330.07: Motor Vehicle Inventory

Question 1

What is an “Inventory?”

Answer 1

a non-investigative itemized account of the contents of a motor vehicle

Question 2

What are “Items of Value?”

Answer 2

articles with an estimated value over $100.00

Question 3

According to policy, how should a motor vehicle be inventoried?

Answer 3

according to major areas, starting with the left front (operator), to the right front, to the left rear, to the right rear, then the trunk

Question 4

Where may a vehicle be inventoried?

Answer 4

At any location, but done as soon as possible in a safe area

Question 5

Can a locked attached container, glove box or trunk be inventoried?

Answer 5

yes, if a key can be obtained or the container can be unlocked without damaging it

Question 6

What if a locked container cannot be opened?

Answer 6

it will not be inventoried and a note will be made on the vehicle inventory form

Question 7

What are some exceptions to when a vehicle inventory will be taken?

Answer 7

1. owner on scene and towed at their request
2. vehicle is removed by third party
3. emergency conditions exist (snowstorm, riot, etc)

Question 8

are inventories completed on vehicles that are already locked?

Answer 8

no

Question 9

can you open a locked freestanding container for the purposes of conducting a MV inventory?

Answer 9

no

Question 10

What happens to items of value during a MV inventory if owner is not on scene?

Answer 10

transported to station and placed into property. They will be returned to owner ASAP