Overview

The 1033 program originated in 1993 with a focus of providing surplus items to law enforcement agencies for use in counterdrug investigations and activities. In 1997, new guidelines were instituted allowing all law enforcement agencies to obtain property for an bona fide law enforcement need. All transferred surplus items must have a "direct" application to the law enforcement agency's arrest and apprehension mission.

The 1033 Surplus Equipment Program allows Minnesota's law enforcement agencies to obtain free excess military weapons, vehicles, and other equipment: Over $25,000,000 has been given to Minnesota LEA's to date. State agencies ranging from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), Department of, to the Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) Enforcement Division, along with 85 county sheriff's offices and approximately 325 local police agencies are registered as participating members.

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