DEA Major Information Systems

TITLE: Personnel Security Tracking System

ACRONYM: PERTS

ORIGINATOR:

Department/Agency Name: U.S. Department of Justice/Drug Enforcement Administration
Major Organization Subdivision: Operations Support Division
Minor Organization Subdivision: Office of Security Programs
Name of Unit: Personnel Security 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: 202-307-4400
FAX: 202-307-4663
E-Mail Address:

ABSTRACT: The system tracks the process of all investigations and the adjudication of these investigations for DEA personnel, Contractors and Foreign Service Nationals (FSN). It additionally tracks periodic reinvestigation (PRI) of DEA-cleared individuals, CRYPTO processing, SCI processing, marriage tracking, reactivation of previously cleared personnel, clearance action, and separation action.

PURPOSE: The Personnel Security Unit will be able to access a number of options within the Security Processing subsystems including the Background Investigation (BI)/Periodic Reinvestigation (PRI) module that will enable them to add/modify personal information, current and additional investigation information, adjudication information, and form related information. Also, this system will be able to run various reports and query against the database for information to help the Personnel Security Unit to conduct an investigation in a timely fashion as well as advise the status of an on-going investigation.

ACCESS CONSTRAINTS: All records in the system are protected from unauthorized access through appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards. These safeguards include restricting access to those with a need-to-know to perform their officials duties, using passwords and/encrypting data communications.

USE CONSTRAINTS: Use of the system is restricted to those authorized to perform assigned tasks.

AGENCY PROGRAM: The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) enforces the Controlled Substances laws and regulations of the United States. It is the principal drug investigative arm of the Department of Justice. It is charged with gathering, reporting, and compiling evidence in criminal matters in which the Federal Government is, or may be, an interested party.

SOURCE OF DATA: Data contained in the system is the result of DEA investigations and data provided by Federal, State, Local, Criminal Justice, Noncriminal Justice agencies and other entities.

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, Arlington, VA 22202.

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DATE OF LAST MODIFICATION: 12/98