S890 Evidence Preservation Flashcards
Name a type of contraband that may result in criminal prosecution.
Instruments of terror, narcotics, pharmaceuticals, monetary instruments, endangered species, or commercial articles.
Identify two types of evidence that must be preserved.
Verbal evidence and physical evidence must be preserved.
Identify the correct procedure for collecting seized contraband.
Determine the order of evidence collection, document the collection of each piece of evidence, and perform a final inspection to make sure that no evidence has been overlooked.
Provide three possible examples of when laboratory assistance is required.
Laboratory assistance is required to process fingerprints, reveal forgeries, and perform serial number restorations.
Identify the CBP form with which you are required to document fraudulent document seizure.
CBP Form 6051S.
To secure and preserve an area of discovery of evidence, what 3 things should you do?
Observe, control, and avoid
Examples of the types of contraband and other prohibited items encountered at our Ports of Entry that may lead to penalties, seizures and possibly to criminal prosecutions include the following:
- Instruments of terror
- Narcotics
- Pharmaceuticals
- Monetary instruments
- Endangered species
- Prohibited or restricted articles
Commercial articles
The __________ is an important resource for seized
property management and evidence preservation.
Seized Asset Management and Enforcement Procedures Handbook
How do you preserve fraudulent documents and documents obtained by fraud?
- Document the seizure on CBP Form 6051S.
- Enter into SEACATS.
- Place in an evidence bag with a copy of an I -213 or 1-275.
- Write the FDAU control number on the evidence bag, if applicable.
Evidence can be what 2 types of things?
Physical or verbal
