What is the act of taking possession of evidence or contraband for a violation of rule or law?

• A. Riot
• B. Seizure
• C. Rule violation or infraction
• D. SDS

Answer: (B)

Seizure is the act of taking possession or control of property—such as evidence or contraband—by a law enforcement officer as part of enforcing a violation of law. This is how authorities preserve items for investigation and for use in court. A seizure must have a legal basis, like probable cause, a warrant, or voluntary consent. For example, if drugs are found during a stop and the officer takes custody of them to secure and analyze them, that is seizure. This term focuses on the act of taking control of physical items, not on the violation itself or on actions like rioting.