C290 - Observation
Based on what you see and hear, and what could be verified objectively by others.
What is observations?
Body armor: health and safety
Heat exhaustion is defined as dehydration with an elevated body temperature of about 102 to 105 degrees. What are some of the symptoms?
Skin may be cool and moist
Pulse rate will be fast and weak
Breathing will be fast and shallow
Leads to heatstroke.
What are the three common concealment methods?
1. Hidden on the body
2. Hidden internally
3. Hidden on children
What are the ownership questions:
Must get 5 of 5.
2. Did you pack it yourself?
3. Does everything in your bag belong to you?
4. Are you carrying anything for anyone else?
5. Do you have any other luggage?
There are two types of declarations, oral and written. When is an oral declaration allowed?
Bonus +50:
When is a written declaration required?
Allowed if: total value does not exceed exemptions, articles are for personal use, no accommodations, no commercial goods.
Typically used at the land border.
A written declaration is required if the traveler is arriving on airline or cruise; oral declarations conditions are not met, or fraud, undervaluation, or other deception is suspected.
Making broad generalizations about an individual or group of people.
What is a stereotype?
When inspecting armor, look for:
Signs of unusual or excessive wear, like stitching or sealing separations; fraying of velcro, tearing. At no time should "raw" ballistic material ever be visible.
If concealed under clothing, check to see if clothing...
Must get 2 of 4 answers.
Matches the climate and traveler's story
Is loose-fitting, allowing for concealment
Has bulges that make the individual look unnaturally larger
Restricts body movement
How you can establish rapport with the traveler?
Must get 3 of 6.
Professionalism
Appropriate greetings
Cultural Awareness
Identify common ground
Use of body language
Indicate active listening
In the elements of a binding declaration. KACA, what is the K, and what does it mean?
Bonus +50:
What is the first A and what does it mean?
Knowledge: the traveler understands the CBP requirements and the laws enforced. The officer must establish that the traveler has this knowledge.
Acknowledgement: means that the traveler confirms that he or she has given a complete declaration, and that the items presented for inspection are theirs.
A judgement or opinion formed before the facts are known, usually involving negative or unfavorable thoughts about groups of people
What is prejudice?
What are some damaging factors? Name minimum of 3 out of 5.
Moisture, UV light, harsh chemicals, negligence, punctures.
Anti-diarrhea
Anti-nausea
Sedatives
Supplies (rubber gloves, condoms, dental floss)
Lubricants
What are the four questions:
Bonus +50:
When asking questions, they should be direct and close-ended questions. True or False
Asking questions
Logical follow up questions
Listening and observing
Determine next course of action
False, they should be direct and OPEN-ended
Why do we take a declaration?
To compare information in the declaration with the traveler's story. The officer must determine if the story is valid.
Action based on prejudiced thought.
What is discrimination?
What is the carrier cleaning process?
Remove armor panels, hand wash with laundry detergent in room temperature water, lay flat or hang to dry. You can use lysol sanitizing laundry detergent.
How might you tell if a traveler wearing thick-soled shoes is concealing contraband or making a fashion statement?
The soles are stiff and cause the person to walk awkwardly.
You smell a chemical odor, like acetone or glue.
Typical Deceptive Behavior:
Give me verbal and nonverbal examples:
Must have 3 of each.
Verbal: repeats questions, overly specific, non-answer, tendency to qualify answers, selective memory and complains.
Nonverbal: behavioral pauses or delays, gross shifts/body movements, backward movement, inappropriate eye contact and posture, grooming gestures, wringing hands, and pulsing carotid
Elements of a binding declaration: KACA
Must get all 4
Knowledge
Acknowledgement
Communication
Amendment
Scenario: A man is a citizen and traveling from Iraq, he must be a terrorist. You decide to refer with no other information and only due to being from Iraq.
What is this an example of?
Discrimination
Body Armor: Health and Safety
Heat stroke is the most serious heat related illness. It occurs when the body can't control its temperature: What happens?
The body's temperature rises rapidly, the sweating mechanism fails, and the body is unable to cool down... body temperature may rise to 106 degrees or higher within 10-15 minutes.
Under what two circumstances should you transport a traveler suspected of carrying contraband to a medical facility?
1. If the traveler is wearing a wig that appears to be sewn to their head.
2. If the traveler is an internal carrier.
5 General Areas of Questioning:
What are the 5 areas?
What are the fundamental questions that should be asked?
Questions:
Citizenship, Residence, Countries visited, Length of stay/trip, Purpose of travel, occupation, financial support, agriculture, farm, currency, merchandise.
B-b-b-b-b-BONUS....
What was SCBPO Jones' CBP K9's name?
Axel