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Destruction of Forfeited Firearms

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Destruction of forfeited firearms policies mandates that every gun acquired by law enforcement, either through voluntary surrender, recovery, or confiscation, is destroyed to reduce re-circulation. These include firearms seized during an arrest, those that are illegally possessed, those that have been turned over to law enforcement and remain unclaimed by their owners, and agency-issued service weapons. Reducing the re-circulation of weapons can limit access to firearms that may be used in future crimes.

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Helpful resources and citations:
Primary implementing agency:
  • Law enforcement agencies
Potential partnering agencies:
  • Community members

Links to evaluation evidence:

  • None/inconclusive
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Focused and Strategic Enforcement

Prevention and Intervention

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