Posted on Jul 21, 2015
What checks and balances does the military have in place for untrustworthy criminal investigative services (NCIS,CID,etc.) agents?
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I have seen many things recently that have caused me great concern with regards to criminal investigations by certain agents/investigators and the fact that there seems to be no recourse for actions that seem to be out of line.
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I can only speak for the Army. All CID agents have a chain of command, who are not CID agents (Battalion and Brigade Commanders). Those Commanders, have to ensure the fidelity of the badge and the organization.
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Neither one will touch an investigation agent complaint by a member under investigation until the case has been finalized, 2-15 years.
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When taken to the Inspector General personnel, I was told that they cannot look into an active criminal case. Therefore, you cannot use that option until your case is finalized. If fighting in appeals, that could take 10-15 years. This is why I was posting this question. I am sure that there are much smarter people than I out there.
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Check with your chain of command...way back when, we would go JAG or the counter- intelligence section and a Special Agent would investigate the investigator. But like I said< Chief, that was a long time ago, i have a feeling, I'm just blowing wind. you're probably going to need someone on active duty to help answer your question.
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This used to be true. When I asked, I was told that the internal review system in these organizations was removed a few years ago and now only the Inspector General can look into these matters. However, when taken to the Inspector General personnel, I was told that they cannot look into an active criminal case. Therefore, you cannot use that option until your case is finalized. If fighting in appeals, that could take 10-15 years. This is why I was posting this question. I am sure that there are much smarter people than I out there.
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And me, Chief. The gray hair should have alerted me to keep my mouth shut:), Thank you for bringing me up to speed.
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