USPS
PROCEDURES
MAIL COVER

REQUESTS

RESTRICTED INFORMATION
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Publication 55, March 2006

Publication 55
USPS Procedures: Mail Cover Requests – March 2006

1.

EXPLANATION

This publication provides instructions to law enforcement agencies requesting a mail cover as part of
a criminal investigation. All conditions and procedures contained in these instructions must be met
before a mail cover can be authorized.
2.

3.

DISTRIBUTION
a.

Initial. Headquarters, Criminal Investigations Service Center (CISC)
Managers and Inspectors in Charge (INC) receive initial copies.

b.

Additional Copies. Only the Inspection Service may issue copies to law enforcement
agencies on a case by case basis.

PROTECTION

Publication 55 is a “Restricted Use” Publication. All persons in possession of this document must
ensure that it is secured at all times. Its reproduction is prohibited.
4.

COMMENTS

Address comments and questions to:
U.S. Postal Inspection Service
Office of Counsel
1735 N. Lynn Street Rm. 4039
Arlington, VA. 22209-4039
This publication is effective upon receipt.

L.R. Heath
Chief Postal Inspector

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Content
I. Summary……………………………………………………………………………… 4.
A. Policy Statement……………………………………………………………

4.

B. Definitions…………………………………………………………………..

4.

C. Purpose………………………………………………………………………. 5.
D. Authority…………………………………………………………………….. 5.
II. Restrictions…………………………………………………………………………… 6.
A. Cover Categories…………………………………………………………… 6.
B. Mail Contents and Disclosure…………………………………………….

6.

C. Regulations Compliance.………………………………………………….

6.

D. Submission Requirements………………………………………………… 6-7.
III. Preparation……………………………………………………………………………. 8.
A. Mailing Instructions…………………………………………………………….. 8.
B. Mandatory Information…………………………………………………………

8.

1. Date of Request…………………………………………………………

8.

2. Type of Request……..………………………………………………….

8.

3. Number of Days…………………………………………………………. 8.
4. Subject of Mail Cover Name & Address…………………………….

8-9.

5. Indictment Statement………………………………………………….. 9.
6. Attorney………………………………………………………………….. 9.
7. Fugitive……………………………………………………………………

9.

8. Forfeiture………………………………………………………………….. 9.
9. Violation………………………………..…………………………………. 9-10.
10. Reasonable Grounds……………………………………………………… 10.
11. Class of Mail……………………………………………………………..… 10.
12. Special Instructions……………………………………………………….. 10.
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13. Request for Extension……………………………………………….….. 10.
14. Agency Name, Requestor Name, Address Where Mail Cover
Results Should be Mailed (with Zip + 4 code), Telephone
Number, Fax Number and E-Mail Address………………………….…11.
15. Name, Title, and Signature of Supervisor Authorizing Mail
Cover Request …………………………………………………………….11.
C. Daily Documentation…………………………………………………………… 11.
D. Commercial Mail Receiving Agencies (mail drop)…..…………………….. 11.

Exhibits:

