The Arcadia Police Department Manual is a full overview of the Department's policies, which is subject to regular revisions and updates based on legislative changes, case law, and best practices. This online version is reposted whenever changes are made. The Manual is separated into nine chapters: Law Enforcement Role and Authority, Organization and Administration, General Operations, Patrol Operations, Traffic Operations, Investigation Operations, Equipment, Support Services, and Personnel.
Assembly Bill No. 481 Law Enforcement and State Agencies: Military Equipment: Funding, Acquisition, and Use
Effective January 1, 2022, Assembly Bill 481 ("AB 481") requires law enforcement agencies such as the Arcadia Police Department to have a Military Equipment Use Policy approved by the City Council prior to taking certain actions relating to the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment, as defined by law.
Military Equipment Use Policy
On April 19, 2022, the Arcadia City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2387 approving a Military Equipment Use Policy (“Policy”) pursuant to AB 481.
Annual Report
In compliance with AB 481 and the Policy, an annual military equipment report must be submitted to the City Council for each type of military equipment approved within one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for use.
The 2024 Annual Military Equipment Report, along with the revised Policy, was presented to and approved by the City Council during their meeting on June 3, 2025.
2024 Annual Military Equipment Report/Staff Report and Policy
Public Comments
Members of the public may register complaints or submit questions or concerns about the use of each type of military equipment in this Policy by any of the following means:
Via telephone: (626) 574-5156
Via mail: Arcadia Police Department
Attn: Military Equipment Use Coordinator
250 W. Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91007
The Department is committed to responding to complaints, concerns, and questions received through any of the above methods in a timely manner.
Previous Years Report
2023 Annual Military Equipment Report and Policy
May 7, 2024, Staff Report RE: 2023 Annual Military Equipment Report
2022 Annual Military Equipment Report and Policy
