DEA Major Information Systems

TITLE: Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Information System

ACRONYM: NADDIS

ORIGINATOR:

Department/Agency Name: U.S. Department of Justice/Drug Enforcement Administration
Major Organization Subdivision: Operations Division
Minor Organization Subdivision: Office of Operations Management (OM)
Name of Unit: Policy and Source Management Section (OMP)
Street Address: 700 Army-Navy Drive
City: Arlington
State: Virginia
Zip Code: 22202
Country: United States
Hours of Service: 24 Hours
Telephone: 202-307-4200
FAX: 202-307-4191
E-Mail Address:

ABSTRACT: A centralized automated file of summaries of reports on subjects of interest to DEA, consisting of over 5.9 million subjects on individuals, businesses, vessels, aircraft and selected airfields identified through the DEA investigative reporting system, and related investigative records.

PURPOSE: Information is maintained to record and document the results of inquiries that result in arrest and seizures as a result of a criminal investigation or to obtain intelligence information for a prospective investigation.

ACCESS CONSTRAINTS: All records in the system are protected from unauthorized access through appropriate administrative, physical, technical safeguards. These safeguards include restricting access to those with a need-to-know to perform their official, duties, using locks and alarm devices, password and/or encrypting data communications.

USE CONSTRAINTS: Use of the system is restricted to those authorized to perform assigned tasks.

AGENCY PROGRAM: The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) enforces the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States. It is one of the principal investigative arms of the Department of Justice. It is charged with gathering and reporting facts, locating witnesses, and compiling evidence in criminal and civil matters in which the Federal Government is, or may be, an interested party. This system is one of the tools utilized to accomplish this mission.

SOURCE OF DATA: Data contained in the system is the result of investigations conducted by the DEA Field Division Offices and data provided by federal, state, local, criminal justice agencies, noncriminal justice agencies, and international records.

RESPONSIBLE OFFICE FOR DISTRIBUTING INFORMATION (if different from originator):

Department/Agency: U.S. Department of Justice/Drug Enforcement Administration
Major Organization Subdivision: Operational Support Division
Minor Organization Subdivision: Freedom of Information and Records Management Section
Name of Unit: Freedom of Information Operations Unit
Street Address: 700 Army-Navy Drive
City: Arlington
State: Virginia
Zip Code: 22202
Country: United States
Hours of Service: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Telephone: 202-307-7596
FAX: 202-307-8556
E-Mail Address:

ORDER PROCESS: A request for access to records maintained by DEA will be made in writing. The request will include the requester's full name, complete address, date of birth, place of birth, notarized signature, and other identifying data the requester wishes to furnish to assist in making a proper search of DEA's records. The requester will also provide a return address for transmitting the information. Requests for access to information will be addressed to the Chief, Freedom of Information Operations Unit, 700 Army-Navy Drive, Arlington, VA 22202.

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DATE OF LAST MODIFICATION: 05/06