City of Pleasant Hill - AB 481 Community Meeting on Military Equipment Use - April 28, 2026

The City of Pleasant Hill held a community meeting on April 28, 2026, to discuss the Pleasant Hill Police Department's compliance with AB 481, a law requiring transparency about military equipment use by police. Lieutenant Brian Leonard provided an overview of the department's military and specialized equipment inventory, including drones, breaching shotguns, specialized ammunition, less lethal devices, and tactical vehicles. The presentation detailed the types, purposes, costs, and training requirements associated with each equipment category. The department also noted access to additional equipment through joint agreements with neighboring agencies. No procurement actions or contract awards were discussed during the meeting, but the department emphasized transparency by making equipment lists and policies publicly available on the city's website.