TRACER

TRACER allows current and former Virginia criminal justice personnel access to their individual record. Log in below to view and print your employment and training record, complete historical record, and certificates.

Access your records

All academy and agency users must request TRACER access by submitting a completed and signed TRACER – Confidential Information Agreement to etrain@dcjs.virginia.gov.

TRACER – Confidential Information Agreement

This agreement is necessary to ensure that all parties understand the sensitivity of the data accessible via TRACER.

Upon receipt, the TRACER Administrator will enter the user in TRACER. The new user will receive an email asking the user to establish a password.

All criminal justice agency and academy users will be required to log into TRACER using their email address and password.

No software downloads are required to install or access TRACER.

TRACER is a web-based program that will run on any major browser* (ex: Edge, Chrome, Firefox).

*Please note: If you are using a Scantron for grading exams, you will need to be on a Windows-based computer.

TRACER allows agencies to review their employees to check for accuracy of any information entered regarding their personnel.

After signing up, agencies begin the process by entering new hires into TRACER, where they can then periodically update employee records (e.g., name changes, change in functions, ranks, and separations from their agencies). Simple forms are completed to accomplish this.

Field training forms must be entered into TRACER by DCJS, but most information can be added directly in TRACER. Agencies, for example, can add their own training records and certification information.

If you lose or forget your password, you can click the “Forgot you email or password?” link on the Tracer login page: https://tracer.dcjs.virginia.gov/account/login

Please note: Clients are expected to always keep their passwords secure and private.

If you have any questions regarding TRACER passwords, please contact one of the following TRACER Administrators:

Amy Sink
Phone: 804.786.7898
Fax: 804.786.0410
Email: amy.sink@dcjs.virginia.gov

Lisa Thornton
Phone: 804.786.4154
Fax: 804.786.0410
Email: lisa.thornton@dcjs.virginia.gov

Yes, using a Windows-based computer, follow the upload instructions below.

If this is a new installation and you are not migrating from ACE, follow the steps in the manual below.

TRACER Scantron Interface Setup

If you already have a scanner installed and are migrating from ACE, download the self-extracting file below.

TRACER Scantron download (self-extracting file)

Step 1: After downloading the file, launch TRACER.exe.

Step 2: Enter C:\TRACER in the “Extract to:” field.

Step 3: Once the extraction is complete, go to your C:/TRACER folder

Step 4: Launch DScan.exe

Coming soon: Law enforcement officers will soon have access to TRACER to view their own records, completed training and training deadlines, and download copies.

To request a copy of training history and employment records, officers can send an email request with your name, date of birth, and contact number to etrain@dcjs.virginia.gov