Capt. Omar Peña said the equipment is not military surplus gear. Rather, it is gear defined as military equipment in Assembly Bill 481.

They respond to emergencies big and small and that requires equipment of all kinds. The Sioux City Police Department is ...

CHICO — The Chico Police Department used military equipment in 154 incidents during 2025. Most of the equipment used was drones. “We’re pretty proud of our drone program,” said Capt. Omar Peña, ...