Posted on 05/05/2021 9:17:46 PM PDT by Olog-hai
The Army plans to put a civilian in charge of the command that conducts criminal investigations, a response to widespread criticism the unit is understaffed, overwhelmed and filled with inexperienced investigators, officials familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.
The decision, expected to be announced Thursday, reflects recommendations made by an independent commission in the wake of violent crimes and murders at Fort Hood, Texas, including the death of Vanessa Guillén, whose remains were found about two months after she was killed.
According to officials, the Army Criminal Investigation Command, or CID, will be separated from the Provost Marshall General’s office, and instead of being run by a general officer it will be overseen by a yet-to-be-named civilian director. The move is designed to improve the capabilities of the command and address the findings of the Fort Hood commission.
The CID will be responsible for criminal investigations, and the Provost Marshal office will continue with separate duties. …
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I did hear about Army CID before...
John Travolta plays an Army CID agent in the film...He tries to find out why a daughter of a general ended up dead...She is an Army captain...
The movie has very disturbing scenes...I did watch the movie on Showtime a long time ago...
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