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Acquiring Items 9-16

Accounting for Items 17

Program Compliance Reviews 18

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Overview

10 USC 2576a – Title 10 USC Section 2576 authorized 

the Secretary of Defense to transfer excess property to 

law enforcement agencies (LEAs).

• The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) manages the LESO program 

on behalf of the Department of Defense

• Preference is given for counter-drug/counter-terrorism, disasterrelated emergency preparedness or border security activities

• DLA does not charge states/LEAs for excess property

• LEAs are responsible for all transportation and maintenance

costs

• Controlled property is considered a loan and must be accounted

for and returned to DLA once an LEA no longer has use for the 

property

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Important ACRONYMs

•AMPS – Account Management and Provisioning 

System

•DEMIL – Demilitarization

•DLA – Defense Logistics Agency

•DOD – Department of Defense

•DODAAC – Department of Defense Activity Address

Code

•FEPMIS - Federal Excess Property Management 

Information System

•FSC – Federal Supply Class

•iNAP – Integrated National Application Portal

•LEA – Law Enforcement Activity/Agency

•NSN – National Stock Number

•PCR – Program Compliance Review

•RTD – Reutilization, Transfer and Donation

•SC – State Coordinator

•POC – Point of Contact

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Overview

Organizational levels:

1. Federal level – DLA Law Enforcement Support Office provides 

national level program management/oversight

2. State level – State Coordinator – appointed by the governor 

provides state level oversight

3. Local level – State & Local Police, County Sheriff, & other LEAs 

responsible for accountability and tracking of controlled property

Memorandum of Agreement - The agreement between the Defense Logistics Agency and State 

Coordinators from each State participating in the LESO Program. The Memorandum of Agreement 

identifies overall terms and conditions (rules) of the LESO Program.

State Plan of Operation – Each Chief Law Enforcement Official must sign a State Plan of Operation if 

they wish to participate in the LESO Program. This agreement defines the roles and responsibilities of 

program participation. This agreement is between the State Coordinator and the Chief Law Enforcement 

Official at each agency.

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Is your agency eligible to participate? To participate in the LESO Program, agencies must meet three basic

criteria:

1. Governmental agency whose primary function is law enforcement

2. Have at least one full time compensated officer

3. Have powers of arrest and apprehension

Agencies must first submit an Application for Participation to their State Coordinator for eligibility determination.

Property that an LEA may receive: Items that may be obtained 

through the LESO Program are controlled property, which includes 

any property that has a demilitarization (DEMIL) Code of A, B, C,

D, E, F, G and Q. LEAs are responsible for all controlled property 

until authorized to turn in or transfer with the final approval from the 

LESO Program.

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Small Arms 

Tactical Vehicles 

Robots

ATVs

Tents 

Handcuffs

Generators

Gym Equipment 

Office Furniture

Sight Reflex 

Magazines 

Digital Cameras 

Repair Parts 

Boots

Types 

of items

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DEMILITARIZATION (DEMIL) CONTROLLED PROPERTY:

LESO Program property with a demilitarization 

(DEMIL) Code of B, C, D, E, F, G, and Q is 

considered controlled in perpetuity.

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1) MODIFICATION TO DEFINITION OF “CONTROLLED” PROPERTY This SPO

Addendum adds the below items to the “controlled” property definitions currently found

in the 2021 SPO. These items are added pursuant to EO 14074 which reestablishes EO

13688. In 2017, the Law Enforcement Equipment Working Group (established by EO

13688), further added, deleted and refined the definitions of “controlled” items in their

annual equipment list review. Provisions within the 2021 MOA applicable to “controlled”

property apply to the items listed below (regardless of DEMIL and/or DEMIL Integrity

Code). Title and ownership of the “controlled” property listed below remains with the

DoD in perpetuity and will not be relinquished to the LEA (regardless of DEMIL and/or

Integrity Code). The LESO retains final authority to determine what items qualify as

“controlled” property. The below items listed in Section 1.2 of Law Enforcement

Equipment Working Group (LEEWG) Recommendations (as modified in 2017), will be

managed and issued as controlled property unless other restrictions or conditions are

noted:

a) Manned Aircraft, Fixed Wing: Powered aircraft with a crew aboard, such as airplanes, that use a

fixed wing for lift. (Note: These items were previously listed as controlled in LESO Program.

