; and (2) to construct, install, deploy, operate, and permanently maintain physical barriers, tactical infrastructure, and technology in the vicinity of the southwest border. (c) Staffing The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Executive Associate Director for Homeland Security Investigations, may use proceeds from Secure America Bonds to employ the necessary analysts to carry out the data analytics described in subsection (a). 7. Rules of civil forfeiture (a) Civil forfeiture Section 983(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (5) In any law enforcement action in which assets may be seized under this subsection, the law enforcement officer may not barter with or otherwise pressure the owner of the assets to be seized to waive any rights relating to the recovery of such assets. . (b) Burden of proof in civil forfeiture proceedings Section 983(c) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking a preponderance of the evidence and inserting clear and convincing evidence ; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking a preponderance of the evidence and inserting clear and convincing evidence ; and (3) in paragraph (3), by inserting , by clear and convincing evidence, after establish . (c) Limitation on release of property Section 983(f)(8) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking or at the end; (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or