Anyone know who issues the new credentials under the newly implemented Law Enforcment Officers Act (LEOSA)?

SMSgt David G. — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 06:50:17 -0400

Response by SN Robert Simpson made Mar 20 at 2014 7:39 PM

SN Robert Simpson — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 19:39:51 -0400

The Air Force will be doing the issuing! Last I heard the cress were approved and they were "making their way down to commands." As to when each will get and begin issuing...NO ONE KNOWS! ACC Nellis was told between March and Aug!!updates on SFS web site under LESO headline!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2014 7:45 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 19:45:51 -0400

I saw a draft of the Air Force policy that is yet to be approved. I can't wait for the Army to catch up.

I think they will have a contractor issue them.

Response by CW3 Richard Lawrence made Mar 20 at 2014 9:36 PM

CW3 Richard Lawrence — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 21:36:40 -0400

The Agency you work for, or retired from issues your credentials to you.

Response by CPL David Humphries made Mar 21 at 2014 3:10 PM

CPL David Humphries — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 15:10:22 -0400

For the bureau of prisons, it is our local human resources department

Response by SGT Craig Workman made Mar 25 at 2014 1:23 PM

SGT Craig Workman — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 13:23:12 -0400

The new credentials are being issued under a federal law that affects local law enforcement as well as the federal agencies.

For local LEOs its about what their vehicles are to look like, down to the color scheme and how the decals for the agency are displayed. This only applies if the agency gets federal grant money for equipment.

The same rules apply for the credentials. My understanding is that this is all done under the direction of the Department of Home Land Security.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 4 at 2014 8:10 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 08:10:52 -0400

I spoke with our regimental leadership and they stated that they are conducting meetings to determine the proper credential in process. There is a lot to consider such as the soldiers status ( mental, training, career). I'm still waiting to hear more.

Response by SN Robert Simpson made Apr 5 at 2014 9:28 AM

SN Robert Simpson — Sat, 05 Apr 2014 09:28:52 -0400

I'm going to try and get a copy of the Air Force security forces Creds. One of my friends is at the "Academy" for DAF and said he's with a couple guys who have Already been issued creds! I will try and post a pic of it!!

Response by CPO Frank Coluccio made Apr 5 at 2014 2:27 PM

CPO Frank Coluccio — Sat, 05 Apr 2014 14:27:07 -0400

Just got mine a few months ago. Went to my HR office and exchanged my old ID for the credentials.

Response by Col George Ryan made Apr 5 at 2014 2:55 PM

Col George Ryan — Sat, 05 Apr 2014 14:55:27 -0400

Be careful about making copies and posting. If like other federal LEO creds, illegal to reproduce, let alone post on the web. Not good OPSEC, as it puts a LE cred out there for the Jackal to use as a template. Let's not be our own enemy.

Stay safe!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 10 at 2015 6:57 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 18:57:10 -0500

Applications are now open to all Active Duty, Retired, Separated and Department of the Army Civilian Military Policemen, we are being flooded with questions. Please take the time to read the law, H.R. 218, and Army Directive 2015-03.
http://www.apd.army.mil/pdffiles/ad2015_03.pdf

Also, read through the questions and posts on this page, as many of your questions have been asked and answered.

To get started with your application, please visit:
http://www.leosaarmy.com