15 - Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention authority - continuation of grantItem No. 15
TO: Mayor, Mayor Pro -Tem & City Council
Grayson Path, City Manager
FROM: Richard Salter, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: MVPCA GRANT APPLICATION FOR FY 2021-2022
DATE: June 28, 2021
BACKGROUND: The City of Paris began the Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force with the
assistance of the Auto Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority in September 1994. Since that
time, the City of Paris Police Department application has been approved for 27 consecutive years.
ABPTA changed their name in 2019 to the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority. There are
two Paris Police detectives assigned to the Task Force paid for by this grant. These officers are
allowed to investigate auto thefts and burglaries in a number of counties in the Northeast Texas
area.
STATUS OF ISSUE: The MVPCA is taking applications for grants for the next fiscal year. The
total amount for the grant for 2021-2022 is $190,806.00 including a cash match of $39,752.00
from the city. We ask for Council to approve the application for the grant and authorize the
manager to complete certain documents. The MVPCA requires a resolution from the governing
body for the grant application
BUDGET: The grant application will require a $39,752.00 cash match in the 2021-2022 police
department budget.
RECOMMENDATION: Motion to approve a resolution authorizing the application of the grant
to the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority for the continuation of the Northeast Texas Auto
Theft Task Force and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS
APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR AN EXTENSION
OF A MOTOR VEHICLE CRIME PREVENTION AUTHORITY (MVPCA),
FORMERLY THE AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY AND THEFT PREVENTION
AUTHORITY (ABTPA), GRANT FOR CONTINUATION OF THE NORTHEAST
TEXAS AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE; APPROVING A CASH MATCH FROM
THE CITY OF PARIS IN CONNECTION WITH SAID GRANT EXTENSION;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY FOR ACCEPTANCE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SAID GRANT
UPON NOTICE THEREOF; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS
RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVPCA), formerly the
Texas Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority ("ABTPA"), provides funding
for automobile theft prevention grants; and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Texas Revised Civil Statutes Article
4413(37) and Texas Administrative Code Title 43, Part 3, Chapter 57, entities are eligible to
receive grants from the Motor Vehicle Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority to provide
financial support to law enforcement agencies for automobile theft enforcement teams and
to combat automobile burglary in the jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the City of Paris began the Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force, with
the assistance of Auto Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority, in September of 1994, and
since that time, for 27 consecutive years, the City of Paris has been approved to continue
the Task Force under this grant; and
WHEREAS, there are two Paris police detectives assigned to the Task Force whose
salaries are paid for by this grant who are allowed to investigate auto thefts and auto
burglaries in a number of counties in the Northeast Texas area so as to work cases on
criminals who operate beyond jurisdictional lines; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Paris desires to extend the Motor Vehicle
Crime Prevention Authority Grant entitled "Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force" project
as described in the City of Paris Grant Application for Fiscal year 2021-2022 attached
hereto as Exhibit "A" beginning September 1, 2021 and ending August 31, 2022, in the
amount of $190,806.00 including a cash match from the City totaling $39,752.00 in the
2021-2022 Paris Police Department Budget, and to continue the existing Auto Theft Task
Force and to hereby authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Paris, Texas has agreed that in the event of
loss or misuse of the grant funds, the City of Paris, Texas assures that the grant funds will
be returned in full to the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PARIS, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. The findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all
things approved.
Section 2. The City Manager of the City of Paris, Texas is designated as the
Authorized Official to authorize all necessary documents to extend the grant from the
Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority Grant Program.
Section 3. The Police Chief of Paris, Texas is designated as the Program Director
and the City Finance Director is designated as the Financial Officer for this grant.
Section 4. That this resolution shall be effective from and after its date of
passage.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED this 28th day of June, 2021.
Paula Portugal, Mayor
ATTEST:
Janice Ellis, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Stephanie H. Harris, City Attorney
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MVCPA Taskforce Grant Application
Primary Agency / Grantee Legal Name: City of Paris
Organization Type: Law Enforcement
Organization ORI (if applicable): 7X1380200: PARIS PD (AE)
Program Title Please enter a short description of the proposed program that can be used as the tide.
Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force
Application Category (See Request for Applications [RFA] for category details and descriptions RFA Priority Funding Section):
p New Grant - FY22 is the first year of the MVCPA Taskforce Grants. All FY22 grant applicants use the new grant category.
MVCPA Program Category (see RFA and TAC 43, 3 §57.14). Check all that apply.
Law Enforcement, Detection and Apprehension
92 Prosecution, Adjudication and Conviction
O Prevention, Anti -Theft Devices and Motor Vehicle Registration
0 Reduction of the Sale of Stolen Vehicles or Parts
O Education Programs and Marketing
Taskforce Grant Participation and Coverage Area
Provide a General Description of the Participating and Coverage Area of this Grant Application
The task force will be comprised of two Paris Police Department detectives who will provide assistance to law enforcement
agencies in the nine (9) counties under the coverage area. The task force will adopt any auto theft or burglary of motor vehicle
cases that is asked to do so by one of the agencies in the coverage area. The task force will conduct DMV 68-A inspections for the
coverage area, and assist DMV offices with investigations Involving title fraud.
