UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 251653Z FEB 22 MID200001507886U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 045/22 MSGID/NAVADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N4/FEB// SUBJ//NAVY INTERIM IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SAFETY ACT PROGRAM// REF/A/DOC/SECNAV/19JAN17// REF/B/DOC/TITLE 18, U.S. CODE, SECTION 926B// REF/C/DOC/TITLE 18, U.S. CODE, SECTION 926C// REF/D/DOC/DOD/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).// POC/CWO5 MUEHLHAUSER, THOMAS D/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N4I62/ TEL: (757) 836-5288/EMAIL: THOMAS.D.MUEHLHAUSER.MIL(AT)US.NAVY.MIL// RMKS/1. This message announces updated Navy interim guidance for implementation of the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) program per references (a) through (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 (reference (e)). The NDAA of 2013 thus applies to Department of the Navy (DON) personnel, under reference (d), 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, separated, and retired Navy personnel who meet the criteria described in references (a) through (d). b. Personnel issued LEOSA credentials 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 (unless approved by the installation commander). (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 LEOSA 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 update to reference OPNAVINST 5580.XX, Law Enforcement. 4. Responsibilities a. Director, Installations Division (OPNAV N4I) will promulgate policy regarding implementation of the Navy LEOSA program and updates to policy in accordance with any change to references (a) through (d). LEOSA Program Management (PM) responsibilities have been delegated to Commander, Navy Installations Command, Force Protection (CNIC N34). b. CNIC N34 will: (1) Per references (a) through (d), act as the PM for the LEOSA program, providing administration and oversight of LEOSA credential issuance for qualified law enforcement officers (QLEO) and qualified retired/separated law enforcement officers (QRLEO). (2) Provide additional implementation guidance, as required. (3) Issue photographic LEOSA credentials to qualified QLEOs for a period not to exceed five years. (4) Issue qualified QRLEOs non-expiring photographic LEOSA credentials. (5) Per references (a) and (b), maintain data associated with QLEOs who have been issued the photographic LEOSA credential. (6) In accordance with references (a) and (c), maintain data associated with QRLEOs who have been issued the photographic credential. (7) Recover LEOSA 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 LEOSA credential restrictions and limitations contained in references (a) and (d), including: (a) The LEOSA 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 QLEO must carry, on their person, the issued LEOSA credential, a valid common access card, and weapons qualification documentation issued by the DON that is current within 12 months. (c) To carry a concealed firearm under LEOSA authority, the QRLEO must carry, on their person, the issued LEOSA credential as well as qualification documentation issued by the State in which the QRLEO resides or by a certified firearms instructor within the QRLEOs state of residence, qualified to conduct a firearms qualification test for active duty officers within that state, that is current within 12 months and meets the requirements of reference (c). (d) The LEOSA 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. (e) Issuance of the LEOSA 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 on military installations, commercial aircraft, or within state or federal facilities). c. QLEO applicants will submit their application to their endorsing official (commanding officer (CO) or first O-6/GS-15 within their chain of command) for endorsement. The CO may delegate this endorsement authority to their respective security officer (Limited Duty Officer (649X), Chief Warrant Officer (749X), or security officer equivalent (such as chief of police, installation security director, or installation security department head). d. The endorsing official will: (1) Endorse all applicants who meet the criteria described in references (a) through (d), within 30 days of submittal. If the applicant does not meet the criteria of references (a) through (d), the endorsing official will issue a negative endorsement in writing, stating the specific requirements the applicant does not meet. Applicants will be advised of a negative endorsement by the endorsing official. Negative endorsements will be sent to the LEOSA PM for tracking. (2) Return the endorsement to the applicant for submittal to the Navy LEOSA Program Manager. e. Neither the endorsement or the issuance of a LEOSA credential authorizes the applicant to carry a privately owned firearm onto the installation. 5. LEOSA Credential Requirements a. QLEO Credentials. To qualify for the QLEO LEOSA credential, an individual must be an employee of the Navy who meets all of the criteria outlined in references (a), (b), and (d), and must: (1) Not be prohibited by Federal law from possessing or receiving a firearm. (2) Be authorized by Federal 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) Be a rated Master-at-Arms, Limited Duty Officer (649X), Chief Warrant Officer (749X) in the active or reserve component or a current Navy civilian employee in the GS-0083 or GS-1810 career series (having completed Navy Federal Law Enforcement Training Center training or approved equivalent at the time of service). (4) Be authorized by the Navy to carry a firearm. (5) Meet the Navys qualification standards in the use of a firearm of the same type (e.g., revolver or semiautomatic pistol) as the privately- owned concealed firearm. (6) Not be the subject of any disciplinary action by the Navy that could result in suspension or loss of law enforcement authority. (7) Provide positive endorsement from the appropriate endorsing official or designee. (8) Not be under the influence of drugs, alcohol or another intoxicating or hallucinatory substances while armed. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in a revocation of LEOSA credentials. (9) Agree to report lost or stolen LEOSA credentials to the Navy LEOSA Program Manager and the Navy LEOSA Contractor. b. QRLEO credentials. To qualify for the QRLEO LEOSA credential, an individual must meet all the criteria outlined in references (a), (c) and (d), and must: (1) Demonstrate that he/she separated in good standing from Navy service and upon separation, was a rated Master-At-Arms, Limited Duty Officer (649X), or Chief Warrant Officer (749X) in the active or reserve component or a Navy civilian employee in the GS-0083 or GS-1810 career series. (2) Demonstrate that, prior to separation, he/she served in the military rating or designator, or civilian occupational series identified in subparagraph 5b(1), for an aggregate of 10 years or more, as described in reference (c). Time spent in a military rating other than Master-at-Arms, but performing duties in a law enforcement position using the Navy Enlisted Classification 9545, will count towards the 10-year requirement. Proof of service under the 9545 NEC must be properly documented using the Navy Evaluation Report and Counseling Record. (3) Not be prohibited by Federal law from possessing or receiving a firearm. (4) Not be under the influence of drugs, alcohol or other intoxicating or hallucinatory substances while armed. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in a revocation of credentials. (5) Not have been officially found by a qualified medical professional employed by the DoD to be unqualified for reasons related to mental health, and as a result of this finding will not be issued the LEOSA credential. (6) Not have entered into an agreement with his or her prior DoD component, acknowledging an inability to carry a firearm for reasons relating to mental health. (7) Agree to report lost or stolen LEOSA credentials to the Navy LEOSA Program Manager and the Navy LEOSA Contractor. 6. QLEOs and QRLEOs must download, complete and submit the LEOSA credential application (JNAVMAR 5580/1) and all other required documentation at https://leosanavy.com/, to complete the request for LEOSA credentials. 7. Endorsing officials will notify Navy LEOSA PM via email at leosa.fct@navy.mil when recommending revocation of a 926B LEOSA credential from a previously qualified member. 8. Released by VADM R. L. Williamson, N4.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//