CDCR Military Equipment Use Policy (AB 481)

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation utilizes equipment that has been identified as Military equipment defined within Assembly Bill (AB) 481, Law Enforcement and State Agencies: Military Equipment: Funding, Acquisition, and Use. CDCR has created a list of Military equipment which is being utilized currently and prior to January 1, 2022. The CDCR will update this list as additional Military Equipment is funded, acquired and or used within the Department.

All listed Military equipment is governed and authorized by the Department Operations Manual (DOM) Article 2 Use of Force, section 51020; the California Code of Regulations Title 15 Article 1.5 Use of Force and Restraining Devices section 3268 Use of Force; and Penal Code sections 196, 832, and 835a.

The CDCR ensures compliance with the military equipment use policy as defined within the DOM, Article 22, and Employee Discipline.

Military equipment used by other jurisdictions, Law Enforcement or State Agencies providing assistance, Collaborated Task Force or Mutual Aid assistance shall comply with their respective military equipment use policies.

The fiscal impact of the military equipment, including the initial costs of obtaining the equipment and estimated annual costs of maintaining it, will be updated and placed on the CDCR website annually for each piece of equipment.

Listed Items will note the following:

  • A description of the military equipment
  • The purposes and authorized uses for which the CDCR proposes to use each type of military equipment
  • The training, including any course required by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, Correctional Peace Officer Standards and Training, or comparable approved training that must be completed before CDCR personnel are allowed to use each specific type of military equipment

Military Equipment List 

OLEORESIN CAPSICUM (OC)

Training: CDCR Sworn Peace Officers are POST-certified in the use of chemical agents. Additionally CDCR personnel attend annual training on the deployment and use of chemical agents in order to maintain proficiency.

Hydro-Force X-10  Price per Unit:  $1964.00

  • The X-10 is a safe and useful tool used during cell extractions to increase safety for both officers and inmates. The X-10 allows officers to push back an inmate’s barricade and introduce an Oleoresin Capsicum (OC), or Pepper Spray, fog into the cell. 
  • The Pepper Spray helps subdue the belligerent inmate, allowing officers to enter the cell safely. 

CTS Flameless Expulsion (Model 5440)  Price per Unit: $49.00

  • Designed for indoor use, this grenade’s contents are expelled upon actuation of a CO2 cartridge that will affect a confined area.
  • The purpose of the Flameless Expulsion Grenade is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

DefTec T-16 Flameless Expulsion (Model 2040)   Price per Unit: $47.00

  • Designed for indoor use, this grenade’s contents are expelled that will affect a confined area.
  • The purpose is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

CTS OC Vapor Grenade (Model 6340)  Price per Unit: $44.82

  • The OC Vapor Aerosol Grenade delivers a very high concentration of OC in a powerful mist. The OC Vapor requires minimal decontamination while the target effect and inhalation are dramatic. 
  • Designed for indoor use, this grenade contains no CFCs and is not a fire hazard. The purpose of the OC Vapor Aerosol Grenade is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

DefTec OC Vapor Grenade (Model 1056)  Price per Unit: $42.95

  • The OC Vapor Aerosol Grenade delivers a very high concentration of OC in a powerful mist. The OC Vapor requires minimal decontamination while the target effect and inhalation are dramatic. 
  • Designed for indoor use, this grenade contains no CFCs and is not a fire hazard. The purpose of the OC Vapor Aerosol Grenade is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

DefTec Instantaneous Blast (Model 1040)  Price per Unit: $43.95

  • The Instantaneous Blast Grenade is designed for indoor or outdoor use; this grenade’s powder is expelled upon initiation of a small internal detonator that has sufficient force to split the canister at six (6) machined grooves on the outside surface.
  • The purpose of the Instantaneous Blast Grenade is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

DefTec Muzzle Blast (Model 6040)  Price per Unit: $25.38

  • The 40 mm Muzzle Blast Rounds are designed to deliver chemical agents in the immediate area within 30 feet of the grenadier.
  • The 40 mm Muzzle Blast Rounds are widely used as a crowd management solution for the immediate and close deployment of chemical agent. As a pain compliance round for crowd management, the 40 mm Muzzle Blast Rounds are used for deploying chemical laden powder at close ranges for indoor or outdoor operations. The 40 mm Muzzle Blast Rounds provides instantaneous emission of chemical agents directly at or on riotous, non-compliant subjects. The purpose of the 40 mm Muzzle Blast Rounds are to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

