In a continued effort for greater transparency, UCPD places high regard on meaningful public input related to the use of military equipment in our community.
On January 1, 2022, Assembly Bill 481 (AB 481) required the City of Union City to adopt a military equipment use policy to safeguard the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and liberties.
On May 28th, 2024, Union City Council will hear the UCPD’s 2023 Use Report, to readopt and to approve UCPD’s “Military Equipment Use Policy,” adding Chapter 2.62 to the Union City Municipal Code.
UCPD’s military equipment policy can be viewed on our transparency portal:
https://www.unioncity.org/617/Police-Department-Military-equipment-use?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2q77bozrZJadz1CEoIL4sh40hAKtn7VSSjwLpb2-7U7TxfOWh8lgKLiWo_aem_AYbe5kEc63iGoQcoeOoeD2Dod_Ucot9MZrflihxSoGv4-qOj4qsKXAs7PW-V_kMK20MkIDCf6p4Miu2OPs4AYIVr
AB 481 also requires UCPD to publish an annual military equipment use report. The 2023 Military Equipment Use Report can be found on our transparency portal: 2023-Military-Equipment-Use-Report (unioncity.org)
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MEETING
UCPD gives strong consideration to the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties. Department policy requires UCPD to hold a well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting where community members may discuss and ask questions regarding the annual military equipment report.
UCPD will hold our Military Equipment Use Report community engagement meeting on May 20th at 6:00 pm. The meeting will take place in City Council chambers and will include a presentation as well as opportunities to discuss our report and answer any questions. The meeting will be recorded, and live streaming of the meeting can also be accessed remotely using the information listed below under “Remote Access.”
Community members are also encouraged to email any questions in advance so that they can be answered during the meeting. Questions can be sent to Lieutenant Shansab at [email protected].
REMOTE ACCESS
Topic: UCPD Military Equipment Use
Time: May 20, 2024 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://unioncity-org.zoom.us/j/83182527953?pwd=4AURKEb6GreEkpBmWVRE11V3MyZvcp.1
Meeting ID: 831 8252 7953
Passcode: w1$wzA$&
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