1. Sample Mail Cover Request Template……….……………………………12-15
2 . Form 2009, Information Concerning Mail Matter……………………...16

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I. Summary

A. Policy Statement
It is the policy of the Postal Inspection Service to maintain close control and supervision of
mail covers as a sensitive law enforcement investigative technique, in accordance with
applicable federal laws and regulations (Title 39, United States Code, Section 410; Title
39, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 233.3). Requesting agencies must treat mail
covers as restricted and confidential information. To the extent possible, mail covers
should not be introduced as evidence in criminal or civil proceedings. Since mail cover
information is recorded by postal employees in the postal facility responsible for delivery of
the mail, the implementation of the mail cover may be subject to operational restrictions
established at this facility. The failure of a requestor to comply with these requirements
and conditions may result in a suspension of future mail cover requests.
B. Definitions
The Criminal Investigations Service Center (CISC) is the primary administrator of the mail
cover program with a national geographical area of responsibility.
“Mail Cover” is the process by which a nonconsensual record is made of any data
appearing on the outside cover of any sealed or unsealed class of mail matter, or by which
a record is made of the contents of any unsealed class of mail matter as allowed by law.
The information provided by a mail cover may only be used to: (i) protect national security
(ii) locate a fugitive; (iii) obtain evidence of commission or attempted commission of a
crime; and/or (iv) assist in the identification of property, proceeds or assets forfeitable
under law.
“Sealed mail” means mail on which appropriate postage is paid, and which, under postal
laws and regulations, is included within a class of mail maintained by the Postal Service for
the transmission of letters sealed against inspection, including First-Class Mail, Priority
Mail, Express Mail (domestic and international), Mailgram messages, Global Express
Guaranteed Document service, Global Priority Mail service, International Priority Airmail
service, international Letter Post Mail other than International Surface Airlift service and
Publishers’ Periodicals, and international transit mail.
“Unsealed mail” means mail on which appropriate postage for sealed mail is not paid, and
which under postal laws or regulations is not included within a class of mail maintained by
the Postal Service for the transmission of letters sealed against inspection, including
Periodicals, Standard Mail, Package Services, incidental First-Class attachments or
enclosures mailed under DMM E070, and (as defined in the International Mail Manual),
Global Express Guaranteed Non-Document service, international parcel post mail,
International Surface Airlift service, and Publishers’ Periodicals.

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C. Purpose
This publication contains the guidelines which law enforcement agencies must use in
preparing mail cover requests. Mail covers are implemented only when all requirements
are met in a written request to the Inspection Service. In emergency situations, a mail
cover may be initiated based on a verbal request which is confirmed by a written
request within three (3) calendar days. In emergency circumstances, the mail cover
information may be provided to the requestor prior to the receipt of the written request.

D. Authority
The United States Postal Inspection Service (Inspection Service) has sole regulatory
authority to approve mail covers. Title 39 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section
233.3, authorizes and prescribes the manner in which mail covers are conducted. [Note
that in the CFR there are references to the Inspection Service Operations Support
Group, which is now known as the Criminal Investigations Service Center (CISC)]
Requests are approved by the Chief Postal Inspector or designee at Headquarters and,
by delegation, to the CISC Manager or their designee. In emergencies, local Inspectors
in Charge may also approve cover requests.

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II. Restrictions
A. Cover Categories
Mail covers are issued only to agencies empowered by statute or regulation to conduct criminal
investigations and are strictly controlled to assure proper use. They are not to be used as an initial
investigative step.
Mail covers are restricted to the following categories of investigations:
1. To protect national security against actual or potential threats to the U.S. by a foreign power or
its agents. (Note: Only those agencies with national security investigative authority may request
covers in this category through the U. S. Postal Inspection Service’s Office of Counsel).
2. To locate a fugitive.
3. To acquire evidence of a commission or attempted commission of a crime punishable by one year
or more in prison (felony violations).
4. To assist in the identification of property, proceeds or assets forfeitable because of a violation of
criminal law.
B. Mail Contents and Disclosure
Approved mail covers authorize the recording of information from the outside wrappers or envelopes
of sealed and unsealed classes of mail. Mail covers do not authorize the search, seizure or opening of
any class of mail. Mail in USPS custody may be seized and its contents examined only under
authority of a properly executed federal search warrant or a legally recognized exception to the
warrant requirement. Only postal personnel are authorized to record information relevant to mail
covers. Information should only be disclosed at the express direction of the Inspection Service. The
existence of a current mail cover maintained on a particular subject may be disclosed to another law
enforcement agency upon request. Such disclosure is permissible as a “routine use” under the Postal
Service Privacy Act regulations and is consistent with Inspection Service liaison policy. Provided the
request otherwise meets the requirements for mail cover authorization, accumulated cover
information on the subject may be disclosed.
C. Regulations Compliance
Each request is reviewed to ensure that it contains enough information to stand alone as full
justification for the cover and fully complies with all regulation requirements.
Extensions: Requests for time extensions of approved mail covers must state the investigative
benefits gained from the original request and anticipated to be obtained from the extension. A mail
cover will be extended beyond the initial time period of the original where sufficient justification is
provided. Extensions, if approved, can be granted in 30-day periods (60 day periods for fugitives),
not to exceed 120 days. Mail Cover extensions beyond 120 days must be approved by the Chief
Postal Inspector. The request for extension must state whether the subject has been indicted or an
information filed and if the subject is represented by an attorney.
D. Submission Requirements
Once a request is approved, mail cover data is provided on PS Form 2009, Information Concerning
Mail Matter or photocopied by the Postal Service and attached to PS Form 2009. These forms, with
photocopy attachments, if any, remain USPS property and must be returned to the CISC Manager
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within 60 days after the termination date of the cover. Reproduction of these forms, with photocopy
attachments, if any, is prohibited.