CTS Muzzle Blast  (Model 4640)  Price per Unit: $25.38

  • The 40 mm Muzzle Blast Rounds are designed to deliver chemical agents in the immediate area within 30 feet of the grenadier
  • The 40 mm Muzzle Blast Rounds are widely used as a crowd management solution for the immediate and close deployment of chemical agent. As a pain compliance round for crowd management, the 40 mm Muzzle Blast Rounds are used for deploying chemical laden powder at close ranges for indoor or outdoor operations. The 40 mm Muzzle Blast Rounds provide instantaneous emission of chemical agents directly at or on riotous, non-compliant subjects The purpose of the 40 mm Muzzle Blast Rounds are to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

DefTec Liquid Ferret–40 (Model 1260)  Price per Unit: $28.90

  • Rounds are designed to deliver chemical agents in barricade situations from a 40 mm launcher to penetrate barriers, such as windows, particleboard doors, and interior walls. Upon impacting the barrier, the nose cone ruptures and instantaneously delivers the agent’s payload inside of a structure.
  • Its primary use is to dislodge barricaded subjects from confined areas. Its purpose is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

DefTec Powder Ferret–40 (Model 1290)  Price per Unit: $26.75

  • These rounds are designed to deliver chemical agents in barricade situations from a 40 mm launcher to penetrate barriers, such as windows, particleboard doors, and interior walls. Upon impacting the barrier, the nose cone ruptures and instantaneously delivers the agent payload inside of a structure.
  • Its primary use is to dislodge barricaded subjects from confined areas. Its purpose is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

CTS Liquid Barricade Penetrator (Model 4340)  Price per Unit: $28.21

  • The liquid OC-filled projectile penetrates intermediate barriers and delivers irritant agents into an adjacent room.
  • Its primary use is to dislodge barricaded subjects from confined areas. Its purpose is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

Chloroacetophenone (CN) 

Training: CDCR Sworn Peace Officers are POST-certified in the use of chemical agents. Additionally CDCR personnel attend annual training on the deployment and use of chemical agents in order to maintain proficiency.

DefTec Pocket Grenade (Model 1015) Price per Unit: $23.00

  • The CN Grenade is a quick burning, reduced volume, continuous discharge grenade available in CN; the pelletized chemical agent is discharged through one (1) gas port located on the bottom of the canister.
  • The CN Grenade is a small, lightweight, easily carried device that provides a medium volume of chemical agent or smoke for certain situations. This device should be deployed utilizing wind advantage. It should not be deployed onto rooftops, in crawl spaces, or indoors due to its fire-producing capability. Hand throw. This small canister affords good coverage and may also be used as a distraction device. 
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

CTS Tactical Pocket Grenade  (Model 8220) Price per Unit: $30.00

  • The CN Grenade is a quick burning, reduced volume, continuous discharge grenade available in CN; the pelletized chemical agent is discharged through one (1) gas port located on the bottom of the canister.
  • The CN Grenade is a small, lightweight, easily carried device that provides a medium volume of chemical agent or smoke for certain situations. This device should be deployed utilizing wind advantage. It should not be deployed onto rooftops, in crawl spaces, or indoors due to its fire-producing capability. Hand throw. This small canister affords good coverage and may also be used as a distraction device.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

DefTec Spedeheat Grenade (Model 1071) Price per Unit: $28.00

  • A high volume continuous discharge grenade; the pelletized chemical agent is discharged through four (4) ports located on top of the canister, three (3) on the side, and one (1) on the bottom.
  • Designed specifically for outdoor use in crowd control situations.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

CTS Large Volume Grenade (Model 5220 LV) Price per Unit: $36.00

  • This CN Grenade is a quick burning, reduced volume, continuous discharge grenade available in CN; pelletized chemical agent is discharged through one (1) gas port located on the bottom of the canister.
  • The purpose of the CN Grenade is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

CTS Baffled Grenade (Model 5220B) Price per Unit: $60.00

  • High volume continuous discharge grenade; pelletized chemical agent is discharged through five (5) ports on the canister.
  • Designed specifically for outdoor use in crowd control situations.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

DefTec Flameless Tri-Chamber (Model 1031)  Price per Unit: $48.00

  • The Tri-Chamber Flameless Grenade is designed for indoor use. The internal combustion allows the chemical-laden smoke to be released through three (3) ports on the outer canister side.
  • The Tri-Chamber Flameless Grenade is used for riot and disturbance control. The purpose of the Tri-Chamber Flameless Grenade is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

