4-25. ROUTES OF REPORTING
a. Civilian Suppliers. If a suspected violation of laws involves a civilian supplier
or a civilian contractor, report what has happened to your supervisor and to DSCP,
following the procedure outlined in paragraph 4-26.
b. Department of Army Personnel. If a suspected violation of laws involves DA
personnel, either military or civilian, or other federal government employees, report what
has happened directly to an ethics counselor. Do not bring the matter to the attention of
the person involved. Do not report the matter to his immediate supervisor. Do not
discuss the matter with your supervisor. When using a telephone for reporting, always
use a telephone line where you will not be overheard by other personnel. Let the ethics
counselor provide you guidance. Never discuss a suspected offense with any
unauthorized person.
4-26. REPORTING SUSPECTED FRAUD OR CRIMINAL CONDUCT
When civilian suppliers or their employees are involved in situations such as
outlined in paragraph 4-24 above, food inspection personnel must report what has
happened in a logical series of actions according to established practice.
a. Let the Supervisor Decide What to Do. The supervisor must be consulted by
telephone immediately. The supervisor will make the decision as to whether or not the
situation warrants official reporting.
CAUTION:
Do not use the contractor's phone for this purpose.
b. Contact the Responsible Officer. After it has been decided to make an
official report, one of the veterinary food inspection specialists directly involved must
immediately telephone the responsible officer at the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia
(DSCP) in. The responsible officer needs to get first-hand information.
CAUTION:
Do not use the contractor's phone for this purpose.
c. Maintain Confidentiality. Food inspection personnel must never discuss a
suspected offense with anyone other than the individuals authorized to investigate the
situation.
d. Continue Working. Unless otherwise directed by their supervisor or the
responsible officer, food inspection personnel should continue with the inspection. If any
discrepancy is found, it will be reported in the usual manner.
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