Any aircraft without commercial application are prohibited).

b) Manned Aircraft Rotary Wing: Powered aircraft with a crew aboard, such as helicopters, that use

a rotary wing for lift. (Note: These items were previously listed as controlled in LESO Program.

Any aircraft without commercial application are prohibited).

c) Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: A remotely piloted powered aircraft without a crew onboard.

(Note: These items are not currently issued in the LESO Program).

d) Armored Vehicles, Wheeled: Any wheeled vehicle either purpose‐built or modified to provide

ballistic protection to its occupants, such as a Mine‐Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle

or an Armored Personnel Carrier (APC). These vehicles are sometimes used by law enforcement

personnel involved in dangerous operating conditions, including active shooter or similar

high‐threat situations. These vehicles often have weapon‐firing ports. (Note: These vehicles

were previously considered controlled due to DEMIL code and are now prohibited unless

certification requirements in Section 3 are met).

e) Tactical Vehicles, Wheeled: A vehicle purpose‐built to operate on‐ and off‐ road in support of

military operations, such as a High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), 2.5‐ton

truck, 5‐ton truck, or a vehicle with a breaching or entry apparatus attached. These vehicles are

sometimes used by law enforcement in rough terrain or inclement weather for search and rescue

operations, as well as other law enforcement functions. This excludes commercially available

vehicles not tactical in nature, such as pick-up trucks or SUVs. (Note 1: This is LEEWG

modified definition from 2017. Note 2: All tactical vehicles will now be considered controlled,

and title will not pass. Note 3: Armored vehicles in this category will be considered prohibited

unless certification requirements in Section 3 are met).

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f) Command and Control Vehicles: Any wheeled vehicle either purpose-built or modified to

facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units responding to an incident.

Command and control vehicles provide a variety of capabilities to incident Commander, including,

but not limited to, the provision for enhanced communications and other situational awareness

capabilities. Command and Control Vehicles are similar to a recreational vehicle and can

accommodate multiple people at multiple workstations in the command center. This category

does not include SUVs and is not intended for other types of vehicles that could serve as a

command-and-control center. (Note 1: This is the LEEWG modified definition from 2017. Note

2: Armored vehicles in this category will be considered prohibited unless certification

requirements in Section 3 are met).

g) Specialized Firearms and Ammunition Under .50‐Caliber (excludes firearms and ammunition

designed for regularly assigned duties) and less lethal launchers: Weapons and corresponding

ammunition for specialized operations or assignment. This includes launchers specifically

designed and built to launch less lethal projectiles. This excludes weapons such as service issued

handguns, rifles or shotguns that are issued or approved by the agency to be used by all sworn

officers/deputies during the course of regularly assigned duties. (Note 1: This is the LEEWG

modified definition from 2017. Note 2: The LESO Program only issues weapons under .50

caliber that are designed for regularly assigned duties).

h) Explosives and Pyrotechnics: Includes “flash bangs” as well as explosive breaching tools often

used by special operations units. (Note: These items were previously prohibited in the LESO

Program and are now specifically prohibited in EO 14074).

i) Breaching Apparatus: Tools designed to provide rapid entry into a building or through a secured

doorway. These tools may be mechanical in nature (a battering ram connected to a vehicle or a

propellant), ballistic (slugs), or explosive. This category does not include dual purpose tools such

as a sledgehammer or bolt cutter. (Note: This is the LEEWG modified definition from 2017).

j) Riot/Crowd Control Batons: Non-expandable of greater length (more than 24 inches) than

service-issued types and are intended to protect its wielder during crowd control situations by

providing distance from assailants. This category includes all batons with advanced features such

as tear gas discharge, electronic or “stun” capabilities. (Note: This is the LEEWG modified

definition from 2017).

