“In Oklahoma City, all of the forfeiture proceeds are used for law enforcement purposes such as training and equipment,” William Citty, chief of police for the Oklahoma City Police Department, wrote in a letter to legislators. “Without forfeiture funds, the department’s ability to deter drug-related crime would be significantly impacted and criminals would be allowed to use the illegally gained funds to continue their criminal activities.”

You don't think you get enough money and you use that as justification for seizing and confiscating property absent a conviction? You execute the law - not make it up.