(A) When conditions exist that warrant that a vehicle be towed, the Police Department will first issue the appropriate citations to the vehicle if a violation has occurred, except in cases where the vehicle has been or will be seized in connection with a felony arrest, and will note the proper authority to tow the vehicle. The Police Department will notify or make a reasonable attempt to notify the registered owner of the vehicle, lessee, or person identifying himself or herself as the owner or lessee of the vehicle, or any person who is found to be in control of the vehicle at the time of the alleged offense, if possible, of the seizure and their right to an administrative hearing, and if no immediate safety hazards exist.
(B) Information concerning the towed vehicle shall be entered into the LEADS system and a towed motor vehicle report shall be generated. A copy of the confirmation that the LEADS entry has been accepted shall be attached to the towed motor vehicle report. The completed towed motor vehicle report shall be forwarded to the appropriate Records Division and the vehicle shall be reported to the Illinois Secretary of State as a towed/impounded vehicle.
(C) It shall be the responsibility of an officer impounding a vehicle to conduct an inventory search of the vehicle. Any item located in the vehicle which may be of some value shall be retained for safekeeping. Any closed containers located in the vehicle where the contents are unknown shall be inventoried as well.
(Ord. 2007-41, passed 7-6-07; Am. Ord. 2014-28, passed 7-7-14)