CBPO Exam 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024

Why does CBP exist To safeguard Americas borders therby protecting the public from dangerous people and materials while the Nations global economic competitiveness by enabling legitimate trade and travel. CBP Core Values Vigilance, Service to Country, and Integrity Who established the United States Dept. of Agriculture On May 15, 1862 Abraham Lincoln established dept. of agriculture. What was the Customs Service primary responsibility for much of its history? Primary responsible was for revenue collection under the order of President George Washington July 31, 1789 What were some of the early challenges of the Customs Service? Small number of inspectors, and thousands of miles of hard to protect borders; organized crime, and bribery. In what year did Plant Protection and Quarantine take control of inspection activities at ports of entry? And from who? In 1974 PPQ took control from APHIS veterinary services division. Name 2 technologies that target and stop terrorist activities. NTC and NII What Supreme Court ruling deemed state laws on immigration head tax was unconstitutional? In 1876 Henderson v. Mayor of New York What act led to inception of passenger manifests? The Steerage Act of 1819 What is the role of the Plant Protection Quarantine section under APHIS? Safeguard agriculture and natural resources on the United States against entry, establishment, and spread of animal and plant pests and noxious weeds. What heritage agencies evolved into the current CBP? US department of Agriculture (APHIS), INS, and US Customs Service. What are the key events that are a part of the history of CBP? Following the attacks on 9/11 led to the formation of DHS and CBP was created March 1, 2003 What is corruption? The abuse of ones authority or position for personal gain. -accepting bribes -benefit financially -cover up wrongdoing -keep a secret Why is corruption an issue when the vast majority of officers are honest? The stakes are high, the effect is devastating, and the "fishbowl" effect. What makes CBP officers vulnerable? The Uniform and Authority What is the corruption equation? Opportunity plus vulnerability equals danger! What is a CTDD A controlled tire deflation device. What must an officer do after employing a CTDD(stop stick)? A complete report of the CTDD deployment must be submitted by the deploying officer to his/her immediate supervisor by the end of the officers shift. How long do CTDD reports need to remain on record? Minimum of 3 years What specific behaviors can be seen, heard, or measured? -clean uniform -professional tone of voice -punctuality What are some consequences of unprofessional behavior? -verbal reprimand -written -suspension -reduction include grade or pay -removal What is a Bias? An unconscious belief that governs our behavior. -preconditioned response -part of our thinking process -enables us to repeat an action What is stereotyping? Making a broad generalization about an individual or groups of people before individual or group has been encountered. What is culture? the totality of learned, socially transmitted customs, knowledge, material objects, and behavior What are some components of culture? Language, dress, religion, economics, government/politics, values/ethics, and food. What is the communication process? Message, a sender, and a receiver. What does the fourth amendment protect against? unreasonable searches and seizures What did Graham v. Conner address? The "Granddaddy" of all 3 cases involving the use of force and what is considered "reasonable force." The Supreme Court addressed: -Objective Reasonableness -The totality of the circumstances -No perfect answer when using Force What is the most desirable level of contact in the CBP Use of Force Continuum? Cooperative Controls ie). Officer presence and Verbalization. What are the reporting requirements following an incident involving the use of Less-Lethal Force device? Must be orally reported to supervisor. This report should include: -date, time, and location of incident -devices used -nature and extent of any injuries claimed or observed -name, date of birth, and physical location of subject