S380c Prosc. And Exam Land Border Connveyances Flashcards

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Reporting requirements

All conveyances or pedestrians arriving from MEX or CAN must

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Cross at POE

Report arrival to cbp officer

Wait for permission to proceed

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What is 19 CFR 123

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Regulations identifying land border requirements

  • Reporting requirements
  • Manifesting requirements
  • Processing requirements
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Manifest requirement
Private, commercial, trains

Master must manifest

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Private auto:
oral dec/ manifest)
Written baggage dec

Commercial:
Written manifest(cbp 7533), oral manifest

Trains:
Consist
Stores list

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Processing conveyance

Two phases what are they?

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Primary:
TECS query
Interview
Referral or release

Secondary:
Further processing
Thorough search

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Private vehicles are usually referred to secondary for

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  • Suspicion of smuggling
  • Enforcement of other agency
  • Random compliance measurement exam(COMPEX)
  • Duty collection
  • Periodic customs automated operations system (CAOS)
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Commercial vehicles at primary

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-License query in TECS via ACE
-Receiving manifest
-Verify vehicle has current transponder
(Placed horizontally on inside lower left of windshield, contains electronic chip, decal good for one year, if no decal you may charge at primary,

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What computer system do you use for conveyance referral to secondary

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  • ACE cargo selectivity
  • ATS-N (automated targeting system-inbound)
  • Officers enforcement or compliance decision
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Four steps for inspecting vehicles

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Target vehicles for further inspection

Tools for inspection

Safety considerations

Systematic search

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Targeting vehicles

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-Does the driver:
Match the vehicle
Appear nervous
Familiar with vehicle

  • Vehicle condition
  • Vehicle common in that area
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What vehicle documents should an officer ask for

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  • Registration
  • License plate
  • Rental agreement
  • Third party vehicle
  • Other permits/inspections
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What are some basic tools for inspecting vehicles?

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  • Flashlight
  • Mirror
  • Hammer
  • Screwdriver
  • Probe
  • Hand drill
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What should you be aware of at all times during an inspection

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Safety

  • 2 officers
  • Do not walk in front or behind running vehicle
  • Check for weapons
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Systematic vehicle inspection

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  • Exterior front
  • Engine compartment
  • Exterior sides and tires
  • Vehicle interior
  • Exterior rear
  • Undercarriage and gas tank
  • Trunk
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Indicators what should you look for

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  • Modified false compartment
  • Fresh paint
  • Scratches tampering
  • Fingerprints in unusual places
  • Condition not matching other vehicles
  • New replacement parts
  • Extra wires or switches
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When inspecting exterior front look for

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Broken headlights
Modified grill
Covered drain hole in bumper
Damaged windshield

Listen for
Solid sounds

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When inspecting engine compartment look for

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Unusually heavy hood
New or altered battery box
New or added wires
Modified radiator
Blocked air filter
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When inspecting exterior sides look for

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Tampering to tires
Unusually heavy doors
Items in gas refill area

Listen for
Solid sounds

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When inspecting tires look for

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New and clean
Bulges/ uneven roll
Fingerprints

Listen for
Solid sounds

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When inspecting rear seat of vehicle

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Only go to midpoint of seat

Lying on seat will place you
In position of disadvantage

Buster is effective in this area

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When inspecting exterior rear look for

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Broken taillights
Covered or blocked drain holes in bumper
New license plate or screw

Inspect undercarriage and fuel tank

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When inspecting the undercarriage of vehicle look for

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New frame welds
Items taped or welded to frame
New weld marks on drive shaft
Mud splatter pattern

Listen for
Hollow sound

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When inspecting gas tank look for

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New fuel tank
New bolts/straps
Mechanical work or tampering

Listen for
Solid sounds when tapped

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When inspecting trunk look for

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Heavy lid
Unusual odors
New carpet
Raised floor
Extra battery
Raised or missing spare tire
Spare does not match other tires
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How should you perform the remaining inspection

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Around the vehicle counterclockwise

Inspect the glove box, behind it, and dashboard area

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Any compartment that can be used to smuggle drugs can also be used to smuggle

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Additional contraband

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What is a VBIED?

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Vehicle borne improvised explosive device

If encountered SIN

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When inspecting pick up trucks inspect

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Tailgate
Bed
Cargo area
Tool box
Front wall and side wall
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Look for

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Heavy tailgate
New paint or repairs
Thick or uneven floor

Listen for
Solid sounds

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Examples of commercial vehicles

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Tractor trailers
Gasoline trailers
Liquid tankers
Buses
Rail cars
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Tractor trailer vehicle inspection

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Ext cab front
Engine
Ext cab sides and tires
Chassis and fuel and air tanks
Fifth wheel area and exhaust
Cab interior( front and sleeping area)
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When inspecting fuel and air tanks look for

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Unusual welds under holding straps

Missing connections

Inconsistent temperatures along the tank

Listen for
Solid sounds

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When inspecting fifth wheel and exhaust look for

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  • False compartments in fifth wheel area
  • Fifth wheel area filled or welded shut
  • Cold or broken exhaust
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When inspecting cab interior sleeping area look for

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Modified speaker cavities
Unusual items under mattress
Heavy mattress
Thick walls or ceilings

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Systematic search of a trailer undercarriage

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Tires
Air tank
Chassis
Fifth wheel area
Floor
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When inspecting trailer undercarriage look for

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Modified floor
Smaller inside tires
Altered or new tanks
No air in air tank

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Systematic search of gasoline trailer

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Tires
Storage areas
Fifth wheel area
Walls
Inside tank
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When inspecting gasoline trailer look for

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  • Rust/ missing support equipment
  • Unprofessional insignia
  • Inconsistent temps along tank length
  • Missing hoses and adapters

Interview driver rather than opening tank

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When inspecting rail cars look for

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Void spaces of contraband, illegal aliens

Any areas of interest

Have railroad reps open the doors