Property – General 09-01

Question 1

How shall eBikes be transported to the DLMS

Answer 1

Police Tow Truck

Question 2

Where shall motorized vehicles be impounded

Answer 2

Motorized vehicles must be transported to a police pound

Question 3

What governs the retention of property

Answer 3

The PSA

Question 4

How long may bikes be retained

Answer 4

Found bikes may be retained for up to thirty (30) consecutive days

Question 5

How long is general property retained

Answer 5

General property may be retained for up to ninety (90) consecutive days

Question 6

When can a finder claim found property

Answer 6

Within a seven (7) consecutive day grace period, provided the retention period has expired and the lawful owner cannot be ascertained.

Question 7

When abandoned property is seized without warrant, and where no arrest is made or charges laid or where there
are no charges pending does a form 5.2 need to be completed

Answer 7

No

Question 8

Can large seizures of property be processed through the DLMS

Answer 8

No, when seizing a large quantity of property, members should notify FLT during normal business hours to arrange
for the use of a truck to transport large seizures of property directly to the PEMU.

Question 9

Who contacts the on call member of PEMU

Answer 9

TPOC

Question 10

How is seized and forfeited property disposed of

Answer 10

All property seized during an investigation and ordered forfeited by a Court Order will be disposed of by PEMU in compliance with the PSA.

Question 11

When handling bio–hazardous property or property contaminated with bodily fluids who may be contacted for assistance

Answer 11

Forensic Identification Services (FIS) for assistance

Question 12

How does the PEMU dispose of found or seized monies at the conclusion of judicial proceedings

Answer 12

The PEMU cashier will forward all monies related to drug investigation and/or proceeds of crime, which is ordered forfeited, to the Seized Property
Management Directorate (SPMD).

Question 13

Where is cash placed in conjunction with any other property submitted to the DLMS

Answer 13

A separate property bag

Question 14

When must property be submitted

Answer 14

Before the end of the tour of duty

Question 15

Upon receipt of a DLMS Refusal Notice shall make the necessary corrections within how many days of
the date the refusal transaction was processed

Answer 15

7 days

Question 16

How long is required for arranging for the delivery of property through the DLMS for court or release

Answer 16

48 hours excluding excluding weekends and statutory holidays, to ensure timely delivery

Question 17

Can requests for delivery of property be made via telephone

Answer 17

Requests will not be accepted by telephone unless extenuating circumstances exist that prevent the officer from sending the request via e–mail or TPS eFax

Question 18

If property has been delivered to the officer as requested how long does the officer have to remove the property

Answer 18

7 days