Undercover Operations

Question 1

Who may do a Limited undercover role and how many times can they do it?

Answer 1

Experienced Senior agent and they can only do it ONCE!

Question 2

Who approves a limited undercover op?

Answer 2

SAC

Question 3

Executive Assistant Director, HSI may approve operations without review by URC (Undercover Review Committee) when activities..

Answer 3

• Do not involve DHS or HSI sensitive circumstances
• Do not require certification for exemptions in 19 USC 2081 and/or 8 USC 1363a
• Are anticipated to last more than 6 months but less than 12 months.

Question 4

Executive Assistant Director may certify and approve undercover operations after review by URC when activities…

Answer 4

• Involve DHS and HSI sensitive circumstances

- Require Certification for any of the exemptions contained in 19 USC 2081 and/or 8 USC 1363a