Police military equipment renewal (AB 481)
Summary
Officers get new bulletproof vests under a three-year, $158,000 contract, and the department can chase up to $157,000 in state cannabis tax grant funds.
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Last discussed Aug 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
$158,000 for vests plus a potential $157,000 grant coming in.
Visalia police officers and, indirectly, the public they protect.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Visalia City Council — August 3, 2026
The council renewed the police department's military equipment use policy after its annual report showed no citizen complaints and moderate equipment use — 221 drone flights, 15 armored vehicle deployments in 2025.
Visalia City Council — February 2, 2026
Officers get new bulletproof vests under a three-year, $158,000 contract, and the department can chase up to $157,000 in state cannabis tax grant funds.
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