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Advise the designated Customs Officers (Excepted) about court proceedings concerning seizures or arrests made by them in accordance with the authorities granted by HSI contemplated under this MOU; and Kittltas County Sherifft aqrees: q. d e process, under appropriate regulations, any injury claim submitted as a result of injuries occunlng to the designated Customs dfficers [Excepted) while such individuals are acting pursuant to this MOU, for com[ensation under the Fedeial Employee Workers Compensation Act (5 U.S.C. S 8101, et seq.)' That only sworn law enforcement officers of Kittltas county sherlf f ts office who successfully complete the appropriate HSI Task Force Officer cross-designation Training C-ourse and receive an approved "besignation, Customs Officer (Excepted) - Title 19 Task Force Officer" (lCE Form 73-001) will be designated as Customs Officers (Excepted); b. c. That each law enforcement officer will be bound by the Authorities Granted and the Endorsements and Restrictions as noted on the "Designation, Customs Officer (Excepted) - Title 19 Task Force Office/' (lCE Form 73-001); To advise HSI of each court proceeding in which the validity of a Customs Officer (Excepted)'s enforcement authority becomes an issue, and allow HSI to provide legal memoranda or other assistance as deemed necessary by HSI; That agency employees designated as Customs Officers (Excepted)willfollow HSI directives and instructions when utilizing enforcement authority conveyed by HSI; To provide to HSl, before designation of each officer and on an ongoing basis, any derogatory information, or information that may call into question the officer's truthfulness or ability to testify in court; and d. e, f To return all HSI-issued equipment and identification when a cross-designated officer terminates employment or when his or her cross-designation expires' Both Parties agree: a, That any abuse of HSI cross-designation authority may lead to the revocation of such cross-designations by HSI;and b. To schedule periodic meetings to review this MOU, as required. REPORT|NG AND DOCUMENTATION. HSI SAC offices will malntain the original signed "Designation, Customs Officer (Excepted) - Title 19 Task Force Officer" (lCE Form 73-001). Copies of this form will be held by the Contraband Smudgling Unit at HSI Headquarters, the designated Customs Officer (Excepted), and Kittitas Countv Sheriffts Office lf applicable, the HSI office will maintain documentation of designated Customs Officers (Excepted) approved to use i{St vehicles and certification that the designated Customs Officers (Excepted) have completed the ICE Fleet Card Training in Virtual University and any other fleet related training' 5. ICE Form 73-002(5114)Page 2 of 3