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What is NMVTIS you ask?
According to the website, The National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) is, among other things, a tool that
assists local, state, and federal law enforcement in investigating, deterring, and preventing vehicle-related crimes.
Please visit the website to learn more about NMVTIS and its Benefits to Law Enforcement.
Multiple States Report Increased Car Thefts in 2022. April 24, 2022, https://www.caranddriver.com/ reports that
car thefts are way up in some parts of the country. Washington state is seeing an 88% increase while New Jersey is seeing
33%.
Woman arrested for car theft drove another stolen car to court appearance: Dublin police. March 30, 2022,
https://www.kron4.com/ reports that police determined that she arrived to court in a stolen vehicle and promptly
took her to custody and took her back to jail.
Second teen arrested in Bristol vehicle-arson investigation. April 10, 2022, https://www.bbc.com/ reports that
two teenagers are now in custody for suspicion of arson after 25 vehicles were destroyed in Bristol.
Attorney General Ford Announces Sentencing of Las Vegas for Insurance Fraud. April 22, 2022,
https://ag.nv.gov/ reports that the vehicle owner reported his in good condition vehicle stolen to his insurance
company. The vehicle was located by Police at a local residence with several other stolen vehicles. It was
determined the vehicle was damaged years prior and the suspect’s girlfriend and a car dealer assisted..
Here you will find publications that could be used as a tool for the trade. If you have anything
you would like to share here please email it to enews@iaati.org.
Dealer Fraud Prevention and Awareness Worksheet
Fraud Prevention and Awareness-Dealer Offsite Delivery Checklist
NCTFF-National Cargo Theft Prevention Task Force
VEHICLE RENTAL/LEASING INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS: A FORCE MULTIPLIER
TSA Rental Truck Brochure
NHTSA “Preventing Auto Theft” Video (Please use and share)
NHTSA “Protecting Your Vehicle from Theft” social graphics (Please use and share)
Car Rental Security Contacts
FBI Auto Theft Training Video
A Guide to Vehicle Crimes Analysis
Office of Odometer Fraud Investigation-Contact Information
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