SYSTEM NAME:

Criminal Investigation Command (CID) Information Management System Records (CIMS)  (June 20, 2016,  81 FR 39912)

SYSTEM LOCATION:

Decentralized to Army installations which created the Military Police Report. Official mailing addresses are published as an appendix to the Army's compilation of systems of records notices. The official copy of the military police report and other law enforcement related documents are maintained at the U.S. Army Crime Records Center, 27130 Telegraph Road, Quantico, VA 22134-2253.

Automated records of the Military Police Report (MPR) and Reports of Investigation (ROI) are maintained by the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (USACIDC) G6 as part of the CID Information Management Systems (CIMS) suite of Army Law Enforcement (LE) applications located at 27130 Telegraph Road, Quantico, VA 22134-2253.

CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:

Any individual, civilian, government civilian employee, or military personnel, involved in or suspected of being involved in, reporting or witnessing possible criminal activity affecting the interests, property, and/or personnel of the U.S. Army.

CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:

Criminal information or investigative files involving the Department of the Army which may consist of military police reports or similar reports containing investigative data, supporting or sworn statements, affidavits, provisional passes, receipts for prisoners or detained persons, reports of action taken, disposition of cases, results of Army Law Enforcement compliance and assessments, police officer credentials, and Military Working Dog Team records.

Specific data to include: Name, Social Security Number (SSN), DOD ID Number, rank, date and place of birth, chronology of events, reports of investigation and criminal intelligence reports containing statements of witnesses, suspects, subject and responding police officer, summary and administrative data pertaining to preparation and distribution of the report, basis for allegations, Serious or Sensitive Incident Reports, modus operandi and other investigative information from Federal, State, and local investigative and intelligence agencies and departments. Indices contain codes for the type of crime, location of investigation, year and date of offense, names and personal identifiers consisting of photos, driver license numbers, Service component, organization, sex, marital status, height, weight, eye color, hair color, race, ethnicity, complexion, nation of origin, home and work telephone numbers, and citizenship of persons who have been subjects of electronic surveillance, suspects, subjects and victims of crimes, report number which allows access to records noted above; agencies, firms, Army and Defense Department organizations which were the subjects or victims of criminal investigations, and disposition and suspense of offenders listed in criminal investigative case files. Witness identification data consisting of name, SSN, rank, date and place of birth, driver license number, Service Component, organization, sex, marital status, height, weight, eye color, hair color, race, ethnicity, complexion, nation of origin, home and work telephone numbers, and citizenship.

AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:

10 U.S.C. 3013, Secretary of the Army; 18 U.S.C. 921-922, Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act; 28 U.S.C. 534, Uniform Federal Crime Reporting Act of 1988; 42 U.S.C. 5119 et seq., National Child Protection Act of 1993; 42 U.S.C. 10607, Victims' Rights and Restitution Act of 1990; Section 105 of the Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1952; DoD Directive 1030.02, Victim and Witness Assistance; Army Regulation 190-45, Military Police Law Enforcement Reporting; Army Regulation 195-2, Criminal Investigation Activities; Army Regulation 190-12, Military Police Military Working Dog Program; and E.O. 9397 (SSN), as amended.

PURPOSE(S):

Provides detailed criminal investigative information to Commanders and designated Army officials to foster a positive environment, promote and safeguard the morale, physical well-being and general welfare of soldiers in their units. Enables the maintenance of discipline, law, and order through investigation of complaints and incidents and possible criminal prosecution, civil court action, or regulatory order in accordance with United States Law.

To conduct criminal investigations, crime prevention, prevention of high risk behavior and criminal intelligence activities; to accomplish management studies involving the analysis, compilation of statistics, and quality control, to ensure that completed investigations are legally sufficient and result in overall improvement in techniques, training and professionalism. Includes personnel security, internal security, criminal, and other law enforcement matters, all of which are essential to the effective operation of the Department of the Army.

To provide Commanders with criminal history reports, in accordance with Army Policy, to identify soldiers with founded criminal offenses and open investigations occurring during their period of service.

To determine suitability for access or continued access to classified information; suitability for promotion, employment, or assignment; suitability for access to military installations or industrial firms engaged in government projects/contracts; suitability for awards or similar benefits; use in current law enforcement investigation or program of any type including applicants; use in judicial or adjudicative proceedings including litigation or in accordance with a court order; advising higher authorities and Army commands of the important developments impacting on security, good order or discipline; reporting of statistical data to Army commands and higher authority.

