Armored personnel carrier acquisition

Urged the council to stop the militarization of PPD, arguing the MRAP is designed for war, not community policing, and would erode community trust.

Speaking for the Pasadena Police Officers Association, supported the APC acquisition, citing roughly $450,000 in savings, Olympic readiness, and officer safety.

Supported the APC acquisition, citing her personal loss — her husband was killed in the line of duty with the LA County Sheriff's Department — and urging protection for officers.

Opposed the APC, threatening a complaint to the California Attorney General over AB 481 process compliance and disputing the department's claims about Bearcat deployment.

A combat veteran, supported the acquisition, arguing the vehicle is for critical incidents, not routine patrol, and that officers who run toward gunfire deserve protective tools.

Urged the council to stop the militarization of PPD, arguing the MRAP is designed for war, not community policing, and noting Pasadena previously returned two such vehicles after community outrage.

Speaking for the Pasadena Police Officers Association, supported the acquisition, citing roughly $450,000 in savings, Olympic readiness, and officer safety.

Supported the acquisition, sharing that her husband was killed in the line of duty with the LA County Sheriff's Department 21 years ago.

Warned that if the council takes no action on the MRAP she will file a complaint with the California Attorney General over AB 481 compliance, and criticized inaccuracies in the presentation.

A combat veteran urged acceptance of the armored vehicle, saying those who run toward gunfire deserve reasonable protective tools.