L. Paul Bremer, Coalition Provisional Authority

“ Members of the Iraqi Civil Defense Corps may, while performing their official duties,
conduct reasonable searches for weapons or other dangerous or prohibited items (i) on
persons or vehicles entering or in designated areas, (ii) on criminal suspects incident
to apprehension, or (iii) when acting under the supervision of Coalition Forces, in
areas or buildings where dangerous or prohibited items, including prohibited
weapons, are reasonably believed to exist. ”

“ The Iraqi Civil Defense Corps is a security and emergency service agency for Iraq.
The Iraqi Civil Defense Corps is composed of Iraqis who will complement operations
conducted by Coalition military forces in Iraq to counter organized groups and
individuals employing violence against the people of Iraq and their national
infrastructure. ”