Which of the following is an acceptable basis for transporting an informant during a CBP mission?

• A. There are no exceptions.
• B. Informants may be transported only with a special waiver.
• C. Informants may be transported during any CBP mission.
• D. Official liaison, personal emergency, inclement weather, or overtime that made other transport impractical or unsafe.

Answer: (D)

Transporting an informant is allowed only under limited, justified conditions that protect safety and mission integrity. The acceptable bases—official liaison, personal emergency, inclement weather, or overtime that makes other transport impractical or unsafe—cover real-world scenarios where delaying movement could jeopardize the operation or the informant’s safety, or when standard transport isn’t feasible due to time or conditions. Official liaison means coordinating with the appropriate agency or unit to handle the informant properly; a personal emergency directly impacts the ability to participate or be moved otherwise; severe weather or extended overtime can render alternatives unsafe or impractical, making direct transport the prudent choice.

The other options don’t fit because they are too absolute or vague. Saying there are no exceptions ignores legitimate circumstances that require action; invoking a special waiver adds an extra, unclear step and isn’t the standard basis for movement; and transporting during any mission is unsafe and could compromise confidentiality and risk. When one of the acceptable bases applies, transport should proceed under approved protocol with appropriate supervision and documentation.