Tim Cushing / Techdirt
Boston Police Department Used Forfeiture Funds To Hide Purchase Of Surveillance Tech From City Reps – Asset forfeiture is just cops going shopping for things they want. The analogy — one prompted by statements made by Sean McMurty, the head of a county forfeiture unit in New Jersey — works on multiple levels. McMurtry encouraged cops to seize stuff they wanted or needed. Mr. McMurtry made …