DefTec Rubber Ball Grenade (Model 1091) Price per Unit: $52.00

  • The Rubber Ball Grenade is a combination irritant and diversion device. The Rubber Ball Blast Grenade is a maximum effect device as it delivers up to three (3) stimuli for psychological and physiological effect: light, sound, and chemical agent or OC.
  • The Rubber Ball Grenade is used for riot and disturbance control and most widely used as a crowd management tool in indoor and outdoor operations.  As a pain compliance, distraction and disorientation device for crowd management, it may be hand thrown or launched in the general direction of the crowd of non-compliant or riotous inmates. Its applications in tactical deployment situations include high-risk warrant service, hostage rescue, and the arrest of potentially violent subjects. The purpose is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary distraction or disorientation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

CTS Rubber Ball Grenade (Model 9220) Price per Unit: $44.00

  • The Rubber Ball Grenade is a combination irritant and diversion device. The Rubber Ball Blast Grenade is a maximum effect device as it delivers up to three (3) stimuli for psychological and physiological effect: light, sound, and chemical agent or OC.
  • The Rubber Ball Grenade is used for riot and disturbance control. The purpose of the Rubber Ball Grenade is to minimize the risk to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects. Most widely used as a crowd management tool in indoor and outdoor operations. As a pain compliance, distraction and disorientation device for crowd management, it may be hand thrown or launched in the general direction of the crowd of non-compliant or riotous inmates. Its applications in tactical deployment situations include high-risk warrant service, hostage rescue, and the arrest of potentially violent subjects.  The purpose is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary distraction or disorientation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

CTS Jet-Lite Grenade (Model 5220 JL) Price per Unit: $55.00

  • Rapid discharge irritant and smoke grenade in the form of a rubber ball.
  • The purpose of the CN Smoke Jet Lite is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

Orthochlorabenzalmalononitrile (CS)

Training: CDCR Sworn Peace Officers l are POST-certified in the use of chemical agents. Additionally CDCR personnel attend annual training on the deployment and use of chemical agents in order to maintain proficiency.

DefTec Pocket Tactical Grenade (Model 1016) Price per Unit: $18.29

  • This CS Grenade is a quick burning, reduced volume, continuous discharge grenade available in CS; the pelletized chemical agent is discharged through one (1) gas port located on the bottom of the canister.
  • The CS Grenade is a small, lightweight, easily carried device that provides a medium volume of chemical agent or smoke for certain situations. This device should be deployed utilizing wind advantage. It should not be deployed onto rooftops, in crawl spaces, or indoors due to its fire-producing capability. Hand throw. This small canister affords good coverage and may also be used as a distraction device. 
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

CTS Pocket Tactical Grenade (Model 8230) Price per Unit: $26.10

  • CS Grenade is a quick burning, reduced volume, continuous discharge grenade available in CS; a pelletized chemical agent is discharged through one (1) gas port located on the bottom of the canister.
  • The CS Grenade is a small, lightweight, easily carried device that provides a medium volume of chemical agent or smoke for certain situations. This device should be deployed utilizing wind advantage. It should not be deployed onto rooftops, in crawl spaces, or indoors due to its fire-producing capability. Hand throw. This small canister affords good coverage and may also be used as a distraction device.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

DefTec Spedeheat Grenade (Model 1072) Price per Unit: $31.29

  • High volume continuous discharge grenade; a pelletized chemical agent is discharged through four (4) ports located on top of the canister, three (3) on the side, and one (1) on the bottom.
  • Designed specifically for outdoor use in crowd control situations.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

CTS Jet-Lite Grenade (Model  5230 JL) Price per Unit: $41.58

  • Rapid discharge irritant and smoke grenade in the form of a rubber ball.
  • The purpose of the CN Smoke Jet Lite is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

CTS Baffled Grenade (Model 5230B) Price per Unit: $44.77

  • High volume continuous discharge grenade; a pelletized chemical agent is discharged through five (5) ports on the canister.
  • Designed specifically for outdoor use in crowd control situations.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan

CTS Flameless Expulsion (Model 5430) Price per Unit: $49.00

  • Designed for indoor use, this grenade’s contents are expelled upon actuation of a CO2 cartridge that will affect a confined area.
  • The purpose of the Flameless Expulsion Grenade is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

DefTec Han-Ball Grenade (Model 1092) Price per Unit: $52.00

  • CS Handballs is a fast burning, high volume continuous discharge grenade.
  • The purpose of the CS Handball is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