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III. Preparation

A. Mailing Instructions
Complete the External Law Enforcement Request for Mail Cover Template. This template must be
accompanied by a cover letter requesting the mail cover on agency letterhead, signed by the
requesting agent’s supervisor. Endorse the request and envelope RESTRICTED INFORMATION.
Seal the request in the envelope, place it in a second envelope, and mail to:
CISC Manager
Attn: MC Specialist
222 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1265
Chicago, IL 60606-6117
B. Mandatory Information
There is certain information which must be furnished to determine if a mail cover can be
approved. See sample mail cover request provided as Exhibit 1. Exhibit 2 is a sample of PS Form
2009, Information Concerning Mail Matter, and is what the Postal Service uses for the recording.
1. Date of Request. Enter the date the request for mail cover is completed.
2. Type of Request. Indicate the type of request, i.e. new request, extension, fugitive, forfeiture,
etc.
3. Number of Days: Select the number of days requested for the mail cover. Current regulations
provide that except in fugitive (30 or 60 days) and national security cases, the standard period
for a mail cover is 30 days. Extensions may be granted 30 days at a time, up to 120 days.
No mail cover shall be extended to remain in force longer than 120 days unless approved by
the Chief Postal Inspector at National Headquarters.
4. Subject of Mail Cover Name & Address: Only one subject may be requested on each mail
cover template. Identify each person or business to be covered by full name, address, and ZIP
Code. Where a request specifies covering “All Names at Subject Address”, there must be
justification for the broader scope. Conclusory statements about the use of aliases by certain
classes of violators are discouraged. Support for “All Names at Subject Address” should stem
from articulable activities of the cover subject(s) under the particular circumstances of the
investigation. Because the cover request must be facially sufficient, grounds for covering all
names should be provided even when the nature of the case suggests mail is received in an
array of names (i.e. credit card fraud).
Information regarding the persons residing at or receiving mail at a particular address should be
obtained prior to submitting the mail cover request. This information can normally be
requested from the local Postal Inspector’s office. Be careful to ensure that the cover is
limited only to the persons required for the investigation and that the information provided
establishes a basis to show the involvement of each subject in the matter under investigation.
If a name should be excluded from the mail cover, indicate this name and the fact it should be
excluded on the template. As an example, a mail cover request for all names at a specific
address, without adequate justification will be rejected.

