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S480c evidence preservation Flashcards

1
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What is an area of discovery

A

Location where a violation has been committed

Etc (smuggling)

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What three questions can an officer ask them-self before searching an area of discovery

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  • What physical evidence can help you learn what happened
  • How to best preserve evidence so it is not lost or contaminated
  • Best record evidence related info to maintain chain of custody
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To secure and preserve an area of discovery what three things should an officer do

A

Observe

Control

Avoid

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4
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Who is responsible for preserving the area of discovery

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Documents initial conditions of area

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What is the job of the second officer

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Seizing officer

Controls objects, area, equipment setup, maintains communication between areas of discovery

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6
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What are examples of specialized assistance

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Forensic needs( contact lab)

Unusual environments

Officer safety

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7
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When you take notes to document an area of discovery

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Keep info in chronological order

Notes should be eligible, thorough and detailed

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What info should be included

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Seizure type
Date, time seizure discovered
Location
Description of area int. and ext.
Officers involved
Officers who conducted search
Location of evidence found
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9
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When using photos to document must you keep a log of photos

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Yes

Include photographer name
Date and time photo was taken

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10
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Keep a log of photos

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Panoramic view 
Close ups
Ext surrounding
Contraband concealment area
All pieces prior to removal
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What is evidence

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Something that furnishes proof

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12
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Two types of evidence

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Verbal or physical

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13
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Physical evidence holds a lot of value when examining because it can

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Prove violation occurred

Answers key questions

Links suspect with area of discovery

Exonerates the innocent

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Types of physical evidence

A

Items

Impressions( fingerprints, tool tire marks shoe prints)

Remnants( fibers, hair, paint chips, glass slivers)

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The common areas of discovery that cbp officers encounter

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Persons

Conveyances

Cargo

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16
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Important to identify all physical evidence in an area of discovery to do that you must

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Search area systematic pattern

Note any fingerprints,shoe prints, electronics, easily lost or subject to decay

Avoid cross contamination

17
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What is contraband

A 
Instruments of terror
Drugs
Pharmaceuticals
Endangered species
Prohibited ,restricted items
Commercial items
18
Q

Four modes of entry into US

A

Land border
Air
Sea
Rail

19
Q

What is done at land border

A

Vehicle
Land cargo
Pedestrian

20
Q

What is done at air

A

Passenger
Air cargo
Aircraft processing

21
Q

What is done at sea

A

Passenger
Sea cargo
Vessel

22
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What is done at rail

A

Passenger
Rail cargo
Rail

23
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Collecting evidence

A

Determine order

Document each piece of evidence

Perform final inspection, nothing over looked

24
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Is it important to know correct techniques for collecting and packaging all types of physical evidence

Yes or no

A

Yes

Reference seized asset and enforcement procedures

25
Q

Follow these protocols to preserve fraud docs

A

Document seizure on 6051s

Enter in SEACATs

Place in evd bag with 213,275

Write FDAU control # on evd bag

26
Q

Who can you forward non immigration docs such as ss cards and dl

A

Seized property officer, do not forward to FDAU( forensic document analysis unit)

27
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Processing evidence, what is the protocol

A
  • Record chain of custody
  • Describe evidence in detail
  • Do not commingle evd
  • Include your contact info
  • Supply background info to analyst
28
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When money or drugs involved

A

Weight narcotics

Count currency

Have a witness

29
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Laboratory uses

A
  • Analyzing substances
  • Processing fingerprints
  • Conduct trace evident comparison
  • Perform serial number restorations
  • Revealing forgeries
30
Q

Basic equipment

A 
Flashlight
Various containers
Latex gloves
Notepad and pen
Camera
Measuring tape
Drug field test kit

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