What checks and balances does the military have in place for untrustworthy criminal investigative services (NCIS,CID,etc.) agents?

CPO Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 21:43:17 -0400

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.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 21 at 2015 9:58 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 21:58:58 -0400

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.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Jul 21 at 2015 10:11 PM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 22:11:42 -0400

All you can do is report bad actors to the chain of command or the IG...

Response by COL Charles Williams made Jul 22 at 2015 1:15 AM

COL Charles Williams — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 01:15:17 -0400

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.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jul 22 at 2015 1:49 AM

PO1 John Miller — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 01:49:12 -0400

CPO Private RallyPoint Member do they have an "IA" division?

Response by 1SG John Millan made Feb 23 at 2024 8:19 PM

1SG John Millan — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:19:44 -0500

Congress, IG, JAG and professional standards units.