offer from city for gun destroyed by PD?

[Mulay El Raisuli]

If you take the check (not a bad option), keep a good photocopy.

Send a copy to the newspaper, TV station, talk radio, and City Council with your own letter explaining why the City paid you. Maybe the one of them will start an investigation about police practices. Also, make a complaint and demand that your letter be placed in the officer's file. These can each help create a public record of their actions.

This ain't a bad way to go. It reimburses you AND gives protection to the guy in line behind you. We all know that the govt NEVER gives money away unless they have to. Unless they've screwed up in some major way that can't be hidden or explained away. While that means you could make a real fight of this, taking the check gives you (most of) what you're due, while leaving the next fight for someone else. And that "someone" will be better equipped for that fight thanks to what you've done here.

The Raisuli

[bruss01]

Go on, take the money and run... doot doot doo...

It's likely the best offer you're going to get. Sad about your gun, but into each life some rain must fall. My grandfather had a saying - "the more you stir ****, the worse it stinks". I think this one has been stirred enough and at this point you risk getting it on you if you stir further. Cash the check, buy a new toy, and chalk this up to life in the big city.

[Dirtbiker]

I read both threads and can only say this...

This is sooo typical of HBPD. they are hard core old school "US VS THEM" mentality.

BUT, I live in this city (in my experience) the PD responds fast and will kick a** on your behalf.

Just stay out of their way.

[geeknow]

Conclusion;

The check has been accepted and cashed. A new gun has been purchased (thanks to the calgunner who sold it to me). Per hoffmang, I am compiling all of the paperwork, correspondence, and timeline that accompanied this mess. When complete, it will be forwarded to "the right people" to be used should the same occur to another member in the future.

Thanks very much to all who offered advice, their thoughts, and support. It is appreciated.

Mods,
I think that the curtain should fall on this show. Please put it to bed. Thanks.

[DDT]

congrats. I'm sorry you lost your non-rostered firearm and hope you enjoy your new gun.

[fullrearview]

Try to get market value . . .

as long as it is more