What does CID stand for in criminal investigation?

CID Special Agents will continue to receive the resources and quality training necessary to bring criminals to justice and always seek to diligently discover the truth, deterred neither by fear nor prejudice. These are significant times in the history of CID as evidenced by the many acts of heroism and sacrifice made in support of today’s Army.

When did CID become a direct reporting unit?

On October 1, 2004, the colors were cased and CID was re-designated as a Direct Reporting Unit – reporting directly to the Chief of Staff of the Army and the Secretary of the Army to ensure that all of its investigations are thoroughly and impartially investigated. WHAT IS CID?

What’s the word limit for an editorial in CID?

Editorials relate to articles published in CID and are invited at the discretion of the Editor. Please write a brief summary of your proposed editorial and email it to the editorial office. Word limit: 1200 words. Tables/Figures: A maximum of 1 figure or table.

Who are CID Special Agents and what do they do?

CID Special Agents are highly- trained criminal investigators and sworn federal law enforcement officers. Their investigations are routinely and successfully prosecuted in military and federal judicial forums, as well as in state courts and foreign judicial venues across the globe.

Can a person be arrested during a CID investigation?

When CID conducts an investigation, there is no “arrest”. Rather, CID “titles” people who are investigated if there is probable cause to believe an offense was committed. The titling decisions is separate and apart from any adverse action being taken.

How does an investigation by Army CID affect you?

Whether there was “probable cause” is a decision made by CID, with the advice from a JAG. Whether you are charged is irrelevant to whether there was probable cause to believe you committed the offense for which you were investigated, or a lesser crime… When CID conducts an investigation, there is no “arrest”.