USC Subchapter III

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5 U.S.C. § 4521 Definition

For the purpose of this subchapter, the term “law enforcement officer” means— (1) a law enforcement officer within the meaning of section 5541(3) and to whom the provisions of chapter 51 apply; (2) a member of the United States Secret Service Uniformed Division; (3) a member of the United States Park Police; (4) a special agent in the Diplomatic Security Service; (5) a probation officer (referred to in section 3672 of title 18); and (6) a pretrial services officer (referred to in section 3153 of title 18).

5 U.S.C. § 4522 General provision

An award under this subchapter is in addition to the basic pay of the recipient.

5 U.S.C. § 4523 Award authority

(a) An agency may pay a cash award, up to 5 percent of basic pay, to any law enforcement officer employed in or under such agency who possesses and makes substantial use of 1 or more foreign languages in the performance of official duties. (b) Awards under this section shall be paid under regulations prescribed by the head of the agency involved (or designee thereof). Regulations prescribed by an agency head (or designee) under this subsecton 11 So in original. Probably should be “subsection”. shall include—(1) procedures under which foreign language proficiency shall be ascertained; (2) criteria for the selection of individuals for recognition under this section; and (3) any other provisions which may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter.