Property

Question 0

Property in police terms?

Answer 0

• found property
• other property of which the owner is unknown at the time of receipt
• seized, exhibits

Question 1

Types of Property forms

Answer 1

Lost property POL 261
Found property POL 263
Property record sheet POL 268
Property labels POL 220

Question 2

Time limits for keeping found property?

Answer 2

• hand in/contact lawful owner
• little value $50 under = 1 month
• all other property = 2 months

Question 3

Procedure for property handed to you on the street?

Answer 3

Notebook entry
Confirmation
Watch house action ASAP
POL 263 send to finder
Label and secure

Question 4

Procedure for lost property patrolling away from station?

Answer 4

Call and check FPR
Obtain all details
Consider other action - search
Complete POL 261 mail copy

Question 5

Property recorded on POL268

Answer 5

Seized with warrant
Seized without warrant
Seized as possible exhibit
In safe keeping

Question 6

Seized with warrant

Answer 6

Obtained as direct result of a search warrant

Stolen property, instruments for committing offences

Question 7

Seized without warrant

Answer 7

Possession of illegal items, evidence to prove offence

Documents

Question 8

Seized as possible exhibit

Answer 8

Evidence from scene or victim

Clothing

Question 9

In safe keeping

Answer 9

Handed into police

Determination of possession