FBI Investigation Procedures & Methods 2

Question 1

During a covert surveillance operation, an FBI agent loses visual contact with a subject. What is the FIRST action the agent should take?

Accepted Answer

Notify the surveillance team leader and attempt to reacquire using alternate routes

Answer

Losing visual contact requires immediate notification to the team leader so the team can coordinate reacquisition without compromising the operation.

Question 2

Which legal standard must the FBI meet to obtain a Title III wiretap order for intercepting wire communications?

Accepted Answer

Probable cause that a crime is being committed and normal investigative techniques have failed

Answer

Title III of the Omnibus Crime Control Act requires probable cause plus a showing that other investigative methods are inadequate.

Question 3

An FBI field agent discovers evidence of a crime outside the scope of an authorized search warrant. What doctrine governs whether this evidence is admissible?

Accepted Answer

Plain view doctrine

Answer

The plain view doctrine allows seizure of evidence not listed in a warrant if an officer is lawfully present and the incriminating nature is immediately apparent.

Question 4

When conducting a consensual monitoring operation, the FBI agent must ensure the consenting party is:

Accepted Answer

One party to the communication who has given voluntary consent

Answer

Federal law permits one-party consent monitoring when one participant in the communication voluntarily agrees to the recording.

Question 5

In FBI investigative practice, what is the primary purpose of a lead sheet (FD-302 lead)?

Accepted Answer

To assign and track specific investigative tasks to agents

Answer

Lead sheets direct agents to conduct specific tasks and ensure accountability and tracking of all investigative actions.

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FBI Investigation Procedures & Methods 2