Courses & Descriptions

Foundation Courses:

CI101: VEHICLE THEFT FOR THE PATROL OFFICER
6 hrs

This is the foundation!  Vehicle Theft for the Patrol Officer provides the patrol officer, detective, and other law enforcement professionals with the "must know" information needed to successfully detect, seize, and positively identify stolen vehicles. Attendees learn the keys to detecting stolen vehicles, VIN construction, how to positively identify vehicles, interviewing techniques, and legal issues relating to vehicle theft investigation.

CI102: SNOWMOBILE & ATV THEFT INVESTIGATION
4 hrs

Snowmobile & ATV Theft Investigation examines the problems associated with investigating stolen snowmobiles & ATVs. Attendees learn how to spot altered or re-stamped identification numbers alternative methods of identification and other investigative techniques.

CI103: MARINE THEFT INVESTIGATION
4 hrs

Marine Theft Investigation looks at the issues related to positively identifying and detecting stolen watercraft. HIN formats are explained, Title and Registration information is provided as well as investigative techniques for detecting stolen watercraft.

CI104: MOTORCYCLE THEFT INVESTIGATION
4 hrs

Motorcycle Theft Investigation discusses the problems associated with investigation of stolen motorcycles. Both Harley Davidson and "Metric" motorcycles are discussed.

CI105: ASSEMBLED & SALVAGE VEHICLES
4 hrs

Assembled & Salvage Vehicles is for all police officers that have ever been asked to deal with Assembled and Salvage vehicles, from what exactly are they to how to filling out the TR-54, it's all covered here!

CI106: BIG TRUCK & TRAILER THEFT INVESTIGATION
4 hrs

Big Truck & Trailer Theft Investigation provides essential information related to the successful recovery & investigation of stolen truck tractors & trailers.

CI107: CONSTRUCTION & FARM EQUIPMENT THEFT INVESTIGATION
4 hrs

Construction & Farm Equipment Theft Investigation focuses on the essential information related to these high dollar items that are oftentimes overlooked by patrol officers. Attendees learn the basics of detection and identification relevant to these vehicles as well as examining the problems associated with the theft of heavy/agricultural equipment.

Advanced Courses:

CI 201: MARINE THEFT INVESTIGATION
8 hrs

Marine Theft Investigation, this full day program is the advanced program that focuses on the investigation and recovery of stolen watercraft. Marine theft is big business and the untrained investigator / patrol officer can easily miss the keys to positively identifying and recovering stolen watercraft. Attendees learn information related to the Hull Identification Number system, marine engine identification, personal watercraft identification, and Documented Vessels. In addition, case studies are presented and discussed, which develops investigative techniques.

CI 202: CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT THEFT INVESTIGATION
8 hrs

Construction Equipment Theft Investigation is the single day program for those focusing on the investigation and successful prosecution of construction / agricultural equipment theft. Attendees learn information related to the Product Identification Number as well as study the various manufacturers’ unique characteristics that can assist the investigator in detecting stolen equipment that has been altered to disguise its true identity. In addition, attendees learn the key points to look for in the positive identification of any piece of heavy equipment.  Examination of several cases helps put it all together.

CI 203: MOTORCYCLE THEFT INVESTIGATION
8 hrs

Motorcycle Theft Investigation – This full day program takes the investigator to the next level in the successful investigation of stolen motorcycles. Attendees are presented essential information related to both Harley Davidson and foreign / import motorcycles. Attendees learn the VIN construction formats of the various manufacturers, engine identification, as well as other key points available to positively identify the “Hog” and  “Metric” motorcycle.

CI 204: VEHICLE ARSON INVESTIGATION
4 hrs

Vehicle Arson Investigation is designed to provide attendees with the information and techniques necessary to deal with the problems associated with the positive identification of vehicles that have been burned.