CTS  Rubber Ball Grenade (Model 9230) Price per Unit: $34.96

  • The Rubber Ball Grenade is a combination irritant and diversion device. The Rubber Ball Blast Grenade is a maximum effect device as it delivers up to three (3) stimuli for psychological and physiological effect: light, sound, and chemical agent or OC.
  • The Rubber Ball Grenade is used for riot and disturbance control. The purpose of the Rubber Ball Grenade is to minimize the risk to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects. Most widely used as a crowd management tool in indoor and outdoor operations. As a pain compliance, distraction and disorientation device for crowd management, it may be hand thrown or launched in the general direction of the crowd of non-compliant or riotous inmates. Its applications in tactical deployment situations include high-risk warrant service, hostage rescue, and the arrest of potentially violent subjects. The purpose is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary distraction or disorientation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

DefTec Flameless Tri-Chamber (Model 1032)  Price per Unit: $46.25

  • The Tri-Chamber Flameless Grenade is designed for indoor use. The internal combustion allows the chemical-laden smoke to be released through three (3) ports on the outer canister side 
  • The Tri-Chamber Flameless Grenade is used for riot and disturbance control. The purpose of the Tri-Chamber Flameless Grenade is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

DefTec Instantaneous Blast Grenade (Model 1042) Price per Unit: $54.60

  • The Instantaneous Blast Grenade is designed for indoor or outdoor use; this grenade’s powder is expelled upon initiation of a small internal detonator that has sufficient force to split the canister at six (6) machined grooves on the outside surface.
  • The purpose of the Instantaneous Blast Grenade is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

DefTec Liquid Ferret – 40 (Model 1262) Price per Unit: $25.00

  • Rounds are designed to deliver chemical agents in barricade situations from a 40 mm launcher to penetrate barriers, such as windows, particleboard doors, and interior walls. Upon impacting the barrier, the nose cone ruptures and instantaneously delivers the agent’s payload inside of a structure.
  • Its primary use is to dislodge barricaded subjects from confined areas. Its purpose is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

DefTec Powder Ferret – 40 (Model 1292) Price per Unit: $28.00

  • Rounds are designed to deliver chemical agents in barricade situations from a 40 mm launcher to penetrate barriers, such as windows, particleboard doors, and interior walls. Upon impacting the barrier, the nose cone ruptures and instantaneously delivers the agent’s payload inside of a structure.
  • Its primary use is to dislodge barricaded subjects from confined areas. Its purpose is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

CTS Liquid Barricade Penetrator (Model 4330) Price per Unit: $26.73

  • Rounds are designed to deliver chemical agents in barricade situations from a 40 mm launcher to penetrate barriers, such as windows, particleboard doors, and interior walls. Upon impacting the barrier, the nose cone ruptures and instantaneously delivers the agent payload inside of a structure.
  • Its primary use is to dislodge barricaded subjects from confined areas. Its purpose is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

CTS Powder Barricade Penetrator (Model 4431) Price per Unit: $28.71

  • Rounds are designed to deliver chemical agents in barricade situations from a 40 mm launcher to penetrate barriers, such as windows, particleboard doors, and interior walls. Upon impacting the barrier, the nose cone ruptures and instantaneously delivers the agent’s payload inside of a structure.
  • Its primary is use to dislodge barricaded subjects from confined areas. Its purpose is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

DefTec Liquid Ferret – 12 (Model 3012) Price per Unit: $8.30

  • Rounds are designed to deliver chemical agents in barricade situations to penetrate barriers, such as windows, particleboard doors, and interior walls. Upon impacting the barrier, the nose cone ruptures and instantaneously delivers the agent’s payload inside of a structure.
  • Its primary use is to dislodge barricaded subjects from confined areas. Its purpose is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

DefTec Powder Ferret – 12 (Model 3092) Price per Unit: $8.30

  • Rounds are designed to deliver chemical agents in barricade situations to penetrate barriers, such as windows, particleboard doors, and interior walls. Upon impacting the barrier, the nose cone ruptures and instantaneously delivers the agent’s payload inside of a structure.
  • Its primary use is to dislodge barricaded subjects from confined areas. Its purpose is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

CTS Liquid Barricade Penetrator (Model 2330) Price per Unit: $8.82

  • A liquid CS filled projectile penetrates intermediate barriers and delivers irritant agents into an adjacent room.
  • Its primary use is to dislodge barricaded subjects from confined areas. Its purpose is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

CTS Powder Barricade Penetrator (Model 2430) Price per Unit: $8.82

  • A CS filled projectile penetrates intermediate barriers and delivers irritant agents into an adjacent room.
  • Its primary use is to dislodge barricaded subjects from confined areas. Its purpose is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

Training: CDCR Sworn Peace Officers are trained in the use of 40mm impact munitions in conjunction with the 40mm launcher. CDCR Sworn Peace Officers are given classroom instruction, and are required to pass a qualification course.  CDCR Sworn Peace Officers are required to attend annual training and pass a qualification course in order to maintain proficiency. 

