Right Mavy... it's against the best interests of the Law to start testing its boys in blue for gear.
"Men - we want you to be stronger, faster, quicker, and all-out in better shape than every perpetrator you may run across. We will work you on a tight schedule with little time to eat, drink, or rest, and you WILL maintain top physical condition! Uh, by the way... pee into this cup just so we know you're not using any sort of substance which might help you reach all of the goals we expect you to reach."
Gotta agree about the "confiscation" thing though. Too bad it still happens, although I think it's getting more and more rare.
-M