Law Enforcement Agreements
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
Cooperative work between the Forest Service with State and local law enforcement agencies to enhance the enforcement and/or supervision of their laws or ordinances on lands within or part of any unit of the National Forest System. To increase the protection of persons and their property when visiting the National Forest System, and to utilize the opportunity to cooperate with States and Federal agencies in carrying out their specific responsibilities related to the National Forest System.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. Federal Government
- U.S. State Government
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- County Government
- Local
- State
- Tribal
Cooperators include any State or political subdivision (that is, local governments). Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreements are most commonly entered into with county governments.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
When negotiating Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreements, the discussions must cover at a minimum, a description of the project, including methodology and technical specifications, contributions and the responsibilities of the parties, deliverables, the period of performance, and monitoring. Regardless of who initiates discussions, all elements of a project are subject to negotiation. Any party may terminate discussions at any time.
Decision Timeline
- Renewal interval: From 30 to 60 days
Program details & compliance
Description
The purpose of law enforcement agreements is to serve the people by focusing on public safety, resource protection and enforcing federal laws on National Forest lands.
Mission Categories
Primary: Crime Prevention
Other categories:
ForestryFire ProtectionEmergency Preparedness
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Patrol campgrounds, developed sites, or dispersed areas on NFS land for crime prevention and detection, emergency and public safety responses, criminal investigations, apprehension, and so forth.
Upon request of a forest officer, provide dispatcher services for routine identification checks, wants/warrants checks, motor vehicle registration queries, and officer welfare checks.
Special enforcement situations; includes but is not limited to fire emergencies, drug enforcement, and certain group gatherings.
Purchase of equipment that will be of mutual benefit for both the Forest Service and cooperating agency is allowable. Reimbursement for equipment cannot constitute a major portion of the agreement. Please see agency policy for further detail prior to negotiating financial terms of the agreement.
Restrictions
Funding is restricted to law enforcement activities.