Investigations of Sexual Misconduct by the Defense Criminal Investigative Organizations and Other DoD Law Enforcement Organizations

Abstract

This Instruction reissues reference (a) under the authority of reference (b) and updates DoD policy regarding the initiation of criminal investigations into certain types of sexual misconduct, as defined in this Instruction. It provides that, as a matter of investigative priorities and resource limitations, Defense Criminal Investigative Organizations (DCIOs) and other DoD law enforcement organizations will normally refer allegations involving only adult private consensual sexual misconduct to the Service member's commander for appropriate disposition. To ensure their independence, objectivity, and effectiveness, however, DCIOs are authorized to initiate investigations into referral from the member's commander; they may do so, however, only if the Director or Commander, or Principal Deputy, of the DCIO determines that there is credible information that an offense has been committed and that the expenditure of investigative resources is appropriate.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 28, 1994
Accession Number
ADA277089

Entities

Organizations

  • Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Defense

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Criminals
  • Department Of Defense
  • Directives
  • Instructions
  • Law
  • Law Enforcement
  • Military Organizations
  • Security
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Unified Combatant Commands
  • United States
  • Warrant Officers

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  • Defense Financial Management and Audit.