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Course detail: Asset Forfeiture
Course Description
This course provides law enforcement professionals with a comprehensive overview of asset seizure and forfeiture under state and federal law. Participants will examine the legal authority that allows law enforcement agencies to seize property such as currency, vehicles, real estate, and businesses that are used in or derived from criminal activity. Emphasis is placed on understanding the legal thresholds, procedural requirements, and investigative considerations necessary to ensure lawful and defensible forfeiture actions.
The course explores public policy considerations related to asset forfeiture, including transparency, accountability, and public trust. Participants will also review forfeiture investigative techniques and documentation practices that support successful case outcomes. An overview of the Kansas Drug Tax Act is included to clarify how it differs from forfeiture law and how each applies in criminal investigations.
In addition, the course addresses administrative responsibilities associated with forfeiture, including proper retention, reporting, and allowable uses of forfeiture funds. This training supports both investigators and administrators in applying forfeiture laws effectively while maintaining compliance with statutory and ethical standards.
Core Competency
Participants will apply state and federal forfeiture laws by lawfully identifying, documenting, and managing seized assets while maintaining transparency, accountability, and compliance with public policy and administrative requirements.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Explain the legal authority and public policy considerations governing asset seizure and forfeiture at the state and federal levels.
Differentiate between forfeiture law and the Kansas Drug Tax Act, including when and how each applies to criminal investigations.
Apply investigative and documentation practices that support lawful and defensible forfeiture actions.
Identify administrative requirements related to the retention, reporting, and authorized use of forfeiture funds.
- Lecture
- Group Discussion
- Law Enforcement Practitioners
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