CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION EXAM #8

This is defined as something that furnishes proof - Answer-Evidence What is the value of physical evidence? - Answer--Proves a violation has occurred -Answers key questions -Links a suspect with the area of discovery -Exonerates the innocent What are the three types of physical evidence? - Answer-1) Items 2) Impressions 3) Remnants What are the three common areas of discovery that CBP encounter on duty? - Answer-1) Persons 2) Conveyances 3) Cargo What three questions must you ask before searching any area of discovery? - Answer-1) What physical evidence can help? 2) How can you best preserve evidence? 3) How can you best record evidence-related information to maintain chain of custody? How do you secure and preserve an area of discovery? - Answer--Observe -Control -Avoid What are the roles of a discovering officer? - Answer-1) Identifies the area of discovery 2) Preserves the area 3) Documents the initial conditions 4) Identifies evidence 5) Prepares briefings What are the roles of a seizing officer? - Answer-1) Controls entry and exit 2) Secures subject(s) 3) Secures equipments and consultation area 4) Maintains communication between areas of discovery Identify the different types of contraband that may lead to penalties, seizures, and possibly to criminal prosecutions - Answer-- Instruments of terror/precursor chemicals - Narcotics - Pharmaceuticals - Monetary instruments - Endangered species - Commercial articles - P