SDPD military equipment

Suggested redirecting the $48 million toward public service announcements for people experiencing mental health crises and overdoses.

Argued the equipment protects police rather than the public and criticized its use against residents.

Called mass policing mass militarization and urged the council to stop further militarizing police.

Raised concerns about use against unhoused people and asked about accountability and auditing of equipment use.

Said San Diegans do not want a police state and cited racial disparities in SDPD arrests.

Called for ongoing tech accountability and better practices around SWAT and surveillance technology.