NCIS News

MTAC Force Protection Intelligence Conference brings experts from around the world
December 6, 2024 — More than 120 intelligence and force protection personnel from various commands participated in the 2024 Multiple Threat Alert Center Force Protection Intelligence Conference held Nov. 19-21 at NCIS headquarters in Quantico, Va. The FPIC is a forum for personnel at the fleet, installation, and operational division levels of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and NCIS to receive detailed force protection-related intelligence and program briefs from the MTAC Watch, MTAC Force Protection Divisions,... MORE

Deputy Under Secretary of the Navy (Policy) Advisor for International Affairs Phillip DeWolf delivers opening remarks at the NCIS Multiple Threat Alert Center Force Protection Intelligence Conference Nov. 19, 2024, at NCIS Headquarters.

SECNAV welcomes new class of NCIS special agents
November 8, 2024 — The Honorable Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro congratulated and welcomed 18 new NCIS special agents during a ceremony to celebrate their graduation from the NCIS Special Agent Basic Training Program Nov. 8 at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Ga.NCIS Director Omar Lopez delivered remarks emphasizing the importance of using the skills and knowledge gained from training in the field before introducing Secretary Del Toro as the keynote speaker.During his address,... MORE

The Honorable Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro speaks to 18 new NCIS special agents during a ceremony to celebrate their graduation from the NCIS Special Agent Basic Training Program.

NCIS Employee Spotlight: Denise, Forensic Accountant
October 15, 2024 — Denise is a Forensic Accountant at the Economic Crimes Field Office in Washington, D.C., where she provides financial analytical and investigative support for criminal investigations involving U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps personnel and resources globally. Her work spans a wide range of cases, including espionage, counterintelligence, counterterrorism, corruption, procurement fraud, property crimes, and other domestic and international offenses. Before joining NCIS, Denise worked as a tax... MORE

Breaking the mold: NCIS welcomes K9 with a nose for justice
August 26, 2024 — While each NCIS agent possesses a unique set of skills, the typical agent embodies intelligence, curiosity, fitness, composure, and a strong work ethic. However, the newest addition to the team possesses all these traits … and more.K9 Jill excels at her work, demonstrating abilities that even the most seasoned special agents find impressive. At just two years old, this black Labrador retriever has shown great promise throughout her training, and as she moves on to real investigative cases, her... MORE

NCIS seeks information on murders of Marines Lawrence Martens and Rodney Padilla
August 13, 2024 — NCIS is asking the publics for help in solving the murders of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Lawrence “Larry” Martens and Lance Cpl. Rodney “Rocky” Padilla. Martens and Padilla were found shot and beaten at a parking lot at Maunalua Bay Beach Park in Honolulu, Hawaii, on September 7, 1980.Martens and Padilla were last seen leaving the Marine Corps Base in Kaneohe for a night out on September 7, 1980. They never returned. Their bodies were found the next day at the unpaved parking lot at Maunalua Bay. MORE

NCIS Special Agent James Curry speaks to a Honolulu-based investigative reporter Aug. 28, 2024, to discuss the cold case investigation into the 1980 murders of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Lawrence Martens and Lance Cpl. Rodney Padilla.

Sailors falling victim to financial scam in the Hampton Roads area
April 1, 2024 — NCIS is warning service members across the Hampton Roads area about a loan scam that targets financial institutions who primarily cater to service members, resulting in major financial losses to the victims. The affected mid-Atlantic region includes Chesapeake, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Portsmouth.Victims are approached in public areas, typically by more than one person on foot or in a vehicle, and asked where the nearest financial institution is located and/or if they bank with a specific... MORE

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