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| Authority is the government’s legal power to act. |
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| What are the four fundamental sources of Coast Guard authority? |
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| Maritime Law Enforcement (MLE), PWICS, Ashore and Shoreside facilities including military facilities, Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS) Special Agents |
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What is the specific statute that is the principle source of Coast Guard MLE authority? |
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“The Coast Guard may make inquiries, examinations, inspections, searches, seizures, and arrests upon the high seas and waters over which the United States has jurisdiction, for the prevention, detection, and suppression of violations of laws of the United States. |
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| Who has CG MLE Authority? |
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| commissioned, warrant, and petty officers |
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What is the assistance authority statute? |
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14 U.S.C. 701, federal, state, and local agencies can request Coast Guard LE assistance when Coast Guard facilities and persons are especially qualified to perform a particular activity |
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Conduct searches (spaces and individuals)
Conduct examinations (Documents, IDs, licensing)
Make arrests (Individuals)
Make seizures (things, property, vessels)
Conduct inspections (required equipment, records)
Make inquiries (pre-boarding questions) |
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| Jurisdiction is a government’s power to exercise authority over its persons, vessels, and territory. |
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| Three Elements of Jurisdiction |
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| Substantive law, Vessel status/flag, Location |
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| A substantive domestic, foreign, or international law must apply to the particular enforcement situation. A substantive law is one that prohibits certain action or requires affirmative conduct. |
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| What is Vessel or Flag Status? |
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| Status refers to whether a vessel is U.S., foreign, vessel without nationality, or vessel assimilated to one without nationality. Flag refers to vessels nationality. |
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| Location per Jurisdiction defintion |
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| The allowable extent of U.S. jurisdiction over persons, vessels, and aircraft is determined by the character of the waters in or over which they are located. |
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| adjacent to the Zone territorial sea and extending 24 NM from the baseline, in which a coastal State may exercise the control necessary to prevent and punish infringements of its fiscal, immigration, sanitary, and customs laws. |
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| Exclusive Economic Zone EEZ |
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| International law allows for the establishment of an EEZ, adjacent to the territorial sea and extending 200 nautical miles (NM) from the baseline, in which a coastal State may exercise the control necessary to protect natural resources. As such, the U.S. may exercise jurisdiction over foreign flag vessels for the purpose of management and conservation of the natural resources of the waters, seabed, and subsoil of the zone |
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THE CG WILL ENFORCE AND ASSIST IN ENFORCING ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL LAWS |
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| MLE is any armed intervention by uniformed Coast Guard personnel, including aboard vessels and at facilities ashore, to detect and/or suppress any violation of applicable law |
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Authority Under 14 U.S.C. 522(a) |
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The Coast Guard can exercise authority under 14 U.S.C. 522 “Upon the high seas, waters over which the United States has jurisdiction and any vessel subject to the jurisdiction or to the operation of any law of the United States.” |
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Definition
| Drug Enforcement Laws, Immigration Laws, Fisheries Enforcement Laws, Protected Areas and Species Laws, Environmental/Pollution Laws, Ports, Waterways, and Coastal Security (PWCS) Laws, Vessel Safety Laws, General Criminal Laws |
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| Internal waters for the U.S. are those shoreward of the baseline, including all waters on the U.S. side of the international boundary of the Great Lakes. |
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| Level 3, Control Techniques: |
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Definition
| Techniques or actions with a low probability of causing connective tissue damage, lacerations of the skin, or broken bones. |
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| Level 4, Active Response Techniques |
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| Techniques or actions likely to result in connective tissue damage, lacerations of the skin, or broken bones, or that will produce irritation of the skin, eyes, and/or mucous membranes. |
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| Level 5, Intermediate Weapons |
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| Level 5, Intermediate Weapons: Techniques or actions with a high probability of causing connective tissue damage, lacerations of the skin, or broken bones. |
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| Any force that is likely to cause death or serious physical injury, including the proper use of standard service weapons |
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Definition
| Listen, Empathize, Ask Questions, Paraphrase, Summarize |
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| Two times you can draw your weapon |
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Definition
| When Deadly Force is Authorized, when there is a Reasonable possibility that deadly force may be required. |
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Definition
| Only that force reasonably necessary under the circumstances may be used. Force shall not be used where assigned duties can be discharged without it. Excessive force may never be used; however, nothing in the application of the Coast Guard Use of Force Policy shall be construed as to require personnel to meet force with equal or lesser force. |
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| three types of self defense |
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Individual self defense
Unit self defense
National self defense |
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| The act of defending oneself or other persons from imminent danger. |
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| The act of defending a particular unit of U.S. military forces or law enforcement agency assets from imminent danger |
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| Defense of the United States, U.S. Forces, and, in certain circumstances, U.S. persons and their property, and/or U.S. commercial assets from a hostile act or demonstration of hostile intent. |
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| Level 1, Officer Presence: |
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Definition
| Appearance, demeanor, verbal and non-verbal communications that create an atmosphere of compliance |
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Definition
| Verbal commands in the form of task direction with consequences aimed at the subject. |
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| Passive Compliant, Passive Resistor, Active Resistor, Active Aggressor |
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| Five Non-deadly Force Situations 1-3 |
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1. For Individual and Unit Self Defense