Define In the tables below the grant relationships and geographic area of the taskforce:
Applicant will add the participating and coverage agencies from the ORI list below. If an agency is not in the ORI list, please include
the agency and role in the general description above. Make sure to follow the definitions below and select an agency in the dropdown.
Use the Add as Participating Agency or Add as Coverage Agency button to populate the list.
Participating Agencies are agencies that materially participate in the grant application through the exchange of funds for
reimbursement and cash match. Participating agencies are defined after the grant award by interlocal interagency agreements.
Each applicant must select their own agency first. Then select agencies that will receive or provide funding and/or resources.
[Note: Interlocal/Interagency agreements do not need to be submitted with the application. Interlocal agreements will need to be
executed prior to the first payment being made if selected for a grant. Letters of support with the application from the participating
agencies are strongly recommended.]
Coverage Agencies are agencies that provided some level of coverage, assistance or support by this grant application but will not
materially exchange funds as cash match or reimbursement. The coverage is not supported by an after the award with
intedocal/interagency agreements. Coverage agencies as law enforcement agencies may have jurisdictional coverage agreements
unrelated to the grant (Ex. City Y is within County X or vice versa). Agencies selected in this list include agencies that will be
covered or where the agency indicates that their agency will coordinate or call upon the taskfbme. Letters of support with the
application from the participating agencies are strongly recommended.
Select Agencies to Add Participating Agencies Coverage Agencies
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❑ Other Coverage (Use R ORI not listed or explanation is necessary.):
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NASH PD
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TEXARKANA PD
WAKE VILLAGE PD
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❑ Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
0 Other State or Federal Agency (specify:)
Resolution: Complete a Resolution and submit to local governing body for approval. Sample Resolution is found in the Request for
Application or send a request for an electronic copy to grentsMVCPA@,txdmv.gov. The completed and executed Resolution must be
attached to this on-line application.
Grant Budget Form
MVCPA recommends that the applicant complete the total costs (MVCPA and Cash Match combined) for this program. The applicant can
then enter the desired amount of Cash Match (not less than 20°A per TAC Title 43, A§57.36). The system will then calculate the correct
grant and match amounts.
Budget Entry Option:
O Enter Total and let system calculate MVCPA Funds and Cash Match, Match Percentage: %
O Enter MVCPA and Cash Match Amounts
Click on category name to edit budget detail for that category.
Budget Category
Personnel
Fringe
Overtime
Professional and Contract Services
Travel
Equipment
Supplies and Direct Operating Expenses (DOE)
Total
Cash Match Percentage
Description Subcategory
Personnel
Senior Detective Investigator/LEO
Detective Investigator/LEO
Total Personnel
Fringe
Senior Detective Investigator/LEO
Detective Investigator/LEO
Total Fringe
Overtime
Senior Detective Investigator/LE0
Detective InvestigatorlLEO
Total Overtime
$2,000
$34,000
$0
$151,054
MVCPA
Funds
$57,527
$57,527
$115,054
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Professional and Contract Services
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$16,000
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Match
Total In -Kind
Expenditures
Expenditures
Expenditures Match
$115,054
$5,752
$115,054
$0
$32,000
$32,000
$0
$5,752
$5,752
Supplies and Direct Operating Expenses (DOE)
Total
Cash Match Percentage
Description Subcategory
Personnel
Senior Detective Investigator/LEO
Detective Investigator/LEO
Total Personnel
Fringe
Senior Detective Investigator/LEO
Detective Investigator/LEO
Total Fringe
Overtime
Senior Detective Investigator/LE0
Detective InvestigatorlLEO
Total Overtime
$2,000
$34,000
$0
$151,054
MVCPA
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$57,527
$57,527
$115,054
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Cash Match
Total Match
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$57,527
$115,054
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Total Professional and Contract Services
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Detective
Total Travel
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2019
MVCPA
Subcategory
Funds
Cash Match
Total
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$1,000
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Total Equipment $34,000 $34,000
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Total Supplies and Direct Operating Expenses $0 $2,000 $2,000
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In -Kind
Match
Revenue
Indicate Source of Cash and In -Kind Matches for the proposed program. Click on links to go to match detail pages for entry of data.
