apparatus, Breaching Shotgun System, And Kinetic Breaching Equipment were utilized at 3 incidents in 2025.

Specialized Firearms and Ammunition of Less Than .50 Caliber

Specialized Firearms and Ammunition of Less Than .50 Caliber were utilized at 1 incident in 2025.

Firearm or Firearm Accessory That Is Designed to Launch Explosive Projectiles

Firearm or Firearm Accessory That Is Designed to Launch Explosive Projectiles were utilized at 1 incident in 2025.

Noise-Flash Diversionary Devices

Noise-Flash Diversionary Devices were utilized at 1 incident in 2025.

Chemical Agents and Chemical Agent Delivery Devices

Chemical Agents and Chemical Agent Delivery Devices were utilized at 1 incident in 2025.

Kinetic Energy 40mm Weapons and Munitions

Kinetic Energy 40mm Weapons and Munitions were utilized at 1 incident in 2025.

All specialized equipment uses were located in the City of Glendale, unless otherwise specified. All incidents are considered separate, even when there are multiple occurrences on the same date.

Incident Date Equipment Used

Purpose of Use

January 4, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

January 6, 2025

January 7, 2025

KBT, KINETIC BREACHING TOOL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist Los Angeles PD officers to force entry into a business for barricaded suspects.

KBT, KINETIC BREACHING TOOL Used by Glendale PD officers to force entry into a residence for a welfare check.

January 28, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

February 18, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

February 22, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

February 26, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

March 14, 2025 LENCO BEARCAT

LENCO MEDCAT

2019 FORD TRANSIT 350 HR VAN

(1) DT, 40MM 4-SHOT LAUNCHER, #1440

(2) DT, FERRET 40 MM, CS, #2262

(2) DT, DISTRACTION 12-GR RELOAD #8901

(2) CTS LC5 LAUNCHING CUP

(6) DT, TRI-CHAMBER CS, #1032

Used by Glendale PD officers during a high-risk search warrant.

March 28, 2025 2002 FREIGHTLINER MOTORHOME Used by Glendale PD officers as a mobile command post for a DUI checkpoint.

March 31, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

April 3, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL

DJI, AVATA

FOTOKITE SIGMA

April 5, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL

FOTOKITE SIGMA

Used by Glendale PD officers during a large-scale incident training in the City of Pasadena.

Used by Glendale PD officers to provide overwatch for a protest.

Incident

Date Equipment Used

April 10, 2025

SKY-HERO, LOKI MKII

DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL

DJI, AVATA*

LENCO BEARCAT

LENCO MEDCAT

2019 FORD TRANSIT 350 HR VAN

Purpose of Use

Used by Glendale PD officers during a high-risk search warrant in the City of Los Angeles.

May 7, 2025

May 11, 2025

DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL

LENCO MEDCAT

May 20, 2025 SKY-HERO, LOKI MKII

DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL

LENCO BEARCAT

LENCO MEDCAT

May 27, 2025

May 31, 2025

June 10, 2025

June 12, 2025

June 16, 2025

July 11, 2025

July 13, 2025

July 19, 2025

DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL

DJI, MAVIC 3ENTERPRISE THERMAL

FOTOKITE SIGMA

DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL

2002 FREIGHTLINER MOTORHOME

DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL

LENCO BEARCAT

LENCO MEDCAT

2002 FREIGHTLINER MOTORHOME

*Drone failed to launch.

Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

Used by Glendale PD officers for interactive community engagement during Fire Service Day.

Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a warrant in the City of Los Angeles.

Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

Used by Glendale PD officers to provide overwatch during Let's Go Glendale.

Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

Used by Glendale PD officers as a mobile command post for a DUI checkpoint.

Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

Used by Glendale PD officers interactive community engagement, mobile command post, and overwatch during Cruise Night.

Incident Date

Equipment Used

Purpose of Use

July 31, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

August 15, 2025 2002 FREIGHTLINER MOTORHOME Used by Glendale PD officers as a mobile command post for a DUI checkpoint.