2. To compel compliance with an order the Coast Guard has authority to issue.
3. To prevent a federal crime, or, where authorized, a serious state or foreign crime for which the Coast Guard has authority to act on behalf of that state or foreign government |
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| Five Non-deadly Force Situations 4-5 |
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4. To affect a lawful arrest or prevent an escape when there is probable cause that the suspect committed a federal crime (or non-federal crime if lawfully acting under non-federal authority
5. To prevent the theft of, intentional damage to, or destruction of property (including information) that the Coast Guard has authority to protect. |
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Definition
Techniques or actions with a low probability of causing connective tissue damage, lacerations of the skin, or broken bones. Control techniques include:
•Pain compliance techniques (pressure points, transport wristlock)
•Strength techniques (physical control to restrain)
•The proper use of restraint devices |
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1.Infra-orbital nerve
2.Hypoglossal nerve
3.Mandibular nerve
4.C-clamp
5.Jugular notch |
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| aggressive response techniques |
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| Techniques or actions likely to result in connective tissue damage, lacerations of the skin, broken bones, or that will produce irritation of the skin, eyes, and/or mucous membranes. These techniques include the proper use of kicks, stuns, punches, takedowns, and chemical irritants |
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| authorized intermediate weapons |
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| Techniques or actions with a high probability of causing connective tissue damage, lacerations of the skin, or broken bones. There are currently only two authorized Level 5 tools; the expandable baton and less-than-lethal munitions. |
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Term
| Explain when the use of an intermediate weapon is appropriate. |
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It is appropriate to move up the continuum when:
The current level of force is not effective.
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It is not safe to employ |
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| Deadly force may be used to effect a lawful arrest or prevent the escape of a person in custody when: |
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There is probable cause that the suspect has committed a felony involving the use or threatened use of deadly force
The suspect is armed or otherwise poses an imminent threat of death or serious physical injury to any person;
The suspect has failed to obey an order to halt |
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Term
| When is Deadly Force Authorized in order to protect property? |
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Definition
| Area and District Commanders may request authorization from the COMDT to use deadly force for the protection of property which is vital to the national security, inherently dangerous to others, or national critical infrastructure as defines by SROE. |
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Term
| When is Deadly Force authorized for Protection of Hazardous Materials or Deadly Weapons: |
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| Force, up to and including deadly force may be used when it appears reasonably necessary to prevent the actual theft or sabotage of operable deadly weapons, explosive materials, biological or chemical agents, or other materials that, in the hands of an unauthorized individual, present an imminent threat of death or serious physical injury to any person. |
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| Deadly Force in Vessel-on-Vessel situations |
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| When confronted with a vessel or person that poses an imminent threat of death or serious physical injury to self, others, or unit, Coast Guard personnel and assets may therefore use reasonable force, up to and including deadly force, to defend life. The authority to use deadly force includes the authority to use ordnance to disable a vessel if necessary to prevent imminent and grave danger to officers or other persons. |
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| Deadly Force and Air Space Security |
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| if an aircraft presents an imminent threat of death or serious physical injury to any person, the use of deadly force is authorized in self-defense, including the defense of others, unless such action is precluded by operation or mission-specific orders. Weigh the following factors: The ability to ascertain the aircraft’s intent, The surface asset’s ability to successfully prevent the loss of life, The risk of collateral damage |
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| Explain the Coast Guard’s policy concerning the use of warning shots by a member of a boarding team. |
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| Warning shots are only authorized as a signal for a vessel to heave-to and are prohibited in the context of Use of Force against persons, including crowd control |
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| Explain post shooting procedures and reporting requirements. |
