A motor vehicle inventory is an administrative measure designed to protect motor vehicles and their contents while in police custody; to protect the agency against claims of lost, stolen or damaged property; and to protect departmental personnel and the public against injury or damaged property due to hazardous materials or substances that may be in the vehicle. Law enforcement agencies are responsible for safeguarding the above property and interests and conducting motor vehicle inventories only in accordance with agency policy.

These documents provide officers with guidelines for determining when and how a motor vehicle inventory should be conducted.

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