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NIC CSAM Statement

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This is a National Institute of Corrections (NIC) information system. The NIC is an independent agency of the United States Government. NIC information systems are provided for the dissemination of corrections information. Unauthorized or improper use of this system may result in administrative action, as well as civil and criminal penalties. Because this is an NIC information system, you have no reasonable expectation of privacy regarding any communication or data transiting or stored on this information system. All data contained on NIC information systems is owned by NIC and your use of the NIC information system serves as your consent to your usage being monitored, intercepted, recorded, read, copied, captured or otherwise audited in any manner, by authorized personnel, including but not limited to employees, contractors, and/or agents of the United States Government. For further information see the Department order on Use and Monitoring of Department Computers and Computer Systems or NIC’s Privacy Policy.