Please do not answer this unless you are in the UK!!!
A few years ago, the police siezed a number of items of computer equipment in a fraud investigation. However, they found no evidence and I was never charged with anything. I recieved a letter saying that all investigations were now complete and I had no crimes to answer for (as I expected).
However, they lost the equipment, totalling about £1000. The officer dealing with the case has told me that I should recieve compensation and he would fight in my corner.
How will they compensate me? Obviously they will pay for the equipment but what about the inconvienience?
The police force in question is Leicestershire Constabulary.
I am unable to speak to the officer as he is currently on extended leave for a month!
2006-11-09 00:53:32 · 9 answers · asked by puggtiracer 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
All police forces have their own particular process to follow, but based on what we do in my Force you should phone up and ask to speak with someone in their Professional Standards Department.
They should be able to send you the relevant form which is then dealt with by the Police Authority's civil claims department.
As to what you should get - well, that's a tricky one.
Normally only the value of what has been lost / damaged etc, but they may make an ex-gratia payment to cover reasonable inconvenience, particularly if you can demonstrate that they were responsible for losing the kit in the first place.
Note that I say may - they also may not!
If you are not satisfied with their offer then the best way ahead is to threaten small claims court. Usually they would prefer to settle out of court and save the additional expense. So keep it reasonable and you should get value of your property + a bit on top.
Good luck, and I'm sorry that your property was lost in the first place. We handle so much of it that it is inevitable that we lose some from time to time - but that doesn't help if you are the unlucky person!
2006-11-09 01:45:19 · answer #1 · answered by Hilary Y 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You should receive compensation for the goods if there lost or destroyed.
As for the inconvenience it all part of the investigation and the police follow the guide lines which in the long run as shown you to be Innocent.
If you nag on at them you may receive a letter of apologie but that's about it and all there required to do. Your goods were obviously seized for a reason and unfortunately these things take a large amount of time to sort out which was probably explained to you..
2006-11-09 03:57:09 · answer #2 · answered by dcukldon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Extended leave for a month, good god really. That shouldn't be allowed. I mean, on average a PC gets about 25 days leave a year, and heaven forbid that he or she should have the audacity to take it all at once. I mean who the hell does he think he is. Sack him *iss taking police.
You shouldn't get the computer back, you are obviously not a very nice person if they took it in the first place.
2006-11-12 11:38:36 · answer #3 · answered by Mnkeyboy5 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-17 06:56:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will have a big problem with this if you try to do it your self see a solictor the first half hour is free
most solicitors dont like the police so i am sure that thay will be very help full
2006-11-09 03:50:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Write to the Chief Constable
2006-11-09 00:57:06 · answer #6 · answered by Sir Sidney Snot 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't rely on them coming up with the cash without a fight
2006-11-09 04:29:51 · answer #7 · answered by . 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You may wish to involve local newspapers to help expidite your claim.
2006-11-09 05:41:52 · answer #8 · answered by cheaper_bills 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
president bliar willl help you. bliar knows every thing, so just drop him a line
2006-11-09 01:18:59 · answer #9 · answered by fair-and-squire 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