Casty Match
Source of Cash Match
Fringe Grantee $32,000
Overtime Grantee $5,752
Fuel Grantee $2,000
Total Cash Match $39,752
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Application Narrative
Grant Introduction (Executive Summary) and
General Information
1.1 Briefly describe the organization and program operation. Provide a high level
summary to the application
and how it will affect the
local community. (500 words or less)
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MVCPA Taskforce Grant Application
The City of Paris - Northeast Texas Auto Theft Force is a small two-man task force covering a large (9) nine county coverage area
that is mainly rural in composition( est. population of 475,060 2019 UCR). The detectives commonly work with investigators with
Lamar, Red River, Fannin, Titus, Hunt, and Hopkins counties. The coverage area is comprised of (5) five counties that border
Texas and Oklahoma_ Task force detectives maintains a good working relationship with Oklahoma authorities ( Choctaw Co, Bryan
Co, McCurtain Co, Oklahoma Highway Patrol, and Tribal Police) to help recover stolen vehicles/ trailers transported out of Texas
into Oklahoma.
Both task force detectives are full time licensed peace officers. The Senior Detective has a total of 19yrs in law enforcement and
over 10yrs in auto theft investigations with specialized training in auto theft investigations. Both detectives spend 100% of their time
investigating auto theft, burglary of motor vehicles, auto theft prevention, and covert operations to deter burglary of vehicles and
theft of vehicles. The detectives' duties also include DMV 68-A Inspections for the residents of the (9) counties in the coverage
area as well as other counties when time permits. The task force will assist in educating the public on how to prevent auto theft and
deter burglary of motor vehicles. The education of the public, combined with law enforcement action, should help reduce overall
rates of auto theft and burglary of motor vehicles.
1.2 Describe the taskforce governing, organization and command structures. Include a description of the nature of support and
agreements that will be in place if the grant is awarded. Provide any details unique to the taskforce organization or geographical
target area. Describe whether any part of this grant will be directed to serve a specific target population (or subset of the
community)?
The Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force has been able to retain highly trained auto crimes investigators who have been
assigned to the task force since 2011. The detectives have developed professional relationships with law enforcement agencies,
citizens, business owners, and industries inside and out of the coverage area. The task force maintains these working relationships
and continues to develop new ones with the rising community growth.
It is the intent of the Northeast Auto Theft Task Force, through this application, to continue to serve the citizens of our community
and state by carrying out the following programs made possible by Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority. The task force
investigators devote majority of their time to locate and recover stolen vehicles, conduct investigations, prepare cases for
prosecution, and arresting persons responsible for committing these type offenses. The detectives are also involved with educating
the public through community events, presentations, and distribution of literature to help teach the public how to limit the possibility
of being a victim. The detectives also make routine inspections on salvage yards, auto repair shops, metal recyclers, and conduct
DMV 68-A inspections to help reduce the amount stolen vehicles being transferred.
The program has positive effected the community of law enforcement as well as the citizens. Law enforcement agencies from
Texas DPS , Sheriffs Offices, District Attorney's Offices, and local municipal police departments the Northeast Texas Auto Theft
Task Force that can help with identification of vehicles and assisting with preparing a case for prosecution, The citizens know they
have knowledgeable detectives with their best interests in mind. Who can assist them with recovering their property, and helping
them through the DMV registration process. Continuing this program is an asset to the public as well as the law enforcement
community.
Grant Problem Statement
2.1 Provide an assessment of the burglary from a motor vehicle (including theft of parts) problem in the coverage area of this
application. Include loss data consistent with the reported incident numbers above.
The participation area of the program for the Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force ( Lamar Co and its municipalities) had a total
of 161 burglary of motor vehicles reported in 2019 with total loss of $90,350 (UCR) and 163 in 2020 with a total loss of $99,159
(UCR). The majority of these crimes are committed in residential neighborhoods, apartment complexes, and large parking lots.
These crimes are random and typically the suspects search for unlocked vehicles. Security cameras have captured several
suspects being dropped off by a vehicle in a neighborhood and walking the streets searching for unlocked vehicles. The suspects
will travel to different areas quickly, making it difficult to predict locations where the crimes will occur.
During these crimes personal items, money, personal identification, and firearms are most frequently taken. There are incidents
where keys are left in a vehicle, resulting in a theft of a motor vehicle. Suspects use the stolen vehicles, personal identification, and
firearms to commit other crimes as well. The task force detectives have interviewed arrested burglary suspects and learned that
some suspects are only looking for firearms. These firearms are sold, traded for narcotics, and used to commit other violent
crimes. In Burglary of motor vehicle crimes suspects also take financial information to commit identity theft.
In 2019 through 2020 the Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force combined with Homeland Security conducted an investigation
where suspects were identified and arrested associated with the Felony Lane Gang. This gang originated from Florida, but travel
the United States committing burglary of motor vehicles solely to take personal and financial information. Dubbed the Felony Lane
Gang since they use the furthest lane at banks to cash forged checks using stolen identities taken from vehicles. The information
stolen has also been used to purchase vehicles as well to register the vehicle under a victim's name to avoid detection.
2.2 Provide an assessment of the motor vehicle theft problem in the coverage area of this application. Include loss data consistent with
the reported incident numbers above.
