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> The 1033 program requires that all equipment issued through it be used within one year of the date it is granted.

Wow, do you have a citation for that?

I checked against a Vox article before posting but neglected to cite because of perceived bias. I'll see if I can pull up an original source.

Edit:

States are apparently required to file an LESO operation plan. Here is an example from the Minnesota LESO operation plan

Section III. C.

> ... are required to utilize property within one year or schedule its return

https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/hsem/homeland-security/Document...

This seems to be a requirement in at least a few states:

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=Property+obtained+under+this+SPO+m...

“Property obtained under the SPO must be placed into use within one (1) year of receipt, unless the condition of the property renders it unusable, in which case the property can be returned to the nearest DLA Disposition Services Site. If property is not put into use by the LEA within one (1) year, the State/LEA must coordinate a transfer of property to another LEA or request a turn-in to return the property to the nearest DLA Disposition Services Site. All costs associated with the transportation, turn-in, or other expenses related to property obtained through the LESO 1033 Program, is the sole responsibility of the LEA.”

The wording is probably something like "return after finished mission or within one year" because the equipment is loaned. I'd expect terms to vary wildly based on what the equipment is and who is receiving it.

https://www.dla.mil/DispositionServices/Offers/Reutilization... has request forms.

As an aside, wording seems to be an important part of formulating these requests too. There was an interesting example used in coaching correct requests. Don't say you need blankets to keep detainees warm. Instead say you need blankets so that LEOs can provide detainees with warmth. Important apparently bc the property is primarily for the benefit of LEOs.

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