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Identify anyone else who receives mail at the same address but is not a subject of your
investigation, so that person’s mail can be excluded from the cover.
5. Indictment Statement: Ordinarily, a mail cover will not be approved for a criminal investigation
purpose where the subject has already been indicted for the offense under investigation. The
only exceptions to this prohibition are where the subject is a fugitive or where the mail cover
information will be used for a forfeiture investigation. In the case where the mail cover is
being requested to locate a fugitive, clearly identify the fugitive and the specific statute which
the fugitive violated, including title, section and penalty. State whether whereabouts are
known or unknown.
If the subject is formally charged by indictment or information while the mail cover is in effect,
notify the CISC Manager immediately to terminate the cover. As stated above, except in
fugitive and forfeiture cases, mail covers are not continued if the person is indicted or an
information is filed for the crime upon which the mail cover was requested. In these
instances, a new mail cover request must be submitted which states as its basis the
identification of assets for forfeiture purposes or the location of the suspect as a fugitive.
6. Attorney:
Mail covers shall not include matter mailed between the mail cover subject and his or her
known attorney due to attorney client privilege unless the attorney is also a subject under
investigation.
a. If the subject of the mail cover has a known attorney, check the box “Yes”. If not, check
the box “No”. If “Yes” is checked, state the attorney’s name and address.
b. If the purpose of the mail cover is to locate a fugitive, state the name and address of
known attorney(s), or check the box “No” indicating the attorney(s) are not known.
c. If the subject of the mail cover is an attorney or they are known to be a judicial officer, e.g.
judge, magistrate, etc., check the box “Yes”. If not, check the box “No.”
7. Fugitive: If the cover request involves a fugitive, state the fugitive’s name, aliases, and any
relationship between the fugitive and the mail cover subject.
8. Forfeiture: In those cases where information is being sought in furtherance of a forfeiture, it
will be necessary to specify both the legal basis of the forfeiture (facts which describe the
forfeiture investigation) and applicable statutes which authorize the forfeiture by the
requesting agency (forfeiture statute and the agency’s forfeiture authority).
9. Violation: In a case where the cover is being requested to develop information for a criminal
investigation, cite the specific applicable statute, that is within the jurisdiction of your agency,
with a description of the violation, and the penalty provided under the code (e.g., Title 18,
United States Code, Section 1343, Wire Fraud penalty is five (5) years imprisonment and/or
$1,000 fine). A mail cover request may be based on a criminal violation of law with the
purpose of developing additional evidence. A request may also be based on a forfeiture
statute with the purpose of identifying and locating forfeitable assets. Requests having both
criminal and forfeiture bases are acceptable provided they set forth the relevant statutes, the
agency forfeiture authority, and meet the additional requirements of a mail cover. Use of
boilerplate language such as “to identify and locate assets” in forfeiture requests is
discouraged, as the requestor should be specific regarding the forfeitable property of a
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particular subject. Mail cover requests having a forfeiture basis can survive indictment of the
cover subject since additional information is utilized solely to identify and locate assets related
to a criminal violation. However, when the subject of a dual request has been charged
(indictment, information) and investigators are continuing to seek assets or property which
may be forfeitable, a new mail cover order must be requested in accordance with 39 CFR
§233.3(g)(7).
10. Reasonable Grounds:
a) “Basis”. Provide reasonable grounds that demonstrate the information from the mail
cover is necessary to develop evidence in a criminal investigation. For example,
reasonable grounds might be based on information from a confidential informant, public
complaint, previous investigation, etc. Be specific and concise in outlining the
reasonable grounds element. The mail cover request must contain a description of the
circumstances on how a mail cover could further the investigation or provide evidence
of a crime. The mere assertion that one is investigating the violation of a particular
statute does not establish an acceptable basis for the cover. The request should set
forth what the subject is doing to violate the statute and explain how information
gained from covering the mail could help develop additional evidence.
b) “Purpose”. State your purpose for requesting a mail cover and explain how the mail
cover will provide evidence of a crime or assist in your investigation. A mail cover
should not be used as merely a routine investigative tool.
c) “Connection”. If the mail cover subject is not the subject of the investigation, describe
the affiliation of the mail cover subject to the subject of the investigation.
11. Class of Mail. The classes of mail to be covered must be checked. Usually, only sealed mail
will be covered. If it is necessary to add unsealed mail, specify the reasons for its inclusion.
12. Special Instructions. Note any additional circumstances relevant to your investigation, such as
particular mail the subject receives or name of the local Postal Inspector if liaison has been
established.
13. Request For Extension. A request for an EXTENSION of the mail cover must include the
following information:
a. MAIL COVER REFERENCE NUMBER from the initial request;
b. The results obtained from the original mail cover, and if the mail cover assisted or did
not assist the investigation;
c. The anticipated benefits to be derived from the mail cover extension;
d. Regarding the violation under investigation, answer “Yes” or “No” if the
subject’s indictment status has changed since the previous mail cover request; and
e. Regarding the subject’s legal representation status, answer “Yes” or “No” if there
has been a change since the last mail cover request. If so, state the nature of the
change, including the attorney’s name and address.
14. Agency Name, Requestor Name, Address Where Mail Cover Results Should Be Mailed,
Telephone Number, Fax Number and E-Mail Address. All fields are required to be completed
with the exception of fax number and e-mail address which are optional fields.
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15. Name, Title, and Signature of Supervisor Authorizing Mail Cover Request. All fields are
required to be completed, and mail cover template signed prior to submission to the CISC.
Reminders:
1. Mail covers are not authorized for exploratory purposes or for crimes punishable by
less than one year imprisonment (misdemeanors).
2. Requests referencing federal grand jury material covered by Rule 6(e) of Federal
Rules of Criminal Procedure are returned without action.
3. The request is a permanent part of the mail cover file and will be made available
through proper disclosure procedures, including criminal or civil discovery actions.
4. A nexus between the investigation and each address/subject must be included.
C. Daily Documentation
Cover information is documented daily by the Postal Service on Forms 2009 and sent to you by
the CISC no later than the end of the authorized time frame. If you need the Forms 2009 during
the course of the cover period, specify in your request that the Forms 2009 are to be submitted
on a weekly basis. (Can be submitted daily to the requestor in fugitive cases.) Return all PS
Forms 2009, with photocopy attachments, if any, to the CISC Manager within 60 days of the
mail cover termination date. The results of each individual mail cover must be forwarded in its
entirety, in one mailing, by accountable mail, double enveloped and marked “Restricted” with the
following information inscribed on the inner envelope: State Where Subject Resides, e.g. TX.
Reminders:
a. All Forms 2009, and photocopies, if any, are USPS property.
b. Reproduction of forms and/or attachments to the forms are prohibited.
c. Use of forms as evidence, or reference to mail covers in criminal, civil or administrative
proceedings, should be avoided to the extent possible.
d. Requesting official must ensure security of forms with attachments, if any, and their
return.
e. The failure of a requestor to comply with these requirements and conditions may result
in a suspension of future mail cover requests.
D. Commercial Mail Receiving Agencies (mail drop)
Because mail delivered to a CMRA is generally not sorted by addressee, a mail cover will normally
not be processed when it may unduly impact postal operations.