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Definition
1. Secure the scene
2. Handcuff injured persons who have been taken into custody, unless medically inadvisable.
3. Call for medical assistance and provide first aid.
4. Injured persons must remain in CG custody until turned over to another LE authority.
5. Treat weapon and spent cartridges as evidence, if not turned in to federal investigators.
6. Contact the Special Agent-in-Charge of CGIS.
7. Statements will be provided to federal officials investigating the incident. Statements will not be provided to state or local investigators. |
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The Coast Guard shall enforce or assist in the enforcement of all applicable federal laws on, under, and over the high seas and waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States |
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| 33 U.S.C. 1226 provides authority for the Coast Guard to take actions to prevent or respond to an act of terrorism against an individual, vessel, or public or commercial structure, that is subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and located within or adjacent to the marine environment, or a vessel of the United States or an individual onboard that vessel. |
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| acts that respond to terrorism 33 U.S.C. 1226 |
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Definition
•Inspections
•Port and harbor patrols
•Establishment of security and safety zones
•Development of contingency plans and procedures |
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| Internal waters wholly within a single state. (Lakes sharing a common boundary with two or more states are subject to federal jurisdiction.) |
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| defines the Special Maritime and Territorial Jurisdiction (SMTJ). The SMTJ is a challenge to define clearly and accurately in all circumstances. Using the acronym HUGFLT as a tool can assist you as the boarding officer when determining if you are in the SMTJ |
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Definition
•High Seas - For the purpose of SMTJ the High Seas extend seaward of a nation’s Territorial sea to the Territorial sea of another nation.
•U.S. Vessels in Foreign waters - A U.S. Vessel located in another country’s territorial sea and Internal Waters of another nation as recognized by the U.S.
•Great Lakes (Un-enclosed portions) - That portion of the Great Lakes seaward of where a baseline would be drawn. (All waters on the U.S. side of the Great Lakes are considered to be Territorial Seas for law enforcement purposes.)
•Federal Reservations - Federally owned lands and waters.
•Lands/Waters not within nor between the 50 states - U.S. Territories, Possessions, etc. (These also have a territorial sea, a contiguous zone, customs waters and an EEZ).
•Territorial Seas – The waters 12 nautical miles wide adjacent to the coast of the United States and seaward of the baseline. |
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| The waters 12 nautical miles wide adjacent to the coast of the United States and seaward of the baseline. |
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| The Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) is adjacent to the territorial sea and extending 200 nautical miles (NM) from the baseline, in which a coastal state may exercise the control necessary to protect natural resources. |
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| Customs waters for the U.S. are generally those waters shoreward of a line drawn 12 NM from the baseline (including territorial sea and internal waters with ready access to the sea). |
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Definition
The Contiguous zone is adjacent to the territorial
sea and extending 24 NM from the baseline, in which a coastal state may exercise the control necessary to prevent and punish infringements of its fiscal, immigration, sanitary, and customs laws. |
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Term
| Foreign territorial sea and internal waters |
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Definition
A foreign territorial sea is the water within the belt that is adjacent to the foreign nation’s coast and whose breadth and baseline are recognized by the U.S.
Internal waters of a foreign country are those waters shoreward of its baseline as recognized by the U.S. |
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Definition
| International waters are the waters seaward of the outer limit of the territorial sea of any nation, but encompassing the high seas EEZ and the contiguous zone |
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Term
| Define consensual boarding and state the limitations. |
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Definition
A consensual boarding means the master of a foreign flagged vessel, other than a warship, on the high seas or other waters not within coastal state jurisdiction consents to the boarding of his/her vessel, regardless of whether the team otherwise has jurisdiction to board.
