The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) continues to be aware and track an increasing number of unauthorized laser illumination incidents nationwide. Shining a laser at an aircraft is a federal crime that the U.S. vigorously pursues, as it distract pilots from their safety duties and can lead to temporary blindness during critical phases of flight, such as takeoff and landing. In some cases, pilots have reported eye injuries that required medical treatment. The FAA retains the responsibility for enforcing FAA regulations, including those applicable to laser illumination incidents. The agency recognizes that state and local Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) are often in the best position to deter, detect, immediately investigate and, as appropriate, pursue law enforcement actions to stop unauthorized laser strikes. The information provided below is intended to support the partnership between the FAA and LEAs in addressing these activities.