Found Property

Question 1

Police officers are advised that the found property is governed by the police service act . The following guidelines for retention:
Found bikes -30 days
All other property- 90 days

Finders of property listed above are able to claim the found property within 7 consecutive day grace period provided the retention period has expired and the lawful owner cannot be ascertained

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The detention of seized property where no charges are laid shall not exceed 3 months from the date of seizure
When further detention of the seized property is required beyond the 3 months period a TPS 143 shall be completed

Answer 2

True