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How local police departments use forfeiture funds
Civil forfeiture allows police departments in the United States to take assets from people suspected of being involved in criminal activity. They can then use those assets to buy items as they see fit. Often departments will use the money to purchase something that helps them fight crime. Here's a look at how area police departments use this money.
Chris Essig and Melissa McDonald
May. 14, 2015 6:49 pm