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Exhibit 1
External Law Enforcement Agency
REQUEST FOR MAIL COVER
Complete all sections of the mail cover template below and attach a cover letter on your agency
letterhead with an original signature by your immediate supervisor. These should be placed in an
envelope endorsed RESTRICTED INFORMATION. Seal the request in the envelope, place it in a
second envelope, and mail to the CISC. The mail cover request should be addressed as follows:
CISC Manager
Attn: MC Specialist
222 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1265
Chicago, IL 60606-6117
For further instructions on mail cover requests submitted by external law enforcement agencies,
please see Publication 55, USPS Procedures for Mail Cover Requests. This publication may be
requested by contacting our Mail Covers Unit at 312-669-5673.
1.

DATE OF REQUEST

8/26/05

2.

TYPE OF REQUEST:

New Request:
Extension:
Fugitive:
Forfeiture:

3. NUMBER OF DAYS:
number of days requested:

X
(Complete only Item 13)
(Refer to Item 7)
(Refer to Item 8)

30 days

Indicate the

X

Fugitive only:
30 days

60 days

4. SUBJECT OF MAIL COVER NAME & ADDRESS: Only one subject address may be requested on each mail cover
template. Identify the individual(s) or business(es) to be covered by indicating full name(s), address, and ZIP+4 Code:
Name(s): Rose Flamuth
Address: 123 Main Street
City: Anywhere
State & Zip+4: NY 10001-1234
If coverage of “All Names” receiving mail at the subject address listed above is needed, provide justification.
indicate any names that should be excluded from this request.
All Names at Subject Address:

Yes (provide justification below)

Also,

X No

Justification:
5. INDICTMENT: Has the subject been formally charged, i.e. indictment or information with the offense that is the basis
of this mail cover request?
Yes X No
6.

