Understanding and Preventing Car Theft
Understanding and Preventing Car Theft

Author: Michael G. Maxfield

Publisher:

Published: 2004-01-01

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13: 9781881798538

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Thefts of and from autos are among the most commonly reported crimes, and they account for the highest losses among property crimes that target individuals (except for arson). But according to this new book, recent initiatives in the U.S., Europe and Australia have proven effective or are showing promise in preventing car theft.

Preventive Measures Against Car Thefts and Car Scams
Preventive Measures Against Car Thefts and Car Scams

Author: JON MEYER

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2012-04-18

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 1469191210

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This booklet by Jonathan Meyer is a wonderful example of combining your personal and professional skills for the benefit of others. This material will benefit you on the topics of car theft, insurance fraud, and personal safety; topics of concern for every motor vehicle driver. Add to this subject Mr. Meyer's knowledge of Martial Arts; which has its core, the value of preparation, observation, and proactive defensive. Together they are a perfect example towards the creation of effective risk management to reduce "real world" risks. And together you have a new and comprehensive resource on a subject that has been present since the beginning of the automobile. Everyone who drives a motor vehicle has the exposures covered in this material. We all want to protect the significant value of our vehicle. But more importantly, we need to protect ourselves from personal harm. While on the surface the topics presented may seem hard wired into our minds, in reality they need to be visited and revisited. They need to be shared with both new drivers and drivers of all ages. -Sam S. Revenson President Associated Risk Management "Jon Meyer has packed this small book with dozens of great tips for the safety conscious public. There is an old saying 'An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.' This book is a pound of prevention." Prof. Arthur Cohen B.A., M.A. a.k.a. "The Streetwise Professor" Director Center for School and Personal Safety Research

Auto Theft Investigation
Auto Theft Investigation

Author: Robert S. Chilimidos

Publisher:

Published: 1971

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13:

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Manual for police patrol officers on recognizing, preventing and handling auto thefts. Across the nation in 1972, one out of every 109 registered automobiles was stolen. Auto Theft Investigation was prepared to familiarize the officer on patrol with some of the problems caused by vehicle theft, alert him to indications of tampering, and acquaint him with applicable federal and state laws. Statistics, graphs, and charts are provided to demonstrate the magnitude of motor vehicle theft. Individual chapters discuss categories of auto thieves, modus operandi, completion of stolen vehicle reports, and dissemination of stolen vehicle information. Vehicle embezzlement techniques, such as selling a rented car, are described. Succeeding material covers victim, witness, and suspect identification, and interview techniques. Stolen vehicle recognition, vehicle recovery, and vehicle identification numbers, including methods of affixing them and detecting alterations or tampering are covered. Body serial numbers, identification number plates, and engine numbers are described and illustrated. An extensive listing of manufacturer identification numbers for 1955-1971 vehicles, including motorcycles, trucks, and trailers is provided. Additional features include sample police record forms, dealer sales reports, registration certificates, and ownership documents.

Forensic Investigation of Stolen-Recovered and Other Crime-Related Vehicles
Forensic Investigation of Stolen-Recovered and Other Crime-Related Vehicles

Author: Eric Stauffer

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2006-10-11

Total Pages: 659

ISBN-13: 0080477887

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Forensic Investigation of Stolen-Recovered and Other Crime-Related Vehicles provides unique and detailed insights into the investigations of one of the most common crime scenes in the world. In addition to a thorough treatment of auto theft, the book covers vehicles involved in other forms of crime—dealing extensively with the various procedures and dynamics of evidence as it might be left in any crime scene. An impressive collection of expert contributors covers a wide variety of subjects, including chapters on vehicle identification, examination of burned vehicles, vehicles recovered from under water, vehicles involved in terrorism, vehicle tracking, alarms, anti-theft systems, steering columns, and ignition locks. The book also covers such topics as victim and witness interviews, public and private auto theft investigations, detection of trace evidence and chemical traces, vehicle search techniques, analysis of automotive fluids, vehicle registration, document examination, and vehicle crime mapping. It is the ultimate reference guide for any auto theft investigator, crime scene technician, criminalist, police investigator, criminologist, or insurance adjuster. - Extensively researched and exceptionally well-written by internationally-recognized experts in auto theft investigation and forensic science - All the principles explained in the text are well-illustrated and demonstrated with more than 450 black and white and about 100 full-color illustrations, many directly from real cases - Serves as both a valuable reference guide to the professional and an effective teaching tool for the forensic science student