1. International Association of Auto Theft Investigators
Welcome to the 2018 Australasian Branch
Training Seminar
J.D. Hough
2017/2018 IAATI President

2. International Association of Auto Theft Investigators
The International Association of Auto Theft Investigators (IAATI) was formed in 1952 in order to improve communication and coordination among the growing family of professional auto theft investigators.
Over 3500 members
Representing over 71 countries

3. IAATI GOAL
Our most effective weapon to combat the crime of auto theft is cooperation. IAATI has actively pursued this by providing its members with an unsurpassed array of experience, training and resources in areas such as technical developments, trends, intelligence information and investigative assistance. Through IAATI we are able to pool our resources in order to achieve our common interests, and better serve our communities.
IAATI is dedicated to developing and encouraging the highest professional standards of conduct among auto theft investigators, and strives to eliminate all factors interfering with the administration of the auto theft suppression effort.

4. International Association of Auto Theft Investigators
IAATI currently comprises of five Branches covering - Europe, UK, Southern Africa, Latin America and Australasia - along with five North American Chapters covering both the USA and Canada.

5. Benefits of IAATI Members
NETWORKING
APB – Magazine
AUTO THEFT TODAY- Electronic Publication
TRAINING, SEMINARS, CONFERENCES
CERTIFICATION
MEMEBERS ONLINE DATABASE
In addition to the various training opportunities and membership identification items, each member receives access to IAATI’s worldwide membership database, where he (or she) will be able to obtain information and assistance on virtually any auto theft related problem. In addition each member receives our quarterly news magazine, the APB, which contains updates on vehicle theft issues, current court decisions pertaining to auto theft and upcoming training information.

6. TRENDS Auto Theft rate is on the rise More vehicles stolen for parts
Technology changing ways of the theft
Auto theft funding criminal enterprises
Luxury vehicles being targeted
U.S. on the rise
14% drop in the number of cars stolen in the Netherlands last year, but the recovery rate also continues to decline

7. News Stories From IAATI Website
Large cross-border vehicle theft ring busted in Poland
Car thefts go down, but fewer stolen vehicles are recovered – Netherlands
Rising Cost of Parts Fuels Interest of Car Thieves NICB
Foreign criminals ‘flown into Ireland to smuggle high-powered stolen cars’

8. News Stories From IAATI Website
Today’s High Tech Cars Could Drive More Auto Theft
Car thieves in Malaysia have gone high-tech, using device to unlock car with keyless entry
Vehicle Thefts up 27% in Mexico
Car thefts up 30% as gangs beat new tech

10. Goals for this week Learn something new Pass out business cards
Make new acquaintance/contact
Add names and numbers to your contact list
Share your experiences with others
Have fun!

11. Thank You
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