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NPR 1600.1 Eff. Date: November 03, 2004 Cancellation Date: October 22, 2013	NASA Security Program Procedural Requirements w/Change 2 (4/01/2009)
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Appendix D: NASA Federal Arrest Authority And Use of Force Program Qualifications and Training

D1.1 General

D1.1.1. 42 U.S.C. 2456a, Section 304(f) of the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958, as amended, and 14 CFR Part 1203b--Security Programs; Arrest Authority and Use of Force by NASA Security Force Personnel authorizes the Administrator to implement an Agency Federal Arrest Authority and Use of Force program to ensure appropriate protection for NASA employees, facilities, information, and missions.

D1.1.2. The Agency Federal Arrest Authority and Use of Force programs shall be managed in strict compliance with the requirements established by the Attorney General of the United States and direction provided in the following paragraphs.

D1.1.3. Failure to maintain qualification, training and certification requirements established under this NPR shall result in denial of Center authorization to arm personnel.

D1.2 Federal Arrest Authority Program

D1.2.1. Qualifications. Federal Arrest Authority shall not be performed unless the Center Director has the following assurances:

D1.2.2. Attendance at the full Federal Arrest Authority basic training course may be waived for civil service candidates only, under the following circumstances:

D1.2.3. Selection and Attendance at NASA Federal Arrest Authority Training.

D1.2.3.1. Attendance at Federal Arrest Authority training is required for all Civil Service personnel (CS) tasked with performing duties related to:

D1.2.3.2. Attendance at Federal Arrest Authority training for security services contractor personnel shall be determined by the CCS and may be limited to:

(Note: Duties with the potential for the lawful detaining of a person while waiting to release to proper law enforcement authorities does not meet criteria for attendance at Federal Arrest Authority training.)

1.2.3.3. Special Response Teams, K-9 Teams, other LE Emergency Response Teams Centers that utilize specialized contractor security teams, e.g. SWAT, K-9 shall utilize standardized selection criteria that will include a physical fitness test, an oral interview, a job specific physical test, a written test, and a review of employment files (to insure the officer has completed probationary periods and to confirm that the officer is not under any disciplinary cloud.) Each Center may develop their own specific details on what to include within these criteria but, as minimum, must include the requirements identified in Section 1.4, subparagraph b.

1.2.3.4. CS/Contractor personnel performing duties solely as security specialists within the personnel, information, SAP/SCI, IT, and physical security areas; and whose responsibilities center around managing and performing traditional security program duties as: classified material management; facility security inspections; interviews and research for the purpose of adjudicating access or suitability, shall not be armed.

1.2.3.5. Contractor personnel standing static security posts are not required to attend Federal Arrest Authority training. However, in lieu of attendance at NASA FLEA, these personnel must complete the SOFC course, either at KSC or at their home Center. They are not required to receive "Arrest Authority" training.

1.2.4. To ensure consistency Agencywide, the SOFC course shall be developed by KSC-FLEA, and taught at KSC or at each Center by either KSC or Center-based Federal Arrest Authority certified trainers. The SOFC shall include adequate training on:

1.2.5. Mandatory Pass/Fail Testing Program.

To ensure only qualified individuals are afforded the privilege of assuming Federal Arrest Authority status, the following standards shall apply:

1.2.6. Individuals authorized Federal Arrest Authority shall carry the appropriate Miranda Advisement of Rights cards.

D1.3 Use of Force

1.3.1. Under NASA Federal Arrest Authority rules and procedures, Security Force personnel performing security duties may find themselves in a situation where they are required to take a person into custody or defend themselves or someone else. How much force the NASA security officer is allowed to use in a tense and potentially dangerous situation depends on the situation and how well the officer is trained and equipped.

1.3.2. Center CCS shall establish and conduct, at least semiannual, Use of Force training concurrent with required weapons qualification. Established training must include the complete "Use of Force Continuum" theory and currently recognized practices to ensure an appropriate level of understanding and practical application is present among security force personnel.

1.3.3. Use of Force Continuum

The use of force continuum always begins with the adage "Reasonable Force," meaning simply: "the level of force necessary to overcome the obstacle." The use of force continuum is termed "a measured continuum" ranging from no force to deadly force. Choosing just the level of force necessary to overcome the obstacle shall usually be judged as "reasonable."

1.3.4. If it becomes necessary to use a firearm as authorized in 14 CFR Section 1203b.107, NASA CCS shall comply with the following procedures:

1.3.4.1. The incident shall be reported to the CCS, who in turn, shall report it to the appropriate supporting law enforcement agency and then to the AA/OSPP as expeditiously as possible with as many details supplied as are available.

1.3.4.2. The officer shall be promptly suspended from duty with pay or reassigned to other duties not involving the use of a firearm, as the Center Director or as the AA/OSPP deems appropriate, pending investigation of the incident.

1.3.4.3. The respective Center Director or AA/OSPP shall appoint an investigating officer to conduct a thorough investigation of the incident. Additional personnel shall also be appointed as needed to assist the investigating officer. Upon conclusion of the investigation, the investigating officer shall submit a written report of findings and recommendations to the appropriate Center Director or AA/OSPP.

1.3.4.5. Upon conclusion of the investigation, the Center Director and/or the AA/OSPP, with the advice of the OGC or Office of Chief Counsel, shall determine the appropriate disposition of the case. If the investigation determines that the officer committed a crime, the information shall be promptly reported to the supporting law enforcement agency.

1.3.5. Prohibitions.

1.3.5.1. Unreasonable use of force is considered misconduct. Such misconduct shall result in administrative, civil, and/or criminal action against the perpetrator.

1.3.5.2. Verbal abuse, verbal threats of violence, nonphysical threats, or nonviolent resistance cannot be the basis for the use of force.

1.3.6. Security Equipment

Security and law enforcement equipment with use of force applications must be authorized by the Center Director or DMSO with the concurrence of the OGC and AA/OSPP, as appropriate.

1.4 Training Curriculum

The NASA Federal Law Enforcement Training Program is developed and managed by the Kennedy Space Center Protective Services Office. The curriculum is approved by the AA/OSPP. Training shall consist of the following topics:

b. Additional standards are required to qualify for SRT, K-9 and other LE emergency response teams. Each Center may set their own specific standards for each of these teams but these standards shall meet the following minimum requirements.

(1). Applicants must meet and maintain a physical fitness standard that includes:

(2). Weapons Qualification: The following weapons qualification scores must be achieved the same day as the physical fitness exam.

(3). A written test - (Score 90% or better)

(4) Successful completion of an oral interview.

1.5 Federal Arrest Authority and Use of Force Refresher Training

Personnel trained and certified under the NASA Federal Arrest Authority and Use of Force Training Program will attend and complete 2-week refresher training every 2 years.

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