S380c Prosc. And Exam Land Border Connveyances Flashcards
Reporting requirements
All conveyances or pedestrians arriving from MEX or CAN must
Cross at POE
Report arrival to cbp officer
Wait for permission to proceed
What is 19 CFR 123
Regulations identifying land border requirements
- Reporting requirements
- Manifesting requirements
- Processing requirements
Manifest requirement
Private, commercial, trains
Master must manifest
Private auto:
oral dec/ manifest)
Written baggage dec
Commercial: Written manifest(cbp 7533), oral manifest
Trains:
Consist
Stores list
Processing conveyance
Two phases what are they?
Primary:
TECS query
Interview
Referral or release
Secondary:
Further processing
Thorough search
Private vehicles are usually referred to secondary for
- Suspicion of smuggling
- Enforcement of other agency
- Random compliance measurement exam(COMPEX)
- Duty collection
- Periodic customs automated operations system (CAOS)
Commercial vehicles at primary
-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,
What computer system do you use for conveyance referral to secondary
- ACE cargo selectivity
- ATS-N (automated targeting system-inbound)
- Officers enforcement or compliance decision
Four steps for inspecting vehicles
Target vehicles for further inspection
Tools for inspection
Safety considerations
Systematic search
Targeting vehicles
-Does the driver:
Match the vehicle
Appear nervous
Familiar with vehicle
- Vehicle condition
- Vehicle common in that area
What vehicle documents should an officer ask for
- Registration
- License plate
- Rental agreement
- Third party vehicle
- Other permits/inspections
What are some basic tools for inspecting vehicles?
- Flashlight
- Mirror
- Hammer
- Screwdriver
- Probe
- Hand drill
What should you be aware of at all times during an inspection
Safety
- 2 officers
- Do not walk in front or behind running vehicle
- Check for weapons
Systematic vehicle inspection
- Exterior front
- Engine compartment
- Exterior sides and tires
- Vehicle interior
- Exterior rear
- Undercarriage and gas tank
- Trunk
Indicators what should you look for
- Modified false compartment
- Fresh paint
- Scratches tampering
- Fingerprints in unusual places
- Condition not matching other vehicles
- New replacement parts
- Extra wires or switches
When inspecting exterior front look for
Broken headlights
Modified grill
Covered drain hole in bumper
Damaged windshield
Listen for
Solid sounds
When inspecting engine compartment look for
Unusually heavy hood New or altered battery box New or added wires Modified radiator Blocked air filter
When inspecting exterior sides look for
Tampering to tires
Unusually heavy doors
Items in gas refill area
Listen for
Solid sounds
When inspecting tires look for
New and clean
Bulges/ uneven roll
Fingerprints
Listen for
Solid sounds
When inspecting rear seat of vehicle
Only go to midpoint of seat
Lying on seat will place you
In position of disadvantage
Buster is effective in this area
When inspecting exterior rear look for
Broken taillights
Covered or blocked drain holes in bumper
New license plate or screw
Inspect undercarriage and fuel tank
When inspecting the undercarriage of vehicle look for
New frame welds
Items taped or welded to frame
New weld marks on drive shaft
Mud splatter pattern
Listen for
Hollow sound
When inspecting gas tank look for
New fuel tank
New bolts/straps
Mechanical work or tampering
Listen for
Solid sounds when tapped
When inspecting trunk look for
Heavy lid Unusual odors New carpet Raised floor Extra battery Raised or missing spare tire Spare does not match other tires
How should you perform the remaining inspection
Around the vehicle counterclockwise
Inspect the glove box, behind it, and dashboard area
Any compartment that can be used to smuggle drugs can also be used to smuggle
Additional contraband
What is a VBIED?
Vehicle borne improvised explosive device
If encountered SIN
When inspecting pick up trucks inspect
Tailgate Bed Cargo area Tool box Front wall and side wall
Look for
Heavy tailgate
New paint or repairs
Thick or uneven floor
Listen for
Solid sounds
Examples of commercial vehicles
Tractor trailers Gasoline trailers Liquid tankers Buses Rail cars
Tractor trailer vehicle inspection
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)
When inspecting fuel and air tanks look for
Unusual welds under holding straps
Missing connections
Inconsistent temperatures along the tank
Listen for
Solid sounds
When inspecting fifth wheel and exhaust look for
- False compartments in fifth wheel area
- Fifth wheel area filled or welded shut
- Cold or broken exhaust
When inspecting cab interior sleeping area look for
Modified speaker cavities
Unusual items under mattress
Heavy mattress
Thick walls or ceilings
Systematic search of a trailer undercarriage
Tires Air tank Chassis Fifth wheel area Floor
When inspecting trailer undercarriage look for
Modified floor
Smaller inside tires
Altered or new tanks
No air in air tank
Systematic search of gasoline trailer
Tires Storage areas Fifth wheel area Walls Inside tank
When inspecting gasoline trailer look for
- Rust/ missing support equipment
- Unprofessional insignia
- Inconsistent temps along tank length
- Missing hoses and adapters
Interview driver rather than opening tank
When inspecting rail cars look for
Void spaces of contraband, illegal aliens
Any areas of interest
Have railroad reps open the doors
