Hard to believe this happens:

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http://www.newschannel5.com/story/18241221/man-loses-22000-in-new-policing-for-profit-case

Man Loses $22,000 In New 'Policing For Profit' Case

"By Phil Williams
Chief Investigative Reporter

MONTEREY, Tenn. -- "If somebody told me this happened to them, I absolutely would not believe this could happen in America."

That was the reaction of a New Jersey man who found out just how risky it can be to carry cash through Tennessee.

For more than a year, NewsChannel 5 Investigates has been shining a light on a practice that some call "policing for profit."
See previous stories:
"NC5 Investigates: Policing For Profit"

In this latest case, a Monterey police officer took $22,000 off the driver -- even though he had committed no crime."

[JustRalph]

Happens all the time. All over the country. It's a damn shame.

Police used to have their dogs "hit on" the cash and then allege it was drug money. I know they still do it...........

[Robert Fischer]

People in all walks of life abuse their power every day.

Police are no different.

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People in all walks of life abuse their power every day.

Police are no different.


It's one thing to abuse your power, it's another for it to be legal for police to confiscate your money and not give it back and not charge you with a crime.

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Talk about highway robbery!