The Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is an independent federal law enforcement agency consisting of nearly 3,000 personnel assigned to 124 world-wide locations, responsible for felony criminal investigations and operations; war crimes and terrorism investigations, criminal intelligence collection and analysis; cybercrime investigations and operations; multi-dimensional forensic support; and protective service operations for the Secretary of Defense, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and other high risk personnel.
CID investigates and provides intelligence while working to proactively prevent crimes which impact the operational readiness of the Army, by investigating felony crimes of serious, sensitive, or special interest matters to support commanders and preserve the Army’s resources in peacetime, combat, and contingency operations. CID also conducts worldwide investigations of classified Army programs and sensitive activities on; acquisition and fraud affecting Army programs and systems, major construction, Soldier safety, intrusions, malicious activities, terrorism activities, and insider threats involving U.S. Army computers.
The Fort Riley Resident Agency, Central Field Office, supports the readiness of 1st Infantry Division, USAG Fort Riley, Garrison Partners, U.S. Army Reserve, Army National Guard, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers units throughout Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota. The Central Field Office is commanded by the Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Ryan T. O’Connor, GS-15. The Fort Riley Resident Agency is directed by the Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) Craig A. Brown, GS-14.