Property Management and Motor Vehicle Information System

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ORIGINATOR:
Department/Agency Name: U.S. Department of Justice
Major Organization Subdivision: United States Marshals Service (USMS)
Minor Organization Subdivision: Business Services Division 
Name of Unit: 
Street Address: CS-3, U.S. Marshals Service Headquarters
City: Washington
State: DC
Zip Code: 20530-1000
Country: United States
Hours of Service: 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Telephone: (202) 307-9630 FAX: (202) 307-5114

ABSTRACT: This is a database inventory of all accountable property including automated data processing equipment, electronics, weapons, and vehicles owned by the USMS. Property records consist of item description, serial number, bar code, location of item and disposition. Motor vehicle records consist of vehicle make and model, vin number, location, maintenance records and accident reports.

PURPOSE: This system is used to manage USMS accountable property in accordance with Federal property management regulations.

ACCESS CONSTRAINTS: Records are protected from unauthorized access through appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards. These safeguards include restricting access by assigned user code and password 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 USMS is charged with ensuring the effective operation of the judicial system through the execution of Federal warrants; the custody, housing and transportation of Federal prisoners; the security, health and safety of Government witnesses and their immediate dependants; courtroom security and protection of Federal jurists, court officers and other threatened persons; and the custody, management, control, and disposal of property and money seized or forfeited pursuant to laws enforced or administered by the Department of Justice. This system is an essential tool used by the USMS to effectively manage property and vechicles necessary to accomplish these functions.

SOURCES OF DATA: Information in this system is collected from purchase orders, invoices, and transfer and disposal data.

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DATE OF LAST MODIFICATION: Ongoing