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The program coverage area consist of (9) counites Bowie, Red River, Lamar, Fannin, Grayson, Hunt, Hopkins, Delta, and Titus.
There is a combined est. population of 475,060( per 2019UCR). The coverage area mainly consist of rural areas, but does have a
few larger cities such as Texarkana, Sherman, Greenville, Sulphur Springs, Mount Pleasant, and Paris. There were a total of 721
motor vehicle thefts reported in 2019 ( UCR) and 823 reported in 2020(UCR). That is an approximate 14% increase in the number
of auto thefts. NICB reported as of 2019 Texarkana is ranked #152 and Sherman is ranked #197 in the nation for auto thefts.
These numbers do not include trailer thefts, ATV thefts, farm equipment, and water craft thefts. These type thefts are problematic
in these areas due to the geographical area. The Items stolen are commonly transported to Oklahoma to avoid detection because
of the lack of 'state registration requirements in Oklahoma. Trailer thefts are prevalent in the program area due to the amount of
rural farm land , and the false sense of security by the residents.
ATVs , farm equipment, and trailers are often recovered with the public identification number removed. It is necessary to have
qualified investigators with the ability and knowledge to identify those items to get them recovered for the citizens. It is also
necessary to have qualified investigators with the ability and knowledge to identify burned and dismantled vehicles to help counter
insurance fraud and chop shop operations.
2.3 Provide an assessment of the fraud -related motor vehicle crime problem in the coverage area of this application. Include loss data
consistent with the reported incident numbers above.
The program coverage area has not had a reportable amount of motor vehicle fraud related crimes. There have been fraud
attempts in the program coverage area that may have been covered under the theft statute . These crimes are combated through
the strong relationship the task force has with the tax assessors in the program area, and the amount of 68-A inspections
completed.
2.4 Provide an assessment of motor vehicle crime not covered above like insurance fraud, preventing stolen vehicles from entering
Mexico, bridge/port stolen vehicle export crime, disruption of cartels and organized criminal enterprises related to motor vehicle
crime, etc...
Another issue to the theft of motor vehicles in the program area is insurance fraud. The insured person will either burn the vehicle
themselves or hire another to destroy the vehicle. The insured person will then report the vehicle as stolen to their local agency in
order to collect an insurance payment. These crimes occur when a person is not financially able to pay for the vehicle, in another
financial hardship, or the vehicle has serious mechanical issues.
The task force is frequently contacted by agencies in the program area to assist in these type investigations. Whether to identify
the vehicle burned or dismantled, interview the victim/ suspect, prepare search warrants, and or present the cases for prosecution.
Insurance fraud is in an upward trend , even in the rural areas, which may be related to economic problems.
The task force has also used informants to infiltrate criminal enterprises running chop shops. Due to the geographical area of the
program coverage areas, a large number of stolen vehicles are transported from the Dallas/ Ft Worth area into the program area.
The task force coordinated with the local agencies to recover stolen vehicles, arrest persons responsible, and assist in the
preparation of cases for prosecution.
Grant Goals and Activities
There are two parts to this section: 1) Functions of Proposed Program and 2) Goals Strategies and Activities (GSA). In the following
boxes, describe the functions of the proposed program and then complete a fellable form called GSA.
MVCPA programs must completely describe the actions, methods and tactics that law enforcement and civilian staff will perform for
each of the categories below. Describe the reliance on technology or other program elements to solve the problem statement above
and goals below. Functions must be detailed and consistent with the requested budget. If a grant is awarded, funds expended towards
activities not described in this section will result in the reimbursement being denied.
Part 1
3.1 Functions of the proposed program related to burglary from a motor vehicle (including theft of parts)
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The Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force takes a proactive and reactive approach to combat burglary of motors vehicles. The
task force believes it important to educate the public about ways to try and prevent burglaries of motor vehicles at the victim's level.
The task force informs the public on what the suspects are looking to steal, ways suspects attempt to enter a vehicle, and ways to
prevent burglary from occurring.
Other types of public awareness we utilize are using the media , social media , speaking at public events, and literature. The task
force makes the attempt to reach these sources by placing signage at high traffic areas, large parking lots, community buildings,
parks, apartment complexes, workout facilities, and walking tracks.
The task force investigators have a network of investigators in the program area who share Information on burglary of motor
vehicles, and trends on other auto theft related crimes. The information shared among these investigators help develop suspect
information, recover stolen property, and help coordinate ways to reduce the burglaries .Since burglary of motor vehicles usually is
a random occurring crime, and its difficult to predict where the crime will occur, the task uses as bait vehicle in areas frequently
victimized to help identify suspects. The task also uses license plate readers to help locate and identify suspect vehicles traveling
to and from areas where the crimes occurred. The task conducts active surveillance when possible, to attempt to capture the
suspects in the act of committing the burglaries.
