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Police lose item of property handed in by member of public

16 December 2020

The Authority oversaw a Police investigation following the discovery that an item of property handed in by a member of public to a Southern District Police Station had gone missing prior to being returned to the owner.

The investigation was unable to identify any wrongdoing by any individual. A review of the station's property handling policy was also completed. A number of recommendations to improve property handling processes have been accepted by the District and are due to be implemented.

The Authority agrees with the policy review and recommendations made.

IPCA: 20-4480

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