The extent of Coast Guard activity during a consensual boarding is limited to the scope of the master’s consent. If, at any time during the consensual boarding, the master withdraws consent, the boarding cannot proceed on this basis. |
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Term
| Translate the Statement of No Objection (SNO) process and identify when one is required. |
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Definition
| a Coast Guard flag officer informs a subordinate commander that the flag officer does not object to the proposed use of the subordinate commander’s lawful discretion and authority. By requiring an SNO, the flag officer is, in effect, withholding a subordinate commander’s authority to take certain actions. The flag officer has withheld this authority as a means of exercising sufficient oversight to ensure that such actions are both lawful and appropriate. |
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Term
| Communicate the principles of exclusive flag state jurisdiction. |
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Definition
One of the fundamental concepts of customary international law is the principle of exclusive flag state jurisdiction. This principle means that a vessel exercising freedom of navigation (FON) in international waters is subject only to the jurisdiction of the flag state (that nation).
Such vessels are not subject to boarding, search, seizure or arrest by any nation other than their flag state, unless one of its jurisdictional exceptions applies. |
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Term
| Communicate the principles of sovereign immunity. |
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Definition
Pursuant to international law, certain government vessels, aircraft, and personnel have sovereign immune status which effectively places them beyond the reach of any other government’s authority to exercise jurisdiction over them.
Warships, military aircraft, and other government vessels or aircraft on non-commercial service have sovereign immunity and are subject only to the jurisdiction of the flag state. |
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| Identify actions to be taken when a vessel is suspected to be without nationality or assimilated to one without nationality |
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Definition
Whether or not a vessel is to be treated as one without nationality is an issue that is resolved through the Statement of No Objection process, not by a unit involved in a law enforcement case.
The U.S. does not have jurisdiction over a vessel without nationality in foreign territorial seas. Any action requires coastal state authorization. |
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Innocent passage is the right of non-interference for a vessel transiting inbound, outbound, or through a foreign territorial sea
“Passage” means a continuous and expeditious traversing of the territorial sea, but may include anchoring in the course of ordinary navigation. Passage is “innocent” so long as it is not prejudicial to the peace, good order, or security of the coastal state. |
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| The principle of force majeure means that a vessel forced into coastal state waters by virtue of distress, whether brought about by natural or man-made causes, is generally not subject to coastal state jurisdiction during a reasonable period of time necessary to remedy such distress. |
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| Hot pursuit allows a coastal state to preserve its jurisdiction to take LE action against a foreign flag vessel that flees beyond normal jurisdictional limits after it has committed a violation of the coastal state’s law. Hot pursuit may be initiated in any coastal zone of jurisdiction, but only for violation of laws applicable in that zone. |
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Term
| State the international doctrine of Right of Visit. |
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Definition
| Right of Visit boardings are authorized under international law. It is the right of warships and other duly authorized vessels or military aircraft in international waters to board a vessel of unknown nationality in order to determine its nationality, or to board any vessel suspected of engaging in piracy, slave trade or unauthorized broadcasting. |
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Term
| Identify a custodial situation. |
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Definition
Whether a situation is custodial depends upon whether a reasonable innocent person in the suspect’s position would feel a restraint on his/her freedom of movement to such an extent that it approaches a formal arrest
An individual in a custodial situation may not be interrogated unless he or she knowingly and voluntarily waives his or her “Miranda Rights.” |
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Definition
A BISI shall be conducted as part of every boarding
A BISI is a quick and limited protective inspection of a vessel for boarding team safety. The BISI is conducted only for protective purposes and not to gather evidence; it is not based on probable cause or reasonable suspicion. |
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| What is the scope of a BISI? |
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Definition
•Limited to identifying potential safety hazards and evaluating the vessel’s seaworthiness
•Bilge areas where flooding is likely to occur
•Engineering and machinery spaces where safety hazards may be present
•Cargo or fish holds where flooding or indicators of instability may be evident
•Boarding Team Members conducting a BISI will not ordinarily enter private areas of a vessel where hazards would not likely exist |
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| What determines the scope of a BISI? |
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Definition
•Circumstances of the boarding
•Size, type, and condition of the vessel
•Demeanor of the crew (knowledge, skill level, and experience)
•Information available to the boarding team about potential threats or hazards aboard the vessel |
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Definition
Boarding Officers must consider all available information in light of their training and experience, and must have reasonable suspicion that something is wrong before proceeding.