The task conducts random salvage yard , metal recycling , auto repair shop, and salvage dealer inspections to help deter auto
parts thefts. The task force will assist any agencies with investigations that involve burglary of motor vehicles, theft of auto parts,
and motor vehicle thefts.
3.2 Functions of the proposed program related to motor vehicle theft.
The Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force dedicates majority of its time investigating motor vehicle thefts. The task force has
developed a large network with other investigators in program area as well as other jurisdictions throughout the State of Texas and
Oklahoma. The task force detectives use several approaches to combat auto theft. One being the use of education of the public
through media, social media, literature, signage, public speaking, and community events. Another approach is to help train new
investigators , patrol officers, and supervisors on things to look for on identifying a possible stolen vehicle or tools used to commit
auto theft.
The task force also uses license plate readers and has access to license plate readers placed throughout the coverage area to
identify and locate stolen vehicles. These devices are monitored and used on a regular basis by the task force. The task force
detectives also use the license plate readers to enter suspect vehicle information to alert local patrol officers of known suspect
vehicles in a particular area. This helps detectives and patrol officers respond to the area to deter or prevent a crime from being
committed.
The task force detectives also use a bait car system, mainly for burglaries, to help identify suspects. It's has been a trend in the
program area for suspects to burglarize a motor vehicle, I locate the spare key/fob, and then steal the motor vehicle. The stolen
vehicle is then used to commit other burglaries or thefts before being discarded. The task force will work with the District Attorneys
to identify repeat offenders , prepare case files, and assist with collecting evidence to present to the courts.
The Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force will assist any request from the program area to help identify burned, dismantled,
altered vehicles ( including trailers). The task force will also assist with the processing of the same articles for the collection
evidence purposes.
3.3 Functions of the proposed program related to fraud -related motor vehicle crime (such as title and registration fraud)
The task force detectives keep a good working relationship with the tax assessor offices in the program area. The task force
detectives try to meet with the employees or contact them by phone to get answers to changing DMV requirements in order to
maintain knowledgeable on the title and registration requirements. The task force detectives frequently disseminate the information
collected to local and area patrol officers to educate them on security changes to titles and registrations.
Task force detectives conduct DMV 68-A inspections in order to help identify fraudulent title transactions, registration fraud , stolen
, and cloned stolen vehicles. In 2019 the task force conducted 519 DMV 68-A inspections and 506 for 2020. This service is offered
by the task force for the program area, and sometimes outside the program area if the service is not available to that area.
The task force has also worked with local dealerships to educate them on how to detect and minimize the possibility of receiving
fraudulent information from a potential customer for the purchase of a vehicle. The task force has worked several cases where
dealerships sells a vehicle over the phone or internet and the purchaser uses stolen information ( identity theft). The dealership
then will ship the vehicle to the suspect, not knowing that information was fraudulent until after the suspect takes possession of the
vehicle.
The task force also educates the public about purchasing a vehicle through the internet or social media and receiving a fraudulent
title. This has been a growing trend throughout the state where stolen vehicles are being sold with a fraudulent tile to unsuspected
buyers. The task force will continue to work these type cases, but has found that most of the time these offenses originated in
another jurisdiction or state.
3.4 Functions of the proposed program related to preventing motor vehicle crime (motor vehicle theft, burglary from a motor vehicle
and fraud -related motor vehicle crime)
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The Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force detectives feel that the first thing in preventing a crime is to educate the citizens how
not to become a victim. The task force will place ads, literature, conduct speaking events, attend community events, and place
signage in highly trafficked areas to help educate and remind the public of the importance of securing their belongings and locking
their vehicles.
It has been the experience of the task force detectives that most people feel secure in their homes and property. This leads to
complacency in some cases where the person forgets or feels there is no need to lock their vehicle and homes, Thus leading to
suspects taking advantage of the victim by burglarizing their vehicles, homes , and stealing their motor vehicle. The task force
detectives believe educating the public on ways to prevent these type crimes will help reduce the amount of burglary of motor
vehicles , theft of firearms, theft of auto parts, identity theft, and theft of motor vehicles.
The task force detectives will continue to coordinate with program area law enforcement agencies, NICB, DPS , Oklahoma law
enforcement, as well task forces across the state to identify trends in burglary of vehicles , auto parts thefts, vehicle fraud cases,
and theft of motor vehicles. The task force will continue conduct covert operations, deploy bait vehicles, bait trailers, and continue
the use of the license plate reader system currently in place in the participating area.
The task force will continue to educate the public in how to research a vehicle in order to avoid a title fraud incident, and to educate
the public on the services available to them to avoid purchasing a stolen vehicle.
3.5 Functions of the proposed program for other motor vehicle crimes investigations and activities consistent with the statutory
requirements (preventing stolen vehicles from entering Mexico, stopping illegal export of stolen vehicle from bridge/ outbound port
operations, disruption of cartel or organized criminal enterprises using stolen motor vehicles or fraud related motor vehicle crime,
insurance fraud, etc...)
