Department of Defense
INSTRUCTION
NUMBER 5525.13
September 28, 2007
USD(P&R)
SUBJECT: Limitation of Authority to Deputize DoD Uniformed Law Enforcement Personnel
by State and Local Governments
References: (a) Attorney General Memorandum, “Guidelines for Legislation Involving
Federal Criminal Law Enforcement Authority,” June 29, 1984
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(b) DoD Directive 5124.02, “Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and
Readiness (USD(P&R)),” October 17, 2006
(c) DoD Directive 5210.56, “Use of Deadly Force and the Carrying of Firearms
by DoD Personnel Engaged in Law Enforcement and Security Duties,”
November 1, 2001
1. PURPOSE
This Instruction:
1.1. Establishes policy for the use of deputized State or local law enforcement powers by
DoD uniformed law enforcement personnel while on duty consistent with Reference (a) and
under the authority of Reference (b).
1.2. Provides guidelines for justification of deputized State or local law enforcement powers
and the approval process to request those powers.
2.
APPLICABILITY
This Instruction:
2.1. Applies to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Military Departments, the Office
of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Combatant Commands, the Office of the
Inspector General of the Department of Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field
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Available from the Director, Law Enforcement Policy and Support, OUSD (P&R), 4040 N.
Fairfax Drive, Suite 200, Arlington, VA, 22203