August 19, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

August 21, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

August 31, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

September 5, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

September 7, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

September 9, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

September 13, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

September 17, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

September 19, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

September 22, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

September 23, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

September 25, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

September 29, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

October 1, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

October 4, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

Incident Date Equipment Used

October 4, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL

FOTOKITE SIGMA

LENCO MEDCAT

Purpose of Use

Used by Glendale PD officers for interactive community engagement and overwatch during Oktoberbest.

October 5, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

October 6, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

October 6, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD detectives to assist with a warrant in the City of Compton.

October 8, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD detectives to assist with a warrant in the City of Compton.

October 9, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

October 11, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

October 12, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

October 18, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL

LENCO BEARCAT

LENCO MEDCAT Used by Glendale PD officers for interactive community engagement during the Glendale PD Open House and TouchA-Truck.

October 24, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

October 25, 2025 DJI, AVATA Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

October 25, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL DJI, AVATA Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

October 31, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

November 1, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

November 5, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

November 9, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3

ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD during Love Ride to provide overwatch.

Incident

Date

Equipment Used

November 12, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL

November 15, 2025 DJI, AVATA

November 21, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL

November 22, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL

LENCO BEARCAT

LENCO MEDCAT

(1) COLT AR-15 PATROL RIFLES

(1) SIG MCX RATTLER SBR BLACKOUT RIFLE

(2) HORNADY, 300 BLACKOUT 111 GR

November 28, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL

November 30, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL

December 6, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL

LENCO MEDCAT

2002 FREIGHTLINER MOTORHOME

Purpose of Use

Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

Used by Glendale PD officers to assist Burbank PD with a search of an armed suspect in the City of Burbank.

Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

Used by Glendale PD officers for interactive community engagement, mobile command post, and overwatch during the Montrose Christmas Parade.

December 7, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

December 9, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL

December 9, 2025 LENCO MEDCAT

December 10, 2025 LENCO MEDCAT

Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search in the City of Paramount.

Used by Glendale PD officers for interactive community engagement during the Jingle Bell Ride.

December 12, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

December 12, 2025 2002 FREIGHTLINER MOTORHOME

December 12, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL DJI, AVATA

Used by Glendale PD officers as a mobile command post for a DUI checkpoint.

Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

Incident Date Equipment Used

Purpose of Use

December 17, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist the U.S. Marshals Service with a warrant in the City of Pomona.

December 18, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

December 20, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

December 21, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

December 23, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist the U.S. Marshals Service with a warrant in the City of Los Angeles.

December 26, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL

DJI, AVATA

KBT, KINETIC BREACHING TOOL

Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a warrant.

December 27, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

December 27, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a barricaded suspect.

December 27, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

December 28, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a search.

December 28, 2025 DJI, MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL Used by Glendale PD officers to assist with a overwatch of a street racing enforcement and search.

Summary of Complaints Regarding Specialized Equipment Use in 2025

The application and use of specialized equipment may cause questions and/or concerns for members of the community. It is vitally important that community members’ questions and concerns regarding the application and use of specialized equipment are addressed.

The Glendale Police Department is committed to full and fair investigation of citizen complaints. As such, the Department has sound internal procedures for thorough and impartial investigations of citizen complaints. Resolving complaints in a fair, impartial, and expeditious manner will ensure the consistent high level of integrity and efficiency maintained by the Department.

Any member of the public can register a question, concern, or complaint regarding specialized equipment use either in person or telephonically by contacting the Glendale Police Department’s Professional Standards Bureau at (818) 548-3117. Complaints may also be submitted electronically via the Department’s website at https://glendaleca.ciweb.com/pp/#/

A response to the questions, concerns, or complaints will be completed by the Department in a timely manner.

In 2025, the Glendale Police Department did not receive any complaints regarding the use of specialized equipment.

Summary of Violations of Specialized Equipment Use in 2025

An internal review revealed no policy violations of Glendale Police Department personnel unlawfully deploying or discharging specialized equipment in 2025.