DefTec Wood Baton Round (Model 6098) Price per Unit: $22.30

  • The 40 mm Wood Baton Round incorporates a 4.8-inch casing that contains three (3) wood projectiles. The 40 mm utilizes smokeless powder and therefore has more consistent velocities and tighter projectile spreads.
  • The 40 mm Wood Baton Round is intended to be skip fired, but may be direct fired at the discretion of the operator.  It is ideal for correctional facilities where multiple impacts for greater stand-off distances may be desired for countering yard disturbances.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

CTS Wood Baton Round (Model 4561) Price per Unit: $22.72

  • The 40 mm Wood Baton Round incorporates a 4.8-inch casing that contains three (3) wood projectiles. The 40 mm utilizes smokeless powder and therefore has more consistent velocities and tighter projectile spreads.
  • The 40 mm Wood Baton Round is intended to be skip fired, but may be direct fired at the discretion of the operator.  It is ideal for correctional facilities where multiple impacts for greater stand-off distances may be desired for countering yard disturbances.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

DefTec 40 Stinger Round (Model 6097) Price per Unit: $30.30

  • The Stinger 60-Caliber Round incorporates a 4.8-inch casing that contains approximately eighteen (18) rubber balls. This Stinger 60-Caliber Round utilizes smokeless powder as the propellant and therefore has velocities that are considerably more consistent and have tighter patterns.
  • Intended to be skipped or direct fired at the discretion of the operator, but it is necessary to keep the trajectory low so the projectile spread will not engage the subject above the breast line.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

CTS Sting Ball Round (Model 4558) Price per Unit: $25.42

  • The Stinger 60-Caliber Round incorporates a 4.8-inch casing that contains approximately eighteen (18) rubber balls. This Stinger 60-Caliber Round utilizes smokeless powder as the propellant and therefore has velocities that are considerably more consistent and have tighter patterns.
  • It is intended to be skipped or direct fired at the discretion of the operator, but it is necessary to keep the trajectory low so the projectile spread will not engage the subject above the breast line.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

DefTec Sponge Round (Model 6325) Price per Unit: $28.65

  • The Sponge Baton is a spin-stabilization projectile delivering blunt trauma. 
  • The round utilizes smokeless powder as the propellant and has velocities that are extremely consistent. It is a “point-of-aim, point-of-impact” direct fire round that is most commonly used in situations for the incapacitation of an aggressive, non-compliant subject at a distance.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

CTS  Sponge Round (Model 4557) Price per Unit: $23.98

  • The Sponge Baton is a spin-stabilization projectile delivering blunt trauma. 
  • The round utilizes smokeless powder as the propellant and has velocities that are extremely consistent. It is a “point-of-aim, point-of-impact” direct fire round that is most commonly used in situations for the incapacitation of an aggressive, non-compliant subject at a distance.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

DefTec 6325 Re-loadable Round Price per Unit: $16.22

  • The Training Kit simulates the accuracy of the eXact Impact round. The projectiles are simply hand pressed into the loaded bases for deployment. By utilizing a back drop, the projectiles may be collected and re-pressed to a new base. 
  • The purpose of the Re-loadable round is to train staff on the use of Direct Impact munitions. 
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

CTS 4557 Re-loadable Round Price per Unit: $1395.90

  • The Training Kit simulates the accuracy of the CTS 4557 Impact round. The projectiles are simply hand pressed into the loaded bases for deployment. By utilizing a back drop, the projectiles maybe collected and re-pressed to a new base. 
  • The purpose of the Re-loadable round is to train staff on the use of Direct Impact munitions. 
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

Training: CDCR Sworn Peace Officers are trained in the use of 40mm impact munitions in conjunction with the 40mm launcher. CDCR Sworn Peace Officers are given classroom instruction, and are required to pass a qualification course.  CDCR Sworn Peace Officers are required to attend annual training and pass a qualification course in order to maintain proficiency.

DefTec 40MM Single (LMT) (Model 1425 BD) Price per Unit: $884.50

  • The 40mm single shot launcher features an Integrated Front Grip (IFG).The Ambidextrous Lateral Sling Mount (LSM) allows both a single and two-point sling attachment. The 40mm single shot launcher will fire standard 40mm Less Lethal ammunition, up to 4.8 inches in cartridge length. 
  • This weapon is NOT designed to fire 40mm High Velocity HE ammunition. The 40 mm launcher will fire standard 40mm less lethal ammunition in order to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
  • Lifespan: No expiration.

