The courts have ruled that when police take custody of a vehicle or other property, the police:
A)may not inventory the property without a court order.
B)may not inventory the property without probable cause.
C)may inventory the property.
D)may search the property regardless of circumstances.

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The courts have ruled that police may inventory property that they have taken into custody to ensure the safekeeping of the property and protect the police from false claims of theft or damage. This inventory must be done according to established procedures and should not be considered a search for evidence.

The Courts Have Ruled That When Police Take Custody of a Vehicle