2010-049 RES APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR AN AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION GRANT

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AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY PROGRAM NARRATIVE 2. Goals and Objectives (See Instructions on page 18) My totals are from the UCR's of all the agencies in the twelve counties we cover. There were 812 auto thefts in 2009 and 940 in 2008. This is a 14% decrease. We will strive to have a 5% decrease for 2010/2011. The BMV's are down from 2081 to 1917. This is an 8% decrease. Our Task Force will continue to work with all agencies in our area to assist or train officers in processing vehicles for evidence in auto crimes. We use ISO and LEADS ON LINE for identifying offenders and developing leads. We work with Paris Police Department's Public Information Officer in planning public awareness and PSA's. The east Texas Broadcasting airs PSA announcements without charge. They cover most of our area. Here are the tools we use to complete investigations: • Obtain and develop information on auto crimes and identification of offenders • Interview and interrogate offenders and interview victims • Locate and recover stolen vehicles, parts, stolen property, etc. • Identify altered vehicles (salvage inspections & 68A inspections, dealers) • Investigate Insurance Fraud • Arrest offenders and complete required investigation • Set and testify at property hearings to restore stolen property • Use LEADS ON LINE and communicate with pawn details to develop leads • Perform inspections on salvage yards, repair shops, and vehicle dealers • Assist Tax-Assessors in identifying altered or fictitious documents • Assist Tax-Assessors in educating personnel The Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force with continue to do public awareness programs and educate the law enforcement and public in auto crimes prevention. We use civic group meetings, local fairs, car shows, and local media to reach the public. DPS CID will always be used if available to assist in investigations and training. We cannot complete our goals without working with all agencies in our coverage area. Continuing goals of the Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task force are: • Reduce auto crimes in our coverage area by 5% • Present five public awareness programs • Provide three auto theft training classes • Continue cooperative efforts with agencies and prosecutors to identify crime areas and types of investigations The City of Paris has the grants: • Felony Crimes Unit ABTPA-24