Freedom of Information/Privacy Act
Property Management and Motor Vehicle
Information System
ACRONYM:
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.
RESPONSIBLE OFFICE FOR DISTRIBUTING INFORMATION
OFFICE OF CONTACT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION DATE OF LAST MODIFICATION: Ongoing
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