The Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division, Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) encompasses all facets of criminal justice information inquiries and has access to multiple databases supporting the U.S. Army, Army CID, foreign, federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.

U.S. Army CJIS performs a full range of activities associated with mandated criminal justice reporting requirement to include: oversight of fingerprint submissions to the FBI, oversight of submissions to the National Instant Background Check System, oversight of DNA submissions, providing training and policies to the field, and leveraging new information technologies to support the Department of the Criminal Investigation Division's core missions.

Positive categorizing and reporting of biometric information such as fingerprints and DNA to criminal justice systems are critical to investigative and tactical actions in addition to proper indexing of criminal histories of subject to enhance public safety and the mission of the CID and the U.S. Army.

Contact this office if you are a U.S. military or civilian law enforcement agency and:

1. Looking for a law enforcement employment check.

2. Require an inquiry for a concealed carry permit or National Criminal Information Center firearms request.

3. Firearm return inquiry.

4. Submitting or checking on a military protective order.

5. Checking the status of a National Criminal Information Center or National Instant Criminal Background Check System entry.

6. Require a Military Police Investigator, or Military Working Dog name check.

7. Require Use of Force, or Law Enforcement Officer Killed or Assaulted data.

8. Information on FD-249 Fingerprint Card submissions.

9. Have questions on the Drug and Alcohol Management Information System.

10 .You are a Sex Offender Registration Notification Act Point of Contact.

Make sure you are requesting the correct records by visiting ► Army CID Records Request information webpage.

U.S. Army Criminal Justice Information Systems
Russell-Knox Building, 27130 Telegraph Road, Quantico, VA 22134-2253
Hours: 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, closed on weekends and federal holidays.
☎: +1-571-305-4270 | DSN: 312-240-4270
✉: US Army CJIS

Media and Personal Record Request: The CJIS does not process media and personal record requests. To request records visit the ► Army CID Freedom of Information/Privacy Act webpage or contact the ► Army CID Public Affairs Office.

Requests for records can be made to the CJIS for: Law enforcement criminal and employment inquiries, National Instant Criminal Background Check System firearm background inquiries, Army Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act inquiries National Crime Information Center related issues.

Law Enforcement conducting criminal or employment investigations must:

• Submit an official request via email or fax (email is preferred.)
• The request must be on an official agency letterhead, signed, and include:

• Subject’s full name, date of birth, and complete Social Security number. Not providing the complete SSN may cause significant delays.
• Type of investigation and purpose of the request. (Why you are seeking this information and how the information will be used.)
• A Consent for Release of Information, signed by the applicant, is required for all records requests conducted for employment investigations.

Prosecutors and District Attorney Offices must:

• Submit an official request via email or fax (email is preferred.)
• The request must be on an official agency letterhead, signed, and include:

• Subject’s full name, date of birth, and complete Social Security number. Not providing the complete SSN may cause significant delays.
• Type of investigation and purpose of the request. (Why you are seeking this information and how the information will be used.)
• Docket numbers and court dates if known.
• Provide as much detail as possible concerning the case that may assist in researching or discovering supporting documentation.

Important Note: In order to release records to a District Attorney’s Office, a protection order safeguarding Department of the Army records during discovery is required before the records can be used for trial. If records are sent before obtaining a protection order, they will be Bates numbered and stamped with "For Investigative Purposes Only, Discovery Not Authorized." Once a protection order is received, a certified records packet authorized for use in trial will be provided. If requested, the CJIS can provide a protection order template with the necessary language.

Expungement Requests: If you are seeking to have your record expunged based on the probable cause determination according to Department of Defense Instruction 5505.7 and the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act, please visit the ► Army CID Freedom of Information/Privacy Act webpage under “Privacy Act Request to Change Records.”

If you have questions on any of the above information contact us at ☎: +1-571-305-4270 | DSN: 312-240-4270, ✉: US Army CJIS