Penn Arms 40MM Single (Model L140-1) Price per Unit: $1061.11

  • Used by Law Enforcement worldwide. Easily employed and fired from standing, kneeling or prone positions. 
  • The 40 mm launcher will fire standard 40mm less lethal ammunition in order to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
  • Lifespan: No expiration.

Penn Arms 40MM Multi-Shot (Model P540-1) Price per Unit: $2970.00

  • The 40mm multi-shot launcher features an Integrated Front Grip (IFG).The Ambidextrous Lateral Sling Mount (LSM) allows both a single and two-point sling attachment. The 40mm Multi shot launcher will fire standard 40mm Less Lethal ammunition, up to 4.8 inches in cartridge length. 
  • This weapon is NOT designed to fire 40mm High Velocity HE ammunition. The 40 mm launcher will fire standard 40mm less lethal ammunition in order to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
  • Lifespan: No expiration.

Training: CDCR Sworn Peace Officers are POST-certified in the use of Light Sound Diversion Devices. Additionally CDCR Sworn Peace Officers are required to attend annual training on their deployment and use in order to maintain proficiency.

DefTec, Low Roll (Model 8902NR) Price per Unit: $63.35

  • The Low Roll™ Hex design steel body is designed to reduce rolling, easily fit in tactical pockets, and deliver the safest and most effective stimuli in the industry.  
  • The Distraction Device® unit should only be deployed in areas that have been visually observed to be clear of potential hazards. It is recommended that the immediate area for deployment be visually affirmed to be clear of personnel and that the device is delivered so that the ports are free from obstruction.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

DefTec, Low Roll Body (Model 8933) Price per Unit: $63.35

  • The Low Roll™ Distraction Device® Training Body is a reloadable device, which is designed for unlimited use. Reload charges may be purchased separately in a standard configuration (1697T), or with a safety clip configuration (1697TSC).  
  • The Low Roll™ allows instructors to provide both initial and dynamic instruction in a safe manner. Designed to have the same feel and function as the Low Roll™ device, students may perform the deployment protocols in relative safety. This compliments deployment drills and tactical rehearsals without significant disruption of the surrounding area. 
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

DefTec, Distraction Device (12 Gram reload) fuse) (Model 8901) Price per Unit: $44.70

  • The 12-Gram Command Initiated Reload is most commonly used in tactical situations by Law Enforcement and Corrections. 
  • Was designed for instantaneous and remote initiation in tactical situations by Law Enforcement and Corrections.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

DefTec, Low Roll II (non-reloadable) (Model 8922NR) Price per Unit: $60.55

  • The Low Roll II™ device incorporates a Hex design steel body. This compact version is in a non-bursting canister that limits movement and rolling once deployed.  
  • The steel body is designed to reduce rolling, fit in tactical pouches easily and deliver the safest and most effective stimuli in the industry. The compact Distraction Device® unit should only be deployed in areas that have been visually observed to be clear of potential hazards.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

CTS Flash/Bang (Model 7290) Price per Unit: $47.52

  • Is most commonly used in tactical situations by Law Enforcement and Corrections. 
  • 5 year Warranty/Lifespan

CTS Command Initiated System (device, initiator, splicers, shock tube)  (Model 7290CI) Price per Unit:$54.45

  • Is most commonly used in tactical situations by Law Enforcement and Corrections. 
  • Was designed for instantaneous and remote initiation in tactical situations by Law Enforcement and Corrections.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

CTS Flash Bang Training Body (Model 7290T) Price per Unit: $50.49

  • The Training Body is a reloadable device is designed for unlimited use. Reload charges may be purchased separately.
  • The Training Body allows instructors to provide both initial and dynamic instruction in a safe manner. Designed to have the same feel and function as the device, students may perform the deployment protocols in relative safety. This compliments deployment drills and tactical rehearsals without significant disruption of the surrounding area. 
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

CTS Flash Bang Training-Mini (Model 7290MT) Price per Unit: $49.27

  • The Training Body is a reloadable device designed for unlimited use. Reload charges may be purchased separately.
  • The Training Body allows instructors to provide both initial and dynamic instruction in a safe manner. Designed to have the same feel and function as the device, students may perform the deployment protocols in relative safety. This compliments deployment drills and tactical rehearsals without significant disruption of the surrounding area. 
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

