UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE FUGITIVE TASK FORCE (2)

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a. For the execution of a search warrant, BWCs should not be used for searches of property lawfully in government custody or control, or a search to obtain digital or electronic records executed by a third party, such as an electronic service provider or custodian of electronic records. C. TFOs are authorized to activate their BWCs upon approaching a subject or premises and must deactivate their BWCs when the scene is secured as determined by the USMS Task Force Supervisor or Team Leader on the scene. 1. For purposes of this agreement, the term "secured" means the scene is safe and under law enforcement control. 2. In the event circumstances arise requiring additional law enforcement assistance to secure the scene, the TFO will end BWC recording when relieved from the scene by another law enforcement officer. D. Unless parentagencyBWC policy and/or state law conflicts, TFOs are authorized �O"lV(.ar-and&�crvAte-reE6rdiiig-Cqu'ij3iiteflt� Ill-aaiti-V[cl-n'nC�wMmvSJWS-M4 anywhere they are authorized to operate under the scope of their USMS TFO deputation (to include on enforcement actions crossing jurisdictional boundaries). Where parent agency BWC policy and/or state law conflicts with the USMS activation and deactivation parameters, TFO's will follow the provisions in Appendix A that identify how to properly mark sections of a recording to ensure that the USMS task force operation captured on footage is easily identifiable. This will prevent the ingestion of non -task force related footage into the USMS video retention solution and allow USMS to promptly respond to requests for BWC footage. E. In the event a TFOs' BWC is not working or is inoperable due to a technical problem or cannot be used due to physical damage, the TFO may participate in the operation without using a BWC if that continued participation is consistent with the Partner Agency policy. Even when BWC use would be permissible in the circumstances set forth in Section IV, subsection B, above, TFOs are prohibited from recording: 1. Undercover or covert personnel and locations; 2. Confidential informants or confidential sources; 3. On -scene witness interviews prior to or after the operation; or 4. Actions by any non -law enforcement persons at the scene who are assisting law enforcement personnel prior to or after the operation. G. Even when BWC use would be permissible in the circumstances set forth above in Section IV, subsection B, TFOs are prohibited from activating their BWC if, as determined by the USMS, the TFO is: Page 2 of 7 LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE / NOT FOR PUBLIC DISSEMINATION Updated 09/O1/2023