ATTORNEY:

a)
Does the subject(s) of the investigation have a known attorney?
If so, state the attorney’s name and address.

Yes

b)
If this request involves a fugitive, does the fugitive have a known attorney?
If so, state the attorney’s name and address.

Yes

c)

Yes

Is the mail cover subject a judicial officer (e.g. attorney, judge, etc.)?

X No

No

X No

7. FUGITIVE: If the cover involves a fugitive, state the fugitive’s name, aliases, and any relationship between the
fugitive and the mail cover subject.

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8. FORFEITURE: If the only purpose of the mail cover is to identify property for forfeiture, state the legal basis for the
forfeiture investigation, including the applicable forfeiture statute.
The mail cover will provide information concerning financial assets the subject may have that
were derived from the described drug activity which may be subject to forfeiture under law.
9. VIOLATION: State the applicable violation description, statute number, and penalty. If this involves a fugitive and the
statute for the warrant is Unlawful Flight or Failure to Appear, also state the original charge.
Violation Description, e.g. Wire Fraud: Possession of a Controlled Substance
Statute, e.g. Title 18 USC 1343: Title 21 USC 841(a)
Penalty, e.g. Ten Years: Up to 15 years imprisonment
Is this violation a felony with imprisonment more than one year? X Yes

No

10. REASONABLE GROUNDS:
a)
Basis - How has the mail cover subject violated, or is suspected of violating, the criminal statute? Make a definite
statement that an official investigation into the possible violation of this criminal statute, fugitive search, or asset forfeiture
is being conducted and cite the applicable section(s) of the United States Code or applicable State or Local law. Explain in
detail your justification.
Our informant advised that a sizeable quantity of cocaine will be mailed to John Doe, 123 Main
Street, Chicago, IL 60645-1234 from Tuscon, AZ on or about September 18. The suspect shipment
was ordered on or about August 24. The subject of the mail cover was convicted in 1993 and
again in 2000 for drug trafficking. Our informant has personally made two buys from the
subject.
b)
Purpose – What information do you expect to obtain from the mail cover? How will the mail cover facilitate the
investigation, including the location of property or assets for forfeiture, or the location of a fugitive, e.g. banking
information, co-conspirators, etc.?
The mail cover will provide information regarding the source of the drugs and also information
concerning financial assets the subject may have that were derived from the above described
drug activity which may be subject to forfeiture under law.

c)
Connection - If the mail cover subject is not the subject of the investigation, describe the affiliation of the mail
cover subject to the subject of the investigation.

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11. CLASS OF MAIL:

Indicate the class of mail requested. Justification must be included for other than First Class.

X
Mail)

First-Class Mail (Personal or business correspondence: Includes Priority Mail [generally over 11 oz.] and Express

X

Package Services (Parcel Post, bound printed materials, media mail and library mail)

X

International

Provide further justification for these classes of mail:
Periodicals

(Magazines, newspapers)

Justification:
Standard Mail

(Bulk Business Mail)

Justification:
12. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: State any special instructions or concerns about this particular request.

13. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION: (For an extension request, complete only the section below.)
At the expiration of the mail cover period, or prior thereto, the requesting authority may request and be granted additional
30-day periods (60-day periods for fugitives). To ensure there is no gap in the mail cover, the extension request should be
submitted a minimum of 10 days prior to the end of the mail cover. The requesting authority must provide a statement of
the investigative benefits of the mail cover and the anticipated benefits to be derived from its extension. The request for
an extension must state whether the subject has been indicted or an information filed and if the subject is represented by
an attorney.
Per Postal Regulations, no mail cover shall remain in force longer than 120 continuous days unless approved for further
extension by the Chief Postal Inspector.
(a)

MAIL COVER REFERENCE NO.:

(b)

State, in detail, how the results of the prior mail cover assisted, or did not assist, the investigation.

