C220 Anti Corruption and Integrity Reinforcement
Mandatory reportable offences
Criminal behavior, investigated by outside agency, violates policy, continues policy violations after reprimand, gambling or drug addiction, behavior rises multiple red flags
The IA mission is?
To promote the integrity and security of the CBP workforce
What makes officers vulnerable?
Uniform and authority
Potential warning signs of corruption at work include
Manipulation of assignments, conduct violations, behavior changes
What are the barriers to reporting?
Misplaced loyalty, incorrect assumptions, fear of making mistake
What is the corruption equation?
Opportunity + vulnerability = DANGER
Vulnerability is?
Past or current indiscretions or lapses in judgement
The main goals of the JIC are?
Receive, process, and track allegations; coordinate with OIG; refer reports to appropriate office for investigation
Potential warning signs of corruption off duty include
Relationships, finances
Warning signs of corruption: Assignments
Req specific assignments, trading shifts, resisting schedule changes, seeking out opportunities to work alone or with little supervision
Why is corruption an issue when the vast majority of officers are honest?
The stakes are high, the effect is devastating, the fishbowl is real
One example of corruption is?
Accepting a bribe
Warning signs of corruption: relationships
Associations, extramarital affair
Warning signs of corruption may appear both
At work or off duty
To limit your vulnerability:
Avoid questionable association, stay out of financial troubles,show appropriate loyalty
What actions can you take to better recognize the warning signs of corruption?
Be observant, educate yourself, listen, note changes in patterns or behavior, be analytical, trust your instincts
Personal gain can include actions intended to?
Benefit financially, cover up wrongdoing, keep a secret
Describe how CBP officers are vulnerable to corruption?
CBP officers have authority and the CBP uniform is a magnet for people with criminal intentions.
Warning signs of corruption: behavior
Change in behavior, complacency, diversion, rude or aggressive, suddenly turning down OT, appearing when not scheduled, changes in relationships
Examples of career killers
Cheating on exams, misuse of GCC, use of illegal drugs or controlled substances including steroids
Some positive ways you can build loyalty include?
Coming forward with information if you suspect corruption, establishing yourself as a credible witness
Define corruption and how it impacts the agency and its mission?
Corruption is the abuse of one's authority or position for personal gains. It tarnishes the agency, jeopardize the public trust in the agency and makes it harder for us to accomplish our mission.
Expectations when reporting
Do nit expect updates, do expect allegations are being pursued, do expect to provide testimony, do expect to be protected by management
What does serving with integrity mean for the CBP officer?
Doing the right thing whether or not anyone is watching
Who's responsible for addressing corruption?
Everyone
Opportunity is?
Exposure to the wrong people and places
Reports are processed by?
IA
Who process reports of potential misconduct?
IA
Who receive close to 100 reports per week?
IA
Who sometimes receives frivolous reports?
IA
Consequences of corruption?
Incarceration, fines, threats to family and friends, loss of employment, loss of family and community standing
Detail the possible consequences of corruption?
Incarceration, threats to family, threats to friends, loss of employment, loss of family, failure to accomplish CBP mission
Danger is?
Increased risk for corruption
Who receives and tracks allegations of misconduct?
JIC
Who serves as the central clearinghouse for receiving processing and tracking allegations of misconduct involving CBP and ICE?
JIC
Report suspicious of corruption to?
JIC 1-8772INTAKE or the OIG
Warning signs of corruption: conduct
Leave abuse, cell phone/internet use on duty, unaccounted time during shift, chronic tardiness
Warning signs of corruption: finances
Sudden change in financial situation
Report corruption to?
The Joint Intake Center or Internal affairs
Define corruption
The abuse of one's authority or position for personal gain.
