ACRONYM
SDF
ORIGINATOR
Department/Agency Name: U.S. Department of Justice
Major Organization Subdivision: United States Marshals Service (USMS)
Minor Organization Subdivision: Tactical Operations Division
Name of Unit: Special Deputations Branch, Office of Security Programs
Address: CG-3, U.S. Marshals Service Headquarters
City: Washington
State: DC
Zip Code: 20530-0001
Country: United States
Hours of Service: 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Telephone: (703) 740-0920
E-Mail: usmarshals@usdoj.gov
ABSTRACT
This system contains written requests for special deputation of other Federal, state and local law enforcement officials, selected certificates of firearms qualifications, notification of approvals, and oath of office of persons granted special deputation.
PURPOSE
The Special Deputation File system serves as a centralized record of the special deputations granted by the United States Marshals Service to assist in tracking, controlling and monitoring the Special Deputation Program.
ACCESS CONSTRAINTS
Records are protected from unauthorized access through appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards. Access is restricted by locks, assigned codes and passwords to personnel with a need-to-know to perform their official duties.
USE CONSTRAINTS
Users are restricted to only those privileges necessary to perform assigned tasks.
AGENCY PROGRAMS
The United States Marshals Service is authorized to deputize selected persons to perform the functions of a Deputy U.S. Marshal whenever the law enforcement needs of the United States Marshals Service so require, to provide courtroom security for the Federal judiciary, and as designated pursuant to 28 C.F.R. 0.112 and 0.19(a)(3). This system is an essential tool used by the United States Marshals Service to accomplish this function.
SOURCES OF DATA
Information in this system is collected from other Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies for persons granted special deputation.
RESPONSIBLE OFFICE FOR DISTRIBUTING INFORMATION
OFFICE OF CONTACT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
DATE OF LAST MODIFICATION: Ongoing