DEA Major Information Systems

TITLE: Laboratory Evidence Management System

ACRONYM: LEMS

ORIGINATOR:

Department/Agency Name: Department of Justice/Drug Enforcement Administration
Major Organization Subdivision: Operational Support Division
Minor Organization Subdivision: Office of Forensic Sciences
Name of Unit: Hazardous Waste Disposal Unit
Street Address: 700 Army Navy Drive
City: Arlington
State: Virginia
Zip Code: 22202
Country: United States
Hours of Service: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Telephone: (202) 307-8489
FAX: (202) 307-8489
E-Mail Address:

ABSTRACT: The LEMS encompasses all evidence received and stored in the DEA laboratory system. It tracks the receipt and movement of evidence using bar code technology.

PURPOSE: Maintains a complete inventory of evidence submitted to the DEA laboratories also maintains an electronic chain of custody.

ACCESS CONSTRAINTS: Access to the system is limited to official personnel assigned to the Office of Forensic Sciences.

USER CONSTRAINTS: Use of the database is restricted to those authorized to access information in order to perform assigned tasks.

AGENCY PROGRAM: The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) enforces the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States. DEA maintains investigative and intelligence files of criminal activities related to illicit drug traffic investigations of legitimate drug handlers, distributors, and manufacturers. DEA also maintains records of controlled substance security investigations.

SOURCE OF DATA: Data contained in LEMS is the result of DEA investigations and data provided by federal, state, local, criminal justice agencies, noncriminal justice agencies and other entities.

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

Department/Agency: 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. - 4:30 p.m.
Telephone: (202) 307-7596
FAX: (202)) 307-7718
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, data 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, Arlington, Virginia 22202.

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DATE OF LAST MODIFICATION: 12/98