THE SAN JOSE Police Department has hundreds of military-grade items in its armory and is asking for more. City officials are scrutinizing the request.
The City Council unanimously approved a new policy last week, which guides how the San Jose Police Department should pay for, acquire and use certain types of gear considered military-level equipment — including armored vehicles, various rifles and shotguns and unmanned aircraft or drones it already owns.
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