Fiscal Impact

For Fiscal Year 2025-2026 the Glendale Police Department’s Adopted Budget was approximately $162,324,756 with the majority of the budget allocated to personnel expenses. The budget amount spent on specialized equipment represents only a small fraction of the Department’s expenses. However, the funds spent on specialized equipment are crucial for providing the necessary resources and materials to ensure the safety of the community and officers. The existing inventory of specialized equipment plays a significant role in enhancing the Department’s capabilities and is of great importance from a public safety perspective.

The use of specialized equipment and special tactics are skills that require ongoing training to maintain proficiency. While the Department conducts regular training within its Training Bureau, and specialized units such as SWAT and CNT, participating in external training courses can provide significant tactical insight and an enhanced skillset. These courses offer officers a curriculum and exercises designed to impart knowledge, skills, and enhanced capability. The specific courses attended by officers can vary each year based on operational needs. Funding for training is secured through the General Fund or grants unless otherwise indicated.

Equipment Type

Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Unmanned Ground Vehicles

Armored Personnel Carriers

Mobile Command and Control Vehicles

Initial Cost / Source Funding (approximate)

$121,500 / General Fund

$2,700 / Asset Forfeiture Fund

$114,200 / General Fund

$800,000 / General Fund

$82,000 / General Fund

$303,000 / Fleet Management Fund

$255,000 / Grant Funding

$1,779,000 / Asset Forfeiture Fund

Ongoing Cost FY 2025-2026 (approximate) Projected Cost

2026-2027 (approximate)

varies with maintenance

Breaching Apparatus, Breaching Shotgun System, and Kinetic Breaching Equipment

$72,000 / General Fund

Specialized Firearms and Ammunition of Less Than .50 Caliber $345,000 / General Fund

Firearm or Firearm Accessory That Is Designed to Launch Explosive Projectiles

Noise-Flash Diversionary Devices

Sting Ball Munitions

Chemical Agents and Chemical Agent Delivery Devices

Long-Range Acoustic Devices

Kinetic Energy 40mm Weapons and Munitions

Pepper Ball Launchers and Pepper Ball Munitions

/ General Fund

$4,000 / General Fund

/ General Fund

N/A* - The Department does not plan to acquire more equipment unless considered necessary due to extenuating circumstances.

Projected Acquisitions in 2026

Projected consumable specialized equipment acquisitions for Fiscal Year 2027 (July 2026 - June 2027) should be in line with current replenishment schedules and quantities for consumables. A variety of commercial factors (i.e. supply and demand, inflation, supply chain issues etc.) may influence the fiscal impact of future specialized equipment acquisitions and ongoing specialized equipment purchases throughout the year. The replenishment schedules for specialized equipment consumables can vary and are dictated by inventory levels that fluctuate as a result of training, operational usage, or manufacturer recommended replacement guidelines.

Projected non-consumable specialized equipment acquisitions for Fiscal Year 2027 are anticipated to be limited at this time. Any unanticipated replacements of existing non-consumable specialized equipment for Fiscal Year 2027 will be initiated on a case-by-case basis that is dependent on operational need, operational wear, or end of serviceable lifespan.

Conclusion

The annual Specialized Equipment Use Report demonstrates the Glendale Police Department’s commitment to transparency and providing information to our community and elected officials and ensures compliance with the law. The equipment, resources, and training outlined in this report enable Glendale Police Officers to better protect our community, enhance the safety of the public and officers, and bring critical incidents to a safe resolution. We understand that it is not a matter of if a critical incident will happen within our city, but a matter of when. The content listed within this report provides our officers with the training, confidence, and capability to confront such situations.

Public safety is and always has been a shared responsibility. The strength of our Department lies not solely within the actions of the individual officer but within the resilience and willingness of our community to collaborate with our officers to address crime in their neighborhoods. This partnership and continued support have helped our officers maintain Glendale as one of the safest cities of its size in the United States.

Our Department is fully committed to protecting and serving our community. The Glendale Police Department prides itself on protecting Glendale, building trust, and maximizing our potential.