San Jose officials criticized for approving more military weapons for Police Dept.

The San Jose Police Department will be getting more military grade equipment, including projectile launchers that have been at the center of costly lawsuits, following approval by city leaders.

But some local community groups are strongly opposed to the purchases, and are raising concerns over whether San Jose is trying to avoid attention on the topic. Critics say the city is going against the spirit of state legislation designed to boost transparency around such equipment purchases and stockpiles.