SYSTEM NAME:

Special Security Files  (June 11, 1997,  62 FR 31793)

SYSTEM LOCATION:

Commanders or Chiefs of Security Police at Air Force installations or units.

CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:

Air Force military and civilian personnel including Air Force Reserves and Air National Guard; Air Force Academy and Air Force ROTC Cadets; Air Force Contractor personnel requiring unescorted entry, Non-appropriated Fund Instrumentality personnel in sensitive positions at Air Force installations.

CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:

Investigative report, some of which are exempt under the Privacy Act of 1974, incident reports, police and law enforcement reports and records, reports of audit, medical evaluation records and reports, personnel record data or reports, disciplinary or administrative action data, records and reports, correspondence among local Air Force officials and between officials and other Air Force agencies or higher headquarters and/or the Air Force Security Clearance Office.

AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:

10 U.S.C. 8013, Secretary of the Air Force: Powers and duties; delegation by.

PURPOSE(S):

Files are temporary records used to collect and record data and documentation of actions taken on cases where the individual's security clearance status may be affected. Portions of the records may be referred to investigative agencies for further inquiry; to personnel officials for administrative action to legal personnel for disciplinary or judicial actions; to medical personnel for evaluation, testing or treatment; to commanders for denial or suspension of access to classified information or restricted areas; to other local Air Force officials for review, recommendation, advice, or assistance for resolution of the case file.

ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:

In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows:

The DoD 'Blanket Routine Uses' published at the beginning of the Air Force's compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:

STORAGE:

Maintained in file folders.

RETRIEVABILITY:

Retrieved by name and by Social Security Number.

SAFEGUARDS:

Records are accessed by custodian of the record system and person(s) responsible for servicing the record system in performance of their official duties who are properly screened and cleared for need-to-know, and by commanders of medical centers and hospitals. Records are stored in security file containers/cabinets, safes or vaults, protected by guards and controlled by personnel screening.

RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:

Records are temporary and are either sent to the Air Force Security Clearance Office for conversion to Special Security Case Files or are destroyed locally upon favorable determination by tearing into pieces, shredding, pulping or burning.

SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:

Chief of Security Police, Headquarters Air Force Office of Security Police, Kirtland, Air Force Base, New Mexico 87117.

NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:

Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to or visit the Chief of Security Police or the Commander at the installation of current employment or assignment. Official mailing addresses are published as an appendix to the Air Force's compilation of systems of records notices.

Written requests must be notarized and must provide the full name, Social Security Number, military or civilian grade or status. Personal visits require positive identification.

RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:

Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system should address written inquiries to or visit the Chief of Security Police or Commander of the installation. Official mailing addresses are published as an appendix to the Air Force's compilation of systems of records notices.

CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:

The Air Force rules for accessing records, and for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in Air Force Instruction 37-132; 32 CFR part 806b; or may be obtained from the system manager.

RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:

Information obtained from investigative reports; incident reports; police, law enforcement and audit reports and records; financial institutions; employers; local government agencies; legal and judicial reports and records; individuals; witnesses, commanders and local officials.

EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:

Parts of this system may be exempt under 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(5), as applicable.

An exemption rule for this record system has been promulgated in accordance with the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 553 (b)(1), (2), and (3), (c) and (e) and published in 32 CFR part 806b.

FEDERAL REGISTER HISTORY: