The University of California board of regents has approved additional non-lethal weapons for UCLA police following student protests against the Israel-Hamas war. The protests have caused tension on campus, with Jewish students feeling unsafe due to antisemitic statements and banners. The equipment approved includes pepper balls, sponge rounds, projectile launchers, and drones. UCLA police have been criticized for their use of non-lethal weapons, with some protesters suffering injuries. The university claims that the equipment is used for de-escalation and not for military purposes.