Sue Jackson was recently pulled over by a local law enforcement agency. She was not sure why she was being pulled over. When the officer approached the car, he informed Sue that he was going to search the car. The officer did not find anything until he opened a backpack that belonged to her brother. When the officers opened the backpack, he found two rocks of crack cocaine. Sue was immediately arrested and is currently awaiting a court date. After Sue's arrest the car was impounded. What type of search must be completed on the car?

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An inventory search is a routine procedure following impoundment to document the contents of a vehicle, ensuring the protection of the owner's property, the protection of the police against disputes over lost or stolen property, and the protection of the police from potential danger.

Sue Jackson Was Recently Pulled Over by a Local Law