does the money go back into circulation or do the cops get to keep it
2007-03-18 17:10:28 · 12 answers · asked by syssang4 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
One the trial is over, and the defendent is found not guilty, the money is suppose to be returned. Drug money is suppose to go into the city treasury, but how much actually finds its way there ?
2007-03-19 03:06:34 · answer #1 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good example of what I know is that some of it can go back to the department to help purchsing equipment for the department itself --- Pontoon Beach, IL. I cant remember exactly but it was kinda like this... A police officer found a semi truck abandoned with MILLIONS of dollars in it... several officers counted and compaired notes then turned it into the Illinois state commission. Now The Pontoon Beach Police Department has new vehicles that were badly needed and a new mobile comand center.
2007-03-19 00:20:00 · answer #2 · answered by Chris 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is put into the property room to go into evidence for all court cases. If an officer keeps cash and you have witnessess then turn him/her in for theft, but make sure you have the information to back it up.
2007-03-19 00:14:01 · answer #3 · answered by Cindy Roo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Alot of them keep it if they can get away with it, or split it between themselves after the Bust or the person goes to prison. However, The legit ones turn it in to be cataloged and locked into a safe until disposition of the reason they took it.
2007-03-19 00:17:50 · answer #4 · answered by Chuck-the-Duck 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The Government takes it over - Feds
2007-03-19 00:16:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The cops get to keep all the money they confiscate ( steal ).
2007-03-19 00:18:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
they have to file for seizure and then it will be divided up between several different agencies or given back to you
2007-03-19 00:18:19 · answer #7 · answered by tenthirty_two 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Party??
2007-03-19 00:14:14 · answer #8 · answered by classic 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
it is considered evidence for a period of time if its drug money they reuse it for undercover drug operations
2007-03-19 00:20:38 · answer #9 · answered by Fire Lt. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Shopping...
2007-03-19 00:15:23 · answer #10 · answered by jqdsilva 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