S880 Seizure processing

Question 1

Twelve kilos of cocaine were seized. How quickly must the cocaine be transferred to the SPS?

Answer 1

Within 3 calendar days

Question 2

A weapon and ammunition were also seized. How quickly must the weapon and ammunition be transferred to the SPS?

Answer 2

Within 3 calendar days

Question 3

A vehicle was seized that is forfeitable property. How quickly must the vehicle be transferred to the SPS?

Answer 3

Within 5 business days

Question 4

If the 2002 Dodge van seized in our case study turns out to be stolen, would seizure of the van be mandatory or discretionary?

Answer 4

Mandatory

Question 5

Which numbers generated by the SEACATS
Incident Report MUST be entered on the DHS
Form 6051S form?

Answer 5

The Incident Number and the FPF Number

Question 6

You have just made the decision to seize a shipment with five different items and you need to input the SEACATS Incident Report. How many Line Items do you log in SEACATS?

Answer 6

Five Line Items. Each item requires a separate entry in SEACATS.

Question 7

What types of basic information should you enter into the Incident Report about the seizure?

Answer 7

• Subject’s name, address, phone, etc.
• Method of arrival
• Name of seizing officer, supervisor, etc.
• Reason for search
• Violation
• Detailed narrative describing the seizure

Question 8

Cocaine, marijuana, ecstasy, and heroin are seized. How many DHS 6051S forms must be completed?

Answer 8

One. All items are narcotics and can be processed on one DHS Form 6051S, using one Line Item for each narcotic.

Question 9

Marijuana, Cuban cigars, a pistol, a rifle, a shotgun, and 1,000 rounds of ammunition .38, .22, and .45 are seized. How many DHS 6051S forms must be completed?

Answer 9

Four. Use one DHS Form 6051S for marijuana, one for Cuban cigars, one for firearms, and one for ammunition. Each will have its own Line Item.

Question 10

Hashish, cocaine, a pistol, 50 rounds of ammunition, 1,000 pieces of counterfeit software, and a 50-foot boat are seized. How many DHS 6051S forms must be completed?

Answer 10

Five. Use one DHS Form 6051S for narcotics, one for firearms, one for ammunition, one for software, and one for the boat. The narcotics will have two Line Items.

Question 11

What are the 3 roles of a seizing officer?

Answer 11

• Preserve the crime scene
• Testify
• Properly handle evidence

Question 12

Within how many hours do you have to create and complete the SEACATS Indicent Report?

Answer 12

24 hours

Question 13

What form must be completed at the time of seizure?

Answer 13

6051S

Question 14

What property type needs to be transferred in 5 business days?

Answer 14

Forfeitable property, non-forfeitable property, computers/software, and merchandise

Question 15

What property type needs to be transferred in 3 calendar days?

Answer 15

Narcotics/controlled substances, currency, monetary instruments, and weapons/ammunition

Question 16

What are some seizing officers responsiblities?

Answer 16

• Identifying and stating the regulatory or statutory basis for the seizure action.
• Verifying and handling the seized property and other evidence at the crime scene.
• Documenting the case fully and completely in accordance with timeliness of reporting requirements set by CBP policies and directives.
• Notifying HSI of the seizure action (if needed).
• Responding to requests for additional information from FPF.

Question 17

The ________ ______ is the official system of record for tracking seized property and for processing seizure cases.

Answer 17

Incident Report

Question 18

The Incident Report includes:

Answer 18

• A narrative description that includes the details of the seizure.
• A list of seized items with
  descriptions and details.
• The law or statute under which seizure was made.
• Tracking numbers.