I think the IRS is a special case; I'd add them to the list I gave above. A local police department or city government does not have this power. Update: few m

I think the IRS is a special case; I'd add them to the list I gave above. A local police department or city government does not have this power. Update: few more examples: http://www.alllaw.com/articles/nolo/bankruptcy/wage-garnishment-amount.html http://www.alllaw.com/articles/nolo/bankruptcy/wage-garnishm..., apparently this is quite common; still don't think PD can do it for this reason