Policy number
12.002
Policy description
The University police department may dispose of abandoned and unclaimed personal property that comes into its possession in the course of performing official duties. This property includes, but is not limited to, currency, abandoned motor vehicles, bicycles, books, clothing, and electronic devices. Property held as evidence will be presumed abandoned after it is no longer valuable as evidence and is not claimed by its rightful owner.
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Policy owner
VP for Finance and Administration
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All University
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This policy has been significantly revised to conform to the real-world practices of the UPD and for clarity and succinctness. Further changes were made to accommodate the Student Union's management of abandoned property.
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Added provision for a person who finds abandoned property to make a claim for the property.
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