scope:

PURPOSE.

This Instruction provides statutory requirements and internal Coast Guard policy guidance for the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) Credentialing Program based on Reference (a). Specifically, this instruction provides policy on the submission process for, and how to adjudicate applications submitted in consideration for the LEOSA credential.

SCOPE AND AUTHORITIES.

This Instruction applies to the Coast Guard only. It is recommended that personnel become familiar with the following references:

a. Ordnance Manual, COMDTINST M8000.2 (series);

b. 18 U.S.C. § 926B, Carrying of Concealed Firearms by Qualified Law Enforcement Officers;

c. 18 U.S.C. § 926C, Carrying of Concealed Firearms by Qualified Retired Law Enforcement Officers;

d. U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Law Enforcement Manual (MLEM), COMDTINST M16247.1 (series) (FOUO); and,

e. DHS Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act, Directive 257-01, Revision 1, 12/22/2017.