The EISI is still part of the protective inspection of a vessel for the safety of the boarding team, but it is more focused. An EISI is conducted when reasonable suspicion exists that there is a particular hazard that may threaten the boarding team. |
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| What is the scope of an EISI? |
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Definition
The scope of an EISI is determined by the suspected hazard
•Known weapons
•Unaccounted for person(s)
•Safety hazards |
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Definition
| A known weapon is any weapon that the boarding team is made aware of based on statements of person’s onboard, law enforcement intelligence, or visible examination. The location of the weapon must be reasonably well known. |
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| What is the scope of an EISI for a known weapon? |
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Definition
The EISI should be conducted to secure and neutralize the weapon. If the weapon’s location is not reasonably well known, the Boarding Officer may not conduct an EISI
If a weapon’s location onboard is not reasonably known, the Boarding Officer should take other measures to ensure the safety of the boarding team (e.g., selecting an area of the vessel, inspecting that area for weapons, and mustering persons onboard in that area to prevent access to suspected weapons). |
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| What is an unaccounted for person? |
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Definition
The Boarding Officer has reasonable suspicion that unaccounted for persons are aboard the vessel. The Boarding Officer must use his/her experience and training with available facts to determine if reasonable suspicion is present.
The boarding team should inspect all person-sized compartments, including private spaces, to locate the missing person(s). |
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| What is a suspected safety hazard? |
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Definition
The Boarding Officer has reasonable suspicion that there is a particular safety hazard that may threaten the boarding team. Examples include: the pervasive odor of fuel, missing deck plates, missing lifelines, a sheen extending from behind the vessel, or any situation where the safety of the
boarding team may be in jeopardy |
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Term
| What is the scope of an EISI for a suspected safety hazard? |
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Definition
| Boarding Team Members should only inspect individual areas or items in the vessel aimed at addressing the particular suspected safety hazard(s). |
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Term
| Once an EISI has started, when should it stop |
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Definition
| Once the unaccounted for person, weapon, or safety hazard has been located, or the basis for the suspicion is otherwise addressed |
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Term
| List reasons for holding a post-ISI debrief. |
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Definition
•Alert the BO and team of any safety hazards.
•Discuss precautions to safely conduct boarding.
•Discuss layout of vessel.
•Discuss location and type of hazards. |
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Term
| What is the difference between a search, a BISI and EISI? |
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Definition
| A search is an entry or intrusion by a government agent (including any person acting in a governmental capacity) on a quest for evidence into an area where an individual has a reasonable expectation of privacy. A BISI is an inspection conducted for boarding team safety, no suspicion is required. An EISI is an inspection of specific items and requires reasonable suspicion. |
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Term
Explain the role of the master during both levels
of ISIs. |
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Definition
The Boarding Officer may want the master of the vessel to accompany the team during both levels of ISIs.
Factors to consider in determining that an ISI should be accompanied include, but are not limited to:
•Safety concerns
•Number of people on board
•Navigation of the vessel
•Master’s familiarity of the vessel
•Cooperation of the master
•Overall appearance of the vessel
•Law enforcement intelligence |
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Definition
•Spaces not designed for continuous human occupancy
•Limited or restricted means of entry and exit
•Limited means of ventilation
Examples include: tanks, voids, chain lockers |
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Definition
| Any space, other than a confined space, that is enclosed by bulkheads and an overhead. |
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Term
| State the Coast Guard’s policy on confined and enclosed space entry, what the space must be tested for prior to entry, and who is authorized to conduct the testing. |
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Definition
| Boarding personnel shall not enter any confined or enclosed spaces that are likely to have atmospheric hazards, oxygen depletion, flammable gases, or toxic contaminants until they have been certified safe for entry by a designated competent person, Certified Marine Chemist, Industrial Hygienist, or CG Gas Free Engineer |
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| three classes of intrinsically safe equipment |
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Definition
•CLASS I – Flammable gases or vapors (gasoline, ammonia and toluene)
•CLASS II – Combustible dust (sugar, wheat, rice and corn)
•CLASS III – Easily ignitable fibers or flyings (wood shavings, sawdust and cotton fibers) |
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Term
| Means of identifying intrinsically safe equipment: |
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Definition
•Marked with a green dot
•Specifically stated in writing on the equipment
•Manufacturer issued a label or card that accompanied the equipment |
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Definition
•Alarms when oxygen is below 19.5%
•Alarms when oxygen is above 22%
•Alarms when hydrogen sulfide limits are exceeded
•Alarms when carbon monoxide levels are exceeded
•Detects when atmospheric conditions exceed the Lower Explosive Limits (LEL) of 10% |
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Definition
| The reactionary gap is the distance between the officer and the subject |
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Term
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Definition
| The line of fire is the flight path of a bullet discharged from a firearm. |
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Term
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Definition
| Triangulation is the concept of keeping the subject “triangulated” between the officers. |
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Definition
| What you observe prior to, during, and after the boarding. Observations should be discussed during pre-boarding procedures, boarding procedures, and during the debrief of the boarding. |
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Term
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Definition
Cover is an area that the officer can hide behind which may stop a bullet.