CTS Flash bang Training Fuze (Blue) (Model 201FB) Price per Unit: $15.79

  • The training reload was designed for the reloadable steel body. The reloads are only to be used when properly inserted and tightened into the body. Do not discharge the reload without the use of the body. The unit should only be deployed in areas that have been visually observed to be clear of potential hazards. The device produces a medium report and flash.
  • Allows instructors to provide both initial and dynamic instruction in a safe manner. Designed to have the same feel and function. Students may perform the deployment protocols in relative safety. This compliments deployment drills and tactical rehearsals without significant disruption of the surrounding area. 
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

DefTec No. 15 Stinger Rubber Ball Grenade (Model 1090) Price per Unit: $52.35

  • Is a combination Less Lethal Impact Munition and Diversion Device that may incorporate optional CS or OC laden powder.
  • Most widely used as a crowd management tool in indoor and outdoor operations. As a pain compliance, distraction and disorientation device for crowd management, it may be hand thrown or launched in the general direction of the crowd of non-compliant or riotous inmates. Its applications in tactical deployment situations include high-risk warrant service, hostage rescue, and the arrest of potentially violent subjects. The purpose is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary distraction or disorientation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

DefTec Training Reload – (4 gram) (Model 7007) Price per Unit: $39.55

  • The 4-Gram training reload was designed for use with the Distraction Device® reloadable steel body. The 4-Gram reloads are only to be used when properly inserted and tightened into the Distraction Device® body. Do not discharge the reload without the use of the body. The Distraction Device® unit should only be deployed in areas that have been visually observed to be clear of potential hazards. The 4-Gram reload has a charge tube diameter of 0.78, and on overall length of 2.95 in. The device produces a medium report and flash.
  • Allows instructors to provide both initial and dynamic instruction in a safe manner. Designed to have the same feel and function. Students may perform the deployment protocols in relative safety. This compliments deployment drills and tactical rehearsals without significant disruption of the surrounding area. 
  • 5 year Warranty/Lifespan

CTS Rubber Ball Stinger Grenade (Model 9590) Price per Unit: $51.97

  • Is a combination Less Lethal Impact Munitions and Diversion Device that has OC powder within that is expelled when detonated.
  • Most widely used as a crowd management tool in indoor and outdoor operations. As a pain compliance, distraction and disorientation device for crowd management, it may be hand thrown or launched in the general direction of the crowd of non-compliant or riotous inmates. Its applications in tactical deployment situations include high-risk warrant service, hostage rescue, and the arrest of potentially violent subjects. The purpose is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary distraction or disorientation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

CTS Mini-Bang (Model 7290M) Price per Unit: $44.57

  • Is most commonly used in tactical situations by Law Enforcement and Corrections. 
  • Was designed for instantaneous and remote initiation in tactical situations by Law Enforcement and Corrections
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

CTS Double Bang (Model 7290-2) Price per Unit: $56.20

  • The device incorporates a Hex design steel body. This compact version is a non-bursting canister that limits movement and rolling once deployed.  
  • This steel body is designed to reduce rolling, easily fit in tactical pouches  and deliver the safest and most effective stimuli in the industry. The unit should only be deployed in areas that have been visually observed to be clear of potential hazards.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

CTS Tear Ball Grenade – OC (Model 9440) Price per Unit: $51.48

  • Is a combination Less Lethal Impact Munitions and Diversion Device that may incorporate optional CS or OC laden powder.
  • Most widely used as a crowd management tool in indoor and outdoor operations. As a pain compliance, distraction and disorientation device for crowd management, it may be hand thrown or launched in the general direction of the crowd of non-compliant or riotous inmates. Its applications in tactical deployment situations include high-risk warrant service, hostage rescue, and the arrest of potentially violent subjects. The purpose is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary distraction or disorientation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

CTS Warning Munition 50M (Model 4090-50)  Price per Unit: $38.70

  • Most widely used as a crowd management tool as a distraction and disorientation device for crowd management.
  • The purpose is to minimize the risks to all parties through temporary distraction or disorientation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
  • 40MM aerial flash-bang producing an intense bright light and sound reports. Must be fired significantly above a crowd during a riot.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

CTS Muzzle Bang (Model 2595)  $8.10

  • Used as a crowd management tool as a distraction and disorientation device for crowd management.
  • The purpose is to minimize the risks to all parties through temporary distraction or disorientation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

