QUANTICO, Va. –
The Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is pleased to announce the appointment of Special Agent L. Scott Moreland to the Senior Executive Service and his selection as the Army CID Director, effective 11 January 2026. Special Agent Moreland brings more than 30 years of federal service, including nearly 25 years of federal law-enforcement experience, to this critical leadership role.
Special Agent Moreland joined Army CID in June 2004 and most recently served as the Executive Assistant Director of the Investigations and Operations Directorate (IOD). In this position, he was responsible for overseeing the agency’s criminal investigations and operations. His extensive background includes managing investigations related to death, sexual assault, narcotics, economic crimes, and other felony level matters impacting the United States Army. He has also played a key role in manning, training, equipping personnel, and executing major criminal investigative activities for the Department of the Army.
Prior to his appointment as the Executive Assistant Director of IOD, Special Agent Moreland held several leadership positions, including Assistant Director, Principal Deputy Assistant Director, Deputy Assistant Director, and the Special Agent in Charge of the Fraud Field Office. Prior to joining Army CID, he served as a Special Agent with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations and as an active-duty member of the United States Air Force.
Special Agent Moreland holds multiple advanced degrees, including a Master of Public Administration, Master of Science in Management, Master of Business Administration, and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. He is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) through the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. His service has been recognized on several occasions, including an Award for Excellence and an Outstanding Achievement Award from the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency.
"I am truly humbled and grateful for the opportunity to lead Army CID," said Director Moreland. "I look forward to continuing to support the professionals who conduct and enable our critical felony-level criminal investigative and executive protection mission."
Director Moreland's leadership and vast experience position him well to guide Army CID in its commitment to investigative excellence and service to the Army community.