The program area is not located near or around U.S. border or a port of entry/exit. The program area does have (5) five counties
along the Texas and Oklahoma border where stolen property frequently enters and leaves the state. The task force detectives will
continue to have a working relationship with Oklahoma State and local law enforcement as well the area Tribal Police. These
relationships will strengthen the ability to identify criminal organizations, offenders, and recover stolen vehicles and property from
vehicles.
The Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force spends majority of its time investigating auto thefts , burglary of motor vehicles,
building criminal cases and arresting suspects committing these offenses. Investigations of these type cases sometimes leads to
an investigation into insurance fraud , identity theft, false reports, and arson. The task force detectives will continue to work with
NICB investigators, insurance companies, District Attorney's offices, and DMV investigators to help deter and prosecute offenders
who commit insurance and title fraud.
The task force detectives will continue to use information from informants , local law enforcement, covert operations , and
surveillance operations to identify organized criminal organizations who frequently use or steal motor vehicles as part of their
criminal organization. This includes those organizations who commit burglaries of motor vehicles to obtain personal identification,
then use that information to purchase a vehicle fraudulently, as well as include those organizations who sell a stolen vehicle using
fraudulent vehicle and title information.
3.6 Collaboration Effort -- Describe the tskforce method to collaborate, and not duplicate existing activities. Describe the cross
boundaries regional approach to grant activity implementation. Describe how the applicant staff and jurisdiction will coordinate with
other taskforces and law enforcement agencies to implement this program.
The Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force have established relationships with local , state, federal, Oklahoma State/local, and
Tribal Police agencies and are often contacted for our services. The task force detectives are often asked to assist when there are
stolen / bumed /dismantled vehicles, stolen trailers, ATVs, or farming equipment involved. The task force detectives are often
contacted to assist in the execution of search warrants where the above items are believed to be located. During these operations
stolen vehicles , motor vehicle component parts, ATVs , trailers, and fraudulent documents have been located.
The task force is not overlapped by any other task force, but does keep a working relationship with other task forces throughout the
state. This is to provide information and assistance to their task forces as well as to assist the Northeast Texas Auto theft Task
Force. The task force will assist other agencies and task forces with the collection and procession of evidence, obtaining
information on possible suspects located in our program area, and the detection and locating stolen vehicles and property. The
task force has and will work with other funded task forces with covert operations occurring in their program areas.
The task force also maintains a relationship with local and regional DMV offices and supervisors to assist them with their needs.
3.7 If the proposed application requests any exceptions or deviation from any general grant rules, RFA conditions or grant
administrative policy, please indicate in the section below. Indicate the section of the specific issue and citation that you are asking
the MVCPA to consider and the rational for the request.
The Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force is a small (2) detective operation. We provide services for (9) nine counties with an
approximate population of 475,000 residents. Due to a recent promotion of one of the detectives, the task will be looking to fill the
vacant position. This process may take some time due to the shortages of potential candidates/ officers. In the event the task force
is unable to fill the position in a reasonable time we will be seeking to fill the position will an officer or deputy from an agency inside
the program area. This will ensure that the task force can meet its obligations.
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Goals, Strategies, and Activities
Se/ect Goals, Strategies, and Activity7bMets for the proposed program described in the application.
Click on the link above to open a new table called Goals, Strategies, and Activity. Applicants will review the statutory and optional
activities. The first section is the statutory measures. Grantees may not provide targets for this section but need to review the
descriptions to ensure that they understand the statutory minimum requirements associated with this grant. Applicants will then review
the other items and estimate targets for only the activities that the applicant has described and plans to complete under this
application.
ID Activity Measure Target
1.1.15 Increase of stolen
Report the number of vehicles recovered by taskforce
motor vehicles
1.1.16 Increase the clearance rate of motor Report the number of motor vehicle theft cases cleared
vehicle thefts
1.1.17 Increase the number of persons Report the number of persons arrested for motor vehicle theft by taskforce
arrested for motor vehicle theft
2.1.12 Increase the clearance rate of motor Report the number ofrg
bu lary cases cleared
vehicle burglaries
2.1.13 Increase the number of persons Report the number of persons arrested for burglary by taskforce
arrested for motor vehicle burglary
8.1.1 Increase the clearance rate of fraud- Report the number of fraud -related motor vehicle cases cleared
related motor vehicle crime cases.
8.1.2 Increase the number of persons Report the number of persons arrested for fraud -related motor vehicle crimes
arrested for fraud -related motor
vehicle crimes.
