Investigate and defeat criminal, terrorist, and foreign intelligence threats to the United States Navy and Marine Corps, wherever they operate, ashore or afloat.
We provide;
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Crime Reduction Awareness Briefings
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Threat Mitigation
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Criminal Threat Assessments
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Country Specific Assessments
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Travel Briefings
What is Identity Theft
Acquiring key pieces of someone’s identifying information, such as name, address, date of birth, social security account number (SSAN), mother's maiden name, in order to;
- Take over financial accounts
- Open new bank accounts
- Applying for loans
- Applying for credit cards
- Applying for SSN and Drivers Licenses
How They Do It
- Use low and high tech methods
- Shoulder surfing at ATMs
- Steal your mail
- Dumpster diving
- Corrupting postal employees
- Check creation software
Preventive Actions
- If you applied for a new credit card and it hasn’t arrived in a timely manner, call the bank or credit card company involved.
- Report all lost or stolen credit cards immediately.
- Know your expiration dates.
- Contact issuer if replacements are not received promptly.
- Beware of mail or telephone solicitations disguised as promotions offering instant prizes or awards designed solely to obtain your personal information or credit card numbers.
- Empty your wallet/purse of extra credit cards and Ids.
- Order your credit report from the three credit bureaus once a year to check for discrepancies.
- Never leave receipts at bank machines, bank windows, trash receptacles, or unattended gasoline pumps.
- Memorize your SSAN and all your passwords.
- Sign all new credit cards upon receipt.
- Save all credit card receipts and match them against your monthly bills.
- Be conscious of normal receipt of financial statements.
- Contact sender if they are not received on time.
- Notify credit card companies and financial institutions in advance of any change of address or phone number.
- Never loan your credit cards to anyone else.
- Never put account numbers on post cards or on the outside of an envelope.
- If you applied for a new credit card and it hasn’t arrived in a timely manner, call the bank or credit card company involved.
- Report all lost or stolen credit cards immediately.
- Know your expiration dates.
- Contact issuer if replacements are not received promptly.
- Beware of mail or telephone solicitations disguised as promotions offering instant prizes or awards designed solely to obtain your personal information or credit card numbers.
Steps for Victims
- Contact all creditors, by phone and in writing, to inform them of the problem.
- Call your local PMO office.
- Call each of the three credit bureau’s fraud units to report identity theft.
- Ask to have a “Fraud Alert/Victim Impact” statement placed in your credit file asking that creditors call your before opening any new accounts.
- Alert your bank to flag you’re accounts and to contact you to confirm unusual activity.
- Request a change of PIN and new password.
- Keep a log of all contacts and make copies of all documents.
- Contact the state office of the Department of Motor Vehicles to see if another license was issued in your name.
- If so, request a new license number and fill out the DMV’s complaint form to begin the fraud investigation process.
Reporting Identity Theft
Local PMO office
Equifax Credit Bureau, Fraud
- 1-800-525-6285
Experian Information solutions
- 1-888-397-3742
Trans Union Credit Bureau, Fraud
- 1-800-680-7289
Federal Trade Commission
- 1-877-FTC-HELP
Social Security Administration, Fraud Hotline
- 1-800-269-0271
If you feel you may be a victim of domestic violence, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE or visit your installation Fleet and Family Service Center, Marine Corps Community Services or Naval Criminal Investigative Service for information on options and available resources.
Defining Domestic Violence
Using Emotional Abuse
Putting you down
Making you feel bad about yourself
Calling you names
Making you think you’re crazy
Playing mind games
Making you feel guilty
Using Male Privilege
Treating you like a servant
Making all the big decisions
Acting like the “Master of the Castle”
Being the one to define men’s and women’s roles
Using Economic Abuse
Preventing you from getting or keeping a job
Making you ask for money
Giving you an allowance
Taking your money
Not letting you know about or have access to family income
Using Coercion and Threats
Making or carrying out threats to do something to hurt you
Threatening to leave you, to commit suicide, to report you to welfare
Making you drop charges
Making you do illegal things
Using intimidation
Making you afraid by using looks, gestures, or actions
Smashing things
Abusing pets
Displaying weapons
Using Children
Making you feel guilty about the children
Using the children to relay messages
Using visitation to harass you
Using Isolation
Controlling what you do, who you see and talk to, what you read, and where you go
Limiting your outside involvement
Using jealousy to justify actions
Minimizing. Denying. Blaming.
Making light of the abuse and not taking your concerns about it seriously
Saying the abuse didn’t happen
Shifting responsibility for abusive behavior
Saying you caused it
What Can You Do to Combat Domestic Violence?
- Become informed and know the facts. Raise community awareness by informing others. Distribute materials that tell the facts about domestic violence.
- Know the dangers of battering and where to seek help in your community. Share your time and resources with your local domestic violence program.
- Teach children that violence is not an acceptable way to handle conflicts and problems.
- Hold batterers accountable for their violence. Let them know that the community condemns this behavior.
Myths and Facts Regarding Domestic Violence
Myth #1: Few women are beaten, although a lot of them may get slapped around a little now and then.
