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The URL to TIGTA Manaual Section 200-100, which describes the procedures is:
http://treas.gov/tigta/foia/efoia-imds/chapter200-general/200-100/chapter200-100.doc in case you want to download the procedures from the TIGTA site. We have reproduced a copy below.
(200)-100 Issuance of Retired Law Enforcement Photographic Identification
99.1 Overview.
The Act does not convey any law enforcement authority (e.g., power to execute and serve search or arrest warrants). Thus, it does not authorize the carrying of a firearm on a commercial airline. In addition, the test for obtaining Department of Justice representation is not affected by the Act. There are no circumstances in which retired agents will be deemed to be acting within the scope of official Government duties.
The Act specifically excludes from its coverage any retired agent who is under the influence of alcohol or another intoxicating or hallucinatory drug or substance while carrying a concealed firearm and any individual who is prohibited by Federal law from receiving a firearm.
100.2 Criteria for Issuing Photographic Identification to Retired Special Agents.
Upon written application to the TIGTA Director, Human Resources, Office of Mission Support (OMS), TIGTA will provide photographic identification indicating that the holder is a retired law enforcement officer to any TIGTA S/A (or IRS Inspection Service inspector) who meets the following standards:
In addition to obtaining photographic identification, in order to carry a concealed weapon, retired agents must possess a notarized certification issued by the State in which they reside that indicates that they have, within the last year, been tested or otherwise found by the State to meet the standards established by the State for training and qualification for active law enforcement officers to carry a firearm of the same type as the concealed firearm. TIGTA will not reimburse retired agents for any cost associated with this qualification requirement or provide firearm qualification testing for retired special agents.
Department of the Treasury Interim Guidance on Treasury Credentials, Badges and Shields, dated September 8, 2005, also requires that each retired agent seeking qualification under the Act annually must meet their state of residence standards, if any, regarding alcohol or drug use by law enforcement officers authorized to carry a firearm.
100.3 Procedures for Issuing Photographic Identification to Retired Special Agents.
All requests for issuance of retired law enforcement official credentials will be forwarded to the Director, Human Resources (retiredLEOidentification@tigta.treas.gov). Upon receipt of a request, OMS will forward to the applicant standard letter ( Exhibit(200)-100.1 ) and an Application for Retired Law Enforcement Officer Photographic Identification ( Exhibit(200)-100.2 ). Upon receipt of the completed application, the Director, Human Resources will complete a personnel check to ensure that the applicant is qualified to receive retired law enforcement officer photographic identification ( Exhibit(200)-100.3 ). The Director, Human Resources, will determine:
If the application is approved, the Director, Human Resources will notify the applicant of the approval by letter ( Exhibit(200)-100.4 ) and transfer the application (and all associated documents) to the TIGTA Credential Office. All documents obtained during the application process will be maintained on file with the TIGTA Credential Office for approved applications. If the application is disapproved, the Director, Human Resources will notify the applicant as to the reason for the application denial ( Exhibit(200)-100.5 ) and maintain on file all documents associated with the denial of the application. The determination to issue a retired law enforcement officer credential called for under the Act is within the discretion of TIGTA.
Approved applicants are directed in the approval letter to contact a TIGTA post of duty to schedule the photography. The TIGTA post of duty contacted by the applicant will electronically send the applicant’s digital photograph to the TIGTA Credential Office for production of the photographic identification. Guidance for obtaining the digital photograph at the TIGTA post of duty is provided at Exhibit(200)-100.6. The TIGTA Credential Office will produce the photographic identification and mail it to the Remote Issuing Officer at the TIGTA post of duty where the digital photograph of the applicant was taken. The TIGTA post of duty or the Credential Office will notify the applicant by telephone or by letter ( Exhibit(200)-100.7 ) that the photographic identification is available for pick-up at the TIGTA post of duty.
The Remote Issuing Officer located at the TIGTA post of duty will issue the photographic identification to the applicant upon confirmation of the applicant’s identity. The applicant must present at least two forms of identification. At least one of the identification forms presented must contain a government-issued photograph (e.g., driver’s license or U.S. Passport). Other suitable forms of identification may include a birth certificate or Social Security card.
100.4 Procedures for Issuing Photographic Identification to Current Special Agents.
Photographic identification credentials will be issued under this section to retiring TIGTA S/As that meet the following standards:
- retiring in good standing for reasons other than mental instability;
100.5 Procedures for Re-issuing Photographic Identification.
Department of the Treasury Interim Guidance on Treasury Credentials, Badges and Shields, dated September 8, 2005, provides that replacement of qualified retired law enforcement officers’ identification is authorized only where the former employee (1) substantiates in writing that his or her previously-issued qualified retired law enforcement officer identification has been lost, stolen, or destroyed, (2) provides a copy of the police report attesting to such loss or theft, and (3) includes a notarized copy of their State of residence’s certification that they have, not less recently than one year before the date the individual intends to carry a concealed firearm, been tested or otherwise found by the State to meet standards established by the State for training and qualification for active law enforcement officers to carry a firearm of the same type as the concealed firearm. Costs for replacing lost or stolen photographic identification may be charged, at the discretion of the TIGTA, to the retired employee.
All requests for replacement photographic identification will be forwarded to the Director, Human Resources. The Director, Human Resources will forward to the applicant a letter ( Exhibit(200)-100.8 ) and an Application for Retired Law Enforcement Officer Photographic Identification ( Exhibit(200)-100.2). Notwithstanding the required additional documentation, requests for replacement photographic identification will be processed under the same standards as initial requests.
This section establishes policy and procedures related to the issuance of photographic identification to qualified retired law enforcement officers of TIGTA (or the Internal Revenue Service Inspection Service) pursuant to the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 (the Act). The Act exempts qualified retired law enforcement officers from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed firearms. The Act specifically excludes from the definition of a firearm a machinegun, silencer, or any destructive device defined in section 18 U.S.C. § 921 (including a bomb, grenade, poison gas or mine). Also, the Act does not override State laws that permit private persons or entities to prohibit the possession of a concealed firearm on their property, or the possession of firearms on any State or local government property, installation, building, base, or park.
- retired in good standing for reasons other than mental instability;
- retired with a minimum aggregate of 15 years of service as a law enforcement officer or, after completing any applicable probationary period, retired due to a service-connected disability;
- is entitled to Federal retirement benefits; and
- provides an FBI CJIS records check of the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database for the purpose of verifying that the retiree is not prohibited by Federal law from receiving a firearm.
- if there (is/was) any action initiated to remove or to propose to remove the officer from service at the time of retirement;
- whether or not the officer should be considered to have retired “in good standing;”
- if there (is/was) any proposal to suspend or revoke the officer’s security clearance at the time of retirement; and
- if the officer retired or (is/was) retiring under a pending psychological fitness-for-duty inquiry, or after being found not fit for duty.
- currently satisfies TIGTA firearms qualification requirements under Chapter 400, Investigations, Section 130.8.2;
- retiring with a minimum aggregate of 15 years of service as a law enforcement officer or, after completing any applicable probationary period, retiring due to a service-connected disability; and
- is entitled to Federal retirement benefits.