DEA Major Information Systems

TITLE: Property Management Systems Firearms

ACRONYM: PMSFA

ORIGINATOR:

Department/Agency Name: U.S. Department of Justice/Drug Enforcement Administration
Major Organization Subdivision: Human Resources Division
Minor Organization Subdivision: Office of Training
Name of Unit: Firearms Training Unit
Street Address: P.O. Box 1475
City: Quantico
State: Virginia
Zip Code: 22135
Country: United States
Hours of Service: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Telephone: 703-640-1366
FAX:
E-Mail Address:

ABSTRACT: The Property Management System - Firearms (PMSFA) is a database used to track firearms by type of weapon, identification of the custodian, and offices within the DEA.

PURPOSE: The DEA Firearms Training Unit utilizes this database to track and locate weapons purchased by the DEA for assignment to individual law enforcement personnel.

ACCESS CONSTRAINTS: All records are protected from unauthorized access on a need-to know basis by the use of assigned passwords. This systems is only accessible to members of the DEA Office of Training, the Firearms Training Unit and its designee (Field Firearms Primary Officers).

USE CONSTRAINTS: Use of the database is restricted to those authorized to performed their assigned tasks.

AGENCY PROGRAM: The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is mandated to enforce the Controlled Substances laws and regulations of the United States. Because of this mandate, it is charged with the distribution, training, tracking and monitoring of all firearms utilized by the law enforcement personnel within the agency. This database is one of the tools utilized by the DEA to accomplish the task.

SOURCE OF DATA: Data contained in the system is obtained from records and reports, statistical scores of law enforcement personnel qualifications, personnel assignment rosters, as well as the input received from the DEA Field Offices.

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