Hawthorne Police Department News Release: Notice of Community Meeting

Assembly Bill 481 (AB 481) was introduced to increase transparency and accountability for the funding, acquisition, and use of military equipment by state and local law enforcement agencies. On September 30, 2021, Governor Newsom signed into law AB 481, which went into effect on January 1, 2022, and added California Government Code Sections 7070 through 7075.

AB 481 requires law enforcement agencies to author an annual military equipment report, which shall include a description of each type of military equipment, quantity in inventory, capabilities, purchase cost, purpose, authorized use, expected life span, fiscal impact, and usage for the year. After the report has been posted on the law enforcement's website, a community meeting shall be held to allow the public to ask questions and discuss the report.

The Hawthorne Police Department is committed to transparency, public trust, community partnerships, and compliance with the law. As such, the Department has authored the Annual Military Equipment Report in accordance with the requirements outlined in AB 481.

The Hawthorne Police Department invites City of Hawthorne residents to attend a community meeting to discuss the annual military equipment report.

Date: May 28th, 2026

Time: 10:00 A.M.

Location: Hawthorne City Hall - City Council Chamber | 4455 W. 126th Street, Hawthorne, California 90250

City of Hawthorne Police Department Annual Military Equipment Report 2026