Some women do get slapped or hit and leave the violent situation immediately. But most often battering escalates once it starts. Battering brutally violates a woman’s rights over her body and her life. It can involve severe violence or the threat of violence, physical or mental torture, use of weapons, and sexual assault. It is not an isolated act but a pattern or power and control over another. Men who batter usually deny their behavior to themselves and to others. Battering may escalate into murder. In a Kansas study, 85% of domestic homicides involved prior police summons; in 50% of these cases police had been called five times before the murder happened.
Myth #2: Battering is a family matter.
No act which can leave another permanently injured physically or mentally, or which can lead to death is a “family matter.” Assault is assault. Rape is rape. Murder is murder regardless of the relationship between people. These are criminal acts.
Myth #3: Battering happens only in “problem” families.
To identify a “problem” family assumes that most families are “normal”. This ignores the statistics on woman abuse. Battering cuts across all lines: cultural, social, economic, religious, educational, ethnic, etc… The myth that only “problem” families experience violence encourages police, court personnel, and social services workers to explain away violence by finding “problems” such as drug or alcohol abuse, stress, or dysfunctional background, all of which may be factors in abusive situations but do not actually cause the abuse. The reality is that men who are abusive when under the influence of drugs and alcohol also batter when they are sober and rational.
Myth #4: She asked for it.
Of all the myths this is the most degrading and insensitive, yet many battered women are accused of deserving or asking for abuse, often from those to whom they turn for help. They are asked what they did to provoke the violence and to change their behavior in order to avoid abuse. They are depicted as wanting to be physically abused and dominated and therefore the cause of the violence.
Myth #5: It can’t really be that bad or she would leave.
The assumption that women can easily leave abusive situations fails to look at reality. Many women are economically dependent and the primary caretaker of the children. Until shelters came into existence in the late 1970’s there were few places a woman and her children could go for refuge and assistance. Even if a woman finds emergency shelter, it is just that: what about the long range implications of her leaving for herself and her children? Furthermore, her feelings about the relationship and her fear must be dealt with. If she does get a job, she will probably earn less than the man she left. Day care is expensive if it is available at all. Finally, she must face the loneliness of leaving old connections with family and friends who encourage her to stay for the sake of the children.
Myth #6: Isn’t domestic violence mostly a low-income or minority issue?
Domestic violence occurs among all sectors of society. It happens to people of all racial, economic, and religious groups. For example, police in the mostly white, upper-class Washington, DC suburb of Montgomery County, MD, received as many domestic disturbance calls as were received in the same period in Harlem, New York City. However, low-income battered women are more likely to seek assistance from public agencies, such as shelters and hospital emergency rooms, because they have fewer private resources than middle- and upper-income women. They are therefore more likely to be counted in official reporting statistics. In at least 90% of incidents of adult battering, the victim is a female battered by a male partner. Women of every kind have been battered at the hands of doctors, lawyers, judges, police professionals, clerics, teachers, coal miners, etc… Middle and upper-class women often have other options open to them, like a few days away in a hotel, and are less likely to seek assistance from public agencies and shelters. Many women are afraid of damaging their husband’s career or reputation and are pressured to “keep up appearances” at all costs, especially for the sake of the children. Others may have the skills and resources that give them access to financial independence, making them less dependent on social service agencies and less likely to be evident in statistics involving battering compiled by service agencies.
If you feel you may be a victim of domestic violence, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE or visit your installation Fleet and Family Service Center, Marine Corps Community Services or Naval Criminal Investigative Service for information on options and available resources.
WAYS YOU CAN HELP PREVENT WORKPLACE VIOLENCE
Most workplaces are safe. However, an estimated 1.7 million workers are victims each year of assault in the workplace, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. These assaults take many forms, from bullying and harassment to threats or physical assault. Even in the safest workplace -- and most workplaces are very safe -- acts of violence occur. We all share a responsibility to help keep our workplaces safe and secure. In this article you'll read about ways you can promote a safer workplace -- by learning to recognize problem behavior and by turning to your supervisor, human resources (HR) representative, or a consultant from your employee assistance program (EAP) should you have a safety concern.
LEARN TO RECOGNIZE THE WARNING SIGNS OF VIOLENCE AT WORK
People who commit acts of violence generally give off warning signs. If an employee, customer, vendor, delivery person, or anyone in your workplace exhibits any of the following signs, report your concerns to your command leadership. Contact your command if you witness or experience any of the following behaviors:
- direct or indirect threats of any kind
- any type of physical assault
- a regular pattern of intimidating, harassing, or aggressive behavior, including bullying behavior
- an uncontrollable or explosive temper
- stalking
- bringing a weapon to work or an excessive fascination with weapons
- repeated fascination with incidents of workplace violence
- a report of domestic abuse
- stealing from the company or other employees
- damaging company property or repeated safety violations
These are other behaviors that are not as serious as those above but if taken together may warrant reporting as well. If in doubt it is always better to err on the side of reporting. Contact your command if you witness or experience any of the following behaviors:
- difficulty accepting authority or accepting criticism
- symptoms of substance-abuse problems
- sudden or marked changes in behavior
- frequent arguing or frequent conflicts with co-workers, customers, vendors, or delivery people
- telephone or e-mail harassment, including offensive jokes
- unwelcome sexual comments or advances
- excessive swearing
- isolation from co-workers
- frequent disputes over discipline or termination
REPORT THREATS AND SAFETY CONCERNS
To report a threat or safety concern, take these steps:
- Take threats seriously. Even if someone says that their violent comments were a joke, report the threats. Let a professional evaluate the situation.