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1.1 Strategy 1: Conduct Activities that Result in the Arrest, taearance, and t
Recoveries of Motor Vehicle TM
1.1.1 Identify groups of auto theft Number of groups identified
offenders through intelligence
gathering, crime analysis and the
use of informants
1.1.2 Identify and document/record prolific
motor vehicle theft offenders [Prolific
is defined as "linked to MVT offenses
three or more times"]
1.1.5 Conduct inspections of local
businesses related to vehicle
enterprise (transportation code or
occupation code authorized
companies such as salvage yard,
repair shop, parts recycling center,
used car dealership, salvage
rebuilder, title service company,
other). (see 1.3 for number of
vehicles inspected in these
businesses)
Number identified/documented offenders
Number of businesses inspected
1.1.6 Conduct bait vehicle operations that Number of bait vehicle deployments
target motor vehicle theft offenders
1.1.8 Deploy license plate readers (LPR) Number of times LPR deployed. Deploy: If stationary unit then total number of
days or partial days unit was operable and on. Mobile unit number of days the
unit was on and operable.
1.1.9 Respond to taskforce license plate Number of times investigators responded to taskforce LPR alert notifications
reader (LPR) alert notifications regardless of whether vehicle was located
1.1.12 Conduct covert operations targeting Number of covert operations
motor vehicle theft offenders
1.1.13 Conduct warrant "round -up" Number of operations
operations targeting motor vehicle
crime offenders, Including people
wanted for motor vehicle thefts,
motor vehicle burglaries, theft of
vehicle parts and motor vehicle fraud
related crime.
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1.2 Strategy'2: Conduct coilaborative Efforts that Result in Reduction of Incidents of Motor Vehicle Theft
1.2.1 Provide Agency Assists for MVT and
Number of agency assists related to MVT. Assist means responding or
motor vehicle related fraud
answering questions via phone, e-mail, or in person. Providing
resources, tactics and authority to perform activity on cases that draw
recommendation, guidance, strategy, support or information that other
upon or aid In the Investigation Intended to further the resolution of any
LEOs will use to resolve their cases. The assist generally does not have the
case, Identify parties to crime, Identify vehicles, interview
direct responsibility for an investigation nor uses LEO authority. The assist
witnesses/suspects and apprehend suspects. Collaboration will include
helps another LEO or agency investigate cases. Analysts and civilian
any help, recommendation, contribution or support requested from or
employees will record their assists to outside LEOs and agencies met here
provided to another unit or offered by the taskforce that aids In the
along with officers.
1.2.2 Collaborate with other units or
Number of times collaborated within departments or SOs participating in
divisions (i.e. homicide, vice,
taskforoe related to WE Collaboration means physically using law
narcotics, etc.) within the taskforce
enforcement resources, tactics and authority to perform activity on cases
department(s) where a motor
that draw upon or aid In the investigation intended to further the resolution
vehicle was used in the commission
of any case, Identify parties to crime, Identify vehicles, interview
of the crime (includes identification
witnesseslsuspects and apprehend suspects. Collaboration will Include
of vehicles). Include all participating
any help, recommendation, contribution or support requested from or
jurisdiction departments here.
provided to another unit or offered by the taskforce that aids in the
furtherance of auto theft investigations.
1.2.3 Collaborate with all other outside LE
Number of times collaborated with coverage area agencies or other law
agencies and other organizations
enforcement agencies and organizations that assist in the reduction of motor
that assist in the reduction of motor
vehichle thefts. Collaboration means physically using law enforcement
vehicle thefts. Include all coverage
resources, tactics and authority to perform activity on cases that draw
jurisdictions here.
upon or aid In the Investigation Intended to further the resolution of any
case, Identify parties to crime, Identify vehicles, interview
witnesses/suspects and apprehend suspects. Collaboration will include
any help, recommendation, contribution or support requested from or
provided to another unit or offered by the taskforce that aids In the
furtherance of auto theft investigations.
1.2.5 Conduct intelligence information-
Number of intelligence meetings attended (include attending as presenter,
sharing (Personal attendance)
participant or attendee)
1.2.6 Conduct intelligence information- Crime analysis bulletins disseminated (include information distributed to law
sharing (Written Information) enforcement agencies via text, e-mail, or intra -net communications)
1.3 Strategy 3: Prevent and Reduce the Incidence of Motor Vehicle Related Fraud Activities
1.3.1 Collaborate with agencies relating to Number of collaborations
investigation and enforcement of
vehicle insurance fraud
1.3.2 Conduct 68(A) inspections (for Number of vehicles inspected to complete a 68A inspection form per TxDMV
TxDMV assignment or reassignment (VIN assignment, reassignment, bonded title)
of VIN)
1.3.3 Conduct VIN verification Inspections.
(All other reasons except bridge or
port)
1.3A Coordinate with TxDMV/Tax Offices
relating to investigation and
enforcement of fraudulent titles and
registration of stolen vehicles
2.1
2. 1.1 Conduct bait vehicle operations that
target vehicle burglary offenders
2.1.2 Identify "prolific BMV offenders"
through informants and intelligence
[Prolific is defined as "linked to BMV
and theft of vehicle parts and
accessories offenses three or more
times"]
2.1 A Conduct inspections of local
businesses related to vehicle
enterprise (transportation code or
occupation code authorized
companies such as salvage yard,
repair shop, parts recycling center,
used car dealership, salvage
rebuilder, title service company,
other).
