Bill Overview
Title: Department of Defense Law Enforcement Credential Act of 2022
Description: This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to develop a standardized identification credential for DOD law enforcement officers and issue such credentials at no cost to the officers. DOD must ensure that any issued common access card clearly identifies the officer as a DOD law enforcement officer.
Sponsors: Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
Target Audience
Population: Department of Defense law enforcement officers
Estimated Size: 50000
- The bill specifically aims at creating identification credentials for DOD law enforcement officers.
- It involves only the Department of Defense personnel, particularly those in law enforcement roles.
- The impact is limited to individuals involved in law enforcement operations within the DOD.
Reasoning
- The policy impacts Department of Defense law enforcement officers, of which there are approximately 50,000 in the United States.
- The policy involves the issuance of standardized identification credentials, which may positively impact the officers' sense of identity and security.
- The policy has a direct benefit where professional recognition and ease of identification could enhance job satisfaction and operational efficiency over the long term.
- The budget for the policy suggests it is realistic in covering the development and distribution costs given the relatively small target population.
- Since the policy primarily concerns professional and operational aspects, its influence on well-being might be relatively low unless identity issues have been a significant concern.
Simulated Interviews
DoD Law Enforcement Officer (Virginia)
Age: 35 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think having a standard ID is a good move. It'll make it easier to prove my credentials during investigations or joint operations.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
DoD Law Enforcement Officer (California)
Age: 42 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Personally, I'm not worried about my ID, but I can see how it would help new recruits or in complex situations.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
DoD Law Enforcement Officer (Texas)
Age: 29 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 15.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The new credential could help streamline access to facilities and resources.
- It might reduce some of the bureaucratic hassles.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 5 |
DoD Law Enforcement Officer (Florida)
Age: 50 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 9
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I don't mind either way as I'll be retiring soon, but it's good for the younger officers.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 2 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 9 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 9 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
DoD Law Enforcement Officer (New York)
Age: 27 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's nice to have a permanent way to identify yourself in potential emergency situations.
- I view this as an investment in safety.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
DoD Law Enforcement Officer (Washington D.C.)
Age: 33 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Improving our identification can remove barriers when working with other agencies.
- It supports our roles significantly.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
DoD Law Enforcement Officer (Georgia)
Age: 48 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 15.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Further security measures are always welcome, it adds to our authority.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
DoD Law Enforcement Officer (Illinois)
Age: 30 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I support anything that helps us operate more effectively.
- Standardization can prevent future headaches.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
DoD Law Enforcement Officer (Kentucky)
Age: 24 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 30.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Even for a newbie like me, I see this as a smart move towards being more effective on duty.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 6 |
DoD Law Enforcement Officer (Colorado)
Age: 55 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This might not impact me much, but I see how it could help others, especially into the future.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $5000000 (Low: $4000000, High: $6000000)
Year 2: $3000000 (Low: $2000000, High: $4000000)
Year 3: $3000000 (Low: $2000000, High: $4000000)
Year 5: $2000000 (Low: $1000000, High: $3000000)
Year 10: $2000000 (Low: $1000000, High: $3000000)
Year 100: $2000000 (Low: $1000000, High: $3000000)
Key Considerations
- The implementation costs are largely upfront, with ongoing maintenance costs.
- The policy is largely administrative and has minimal broader economic implications.
- Ensuring security and integration with existing systems will be a priority.