CTS 5 Series Training Body (Model 5200T) Price per Unit: $46.84

  • The Training Body is a reloadable device, which is designed for unlimited use. Reload charges may be purchased separately in a standard configuration (1697T), or with a safety clip configuration (1697TSC).  
  • The Training Body allows instructors to provide both initial and dynamic instruction in a safe manner. Designed to have the same feel and function as the Low Roll™ device, students may perform the deployment protocols in relative safety. This compliments deployment drills and tactical rehearsals without significant disruption of the surrounding area. 
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

CTS Sting Ball Training Body (Model 9590TT) Price per Unit: $46.84

  • The Training Body is a reloadable device, which is designed for unlimited use. Reload charges may be purchased separately.
  • The Training Body allows instructors to provide both initial and dynamic instruction in a safe manner. Designed to have the same feel and function. Students may perform the deployment protocols in relative safety. This compliments deployment drills and tactical rehearsals without significant disruption of the surrounding area. 
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

CTS 5 Series Training Grenade Fuze (Model 201TF) Price per Unit: $15.84

  • The training reload was designed for the reloadable steel body. The reloads are only to be used when properly inserted and tightened into the body. Do not discharge the reload without the use of the body. The unit should only be deployed in areas that have been visually observed to be clear of potential hazards. The device produces a medium report and flash.
  • Allows instructors to provide both initial and dynamic instruction in a safe manner. Designed to have the same feel and function. Students may perform the deployment protocols in relative safety. This compliments deployment drills and tactical rehearsals without significant disruption of the surrounding area. 
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

CTS Sting Ball Training Grenade Fuze (Model 201SB) Price per Unit: $15.79

  • The reloads are only to be used when properly inserted and tightened into the body. Do not discharge the reload without the use of the body. The unit should only be deployed in areas that have been visually observed to be clear of potential hazards. The device produces a medium report and flash.
  • Allows instructors to provide both initial and dynamic instruction in a safe manner. Designed to have the same feel and function. Students may perform the deployment protocols in relative safety. This compliments deployment drills and tactical rehearsals without significant disruption of the surrounding area. 
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

DefTec Training Grenade (Model 1043T) Price per Unit: $46.84

  • The Training Body is a reloadable device, which is designed for unlimited use. Reload charges may be purchased separately in a standard configuration (1697T), or with a safety clip configuration (1697TSC).  
  • The Training Body allows instructors to provide both initial and dynamic instruction in a safe manner. Designed to have the same feel and function as the Low Roll™ device, students may perform the deployment protocols in relative safety. This compliments deployment drills and tactical rehearsals without significant disruption of the surrounding area. 
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

DefTec Training Grenade Fuze (Model 1697C or 1697CSC) Price per Unit: $15.84

  • The training was designed for use with the reloadable steel body. The Distraction Device® unit should only be deployed in areas that have been visually observed to be clear of potential hazards.  
  • The device produces a medium report and flash.
  • 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.

Remote Control Camera Robot  Price per Unit: $500

  • The camera is on wheels and can be driven forward and/or navigate turns while sending real-time video to a controller for up to two (2) hours on a single battery charge. 
  • The use of the Remote Control Camera Robots is for staff members to maintain situational awareness and investigate environments from potential threats and hazards before exposing them to unnecessary risks.
  • The lifespan of this equipment is approximately 10 years depending on maintenance.
  • Annual maintenance costs for this equipment is approximately $500.
  • Training: CDCR Sworn Peace Officers will become proficient with the device during training.

Throwbot by Recon Robotic Price per Unit: $500

  • The camera is on wheels and can be driven forward and/or navigate turns while sending real-time video to a controller for up to two (2) hours on a single battery charge. The lifespan of this equipment is approximately 10 years depending on maintenance. 
  • The use the of the Remote Control Camera Robots is for CDCR staff to maintain situational awareness and investigate environments for potential threats and hazards before exposing them to unnecessary risks. 
  • In addition to the policies and regulations set by CDCR, use of this equipment is monitored by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
  • There is no formalized training required with the use of this product.
  • Annual maintenance costs for this equipment is approximately $500.
  • Training: CDCR Sworn Peace Officers will become proficient with the device during training.

Long Range Acoustic Device 100X Price per Unit: $16,500

  • LRADs are long-range speakers that communicate warnings and instructions via a highly intelligible, focused beam of sound over long ranges.  
  • LRAD is used to clearly communicate from a safe standoff distance which allows for the de-escalation of potentially dangerous situations and improves safety for the operator and the recipient of the message. 
  • There is no annual cost to maintain or use and LRAD
  • Training: CDCR Sworn Peace Officers will become proficient with the device functions and operations during trainings.

Note: prices vary based on availability and units purchased.