Fresno Police's Military Gear Usage in 2025
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Fresno Police Departments 2025 annual report reveals minimal use of military-grade equipment, including robots, drones, armored vehicles, and rifles. The report, set for city council approval, details ownership, usage, and costs. The departments sixteen robots were deployed twice, drones flew 293 times, and armored vehicles were used 16 times. Rifles and sniper gear saw action twice, while less-lethal options like kinetic launchers and bean bag shotguns were used more frequently. No explosives or certain chemical munitions were deployed. Maintenance costs range from a few thousand to under eighty thousand dollars annually. A public meeting on the report is scheduled for March 25th at city hall.
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