Concealment is an area that the officer can hide behind, but will not stop a bullet |
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Term
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Definition
| The fatal funnel is the area in front of a door, window, or hatch where you are no longer behind cover or concealment. This places you in immediate danger |
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Definition
•Holstered
•Weapon down
•Weapon ready
•Third Eye |
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Term
| Personal contact and cover |
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Definition
Contact is the person who makes verbal, visual, or physical contact with a subject.
Cover is the person who maintains overall cover of the situation. |
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Term
| FOURTH AMENDMENT [U.S. Constitution]: |
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Definition
| The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. |
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| Frisk Search and 4th Amendment |
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Definition
| However, the United States Supreme Court has held that a limited detention and search of a person short of arrest, where there exists reasonable suspicion of a threat to officer safety, does not violate the terms of the Fourth Amendment. A frisk search is a crushing and passing of the hands over the outer clothing of a person in search of weapons |
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| Frisk Search and Custodial Environment |
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Definition
| While not an arrest, a frisk search may create a custodial environment. If an individual is interrogated while in a custodial environment, the individual’s Fifth Amendment right against self incrimination is invoked. |
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| FIFTH AMENDMENT [U.S. Constitution] |
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Definition
| No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb, nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use without just compensation |
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Definition
| The scope of a frisk search may be extended to the “grab area” of an individual reasonably suspected to have a weapon (e.g., if someone is carrying a purse and a weapon is suspected, the purse may be searched to the extent necessary to rule out the existence of a weapon if it is within the “grab area” of that person). |
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Definition
| While the Fourth Amendment requires a warrant in order to conduct a search, a SIA is a recognized exception to the warrant requirement. The SIA exception provides that when law enforcement officers have probable cause to make a lawful arrest, they may, incident to that arrest and without a warrant, search the arrestee’s person and the area within the arrestee’s immediate control. |
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Term
| SIA and it being a exception to warrant requirement |
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Definition
| The exception to the warrant requirement is justified by the need of law enforcement officers to seize weapons, seize means of escape as well as to prevent the loss or destruction of evidence |
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Term
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Definition
| A search incident to arrest (SIA) is a detailed “crush and feel” search of an arrested individual’s person and thorough search of outer clothing. A SIA, while not a strip search, is more intrusive than a frisk search. |
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Term
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Definition
| A strip search involves the intrusive removal of clothing and may be as extensive as a visual examination of the nude body. As a rule of thumb, if there is a reasonable likelihood that the removal of clothing during a search would be offensive or cause embarrassment to the average person, then it should be considered a strip search. |
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Term
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Definition
| A body cavity search is a visual or physical examination into a body cavity. A visual inspection of the mouth, ears, or nose during either a SIA or strip search is not considered a body cavity search. |
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Definition
| Coast Guard personal defense weapon, Expandable baton, OC pepper spray, Minimum of two 12-round magazines (for P229 pistol) or two 15-round magazines (for M9 pistol). One magazine will be loaded in the weapon and a second carried on the belt, Handcuffs and key, Intrinsically safe flashlight, keepers, magazine pouch, holster, chemical irritant pouch, flashlight ring, handcuff case, and impact weapon holder |
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