- Contact your EAP if you wish to speak confidentially with someone about your concerns. The toll-free call is private and all of the information that you discuss with an EAP consultant is confidential. The only exceptions to confidentiality are situations involving child abuse or if there is a threat of imminent danger to oneself or others. Even in these situations only appropriate authorities will be notified.
- Respect the confidentiality of others. Talk with your supervisor or an EAP consultant about the problem but not with co-workers.
- Do not try to diagnose a problem or handle a troubling situation on your own. If you have a concern, discuss it with your supervisor, your HR representative, or an EAP consultant. A professional will handle the matter and determine what action to take.
SEEK SUPPORT IF YOU ARE UNDER STRESS
Certain types of stress may make you less observant and less sensitive to others' behavior. To help ensure the best possible work environment, take care of yourself during stressful times, particularly when you are experiencing any of the following:
- Personal difficulties. For help dealing with marital or family difficulties, relationship difficulties, legal problems, or financial problems, talk with an EAP consultant.
- Excessive workload. If you feel overloaded or are working extra-long hours or shifts, talk with your supervisor about ways to reduce the overload.
- Co-worker conflicts. If you are having problems with a co-worker or there is friction in your department, talk with your supervisor or an EAP consultant about ways to handle the problem.
By turning to your command leadership, or an EAP consultant when you have safety concerns or need support, you help promote the safest workplace possible.
Military personnel, their dependents, and civilian employees often face tremendous stress in their lives, and potential threats to their safety. Unchecked, this environment can impact military readiness and overall quality of life. To counter these stressors and threats, the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) has implemented a collaborative Crime Reduction Program to proactively fight crime within the military community.
NCIS has partnered with the Judge Advocate General (JAG), Public Affairs Office, Family Advocacy Program (FAP), Chaplain Corps, and other Department of Navy (DoN) entities, to facilitate a cross-cutting effort to help military communities reduce crime. The Crime Reduction Program organizes multiple crime reduction campaigns throughout the year, with each campaign focused on a singular theme; such as, domestic violence, narcotics, or identity theft. These campaigns will highlight the precursors of crime and victimization, while providing an outlet for reporting such acts.
Youth may be attracted to and influenced by local gang members. Since the 1980s, juvenile gang membership and activity has increased in the US. In 2006, the National Youth Gang Center estimated the number of youth gangs in the US to be approximately 24,000 with approximately 760,000 members.
Studies indicate that the single most cited reason for joining a gang by young gang members is the need for protection. However, the growth of youth gangs in the suburbs suggests other motives for membership, such as those seeking a sense of belonging, power/respect, money and drugs.
The US military population is representative of the US civilian population; therefore, it should come as no surprise that members of street gangs have been identified on military installations. In fact, members of every major street gang have been discovered on military installations both domestically and internationally.
To schedule a Gang Awareness Briefing for your command, please contact NCIS Resident Agency Iwakuni, Japan, at DSN: 253-5589.
Important Points and Rules
The 10 OPSEC and COMSEC Points
- Don’t discuss future destinations or ports of call!
- Don’t discuss future operations or missions!
- Don't discuss dates and times of when the Ship will be in port or conducting exercises!
- Don't discuss readiness issues and numbers!
- Don't discuss specific training equipment and/or capabilities!
- Don't discuss people's names and billets in conjunction with operations!
- Don't speculate about future operations!
- Don't spread rumors about operations!
- Don't assume the enemy is not trying to collect information on you so he can kill you, he is!
- Be smart, use your head, and always think OPSEC and COMSEC when using electronic communications or phone!
Rules of thumb for loved ones and parents:
- If your sailor indicates to you they can't tell you something, believe them. Don't try to coax them into telling.
- If it is published by the navy about where a ship or unit has been (not going), that is when it's okay to share.
- Be aware, the OPSEC 10 points are everyone’s responsibility so think about what you share as a parent or loved one of a military member that could cause harm or trouble.
- If you see/hear others practicing poor OPSEC/COMSEC be respectful and advise them of the OPSEC/COMSEC points mentioned above. Let them know OPSEC is everyone’s responsibility and that their statements or postings are a violation of good OPSEC. There isn't a parent or family member that wants to cause harm or get a service member in trouble. They just aren't thinking or don't know.
- Remember if something doesn’t seem right it isn’t, report all suspicious activity/postings.
- Everyone holds a piece of the OPSEC puzzle, safe guard it at all times!
Phone Number:
253-5589
Mailing Address:
Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Iwakuni Resident Agency
MCAS IWAKUNI, JAPAN
PSC 561 BOX 1870
FPO AP 96310