How does NCIS work with the military police and naval security?
NCIS is a primarily civilian agency that reports directly to the Secretary of the Navy, who is a civilian appointed by the President, and is thus outside both the Navy and Marine Corps chain of command. However, NCIS works closely with Marine Corps and Navy personnel serving as military police and naval security forces, as well as with civilians who serve as law enforcement officers at some naval installations. In fact, some NCIS special agents serve as Regional Investigative Coordinators (RICs) advising on and overseeing investigations conducted by these personnel. In general, NCIS handles major felony cases while military police and naval security handle misdemeanors and lower level felony cases deferred by NCIS.
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