Receive report from the Office of Correction and Law Enforcement Monitoring relating to its review of the Office of the Sheriff 2025-2026 Military Equipment Annual Report.
This document is a report from the Office of Correction and Law Enforcement Monitoring (OCLEM) regarding its review of the Sheriff's Office 2025-26 Military Equipment Annual Report. It outlines the recommended action for the Board of Supervisors to receive the report, which includes an analysis of military equipment use in compliance with California Assembly Bill 481. The report was presented to the Community Correction and Law Enforcement Monitoring Committee on May 5, 2026, where it was accepted unanimously. The document also states that the recommended action has no fiscal, child, senior, or sustainability implications.
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Report from OCLEM on Sheriff's Office 2025-26 Military Equipment Annual Report.
Recommended action for the Board of Supervisors to receive the report.
Review directed by the Board of Supervisors in 2023 for compliance with AB 481.
Report presented to CCLEM on May 5, 2026, and accepted unanimously.
No fiscal, child, senior, or sustainability implications from the recommended action.
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County of Santa Clara Office of Correction and Law Enforcement Monitoring 128852 DATE: May 19, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Julie Ruhlin, OCLEM Project Team Leader SUBJECT: OCLEM Review of Sheriff's Office 2025-26 Military Equipment Annual Report RECOMMENDED ACTION Receive report from the Office of Correction and Law Enforcement Monitoring relating to its review of the Office of the Sheriff 2025-2026 Military Equipment Annual Report. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION In 2023, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors directed the Office of Correction and Law Enforcement Monitoring (OCLEM) to review the Sheriff’s Office Annual Military Equipment Use Reports for compliance with California Assembly Bill 481 and to establish ongoing oversight of military equipment use. OCLEM presented this report to the Community Correction and Law Enforcement Monitoring Committee (CCLEM) on May 5, 2026. The Committee voted unanimously to accept the report and made recommendations that are included in a separate memorandum. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS The recommended action will have no/neutral fiscal implications. CHILD IMPACT The recommended action will have no/neutral impact on children and youth....
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OCLEM Review of Sheriff Office's 2025-26 Military Equipment Report 5-5-26
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This document appears to be a draft review by the Office of Correction and Law Enforcement Monitoring (OCLEM) regarding the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office's 2025-2026 Military Equipment Annual Report. It discusses compliance with California Assembly Bill 481, which mandates annual reporting on military equipment use by law enforcement. The review covers incidents from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, highlighting areas of progress and ongoing concerns, particularly regarding the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and less-lethal impact weapons. The report notes improvements in transparency and policy development but also emphasizes the need for clearer guidelines and timely updates to use of force policies.
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OCLEM conducts independent reviews of the Sheriff’s Office Annual Military Equipment Use Reports for compliance with AB 481.
The review period covers incidents from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026.
OCLEM reviewed 17 incidents involving military equipment use in Enforcement and Custody Bureaus.
The Sheriff’s Office demonstrated high transparency in military equipment reporting.
OCLEM identified the need for clearer policy guidance on UAS use, particularly in sensitive contexts.
The report commends the Sheriff’s Office for routing use of force reports to uninvolved supervisors.
OCLEM continues to urge timely updates to the use of force policy regarding less-lethal impact weapons.
The use of chemical agents in custody settings showed a slight decrease from the previous year.
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The document appears to be a draft and may not contain final conclusions or recommendations.
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Office of Correction and Law Enforcement Monitoring County of Santa Clara 140 Asbury Street San Jose, CA 95110 310-906-0259 To: Board of Supervisors Community Correction and Law Enforcement Monitoring Committee Cc: Sheriff Robert Jonsen From: Julie Ruhlin, OCLEM Project Manager Teresa Magula, Project Team Leader Michael Gennaco, Senior Strategic Advisor Date: May 5, 2026 Subject: OCLEM Review of Sheriff’s Office 2025-2026 MILITARY EQUIPMENT ANNUAL REPORT Introduction California Assembly Bill 481 (AB 481) requires law enforcement agencies to annually report on the acquisition, use, funding, and public feedback associated with certain categories of equipment defined as “military equipment.” These reports are intended to promote transparency, accountability, and public oversight of how such equipment is deployed and governed. Pursuant to direction from the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, the Office of Correction and Law Enforcement Monitoring (OCLEM) conducts an independent review of the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office Annual Military Equipment Use Reports for compliance with AB 481. This report reflects OCLEM’s review of the Sheriff’s Office’s 2025–2026 Annual...
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CCLEM Recommendations for Sheriff's FY 2025-2026 Anual Military Equipment Report
The Community Correction and Law Enforcement Monitoring Committee (CCLEM) submitted recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding the Sheriff's Office FY 2025-2026 Military Equipment Annual Report. The committee accepted the report and proposed three recommendations focused on off-cycle equipment approvals, the assessment of OC spray effects on individuals with mental health issues, and a pause on military equipment fund allocations to address budget concerns in west county cities.
Key points
CCLEM met on May 5, 2026, to discuss the Sheriff's Office Military Equipment Annual Report.
The committee received reports from the Office of Correction and Law Enforcement Monitoring (OCLEM) and the Office of the Sheriff (SHO).
Three recommendations were forwarded to the Board of Supervisors.
Recommendations include adopting OCLEM's off-cycle equipment approval, assessing OC spray effects on mental health, and pausing military equipment fund allocations.
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County of Santa Clara COMMUNITY CORRECTION AND LAW ENFORCEMENT MONITORING COMMITTEE 70 West Hedding Street, East Wing, 10th Floor San Jose, CA 95110 Phone: (408) 299-5001 DATE: May 6, 2026 TO: Honorable Board of Supervisors FROM: Community Correction and Law Enforcement Monitoring Committee SUBJECT: Sheriff’s Office FY 2025-2026 Military Equipment Annual Report At the May 5, 2026, meeting of the Community Correction and Law Enforcement Monitoring Committee (CCLEM), commissioners received reports from the Office of Correction and Law Enforcement Monitoring (OCLEM) and the Office of the Sheriff (SHO) relating to the latter’s FY 2025-2026 Military Equipment Annual Report. CCLEM accepted the report and approved forwarding three recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. OCLEM’s report covered eight topics. CCLEM members asked questions and showed interest in all eight areas, some of which overlapped. Commissioners’ comments coalesced into several requests. Commissioners urged the Office of the Sheriff (SHO) and OCLEM to: 1. Adopt the OCLEM recommendation regarding off-cycle equipment approvals. 2. Consider assessing the long-term effects of OC spray on those with mental health...