IACP messaging worksheets break down a critical topic, and provide key talking points and facts to assist you in your daily communications. The topic addressed in this messaging sheet is asset forfeiture, a critical legal tool that deprives criminals of the proceeds of their crimes. Asset forfeiture targets criminals, including members of organized crime syndicates and drug cartels, by confiscating their assets. Property recovered through asset forfeiture may be used to compensate victims and support crime reduction efforts.