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Part II: Specific Case Questions
(Prompt—Now we’d like to talk specifically about UCS related cases.)
26. How did X case first open as an investigation (tip from public, undercover investigation,
investigated as another crime that turned out to be human trafficking, etc.)
27. Were you involved in the investigation of X case from the beginning through the conclusion of
the case
a. If no, who else was involved What agencies were these investigators from
28. Were other state or local law enforcement entities involved in the investigation of X case
a. If yes, who and in what capacity
29. Were any federal law enforcement agencies (FBI, ICE, etc.) involved in the investigation of X
case
a. If yes, who and in what capacity
b. Probe: What role did ICE play (if any) in the initial investigation
30. How long did it take to investigate X case
31. What types of investigative strategies were employed in this case (e.g. wiretaps, surveillance,
undercover work)
32. Did you find any records of assets, profits, expenses, etc. If so,
a. What kind of records did you find (e.g., ledgers, spreadsheets, rough calculations in a
notebook, etc.)
b. Where do you keep these records
c. Did you submit them as evidence
33. Did you seize any assets If so,
a. What kind of assets
b. How much did the assets total (approximately)
34. Were suspects arrested in X case
a. If yes, were the arrests executed by state or federal officials
b. Can you tell me a little about how the arrests were executed Were there any challenges
specific to the execution of the arrests (e.g. obtaining warrants, etc.)
c. If yes, what happened to the suspects following arrest Were they detained (for how
long) or booked and released
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