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What is 8 USC 1357(a)(2) [INA 287(a)(2)?
Without a warrant and in officers presence or view
Any alien who in officers presence or view is entering illegally or in US illegally and is like to escape
Cbp officers exercise significant law enforce authority to?
Detain people, conveyances, cargo
Search, people, conveyances, cargo)
Remove aliens
Seize property
Carry a firearm and use force
Arrest offenders
What is 8 USC 1357 (a)(4)
INA 287 (a)(4)
Without a warrant
Permits arrest if any person for an immigration related felony
8 USC 1357(a)(5)(a)
INA 287(a)(5)(a)
Without warrant and in officers presence
For federal crime
19 USC 1589a?
Permits arrest without warrant, for any federal offense, felony or misdemeanor, that occurs in the officers present and for federal Felonise that occur outside the officers presence
Federal misdemeanors that occur outside the officers presents require a warrant. The officer must be performing lawful duties and probable cause is required
In order what are the levels of suspicion?
Lowest to highest
- Zero suspicion
- some or mere
- reasonable suspicion
- probable cause
- reasonable certainty
- proof beyond a reasonable thought
Types of articulable facts?
Objective Quality Considered in totality Inlight of officers experience Known in advance
What does the 4 the amendment protect citizens from?
Unreasonable search and seizures
When law enforcement conduct is challenged in court, who makes the decision to see if officers level of suspicion was reasonable?
The judge
What is the exclusionary rule?
Evidence suppression
Government may not use
Unlawful evidence against a criminal
What is the purpose of the exclusionary rule?
To deter police misconduct, specifically to discourage officers from violating the constitution
How can defendant claim evidence against them was obtained unconstitutional?
Motion to suppress
What is fruit of the poisonous tree?
Any evidence discovered after unconstitutional conduct
What can happen to a CBP officer if obtaining unlawful evidence?
Employment discipline
Civil liability lawsuit
Criminal prosecution
What is a seizure of property?
Any government interference with possessory right of interest
What is seizure of a person?
Government interference with a persons right of movement
Is a consensual encounter a seizure?
No, person must agree to talk or answer questions from officer
What is the scope?
Length of time type of action when performing seizure
What is an example of a Zero suspicion seizure for CBPO’s
Routine border detention
Resolution is refer or release
What level of suspicion does a CBPO need to refer someone to secondary?
Zero suspicion
What level of suspicion does a CBPO meed to perform an investigative technique?
Reasonable suspicion
What level of suspicion does a CBPO need for an arrest?
Probable cause
What is case study Tennessee vs Garner?
Prohibits using deadly force on a fleeing felon in absence of deadly threat
What is case study Graham vs Connor?
The use of force in all cases, must be reasonable and necessary
Use of force by government officer constitutes seizure if?
Officer physically applies any force
Suspect yields to officers show of force
What two things are needed to make officers use of force reasonable?
Necessary and reasonable
What is less lethal force?
Force not likely to cause serious physical injury or death
Does use of less lethal force have to be reasonable and necessary?
Yes
What is deadly force?
Likely to cause death or serious physical injury
What are the three factors to determine imminent threat?
Opportunity
Ability
Intent
What must an officer do if they use deadly force on imminent threat?
Officer must be able to articulate a reasonable belief that suspect weapon can cause bodily harm or death
Can CBP officers use deadly force on fleeing felons?
No if it is solely to prevent escape
And
Yes, if subject has inflicted or threatens to inflict serious physical bodily harm to to officer or others
Can CBP officer shoot to disable a conveyance?
No,
Only air and marine
Can CBP officer shoot at the operator of vehicle if they pose imminent threat?
Yes, at the driver or occupants if they pose imminent threat
Must a cbp officer give a verbal warning if using deadly force?
If feasible
Should also know if suspect understands
And give enough time
Can a cbp officer fire warning shot?
No,
Only air and marine
What is a search?
Intrusion into a reasonable expectation of privacy
There are 3 types of intrusions for search, what are they?
Physical
Visual
Auditory
For auditory searches what do you need?
A court order or consent from one party
How many parties does cbp require for consent for a recorder conversation?
All parties must consent
Two types of REP? What are they?
Subjective( personal belief that something is and will remain private)
Objectively ( society is prepared to recognize the privacy)
How have REP been recognized?
-Personal body integrity
-Home and surrounding curtilage
( curtilage, proximity to home
Building not open to public
Opaque containers
Conveyances
Private conversations
Is there REP on Places, items, communications exposed to the public?
No
What is not considered a search, or conducting a search?
Open view
Overheard conversations
Open fields( beyond curtilage)
Abandoned property
Does lost property have REP?
Yes
Trash, which is considered to have REP and which is not?
Items thrown in public trash cans are considered abandoned property
In home or business if it is in the curtilage it is considered to have REP
Is unclaimed baggage generally treated as abandoned property?
No
Are the use of flashlights, binoculars, night vision goggles considered a search?
No
Is using a thermal infrared imaging device considered a search?
Yes because it provides info about people and things that are not in open view
IR at the border open view is not a search
Are aircraft over flights considered a search?
No, if the police make observations from legally permissible airspace
Are gps tracking devices a search?
To and from in a single trip is not considered a search
Tracking movement in public areas is considered a search
Are dog sniffs on the air surrounding an object considered a search?
No
Are dog sniffs of a person considered a search?
Yes
Do ID cards or travel docs have REP?
No, they are meant to give information to gov officials