Acquiring Equipment For Law Enforcement Agencies

The Minnesota National Guard Counterdrug Coordinator is the state point of contact (SPOC) for the federal government's 1033 program (surplus equipment) and the 1122 program (federal procurement). These two programs are managed through the Counterdrug office.

Weapons are available through both the 1033 and 1122 programs. 

The 1033 Surplus Equipment Program- This program allows Minnesota's law enforcement agencies to obtain FREE excess military weapons, vehicles, and other equipment.  Over $25,000,000 worth of free equipment has been given to Minnesota LEAs to date.

The 1122 Federal Procurement Program- This program allows Minnesota's law enforcement agencies to purchase items at the federal government price; to include vehicles, weapons, communications and electronic items, night vision devices, medical items, uniforms, body armor, and dog handling equipment to name a few.

The Counterdrug Technology Assessment Center is an ONDCP program to provide free technology and training to LEAs. This includes such items as Nightvision, Bodywires, and software such as Pen-Link.