Whistleblower Reprisal Investigations
Ms. Nilgun Tolek, Director
Mission
The Directorate for Whistleblower Reprisal Investigations (WRI) is responsible for objectively and thoroughly investigating (or providing oversight of Service/Component IG investigations of) whistleblower reprisal complaints filed by members of the armed forces, appropriated and nonappropriated fund employees of the DoD, DoD contractor employees, and employees of non-Federal employers receiving funds under the Recovery Act. The Directorate also investigates alleged violations of DoD Directive 6490.1, “Mental Health Evaluations of Members of the Armed Forces.” Whistleblowers perform an important public service – often at great professional and personal risk – by exposing fraud, waste, and abuse within the programs and operations of the Department. Mindful that disclosures brought to light by whistleblowers are critical to multiple DoD IG core mission areas (including audits, evaluations, and investigations), WRI strives to maintain the model whistleblower protection program in the federal government.
Whistleblower Resources
Select the Whistleblower Program link at the right of this page to get information on your whistleblower protection, including how to file a whistleblower reprisal complaint and FAQs.
Investigative Guidance and Policy
2/6/96: IGDG 7050.6, Guide to Investigating Reprisal and Improper Referrals for Mental Health Evaluations
History of the Military Whistleblower Protection Act and Statute Prohibiting the Use of Mental Health Evaluations in Reprisal
This timeline provides background on the development and evolution of 10 U.S.C. 1034.
Whistleblower Rights