TO: LINDA REICH, CITY MANAGER
FROM: KEVIN MENSEN, CHIEF OF POLICE
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Federal Asset Forfeiture - Duty Handguns and Accessories.
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RECOMMENDATION
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1) Establish Federal Grant Number G4266; 2) appropriate $296,014.05 from the fund balance of the Asset Forfeiture/Department of Justice Fund 120 for the purchase of duty handguns and all necessary accessories; and 3) authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City.
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FISCAL IMPACT
Requires an appropriation in the amount of $296,104.05 from the fund balance of the Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund 120. This funding was received in a prior fiscal year and recorded in the Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund 120.
CITY OF CHINO MISSION / VISION / VALUES / STRATEGIC ISSUES
The recommendation detailed above further the City’s values and strategic issues that serve as key pillars on which identified priorities, goals, and action plans are built, by fostering:
• Superior Customer Service
• Public Service Excellence through Internal and External Partnerships
• Effective Technology
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Revenue: 12040002-59500-G4266 |
Expenditure: 12040002-40010-G4266 |
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BACKGROUND
For several years, the Chino Police Department has actively participated in investigations or prosecutions that resulted in federal forfeiture. As a result, the city receives an equitable share of the net proceeds. Forfeiture funds are designated exclusively for law enforcement purposes and must supplement existing resources, not replace them.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
The Chino Police Department remains committed to equipping its officers with reliable, effective, and modern tools necessary to meet evolving public safety demands. The Department’s current duty handguns, the Glock 17 and Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm have served reliably and have been in service for about 10 years.
Advancements in firearm technology, increased emphasis on officer survivability, and feedback from patrol personnel, training staff, and specialized units indicate an opportunity to enhance performance beyond polymer-framed duty pistols.
In August 2025, the Department’s Training Unit conducted a structured, five-day evaluation of multiple duty handgun platforms under controlled range conditions. Firearms evaluated included the current Glock 17, the Staccato P-4.0 HD, the Staccato P-4.5 HD, the HK VP9, and the Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm. Officers assessed performance during qualification courses, rapid-fire drills, reloads, and stress-based shooting scenarios.
The Staccato P-4.5 HD was unanimously preferred by participating officers. Officers cited reduced recoil, smoother and more consistent trigger characteristics, faster target reacquisition, and improved control during rapid engagements. These factors directly support improved officer performance and survivability in critical incidents.
Additionally, the Department’s SWAT Team has utilized Staccato pistols operationally for several years with zero documented reliability or performance issues, providing real-world validation of the platform beyond controlled testing environments.
Key advantages supporting the Department’s recommendation include:
• Enhanced Accuracy and Control: The steel-frame 2011 design reduces recoil and muzzle rise, improving shot placement and follow-up speed.
• Reliability: No malfunctions were recorded during Department testing, and the platform has a proven duty record with specialized units.
• Officer Safety and Confidence: Officers reported increased confidence when engaging targets under time and stress constraints.
• Durability and Service Life: Manufactured in the United States using duty-grade materials and supported by a lifetime warranty, annual inspections, and replacement of defective components.
• Cost Efficiency Over Time: While initial unit cost exceeds polymer-framed pistols, reduced maintenance needs, lower failure rates, and extended service life support long-term fiscal responsibility.
• Compatibility and Integration: Safariland 6390RDS holsters are purpose-built for the Staccato platform and compatible with common optics and weapon-mounted lights. Existing magazine pouches remain compatible, avoiding additional costs.
• Training Support: Staccato will provide complimentary armorer and transition training, ensuring a controlled and efficient rollout.
This purchase constitutes a non-routine performance upgrade and does not replace a scheduled or budgeted duty-weapon replacement cycle. Use of Federal Asset Forfeiture funds in this manner supplements and enhances the Department’s overall law enforcement capabilities and does not constitute supplantation. The Chino Police Department recommends that City Council approve the use of Federal Asset Forfeiture funds of up to $296,014.05 for the purchase of the Staccato P-4.5 HD duty handgun system, including optics, holsters, and associated equipment, for sworn personnel.
This transition represents a strategic investment in officer safety, operational readiness, and alignment with contemporary law enforcement standards. It is also a one-time capital investment in upgraded duty firearms and related equipment. The Chino Police Department anticipates reduced long-term maintenance costs due to enhanced durability and manufacturer warranty coverage. Trade-in credit will offset a portion of the total cost.
Attachments: Quote-Staccato
Quote-Proforce