PAM 190-45 — Army Law Enforcement Reporting And Tracking System
PAM 190-45 governs Army law enforcement and serious incident reporting through the Army Law Enforcement Reporting and Tracking System.
- Publication number: PAM 190-45
- Title: ARMY LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTING AND TRACKING SYSTEM
- Date: 04/18/2019
- Proponent: PMG
- Status: ACTIVE
View PAM 190-45 on armypubs.army.mil
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The publication covers criminal complaints, case initiation, offense coding, law enforcement reports, serious incident reports, and command disciplinary actions. It requires accurate, complete reporting in ALERTS and sets requirements for report preparation, review, dispatch, and follow-up.
Topics covered
- Army Law Enforcement Reporting and Tracking System
- Criminal complaint receipt
- Case initiation
- Law enforcement reports
- Serious incident reports
- Criminal offense codes
- Commanders Report of Disciplinary or Administrative Action
- Case review process
Questions and answers
How is a case started after a criminal incident is reported?
When a law enforcement element receives information about an alleged criminal incident that may be of Army interest, a case is initiated using ALERTS. (paragraph 4)
When is a final law enforcement report required?
An initial LER requires publication of a final LER, unless it is a combined initial-final report. (paragraph 4)
How is the case number assigned in ALERTS?
A case number is automatically assigned. (paragraph 4)
What must reviewers verify before approving a law enforcement report?
Accuracy is essential in reporting for LERs. (paragraph 4)
Can a serious incident report be delayed until all information is available?
Dispatch will not be delayed pending receipt of additional information. (paragraph 4-5)