The Backup Training Corporation

Rolling Stolen: Stolen Vehicle Identification

You don't know how many times you have stopped stolen vehicles for traffic violations and allowed the driver to proceed after writing a ticket or a summons. The driver was able to keep the secret he was hiding from you. This course is designed to help you uncover the secret that a driver of a stolen vehicle is hoping to keep. Developed with the assistance of auto theft task force members from a major west coast police agency, this course examines auto theft motives, methods, and most importantly, makes recommendations to enhance officer safety in field enforcement activities. The criminal of today is more likely to be armed and a potential threat to your safety than at any other time in history. Recover the "rolling stolen," and do so safely.

Section I: Trends in Auto Theft: National Insurance Crime Bureau

Most Commonly Stolen Vehicles by Type and Geographic Location

Section II: Motives for Auto Theft

Transportation
Joyriding
To Commit Another Crime
Profit

Section III: Vehicle Identification Numbers

The 17-Digit Numbers
Attachment of VIN Plates and Stickers
Rosette Rivets: Caution!
VIN Switches
Cloning
VIN Plate/Sticker Condition

Section IV: Traffic Stops

Why Do You Approach?

Controlling Multiple Suspects on the Stop
Examining Documents and VINs
The Vehicle Itself
1. Suspicious Contents
Interviewing the Driver

Prevent Pursuits: Get the Keys
Reasonable Suspicion v. Probable Cause

Testimonials - Add Your Comments

"Honestly, The Backup has provided me with the best training value I've ever encountered as a police administrator. There is nowhere else that I'm aware of where an officer can receive the diversity of training (all with POST Academy Level accreditation in Missouri) at the minimal financial outlay as at The Backup. With the ever-increasing strain on our training dollar, this value should not be ignored. I sincerely thank you."

Thomas A. McClain, Chief of Police
Willard PD
Willard, MO

"Thank you for this course. It will help me perform better as a police officer."

Scott Williamson
UNT Health Science Center
Ft Worth, TX

"I enjoyed the course. It was very highly informative."

Clayton Lacaze
Woodworth Police Department
Woodworth, LA
Rolling Stolen Course

"The course was very good and well-rounded. Especially helpful were the actual examples of a cloned VIN, a counterfeit DOT decal, improper rivets, etc."

D. Hannigan
Park County Sheriff Office
Bailey, CO
Rolling Stolen Course

"The information was presented in a very easy to read format. It flowed logically and made it more interesting when placing yourself at the scene of a vehicle stop, when you have already learned about VIN details. This course was precise, providing an additional tool for myself at my next vehicle stop. The course also provided additional sites (extras) which can be examined at a later date."

Cynthia Bernard
Police Constable
Rolling Stolen Course

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