Property F.A.Q.
Q. When is the next
auction?
A. Some items of unclaimed evidence and
property awarded by the court to the TPD Evidence & Property
Room are turned over to the City of Tulsa Finance Department. The
Finance Department sells these items at their auction. The time and
date of the auction is set by the Finance Department. Interested
persons can consult the City of Tulsa website or call 596-7548 for
that information.
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Q. Where do the proceeds from the
sale of the items at the auction go?
A. The proceeds for hte auction are deposited
in the City of Tulsa general fund. The items sold at the auction
and the amount of money generated from the sale are posted on the
City of Tulsa website. The Police Department does not retain any
money from the auction. All money forfeited to the Police
Department is deposited in the City general fund.
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Q. What happens to the firearms
that are unclaimed or seized?
A. The vast majority of the firearms are
destroyed. A small number of firearms that are compatible with the
weapons used by the TPD are turned over to the TPD Firing Range. A
small number of firearms are turned over to the Firearms Examiners
in the TPD laboratory for use in forensic examinations.
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Q. What happens to unclaimed
evidence or property?
A. Unclaimed evidence or property is subject to
forfeiture under the provisions of state law. A hearing is held in
Tulsa County District Court to determine the disposition of
unclaimed evidence and property. Property awarded to the City may
be discarded, destroyed, sold, donated to charity or retained by
the City for city use. As previously noted, all money is deposited
in the City of Tulsa General fund and the vast majority of firearms
are destroyed.
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Q. How do I get my motor
vehicle?
A. The Property Room does not store motor
vehicles. Motor vehicles that are impounded and towed by TPD
officers are stored at Allied Towing, 1011 N. Lewis Avenue. Their
phone number is 918-438-0288.
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Q. What information do I need to
inquire about an item of property?
A. The most useful information that you can
provide is a property receipt number. The property receipt has two
letters followed by four numbers, e.g., AA 0001. A TPD report
number is also helpful. If you do not know the property receipt,
inquiries can be made by name and date but the process is much
slower.
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Q. Can I pick up property for
another person?
A. You may pick up property from another person
but you must have a notarized letter from that person giving you
permission to pick up the property. Property Room personnel will
keep the original letter but can give you a copy. You will still be
asked for a photo ID. This policy does not apply to firearms.
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