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 of 1974, as amended, the records contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows:

Information concerning criminal or possible criminal activity is disclosed to Federal, state, local and/or foreign law enforcement agencies in accomplishing and enforcing criminal laws; analyzing modus operandi, detecting organized criminal activity, or criminal justice employment.

Information may be disclosed to foreign countries under the provisions of international agreements and arrangements including the Status of Forces Agreements regulating the stationing and status of DoD military and civilian personnel, or Treaties.

To the Department of Veterans Affairs to adjudicate veteran claims for disability benefits, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other veteran entitlements.

To Federal, state, and local agencies to comply with the Victim and Witness Assistance Program and the Victims' Rights and Restitution Act of 1990, when the agency is requesting information on behalf of the individual; local law enforcement agencies and private sector entities for the purposes of complying with mandatory background checks, i.e., Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (18 U.S.C. 922) and the National Child Protection Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. 5119 et seq.); local child protection services or family support agencies for the purpose of providing assistance to the individual.

To victims and witnesses of a crime for purposes of providing information consistent with the requirements of the Victim and Witness Assistance Program, regarding the investigation and disposition of an offense.

To the Immigration and Naturalization Service, Department of Justice, for use in alien admission and naturalization inquiries conducted under Section 105 of the Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1952, as amended.

The DoD Blanket Routine Uses set forth at the beginning of the Army's compilation of systems of records notices may also apply to this system. The complete list of DoD Blanket Routine Uses can be found online at: http://dpcld.defense.gov/Privacy/SORNsIndex/BlanketRoutineUses.aspx.

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

STORAGE:

Electronic storage media and paper records.

RETRIEVABILITY:

By individual's name, date of birth, SSN, and case number.

SAFEGUARDS:

Access to system with sensitive information is controlled by DoD Common Access Card (CAC) authentication with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) encryption for authorized users having a need-to-know. CID grants access to the system via DD Form 2875 when endorsed by the individual's supervisor as need to know.

Criminal records reports are sent via authorized government electronic mail with PKI encryption or through a DoD CAC enabled system with authentication through PKI encryption to Commanders with a need-to-know. Need-to-know includes persons whose official duties require access to information for purposes relating to risk assessment and management.

Servers are maintained in a secure DOD facility with restricted access.

Paper records stored in secure container/file cabinet with access restricted to those with a need-to-know.

RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:

Criminal investigations data/information is retained for 40 years after date of final report.

Soldier's criminal history reports sent to commanders are deleted or destroyed by shredding after the Soldier departs the unit.

SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:

U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (USACIDC) G6, 27130 Telegraph Road, Quantico, VA 22134-2253.

NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:

Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Commander, U.S. Army Crime Records Center, 27130 Telegraph Road, Quantico, VA 22134-2253.

Individual should provide the full name, SSN, date and place of the incident.

In addition, the requester must provide a notarized statement or an unsworn declaration made in accordance with 28 U.S.C 1746, in the following format:

If Executed Outside the United States: "I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United State of America that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on (date). (Signature)."

If executed within the United States, its territories, possessions, or commonwealths: "I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on (date). (Signature)."

RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:

Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Commander, U.S. Army Crime Records Center, 27130 Telegraph Road, Quantico, VA 22134-2253.

Individual should provide the full name, SSN, date and place of the incident and signature.

In addition, the requester must provide a notarized statement or an unsworn declaration made in accordance with 28 U.S.C 1746, in the following format:

If Executed Outside the United States: "I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United State of America that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on (date). (Signature)."

If executed within the United States, its territories, possessions, or commonwealths: "I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on (date). (Signature)."

CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:

The Army's rules for accessing records and for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are contained in 32 CFR part 505, Army Privacy Program or may be obtained from the system manager.

RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:

From the individual; witnesses; victims; Military Police and/or U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command special agents; informants; investigative and law enforcement persons of Federal, state, local and foreign government agencies; any source that may supply pertinent information.

EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:

Parts of this system may be exempt pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(j)(2) if the information is compiled and maintained by a component of the agency which performs as its principle function any activity pertaining to the enforcement of criminal laws.

An exemption rule for this system has been promulgated in accordance with requirements of 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(1), (2), and (3), (c) and (e) and published in 32 CFR part 505. For additional information contact the system manager.

FEDERAL REGISTER HISTORY:

June 20, 2016, 81 FR 39912; November 19, 2012, 77 FR 69445; July 7, 2008, 73 FR 38419; August 21, 2001, 66 FR 43847; February 22, 1993, 58 FR 10002