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…Protecting the US from terrorism is the cornerstone of HS. (1) HS describes the intersection of evolving threats and hazards with traditional governmental and civic responsibilities for civil defense, emergency response, law enforcement, customs, border control…

…JP 3-28) law enforcement agency. Any of a number of agencies (outside the Department of Defense) chartered and empowered to enforce United States laws in a state or territory (or political subdivision) of the United…

…DOD units under USCG control and conducting law enforcement support operations or maritime HS support operations will follow the USCG use of force policy, Commandant Instruction (COMDTINST) M16247.1, US Coast Guard Maritime Law Enforcement Manual…

…Some can be difficult to categorize as either a traditional military threat requiring only a DOD response capability or a purely law enforcement threat requiring a nonmilitary response from DHS, the Department of Justice (DOJ), or…

…DHS has the mission to: (a) Prevent terrorism and enhance security, (b) Secure and manage US borders, (c) Enforce and administer immigration laws, (d) Safeguard and secure cyberspace, (e) Ensure resilience to disasters, and (f) Mature…

…This federal statute places strict limits on the use of the USA and the USAF for law enforcement. Enacted in 1878, the PCA prohibits the willful use of the USA (and later, the USAF) to execute…

…Refer to DODI 3025.21, Defense Support of Civilian Law Enforcement Agencies, for DOD policy on providing military support, including personnel and equipment, to law enforcement agencies (LEAs). Additionally, DOD resources may also respond to search…

…territory, tribal, insular areas, and local law enforcement organizations reacting to civil disturbances, conducting border security and counterdrug missions, preparing for antiterrorism operations, and participating in other related law enforcement activities. • Describes Department of Defense support…

…Mission-specific RUF may be required depending on the situation. (c) Military responses to a credible threat and acts of terrorism may require incident management operations (that includes responding to the incident itself and law enforcement…

…III-1  Direct Assistance to Civilian Law Enforcement Agencies ...................................... III-2  Other Permissible Types of Military Support to Law Enforcement Agencies ................................................................................................................... III-4  Law Enforcement Considerations ............................................................................ III-8 CHAPTER IV OTHER DOMESTIC ACTIVITIES…

…Law Enforcement Considerations a. Domestic law enforcement support requires expert legal advice to military leaders at every level. The command staff judge advocate should review plans and orders carefully. To avoid delays, proper preplanning is critical…

…Supporting Civilian Law Enforcement Agencies When requested, federal forces may provide support to federal, state, territory, tribal, insular areas, and local law enforcement organizations reacting to civil disturbances, conducting border security and counterdrug missions, preparing for…

…Other Permissible Types of Military Support to Law Enforcement Agencies a. Training (1) DODI 3025.21, Defense Support of Civilian Law Enforcement Agencies, allows the Military Departments and DOD agencies to provide training that is not…

Supporting Civilian Law Enforcement Agencies III-5 (5) Operation of equipment to facilitate communications in connection with law enforcement programs specified in Title 10, USC, Section 274(b). (6) DOD personnel may also be made available…

Supporting Civilian Law Enforcement Agencies III-3 authority and actions taken under the Insurrection Act are expressed exceptions to the PCA. These exceptions allow federal forces to perform actual law enforcement functions within the guidance of…

…Support provided to civilian law enforcement must be incidental. DOD cooperation with civilian law enforcement officials includes: (a) Investigations and other actions related to the enforcement of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. (b) Investigations and…

Executive Summary xv Direct Assistance to Civilian Law Enforcement Agencies There are several forms of direct assistance to civilian law enforcement by military personnel that are permitted under the Military Purpose Doctrine. The Military Purpose Doctrine…

III-1 CHAPTER III SUPPORTING CIVILIAN LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES 1. General a. When requested, federal forces may provide support to federal, state, territory, tribal, insular areas, and local law enforcement organizations reacting to civil disturbances, conducting…