08-B Auto Theft Prevention Grant App.

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AUTOMOBILE THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY PROGRAM NARRATIVE 2. Goals and Objectives (See Instructions on page 18) Auto Buralarv The Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force will work diligently to reduce the burglary of motor vehicles rate in our twelve county area by assigning two officers requested herein who will utilize 100% of their time to reduce the BMV rate by five percent (5%). There were approximately 1,800 BMVs in our coverage area last yea, resulting in a total loss was $762,000, which is an average of $423.00 per BMV. This does figure not include the damage repair cost on all cases. The officers assigned to this program will coordinate all efforts with the necessary agencies when investigating a case, using covert and overt operations to accomplish program goals. Bait cars will possibly be used in some investigations. The Northeast Texas ATTF has past experience working BMVs. The Paris P.O. was having approximately 40 BMVs per night, and we coordinated our efforts with investigators from the Lamar County S.O., resulting in the arrest of thirteen suspects and clearing numerous cases, including vehicle thefts. There were five officers working twenty-four hours a day for several days to accomplish this. In checking the daily police reports from Paris, we found that, until these suspects were released on bond, there was not a single BMV in the identified area. Through the program proposed herein, our goal is to reduce the BMV rate using the following methods: · Obtain and develop information on BMVs · Identify and arrest offenders · Interview offenders and witnesses · Present cases to D.A. and assist with prosecution · Check with agencies for daily BMV reports · Determine problem areas by coordinating efforts with all divisions · Communicate with Pawn Details to determine possible leads to offenders · Use covert and overt operations · Educate the public and officers on ways to prevent BMVs The Northeast Texas ATTF would use public presentations to civic groups, officers, and media to make the public aware of ways in which they could help prevent BMVs. The goals of the Northeast Texas A TTF are: · Reduce BMV by 5% in our coverage area · Present public awareness programs in our area · Educate law enforcement of ways to prevent BMVs · Have weekly meetings with necessary Divisions to determine problem areas A TP A-23 "r r'-~'"