Sergeant suspended after justifying officer's use of 40mm launcher, says SAPD

On June 20, SAPD's Street Crimes Unit was attempting to arrest a wanted man in the 300 block of Leroux Street, police say.
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LAPD bans officers from using one type of less lethal weapon at protests

The LAPD ordered officers this week to stop using one type of less lethal weapon during protests, after a federal judge found ...
Hoodline

LAPD Yanks 40mm Protest Launchers After Judge's Contempt Ruling

The Los Angeles Police Department has abruptly ordered officers to stop using 40mm less‑lethal launchers for crowd control, ...

LAPD rulebook shows when cops can — and can’t — fire ‘non-lethal’ weapons

The Los Angeles Police Department’s own rulebook shows cops face tight limits — and scrutiny — when firing “non-lethal” ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

You’ve heard of beanbag shotguns. What about 40 mm launchers?

Police agencies’ cache of less-lethal weapons includes Tasers, tear gas canisters and beanbag shotguns. Then there are 40 mm launchers. Escondido police used 40 mm launchers a week ago when two ...