Prohibition on simultaneous service in the Department of Defense and civilian law enforcement

(a) In general Chapter 49 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 990. Prohibition on simultaneous service in the Department of Defense and civilian law enforcement (a) Prohibition Except as provided in subsection (b), an individual serving in any capacity in the Department of Defense, whether in the Armed Forces or in a civilian position, may not, while so serving, serve in any capacity in any element of civilian law enforcement outside of the Department of Defense. (b) Exceptions (1) In general The prohibition under subsection (a) shall not to apply to a member of a reserve component named in section 10101 of this title who serves in an element of civilian law enforcement outside of the Department of Defense in their civilian capacity. (2) Active duty A member described in paragraph (1) who is called or ordered to active duty shall formally and officially recuse himself or herself from civilian law enforcement duties.. (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 49 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 990. Prohibition on simultaneous service in the Department of Defense and civilian law enforcement..