k) Riot Helmets: Helmets designed to protect the wearer’s face and head from injury during melees

from projectiles including rocks, bricks, liquids, etc. Riot helmets include a visor which protects

the face. (Note 1: The LEEWG removed these items from the controlled list in 2017. Note 2:

LESO does not issue Kevlar helmets based on DoD policy).

l) Riot/Crowd Control Shields: Shields intended to protect wielders from their head to their knees in

crowd control situations. Most are designed for the protection of the user from projectiles

including rocks, bricks, and liquids. Some afford limited ballistic protection as well. (Note: This

is the LEEWG modified definition from 2017).

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System Registration Process:

Once your application for participation has been approved by your State Coordinator and the LESO Program, you can

begin system registrations.

New LEAs should be aware that to obtain full capabilities in the LESO program, users are required to register 

in the following systems. Go to the LESO website to access the links. 

https://www.dla.mil/DispositionServices/Offers/Reutilization/LawEnforcement.aspx

1.AMPS – request access to government systems. The Account Management and Provisioning Service (AMPS) is 

used to manage who has access to certain government systems. All LESO Program participants must initially register 

for this system in order to request equipment via the LESO Program. AMPS registration is a three step process.

2.RTD web – system which allows you to search and request property. RTD stands for “Reutilization, Transfer and 

Donation.” LESO Program participants may utilize the RTD website to look for equipment, supplies, tools, vehicles that 

they may need for their law enforcement agencies. Individuals who wish to look for items must set up his or her own 

RTD web account. To gain access to the RTD website, register and set up your username and password in AMPS. 

Once you have registered in AMPS, access the RTD web to begin searching for property.

3. LOGIN.GOV/iNAP - authentication portal used to gain access to FEPMIS.

4.FEPMIS – the inventory system which allows LESO Program participants to manage items once received.

The Federal Excess Property Management Information System (FEPMIS) is used by LESO Program participants to 

manage items obtained via the LESO Program. Each participating agency is provided their own FEPMIS account 

which will allow them to manage their agency inventory.

Systems Registration questions may be directed 

to: ♦ Your State Coordinator

♦ AMPS Registration helpdesk at 1-844-347-2457 

(select option 5, then say D-L-A)

♦ LESO at 1-800-532-9946 or LESO@DLA.MIL

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Items

Once AMPS and RTD Web registrations are complete, LESO Program participants may utilize the RTD 

Website to search and request equipment, supplies, tools, vehicles and other items.

Note-Agencies must have at least one individual registered in FEPMIS prior to requesting property in the 

RTD Web.

Users may search for available property 2 ways:

1. Visit a DLA Disposition Services site

2. Conduct an electronic search using the RTD Web

Once an item is found, users must submit an electronic request via computer, laptop, tablet, smart phone 

or other device.

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Accumulation/

reutilization screening

begins

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PROPERTY SCREENING TIMELINE

The disposal screening begins by receiving property from our customers either electronically or 

physically delivered to our facilities. We hold the property for a specific amount of time during 

which specific customers may requisition property.

• Military services requisition may take precedence over a LESO

requisition by priority.

• All other special program requisitions are handled on a first

come, first served basis.

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RTD Web: Property Allocation Limits

Generally stated, the LESO Program typically allocates items requested by law enforcement agencies 

on a “one per officer” basis. For example, if an agency has 10 officers, the agency may request 10 

pairs of boots using the RTD Web.

The following items have further allocation restrictions: 

Tactical Vehicles

HMMWVs are typically allocated on 3:1 ratio, i.e. for every three 

full-time officers, a tactical vehicle may be authorized for transfer. 

Larger tactical vehicles, ie. MRAPs or other Personnel Carriers 

are typically allocated two per agency.

Small Arms

M16 Rifles: 1 per officer

M14 Rifles: 1 per officer

Glock Pistols: 1 per officer M1911 

Pistols: 1 per officer

.38 Special Pistols: 1 per officer

12 GA Shotgun: 1 per officer

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Items

RTD Website: Searching for Property https://business.dla.mil/landing/index.html (login required)

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Select “LESO Search

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Items

Customers may search for property using 

various criteria:

• National Stock Number (NSN)

• Federal Supply Class (FSC)

• Item Name

• DTID—Disposal Turn In Document Number

• RTD Screening Cycle

• Condition Code

• DLA Disposition Services location

• Miles from your zip code

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RTD Website: Searching for Property https://business.dla.mil/landing/index.html (login required)

Search for property that meets your criteria

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Items

Condition Code, Item Name, DTID

DLA DispSvcs Site & National

Stock Number (NSN)

Click on the “shopping cart” icon to add the item to your cart

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RTD Website: Review & Request Property

https://business.dla.mil/landing/index.html (login required)

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All LEAs must submit a valid justification for

every item requested that meets the following

three criteria:

1. Must be for use by the requesting LEA

2. Must be for a law enforcement purpose/use

3. Must be convincing (property and

justification makes sense together)

RTD Website: Justify the Request https://business.dla.mil/landing/index.html (login required)

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In the event you search for an item and nothing is currently

available, customers can set up an RTD web “Want List”.

Customer-created “Want Lists” will automatically search for an

item across the DLA Disposition Services inventory according

to user identified search criteria. If the item becomes available,

the user will receive an email notification.

RTD Website: Creating a Want List

https://business.dla.mil/landing/index.html (login required)

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FEPMIS

Once an item(s) is picked-up or is shipped to your law enforcement agency, it will 

automatically appear in your agencies FEPMIS account as a new “receipt”.

The receipt process allows users to identify quantity received, upload photos, serial 

numbers or other detailed information about the item(s).

All property must be receipted within 30 days of physical possession of property. For a detailed guide to the receipt process please go to the LESO website and open the "Receipt for my current Property" guide within "Training and Instructions".

There are 3 types of receipts:

1. Full receipt: all property was received

2. Partial receipt: only received a portion of quantity requested

3. Zero receipt: did not receive any of the quantity requested

Turn-in OR Transfer

When an item is no longer needed, agencies may:

1. Request to turn-in the item at a DLA DispSvcs site by submitting a

“Change of Status (COS)” request in FEPMIS

2. Request to transfer property to another LESO program participant by 

submitting a “Modiy” request in FEPMIS

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Users may request to transfer or turn-in an

item using the “Modify” and “Change of

Status” tabs.

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Compliance 

Reviews

There are two types of PCRs:

1. Federal-level PCR: Conducted every two years by Federal (LESO) POCs to assess whether a State is complying to the terms and

conditions of the LESO Program.

• Agencies may be selected to participate in this process, which allows Federal POCs to validate information reported to 

them by the State.

2. State-level PCR: Conducted at anytime throughout the year by State POCs to assess whether individual agencies are 

complying to the terms and conditions of the LESO program.

If an LEA is selected for a Federal or State PCR visit, the agency should plan on having 

a compliance team visit their location.

The compliance team will:

• Complete a physical review of items received by the agency via the program

• Will review documentation pertinent to program participation

• Will assess the State in terms of “Compliant” or “Non-Compliant” to program

terms and conditions.

The LESO Program requires that participating LEAs complete an annual inventory of items

obtained via the LESO Program. Results of the inventory are reported to State and

Federal POCs using the agencie's FEPMIS account.

The “Annual Inventory” period starts on July 1st and must be completed no later than September 30th by each agency 

participating in the program.

LEAs which fail to complete the annual inventory requirement may be suspended from LESO Program participation.

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Questions may be directed to:

Your State Coordinator

AMPS Registration helpdesk at 1-844-347-2457 

(select option 5, then say D-L-A)

LESO at 1-800-532-9946 or LESO@DLA.MIL

FEPMIS at 1-800-532-9946

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