1. How to Identify a Motor Vehicle 01-2012

2. Objectives Identify the make and model of suspect vehicle Identify the make and model of suspect vehicle Describe characteristics of the suspect vehicle Describe characteristics of the suspect vehicle Give a detailed description of the suspect vehicle to the police Give a detailed description of the suspect vehicle to the police

3. Common Identifiers Make – “Brand Name” who manufactured the motor vehicle Make – “Brand Name” who manufactured the motor vehicle Ex. Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, BMW Ex. Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, BMW Model – line of the vehicle Model – line of the vehicle Ex. Impala, Focus, Civic, Sonata, 3 Series Ex. Impala, Focus, Civic, Sonata, 3 Series

4. What type of vehicle is it? Cars Cars 4 door sedan 4 door sedan 2 door coupe 2 door coupe 3 or 5 door hatchback 3 or 5 door hatchback Convertible Convertible Sport Sport Luxury Luxury Station wagon Station wagon Classic Classic Trucks 2 door Single cab 2 door Extended cab 4 door Crew cab Side step Duely Utility Tonneau cover Camper shell

5. What type of vehicle is it? Van Van Mini Mini Conversion Conversion Panel Panel Full size Full size SUV Mini Luxury Off-road Crossover

6. Things to look for Make Make Model Model Color Color License plate License plate Head lights Head lights Tail lights Tail lights Brake lights Brake lights Decals Decals Spoiler Spoiler Sound Sound Tires Rims or hubcaps Tinted windows Ground effects Exhaust Damage Replaced panels Special Lighting Suspension Smell

7. Vehicle Manufacturers BMW 3, 5, M, & X series Buick Lacrosse, Enclave

8. Vehicle Manufacturers Cadillac CTS, SRX, Escalade Chevrolet Impala, Silverado, Tahoe Cobalt, Cruze, Colorado

9. Vehicle Manufacturers Chrysler 200, 300, Town & Country Dodge Avenger, Charger, Ram, Caliber, Durango, Caravan

10. Vehicle Manufacturers Ford Fusion, Focus, F-150, Ranger, Crown Victoria GMC Acadia, Sierra, Yukon, Canyon, Savannah

11. Vehicle Manufacturers Honda Accord, Civic, CRV, Fit, Ridgeline, Pilot, Odyssey Hyundai Accent, Sonata, Santa Fe

12. Vehicle Manufacturers Jeep Wrangler, Compass, Patriot, Liberty, Cherokee Patriot, Liberty, Cherokee Kia Sorento, Forte, Optima, Soul, Rio

13. Vehicle Manufacturers Lincoln Town Car, Navigator Mazda 3, 5, 6, CX-9, Protégé, Tribute,

14. Vehicle Manufacturers Mercedes-Benz C-Class, M-Class, SL-Class Mercury Milan, Grand Marquis Mariner, Mountaineer

15. Vehicle Manufacturers Mitsubishi Eclipse, Lancer, Gallant, Outlander Nissan Sentra, Maxima, Altima, Murano, Pathfinder

16. Vehicle Manufacturers Oldsmobile Alero, Aurora Plymouth Breeze, Neon

17. Vehicle Manufacturers Pontiac Grand Am, Vibe, Firebird, Sunfire, G6, Torrent Saturn Astra, Vue, Ion, S Series

18. Vehicle Manufacturers Scion Tc, Bbx, Iq Subaru Imprezza, WRX, Forrester Outback, Legacy

19. Vehicle Manufacturers Suzuki Swift, Kizashi, Vitara, Equator Toyota Camry, Corolla, Prius, Celica, Tacoma, Tundra

20. Vehicle Manufacturers Volkswagon Beetle, Jetta, Passat, Volvo C30, S60, XC90, V50

21. License Plate Car or SUV - AA#A#A Car or SUV - AA#A#A Truck - #AA### Truck - #AA### Truck 18k lbs - ##A#AA Truck 18k lbs - ##A#AA Trailer - ####AA Trailer - ####AA Tab Colors 2011 - White on Black 2012 - Black on Red 2013 - Black on Green 2014 - Black on Orange

22. Information to Police Crime or Suspicious Activity Direction of Travel and Time Frame MakeModelColor License Plate Identifiers Number of Occupants