§ 18-182. Recovered property; securing; report; release; return.

(a)

All members of the Police Department shall properly secure any property which may have been confiscated or which has otherwise come under their care. Securing of such property shall be carried out pursuant to the provisions of Division 2 of this Subtitle.

(b)

All members of the Police Department shall, upon impounding any vehicle, make a complete report on the form provided for such action showing that the owner of such vehicle has been notified as to its whereabouts, before leaving the station upon completing his tour of duty.

(c)

No property shall be released until a proper release is signed by persons authorized to obtain such property, by reason of their showing proof that they are rightfully entitled to have possession of such articles or items.

(d)

Members of the Police Department, upon their separation for any cause from the Department, shall promptly return to the Department all County property issued them.

(Gen. Res. No. 71-1951, Sec. 2)