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8 C.F.R. § 287.9

Criminal search warrant and firearms policies

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(a) A search warrant should be obtained prior to conducting a search in a criminal investigation unless a specific exception to the warrant requirement is authorized by statute or recognized by the courts. Such exceptions may include, for example, the consent of the person to be searched, exigent circumstances, searches incident to a lawful arrest, and border searches. The Commissioner of CBP, the Assistant Secretary of ICE, and the Director of USCIS shall promulgate guidelines governing officers' conduct relating to search and seizure.

(b) In using a firearm, an immigration officer shall adhere to the standard of conduct set forth in § 287.8(a)(2). An immigration officer may carry only firearms (whether Department issued or personally owned) that have been approved pursuant to guidelines promulgated by the Commissioner of CBP, the Assistant Secretary of ICE, and the Director of USCIS. These officials shall promulgate guidelines with respect to:

(1) Investigative procedures to be followed after a shooting incident involving an officer;

(2) Loss or theft of an approved firearm;

(3) Maintenance of records with respect to the issuance of firearms and ammunition; and

(4) Procedures for the proper care, storage, and maintenance of firearms, ammunition, and related equipment.

[59 FR 42420, Aug. 17, 1994, as amended at 68 FR 35280, June 13, 2003; 90 FR 42804, Sept. 5, 2025]
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 2000–2021 · leading case: Miriam L. Vickers v. United States of Am. United States Dep't of Just. Immigr. Andnaturalization Serv., 228 F.3d 944 (9th Cir. 2000).
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Miriam L. Vickers v. United States of Am. United States Dep't of Just. Immigr. Andnaturalization Serv., 228 F.3d 944 (9th Cir. 2000). · cites it 2× “8 C.F.R. § 287.9 (b). The guidelines the Commissioner promulgated make clear that both on-duty and off-duty shootings are of concern, and are investigated.”
Drewniak v. US Customs & Border Prot. (D.N.H. 2021). · cites it 2× “” 8 C.F.R. § 287.9 (a). In addition, INA regulations limit the categories of officers and agents who may exercise search authority under the Act and requires officers within the permitted categories to complete specified training.”
Jesse Drewniak v. P U.S. Customs & Border Prot. et al., 2021 DNH 071 (D.N.H. 2021). · cites it 2× “” 8 C.F.R. § 287.9(a). In addition, INA regulations limit the categories of officers and agents who may exercise search authority under the Act and requires officers within the permitted categories to complete specified training.”
Vickers v. United States, 50 F. App'x 885 (9th Cir. 2002). “10 (a) and 8 C.F.R. § 287.9 (b), imposed a mandatory duty on the INS and that therefore, at least at the summary judgment stage, the discretionary function exception to the Federal Torts Claims Act did not apply.”
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Jesse Drewniak v. P U.S. Customs & Border Prot. et al., 2021 DNH 071 (D.N.H. 2021). “” 8 C.F.R. § 287.9(a). In addition, INA regulations limit the categories of officers and agents who may exercise search authority under the Act and requires officers within the permitted categories to complete specified training.”
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