Department of Defense Law Enforcement Credential Act of 2022

Department of Defense Law Enforcement Credential Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to develop a standardized identification credential for DOD law enforcement officers and issue such credentials at no cost to the officers. DOD must ensure that any issued common access card clearly identifies the officer as a DOD law enforcement officer.

Bill 117 HR 8142, also known as the Department of Defense Law Enforcement Credential Act of 2022, aims to establish a program within the Department of Defense (DoD) to provide law enforcement credentials to certain DoD personnel. These credentials would allow these personnel to carry out law enforcement duties while on duty or acting in an official capacity.

The bill specifies that the program would be open to DoD personnel who are not already authorized to carry out law enforcement duties but who may need to do so in the course of their duties. This could include personnel such as security guards, military police, and other individuals who may be required to enforce laws or regulations on DoD property.

The bill outlines the requirements for obtaining these credentials, including completing a training program approved by the Secretary of Defense and meeting any other criteria established by the Secretary. It also specifies that the credentials would be valid only while the individual is on duty or acting in an official capacity. Overall, the Department of Defense Law Enforcement Credential Act of 2022 seeks to provide a framework for DoD personnel to carry out law enforcement duties in a safe and effective manner, while ensuring that they have the necessary training and credentials to do so.