When a vehicle has been impounded, police _____.

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When a vehicle has been impounded, police may inventory the vehicle according to standard criteria established by their agency. This is done to protect the property of the vehicle owner and to ensure that nothing is left inside the vehicle that could be used as evidence or pose a safety hazard. The criteria for the inventory should be part of the department's policy and should be followed consistently to avoid any claims of discrimination. Police do not have unlimited discretion in inventorying the vehicle and cannot use the inventory as a pretext to search for evidence of a crime. Valuables within the vehicle are not required for an inventory to take place.

When a Vehicle Has Been Impounded, Police _____