AR 190-45 — Law Enforcement Reporting
AR 190-45 governs Army law enforcement forms, records, crime reporting, serious incidents, victim assistance, and related procedures.
- Publication number: AR 190-45
- Title: LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTING
- Date: 09/27/2016
- Proponent: PMG
- Status: ACTIVE
View AR 190-45 on armypubs.army.mil
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- PAM 190-45
AR 190-45 covers military police records, information release, offense reporting, Central Violations Bureau forms, National Crime Information Center procedures, and victim and witness assistance. It requires defined reporting timelines, form accountability, records safeguards, and completion of DA Form 4833 within 60 days.
Topics covered
- Military police records
- Information release under FOIA
- DA Form 4833
- Serious-incident reporting
- Victim and witness assistance
- Central Violations Bureau forms
- National Crime Information Center procedures
Questions and answers
How must military police records containing personal information be stored?
The MP records containing PII will be stored in a locked room or locked filing cabinet when not under the personal control of authorized personnel. (paragraph 2-1)
How long does a commander have to complete DA Form 4833?
The commander completes the DA Form 4833 within 60 days of receipt and returns it to the originating office (the installation PMO, DES, or CID). (paragraph 3-5)
When must a category 1 serious incident be reported?
Category 1 serious incidents will be reported by telephone to the Army Watch immediately upon discovery or installation level notification (within 4 hours). (paragraph 9-2)
When must a category 2 serious incident be reported?
Category 2 serious incidents will be reported by electronic mail or if electronic mail is not available, by electronic message to the Army Watch within 24 hours of discovery or notification at the installation level. (paragraph 9-1)
How quickly must Central Violations Bureau Forms be mailed?
Mail Central Violations Bureau Forms to the CVB within 5 days of being issued to the defendant. (paragraph 11-2)