Chula Vista Police Department Lieutenant Joel Monreal and Captain Lamar Barrett speak during an annual forum on police use of military equipment at Chula Vista City Hall in Chula Vista, California on April 29, 2026.(Kori Suzuki)The Chula Vista City Council is changing its rules on when police can buy military equipment, a move some critics said could give the department more power to purchase powerful weapons without seeking approval from electe…
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