Police Took More From Citizens Than Burglars In 2014
Economist Martin Armstrong notes that $4.5 billion in personal property was seized by police in 2014 via civil forfeiture, the process by which a criminal suspect surrenders goods possibly connected to that crime, figures that well surpass the $3.5 billion in property stolen by burglars last year. What do you think?
Patrick LoBue
These numbers aren't surprising, given that thieves have the added pressure of trying not to get caught.
Shrub Specialist