A. The purpose of this procedure is to establish options, beyond storage at the Department, for individuals attempting to report or turn-in found property 14.5.2 DEFINITION A. Found Property – Items which are the property of an individual, firm, agency, or concern and are not evidence or contraband. 14.5.3 PROCEDURE A. Seized or Turned in Property - Property seized by the Gresham Police Department, or turned in to the Department’s Property Room by a citizen, must fit into one of the following categories:
1. Purse or wallet 2. Currency 3. Dangerous weapon 4. Controlled substances/drugs/drug paraphernalia 5. Any item found on public or private property that is considered suspicious and/or possibly linked to a crime
property. a. It should be suggested that the finder run an ad in the local newspaper (however, this is not required per ORS 98.005). 2. If the finder does not choose to exercise finder’s rights, they should be advised to donate the property to a person or organization of their choosing, or dispose of the property through the appropriate means. 3. No reports are required. D. Property valued at more than $100 - The following actions shall occur if the property is valued at more than $100:
finder’s rights they may do so per ORS 98.005 – the following actions shall be taken: a. Advise finder that within 10 days, they are required to give notice of finding to the County Clerk of the county in which the goods or money was found, and b. Advise finder that within 20 days, they are required to advertise the finding in a newspaper with general circulation, once each week for two consecutive weeks. c. The finder should be advised that If they fail to comply with requirements as stated above, they will be liable. d. Give the finder a copy of ORS 98.005 (Appendix A). e. Write a special report to include the fact that the “finder will be exercising finder’s rights” and forward a copy to the property room. f. Advise finder that the property officer will monitor this and notify them if the owner is located. g. If the owner does not appear to establish ownership within three months after the date of notice to the County Clerk, the finder may claim the goods or money.