Auditor’s Office Says City of Atlanta Needs Stronger Safeguards on Asset Forfeiture
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026
In a report released Monday, the City of Atlanta's Auditor's Office said the Atlanta Police Department needs stricter controls in place to strengthen the asset forfeiture process.
According to the report, auditors found that the city's current policies for property seizure need adjustment, when it comes to recording the seizures themselves, logging the items and keeping track of what is seized by officers.
What is asset forfeiture?
Asset forfeiture is when property is seized by officers during various law enforcement operations.
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