AR 195-2 — Criminal Investigation Activities
AR 195-2 governs Army criminal investigation activities, including investigative authority, crime prevention, protective services, and criminal information.
- Publication number: AR 195-2
- Title: CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION ACTIVITIES
- Date: 07/21/2020
- Proponent: CID
- Status: ACTIVE
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It establishes policies for criminal investigations, crime prevention surveys, force protection, antiterrorism efforts, and protective service missions. It delineates responsibilities between installation law enforcement activities and the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command and requires reporting of criminal activity and certain counterintelligence matters.
Topics covered
- Criminal incident policies
- Investigative authority
- Crime prevention surveys
- Protective services
- Criminal intelligence
- Crime scenes
- Security clearances
- National Crime Information Center
Questions and answers
Where must criminal incidents in the Army be reported?
Criminal incidents in the Army will be reported to the installation LE activity. (paragraph 1-7)
Who investigates serious crimes and incidents under AR 195-2?
Serious crimes and incidents, in accordance with this regulation, will be reported to, and investigated by, USACIDC personnel. (paragraph 1-7)
What clearance is required for USACIDC travel outside the United States?
All USACIDC personnel must obtain special area, country, and/or theater clearance for any travel outside the United States (including Alaska and Hawaii), its territories, and possessions. (paragraph 3-14)
Who controls and processes a crime scene when USACIDC has investigative responsibility?
The control and processing of a crime scene and the collection and preservation of the evidence found at the scene are the exclusive responsibilities of the USACIDC special agent or supervisor in charge of the crime scene, when the USACIDC has investigative responsibility. (paragraph 3-15)
What background investigation is required for accredited USACIDC special agents and supervisors?
All accredited USACIDC special agents and supervisors are required to have a Tier 5 background investigation, fully adjudicated with Top Secret and/or Special Compartmented Information eligibility. (paragraph 3-16)