Oversight Hearing: Transfer of Military Equipment to Local Police
January 1, 2017
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The Frame
The hearing addresses how the Department of Defense manages the distribution of military-grade equipment to local police departments, specifically focusing on fixing oversight gaps that led to the improper transfer of $1.2 million in sensitive property.
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Civilian Law Enforcement Agencies
These agencies receive equipment through the 1033 program and are subject to the verification and approval processes managed by the DLA.
Defense Logistics Agency
The agency is responsible for managing the LESO program and implementing the corrective actions recommended by the GAO.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The GAO reported that the Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO) inappropriately assigned over 100 controlled military items.
- The estimated value of the improperly assigned equipment is $1.2 million.
- The GAO identified specific deficiencies in the verification and approval process for law enforcement applications.
- The 1033 Program has been in operation since 1991 to provide excess military equipment to law enforcement for counter-narcotics, counter-terrorism, and border security.
- The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has acknowledged the findings and is implementing corrective actions.
- The hearing was held on July 27, 2017, by the House Subcommittee on Readiness.
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Why It Matters
The hearing addresses how the Department of Defense manages the distribution of military-grade equipment to local police departments, specifically focusing on fixing oversight gaps that led to the improper transfer of $1.2 million in sensitive property.
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Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
Proactive Agency Response
The DLA immediately acknowledged the GAO's findings and began implementing corrective measures before the hearing took place.
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