NOTICE: A lapse in appropriations has occurred. Military members will continue to report for duty as per normal operations. Excepted and exempt civilian employees will report to work as usual. Managers and supervisors of non-exempt/non-excepted civilian employees must begin conducting orderly shutdown on the next scheduled workday. FAQs and resources regarding the lapse operations will continue to be posted here and the internal lapse site. 
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Coast Guard Cutter Daniel Tarr law enforcement crew members conduct a fisheries boarding aboard a shrimping vessel off the coast of Louisiana, on April 24, 2022. Fishery boardings are conducted to ensure commercial fisheries are following federal laws and regulations on the water. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Alejandro Rivera)

March 30, 2023

Do you qualify for an exemption for Basic Boarding Officer Course and/or Boarding Officer Practical Course?   

Current and prior law enforcement officers can take advantage of their experience 

A Coast Guard Station Islamorada law enforcement officer provides cover with a fake weapon for his boarding team member during a training evolution, Aug. 10, 2022 off Islamorada, Florida. Coast Guard Station Islamorada is a multi-mission unit ready to respond to search and rescue and law enforcement missions. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Nicole J. Groll)

Sept. 14, 2022

Reservists may be exempted from Law Enforcement Instructor- Resident Course to maintain LEI qualification

To maintain your LEI qual, qualified reservists need to file a waiver by Oct. 1 for consideration. 

Petty Officer 3rd Class Noah Denend (foreground) watches as his shipmates demonstrate ground escape procedures during law enforcement training at Coast Guard Station Chincoteague, Virginia, February 18, 2020. The new Coast Guard training adds a focus on ground fighting in order to keep law enforcement officers safe as they adapt to ever-changing situations. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Stephen Lehmann)

Jan. 19, 2022

LEIs: Make sure you attend LEI school by Oct. 1

In order to maintain your LEI designation you must attend LEI school  

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