Nov. 3, 2014

Evaluation of Matters Related to the Death of Navy Seaman Kyle Antonacci

This evaluation was initiated in response to a complaint to the Defense Hotline. The complaint questioned the integrity of the investigation into the death of Navy Seaman Kyle Antonacci and specifically alleged the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) and Department of Navy officials conspired to rule the death a suicide. The objective of our evaluation was to determine whether the NCIS conducted three related criminal investigations (rape, perjury, and death) in accordance with NCIS standards and whether any evidence exists to suggest a conspiracy.

Sept. 16, 2014

Evaluation of Military Criminal Investigative Organizations' Adult Sexual Assault Investigation Policies

We evaluated the Military Criminal Investigative Organizations’ (MCIOs’) adult sexual assault investigation policies to determine whether they aligned with: DoD requirements, Service requirements, Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Quality Standards for Investigations (QSIs), and Accepted law enforcement investigative techniques.

Sept. 9, 2014

Evaluation of Military Criminal Investigative Organizations' Child Sexual Assault Investigations

We evaluated 163 Military Criminal Investigative Organization (MCIO) investigations of sexual assaults of children closed in 2012 to determine whether the MCIOs completed investigations as required by DoD, Military Service, and MCIO guidance. Our evaluation focused on: whether the MCIOs investigated child sexual assaults as required by guiding policies and procedures.

July 11, 2014

Development and Implementation of Sexual Assault Evidence and Criminal Records Retention Policy

We initiated this review as required by the "National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2014." Our objective was to review the Military Criminal Investigative Organizations'[1] (MCIO) progress in implementing DoD policy on the retention of and access to evidence and criminal records relating to sexual assault of service members as required by "The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012," and Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 5505.18, "Investigation of Adult Sexual Assault in the Department of Defense," January 25, 2013, Incorporating Change 1, May 1, 2013.

July 9, 2013

Evaluation of the Military Criminal Investigative Organizations Sexual Assault Investigations

We evaluated the Military Criminal Investigative Organizations’ (MCIOs’) sexual assault investigations completed in 2010 to determine whether they completed investigations as required by DoD, Military Service, and MCIO guidance. Our evaluation focused on the following question:

Feb. 28, 2013

Evaluation of the Military Criminal Investigative Organizations' Sexual Assault Investigation Training

We evaluated the Military Criminal Investigative Organizations’ (MCIOs’) sexual assault investigation training to determine whether it adequately supports the Department. Our evaluation focused on the following questions:

May 17, 2002

Evaluation of the Policies and Practices for the Utilization of DNA Technology within the Military Criminal Investigative Organizations

Jan. 11, 2002

Evaluation of Military Criminal Investigative Organizations' Policies, Practices, and Procedures for Investigations Involving Child Sexual Abuse

Sept. 7, 1999

Evaluation of the Military Criminal Investigative Organizations' Investigative Effectiveness Regarding US Forces Civilians Stationed Overseas

July 5, 1999

Evaluation of the Military Criminal Investigative Organization and Law Enforcement Organization Crime Scene Management