DEA Major Information Systems

TITLE: Computerized Asset Program System

ACRONYM: CAPS

ORIGINATOR:

Department/Agency Name: U.S. Department of Justice/Drug Enforcement Administration
Major Organization Subdivision: Office of Chief Counsel
Minor Organization Subdivision:
Name of Unit: Asset Forfeiture Section
Street Address: 700 Army-Navy Drive
City: Arlington
State: Virginia
Zip Code: 22202
Country: United States
Hours of Service: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Telephone: 202-307-8555
FAX: 202-307-5599
E-Mail Address:

ABSTRACT: The Computerized Asset Program System (CAPS) contains all asset seizure records of the DEA Field Offices. The DEA utilizes CAPS to maintain its investigative/seizure records. This system consists of a numerical sequence of subject matter files. Files maintained in DEA Field Offices are also structured in the same manner.

PURPOSE: Seizure records are maintained in the CAPS system in order to allow DEA to efficiently track assets from seizure through disposal, as an authorized, responsible component of the Department of Justice.

ACCESS CONSTRAINTS: All seizure records in CAPS are protected from unauthorized access through appropriate administrative, physical and technical safeguard systems which include restricting access to only those individuals with a need-to-know to perform their official duties and responsibilities as part of the asset forfeiture program. Passwords are utilized to access the CAPS system.

USE CONSTRAINTS: Users of CAPS are restricted to utilizing those privileges necessary to perform assigned tasks as part of the asset program.

AGENCY PROGRAM: The DEA is one of the principal investigative agencies of the Department of Justice. CAPS is one of the tools DEA utilizes to gather and report investigations and seizures which are involved in criminal or civil matters.

SOURCE OF DATA: CAPS contains data obtained as a result of DEA investigations and information provided by other Federal, state, local and other investigative agencies.

RESPONSIBLE OFFICE FOR DISTRIBUTING INFORMATION (if different from originator):

Department/Agency Name: U.S. Department of Justice/Drug Enforcement Administration
Major Organization Subdivision: Operational Support Division
Minor Organization Subdivision: Freedom of Information and Records Management Section
Name of Unit: Freedom of Information Operations Unit
Street Address: 700 Army-Navy Drive
City: Arlington
State: Virginia
Zip Code: 22202
Country: United States
Hours of Service: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Telephone: 202-307-7596
FAX: 202-307-8556
E-Mail Address:

ORDER PROCESS: A request for access to records maintained by DEA will be made in writing. The request will include the requester's full name, complete address, date of birth, place of birth, notarized signature, and other identifying data the requester wishes to furnish to assist in making a proper search of DEA's records. The requester will also provide a return address for transmitting the information. Requests for access to information will be addressed to the Chief, Freedom of Information Operations Unit, 700 Army-Navy Drive, Sixth Floor, Arlington, VA 22202.

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DATE OF LAST MODIFICATION: 12/98