(c)

Describe the anticipated benefits to be derived from this mail cover extension.

(d)
Regarding the violation under investigation, has the subject’s indictment status changed since the previous mail
cover approval?
Yes
No

(e)
Has the subject’s legal representation status changed since the last mail cover approval? If so, state the nature of
the change, including attorney’s name and address.
Yes
No

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Mail covers are issued only to law enforcement agencies empowered by statute or regulation to
conduct criminal investigations and are strictly controlled to assure proper use.
Mail Covers are an investigative tool, and are not to be used as an initial investigative step.
14. AGENCY NAME, REQUESTOR NAME, ADDRESS WHERE MAIL COVER RESULTS SHOULD BE MAILED (with Zip +4
code), TELEPHONE NUMBER, FAX NUMBER AND E-MAIL ADDRESS:

In order to process this request, all fields below are required to be completed (fax and e-mail are
optional fields)
Agency Name: Drug Enforcement Administration
Is this a law enforcement agency? X Yes

No

Requestor’s First Name: Jennifer
Requestor’s Last Name: Ogle
Requestor’s Title: Special Agent
Address: 999 Canal Street
City/State/Zip+4: Chicago, IL 60009-6789
Telephone Number: 123-456-7890
Fax Number: 123-456-7891
E-Mail Address: JOgle@DEA.com
15. NAME, TITLE, AND SIGNATURE OF SUPERVISOR AUTHORIZING MAIL COVER REQUEST:
Supervisor’s First Name: Michael
Supervisor’s Last Name: Stamer
Supervisor’s Title: Supervising Agent
Supervisor’s Address: 999 Canal Street
Supervisor’s City/State/Zip+4: Chicago, IL 60009-6789
Supervisor’s Telephone Number: 123-456-9990
Supervisor’s Signature and Date:

Michael Stamer

8/26/05

AN ELECTRONIC VERSION OF THIS FORM IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST BY CONTACTING THE
MAIL COVERS UNIT AT 312-669-5673.
ALL COMPLETED MAIL COVER REQUESTS MUST BE SENT VIA THE UNITED STATES MAIL TO
THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SERVICE CENTER PER INSTRUCTIONS AT THE TOP OF THE
FIRST PAGE OF THIS TEMPLATE.
(For CISC Internal Use Only)

Reviewer’s Initials & Date: _________________________

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Exhibit 2

w RESTRICTED INFORMATION w
U.S. Postal Service

FILE NO.:

INFORMATION CONCERNING MAIL MATTER

«MC#» «initials»
DATE RECORDED:

RECORDED BY:

RETURN THIS FORM (AND
ATTACHMENTS) TO:

FROM (Postal Office)

«service center name»
«service center address»
«service center city state zip»

The delivery of mail was not delayed while obtaining this information.

•
•
•

«post office city state zip»

«dayofweek»
«date»

_______________________________________ POSTAL MANAGER

INSTRUCTIONS
Photocopy the front (and back, if appropriate) of each mail piece to be delivered on the date indicated above.
Attach photocopies to this form.
If post office is not equipped with a photocopier, record the information from each mail piece on this form.

SENDER’S NAME/
RETURN ADDRESS

n

«MC#»

ADDRESSEE’S
NAME/ADDRESS

EXTERIOR
MARKINGS

METER/
POSTMARK
DATE/ORIGIN

MAIL THIS FORM IN TWO ENVELOPES. DO NOT USE WINDOW ENVELOPES.
THE INNER ENVELOPE MUST BE MARKED “RESTRICTED INFORMATION”.

Subject Address: «mail cover address»
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MAIL
CLASS