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d. Advise the designated Customs Officers (Excepted) about court proceedings concerning seizures or <br />arrests made by them in accordance with the authorities granted by HSI contemplated under this MOU; <br />and <br />e. Process, under appropriate regulations, any injury claim submitted as a result of injuries occurring to the <br />designated Customs Officers (Excepted) while such individuals are acting pursuant to this MOU, for <br />compensation under the Federal Employee Workers Compensation Act (5 U.S.C. § 8101, et seq.). <br />Kittitas County Sheriff' agrees: <br />a. That only sworn law enforcement officers of Kittitas County Sheriff's Office <br />who successfully complete the appropriate HSI Task Force Officer cross -designation Training Course and <br />receive an approved "Designation, Customs Officer (Excepted) — Title 19 Task Force Officer" (ICE Form <br />73-001) will be designated as Customs Officers (Excepted); <br />b. That each law enforcement officer will be bound by the Authorities Granted and the Endorsements and <br />Restrictions as noted on the "Designation, Customs Officer (Excepted) — Title 19 Task Force Officer" (ICE <br />Form 73-001); <br />C. To advise HSI of each court proceeding in which the validity of a Customs Officer (Excepted)'s <br />enforcement authority becomes an issue, and allow HSI to provide legal memoranda or other assistance <br />as deemed necessary by HSI; <br />d. That agency employees designated as Customs Officers (Excepted) will follow HSI directives and <br />instructions when utilizing enforcement authority conveyed by HSI; <br />e. To provide to HSI, before designation of each officer and on an ongoing basis, any derogatory information, <br />or information that may call into question the officer's truthfulness or ability to testify in court; and <br />To return all HSI-issued equipment and identification when a cross -designated officer terminates <br />employment or when his or her cross -designation expires. <br />Both Parties agree: <br />a. That any abuse of HSI cross -designation authority may lead to the revocation of such cross -designations <br />by HSI; and <br />b. To schedule periodic meetings to review this MOU, as required. <br />5. REPORTING AND DOCUMENTATION. HSI SAC offices will maintain the original signed "Designation, Customs <br />Officer (Excepted) — Title 19 Task Force Officer" (ICE Form 73-001). Copies of this form will be held by the <br />Contraband Smuggling Unit at HSI Headquarters, the designated Customs Officer (Excepted), and <br />Kittitas Countv Sheriff's Office <br />If applicable, the HSI office will maintain documentation of designated Customs Officers (Excepted) approved to <br />use HSI vehicles and certification that the designated Customs Officers (Excepted) have completed the ICE Fleet <br />Card Training in Virtual University and any other fleet related training. <br />ICE Form 73-002 (5/14) Page 2 of 3 <br />