Defense Criminal Investigative Service

Defense Criminal Investigative Service
Seal of DCIS
Seal of DCIS
AbbreviationDCIS
Agency overview
Formed1981
EmployeesApproximately 475
Jurisdictional structure
Federal agencyUnited States
Operations jurisdictionUnited States
General nature
Operational structure
HeadquartersMark Center, Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Agency executives
  • Kelly P. Mayo, Deputy Inspector General for Investigations / DCIS Director
  • James R. Ives, DCIS Principal Deputy Director
  • Vacant, DCIS Deputy Director, Investigative Operations
  • Vacant, DCIS Deputy Director, Internal Operations
Parent agencyOffice of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Defense
Website
https://www.dodig.mil/Components/DCIS/

The Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS) is the criminal investigative arm of the U.S. Department of Defense Office of Inspector General. DCIS protects military personnel by investigating cases of fraud, bribery, and corruption; preventing the illegal transfer of sensitive defense technologies to proscribed nations and criminal elements; investigating companies that use defective, substandard, or counterfeit parts in weapon systems and equipment utilized by the military; and stopping cyber crimes and computer intrusions.