Number of vehicles Inspected
Number of collaborations with TxDMV HQ, TxDMV Regional Service Centers or
County Tax Assessor Collector offices.
Result in the Arrest, Clearance, and Recov
Theft of Vehicle Parts and Accessories
Number of bait vehicle burglary deployments
Number of offenders identified
Number of businesses inspected (see Goal 5 for number and value of parts
recovered)
Target
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10
10
250
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2.1.7 BMV related cases presented to Report the total number of BMV related cases presented to prosecutor(s) where
prosecutor there was an incidence of theft from motor vehicles (includes criminal complaWz
for BMV, Theft, theft of parts or other cases directly tied to MVCPA statute of
motor vehicle burglary and economic motor vehicle theft as defined in MVCPA
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statute)
2.2 Strategy 2: Conduct Collaborative Efforts that Result In the Reduction of Incidents of Theft From a Motor Vehicle
2.2.1 Provide Agency Assists BMV.
Collaborate with other units or
divisions within the taskforce
departmengs) (i.e. homicide, A
narcotics, etc.) where burglary of
motor vehicle or theft of parts
occurred in the commission of th
crime (includes Identification of
vehicle). Include all participating
jurisdiction departments here.
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agencies and other organizations enforcement agencies and organizations that assist in the reduction of BMV or
where burglary of a motor vehicle stolen parts. Collaboration means physically using law enforcement
or theft of parts occurred in the resources, tactics and authority to perforin activity an cases that draw
commission of the ctime (includes upon or aid In the Investigation Intended to further the resolution of any
identification of vehicle). Include all case, Identify parties to crime, Identify vehicles, Interview
coverage jurisdictions here. witnessestsuspects and apprehend suspects. Collaboration will Include
any help, recommendation, contribution or support requested from or
provided to another unit or offered by the taskforce that aids In the
furtherance of auto theft Investigations.
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3.1 Strategy 1: Conduct Public Awareness Related Activities Used to Educate Citizens
3.1.1 Conduct educational outreach Number of outreaches 4
events (include trade show, exhibits,
booths at community events, vehicle
dIsla ys, brochures, etc.)
3.1.2 Conduct educational presentations Number of presentations. Presentation means in person, on-line, original written 1
to the public document, article, or webpage.
3.1.4 Conduct vehicle Identification
Number of etching events
0
iii dative/event
3.1..1 Conduct vehicle identification
Number of Participants/Attendees (Vehicles Marked)
0
InItIative/eve nt
3.1® Purchase advertisements in local
Number of advertisements purchased
0
outlets
3.1.6 Conduct vehicle report card
Number report cards issued
0
initiadves.
3.1.7 Utilize social media outlets
Number of postings in social media outlets
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I (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
3.1.8 Deploy outdoor public notification
Number of deployments per of (if sign remains several months, count as 1
0
signage
deployment per month)
3. 1.10 Conduct media outreach, including,
Number of outreaches
4
public service announcements,
press releases, and Interviews
® Strategy 2: Conduct Law Enforcement Training Activities to Educate Officers on Recognition and Apprehension of
Stolen Vehicles and Property
.® Conduct law enfbircement training
Number of classes
0
(TCOLE)
3.2.3 Conduct vehicle crimes
Number of classes or presentations. Presentations may Include electronic roll call
2
presentations to law enforcement
documents, shift BOLOs and other written or presented materials based on local
agencies (non TCOLE)
practices.
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4.1 Describe the local method andfor practice used to collect the data for reporting Goals, Strategies, and Activities and to evaluate the
grant program effectiveness. Describe management and staff participation. Include descriptions of systems (forms and software)
that will be used to ensure reliable and accurate data is collected and reported. Describe any other evaluation methods used in the
applicant agency to determine effectiveness or cost efficiency of the program.
The Task Force is comprised of only (2) two Detectives that are both assigned to the criminal investigative division of the PARIS
POLICE DEPARTMENT. Both Detectives are supervised by a Lieutenant in the criminal investigative division. The Lieutenant
reports to a Captain in Criminal Investigation that Is supervised by the Assistant Chief of Police and Chief of Police. The Task Force
uses data in the City of Paris Computer Information System and the IBR numbers provided through that system. Both Detectives
are assigned cases by the Captain of the Criminal Investigation Division and the cases are tracked and kept up with for evaluation
and reporting to the grant management system.
In the event the task force seeks to fill the current position from another agency the other agencies Computer Information System
will be used in combination with the Paris Police Department to accurately provide the data.
4.2 Provide any other suggested measures that would better reflect the law enforcement or prevention work that the proposed program
will perform. If the suggested measure fits into one of the stated goals above please indicate.
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Public Accounts and agree to abide by the terms stated therein.
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