UNCLASSIFIED CORRECTED COPY ROUTINE R 072115Z NOV 17 ZEL FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 272/17 SUBJ//NAVY INTERIM IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SAFETY ACT (LEOSA) PROGRAM// REF/A/DOC/SECNAVINST 5580.3/19JAN17// REF/B/DOC/TITLE 18, U.S. CODE, SECTION 926B// REF/C/DOC/TITLE 18, U.S. CODE, SECTION 926C// REF/D/DOC/DODINST 5525.12/13FEB2014// REF/E/DOC/TITLE 10 U.S. CODE, SECTION 807(B)// NARR//REF A IS SECNAVINST 5580.3, DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SAFETY ACT PROGRAM, 19 JANUARY 2017. REF B IS TITLE 18, U.S. CODE, SECTION 926B, CARRYING OF CONCEALED FIREARMS BY QUALIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. REF C IS TITLE 18, U.S. CODE, SECTION 926C, CARRYING OF CONCEALED FIREARMS BY QUALIFIED RETIRED/SEPARATED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. REF D IS DOD INSTRUCTION 5525.12, IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AMENDED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SAFETY ACT OF 2004, AS AMENDED FEBRUARY 13, 2014. REF E IS TITLE 10 U.S. CODE, SECTION 807(B), UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE (UCMJ).// RMKS/1. This message announces the Navy interim guidance for implementation of the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) program, directed by references (a) through (d) and in accordance with reference (e). 2. Background. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2013 expanded LEOSA 2004 coverage to include individuals who are or were authorized to apprehend under Article 7b of the UCMJ. The NDAA of 2013 now applies to all Department of the Navy (DON) active and reserve personnel, whether assigned afloat or ashore, who are serving or have served in a law enforcement capacity as defined by references (a) through (d). 3. Policy a. It is Navy policy that LEOSA credentials may be issued to current and retired Navy personnel who meet the criteria described in references (a) through (d). b. LEOSA card holders are subject to all restrictions and limitations contained in references (a) and (d), including: (1) LEOSA credentials do not permit the carry of concealed privately-owned weapons on Federal installations or where prohibited by federal, state, or local statutes. (2) LEOSA credentials do not confer upon any separated law enforcement officer any rights or privileges accorded to a currently serving law enforcement officer. c. Issued credentials will immediately become invalid if an individual no longer meets any of the requirements for eligibility in this NAVADMIN or references (a) through (d). d. The Navy will not reimburse any cost associated with the qualification requirements contained in references (a) through (d) and this NAVADMIN, or provide firearms, ammunition, or firearms qualification testing for separated law enforcement officers. e. This message will serve as interim policy guidance for implementation of the Navy LEOSA program and will cancel upon release of OPNAVINST 5530.14F. 4. Responsibilities a. Director, Shore Readiness Division (OPNAV N46) will promulgate policy regarding implementation of the Navy LEOSA program and update policy in accordance with any change to references (a) through (d). b. Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) will: (1) In accordance with references (a) through (d), act as the program manager for the LEOSA program, providing administration and oversight of credential issuance for qualified law enforcement officers (QLEO) and qualified retired/separated enforcement officers (QRLEO). (2) Provide additional implementation guidance, as required. (3) Issue photographic credentials for a period not to exceed five years to QLEOs. (4) Issue non-expiring photographic credentials to QRLEOs. (5) In accordance with references (a) and (b), maintain data associated with QLEOs who have been issued the photographic credential. (6) In accordance with references (a) and (c), maintain data associated with QRLEOs who have been issued the photographic credential. (7) Recover credentials issued to QLEOs upon separation from law enforcement duties and for disqualifying performance or conduct that would result in a member losing authority to carry a firearm. (8) Ensure that the QLEO and QRLEO, upon issuance of the LEOSA credential, are aware of all credential restrictions and limitations contained in references (a) and (d), including that: (a) The credential does not grant any authority to act on behalf of the Department of the Navy or to exercise any law enforcement authority. (b) To carry a concealed firearm under LEOSA authority, the bearer must also carry, on their person, the issued LEOSA credential as well as qualification documentation issued by a certified firearms instructor within the QRLEOs state of residence that is current within 12 months. QLEOs must also be in possession of a valid common access card. (c) The credential is invalid if the credential holder is found to be carrying a firearm while under the influence of alcohol or any other intoxicating or hallucinatory drug or substance. (d) Issuance of the credential does not grant an exemption from federal and state statutes and regulations that apply to the carry of firearms (to include those relating to the carry of firearms aboard commercial aircraft, within federal facilities, etc.). c. The installation commanding officer (CO) or first O-6/GS-15 within an applicant’s chain of command will be the initial endorsing authority for QLEO applicants. Installation COs may delegate endorsing authority to their respective security officers. 5. LEOSA Credential Requirements a. QLEO credentials. To qualify for the credential, an individual must be an employee of the Navy who meets all of the criteria outlined in references (a), (b) and (d), to include: (1) Is not prohibited by federal law from receiving a firearm. (2) Is authorized by law to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of, or the incarceration of any person for any violation of law, and has statutory powers of arrest or authority to apprehend pursuant to reference (e). (3) Is currently a rated Master-at-Arms (graduated Master-at-Arms A school), qualified limited duty officer (649x), chief warrant officer (749x), Navy reserve component personnel in the aforementioned military career ratings or qualifications, or current Navy employee in GS 0083, 1810, and 1811 career series (completed Navy Federal Law Enforcement Training Center course of training or approved equivalent at the time of service). (4) Is authorized by the Navy to carry a firearm. (5) Meets the Navy’s qualification standards in the use of a firearm of the same type (e.g., revolver or semiautomatic pistol) as the concealed firearm. (6) Is not the subject of any disciplinary action by the Navy that could result in suspension or loss of law enforcement authority. (7) Has not been officially found by a medical professional employed by a DOD component to be unqualified to carry a firearm for reasons of mental health. (8) Has received endorsement from the appropriate authority. b. QRLEO credentials. To qualify for the credential, an individual must meet all the criteria outlined in references (a), (c) and (d), to include: (1) Be separated in good standing from service with a DOD component as a law enforcement officer. (2) Prior to separation, have served as a law enforcement officer for an aggregate of 10 years or more as described in reference (c). (3) Not be prohibited by federal law from receiving a firearm. (4) Agree that while armed, will not be under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicating or hallucinatory drug or substance. (5) Have not entered into an agreement with the DOD component from which the individual is separating, acknowledging an inability to carry a firearm for reasons relating to mental health. 6. To be issued credentials, QLEOs and QRLEOs must complete the LEOSA application available at https://www.cnic.navy.mil/om/leosa.html 7. Retired/separated Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) agents will follow NCIS-specified procedures for credential issuance. 8. Released by VADM D. R. Smith, N4// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//