Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Block 3 Practice Test

Noting who was told about found property is essential in an incident report. Recording notification details creates an auditable trail showing that the item was responsibly handled and that steps were taken to locate and inform the rightful owner or responsible party. This helps ensure the item can be returned and provides accountability for the disposition of the property. The notification should include who was informed, when, how (phone, in person, etc.), and the outcome (owner contacted, property held, or claimed). Without this information, there’s no clear record of how the item was managed, which can lead to disputes or lost property. While photos or ownership documents can be helpful, they don’t by themselves establish that proper notification and disposition occurred. A license plate number alone also doesn’t demonstrate how the item was handled or who was notified.