WESTERN STATES AUTO THEFT
INVESTIGATORS ASSOCIATION
SOUTHERN CHAPTER
TRAINING CLASSES

VEHICLE THEFT / ARSON INVESTIGATION
CLASSES IN CALENDAR YEAR 2001

Click on your choice of previous classes for further information

Jan 15-19, 2001 CHP Vehicle Theft Investigation Class for Investigators
Jan 29-Feb 2, 2001 San Jose State Vehicle Theft Investigation for Investigators
February 13, 2001 Santa Ana Police Vehicle Theft for Patrol/Traffic Officers
February 14, 2001 Santa Ana Police Vehicle Theft for Patrol/Traffic Officers
Mar 5-9, 2001 L.A.P.D. Vehicle Theft Investigation Class for Detectives
Mar 12-16, 2001 CHP Vehicle Theft Investigation Class for Investigators
Apr 2-6, 2001 WSATI NW Chapter Vehicle Theft Investigation School
Apr 30-May 4, 2001 San Jose State Vehicle Theft Investigation for Investigators
May 14-18, 2001 CHP Vehicle Theft Investigation Class for Investigators
Jun 11-13, 2001 Major Document Verification Seminar - London
Jun 21-22, 2001 Arizona Auto Theft Investigators Association Seminar
Jul 16-18, 2001 California Conference of Arson Investigators Seminar
Jul 16-18, 2001 LSC + Associates Investigation of Vehicle Fires Seminar
July 24, 2001 Santa Ana Police Vehicle Theft for Patrol/Traffic Officers
July 25, 2001 Santa Ana Police Vehicle Theft for Patrol/Traffic Officers
Jul 23-27, 2001 CHP Vehicle Theft Investigation Class for Investigators
Aug 5-10, 2001 International Association of Auto Theft Investigators
Aug 22-24, 2001 Structural and Vehicles Live Vehicle Burn
Sep 10-14, 2001 CHP Vehicle Theft Investigation Class for Investigators
Sep 17-21, 2001 Colorado Auto Theft Investigators Annual Seminar
Sep 20-22, 2001 "Hot Wheels 2001" - Investigation of Motor Vehicle Fires 
Sep 30-Oct 3, 2001 WSATI 30th Annual Training Seminar
Oct 29-31, 2001 North American Export Committee Meeting
Nov 5-9, 2001 CHP Vehicle Theft Investigation Class for Investigators
Nov 19-21, 2001 Document Verification Seminar
Nov 26-30, 2001 L.A.P.D. Vehicle Theft Investigation Class for Detectives
Dec 5-7, 2001 LSC + Associates Investigation of Vehicle Fires Seminar

San Jose State University Administration of Justice Bureau is offering two upcoming Vehicle Theft for Investigators classes in the first half of 2001.

January 29 - February 2, 2001     April 30 - May 4, 2001

Classes will be held at the Holiday Express at the Airport, San Jose in 2001.

2002 Classes will be part of the Institute of Criminal Investigation (ICI) curriculum and this will become a Foundation Specialty class.

February 4 - February 8, 2002            Additional classes to be announced

Classes will be held at the Los Gatos Lodge, Los Gatos, in 2002

Cost: $300 (pending an increase)
POST Plan III, 40 hours
Course Control #5350-30190

Topics will include:     Vehicle ID methods and procedures
                                   Cloned vehicles
                                   Hi-tech auto theft investigation
                                   Everything you need to know about VINs
                                   Vehicle arson

For information about these classes, call 408 924-3330 or send email.

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Santa Ana Police Department is offering Vehicle Theft for Patrol / Traffic Officers Classes:

Tuesday, February 13, 2001        0800 - 1700 hrs
Wednesday, February 14, 2001   0800 - 1700 hrs
Tuesday, July 24, 2001               0800 - 1700 hrs
Wednesday, July 25, 2001          0800 - 1700 hrs

Classes will be held at the Santa Ana PD Training Facility, Santa Ana
The classes are eight hours in length and are P.O.S.T. certified.
Course Control #2490-29900

The classes are designed to give the in-field officer a better understanding of methods used by thieves and to be able to better recognize VIN switched vehicles.

For information about these classes, send e-mail to Santa Ana Police Training Officer Todd O'Conner, or call Todd at 714 245-8052.

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The Los Angeles Police Department is offering a five-day (40 hour) Vehicle Theft Investigation Class for police investigators/detectives.  This is also an ICI Foundation Specialty class.  This will be offered twice in 2001.

March 5th - 9th, 2001                           November 26th - 30th, 2001

For additional information regarding the class and registration, contact Detective
Roger Gripe or Christopher Figueroa at (213) 485-2676 or FAX 213 485-8894.

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The California Highway Patrol will be presenting six sessions of their Vehicle Theft Investigation Course in 2001.  The purpose of these training courses is to impart operational knowledge and guidelines for activities relating to the investigation of vehicle theft.

The course consists of 40 hours of training certified by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) as part of their Institute of Criminal Investigation (ICI), and the $251 tuition is reimbursable under POST Plan III.

The training course will be presented at three locations throughout the state for the convenience of those individuals who have obtained approval from their agency.  Dates and locations of the courses are as follows:

POST Control # 1270-30190

January 15-19, 2001  San Diego             July 23-27, 2001             San Diego
March 12-16, 2001      Ontario               September 10-14, 2001   Ontario
May 14-18, 2001          Folsom               November 5-9, 2001       Folsom

For information regarding these courses, please contact Willie Hernandez at the CHP Investigative Services Section (916) 445-0752 or fax (916) 323-0079. 

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The next 40 hour Vehicle Theft Training School sponsored by the Western States Auto Theft Investigators (WSATI) will be held April 2nd through April 6th, 2001 at the Washington State Patrol District 2 office, 2803 156th AVE. SE, Bellevue, WA. 98007. 

The tuition is 150.00 per applicant.  The Federal Identification # 237456030.

The course contains training in all aspects of identification and investigation of stolen vehicles, including a practical exercise in location and restoring altered VINs.  Upon completion, each student will receive a Theft Investigators Manual ($35 value), and a training certificate from the Western States Auto Theft Investigators Association.  Each student will receive a membership in WSATI for 2001.

One of our highly qualified instructors will be retired Senior Special Agent Mel Mooers of the National Insurance Crime Bureau who is a nationally recognized expert.

Applications will be on a first come basis. Due to the past success of the School, officers and agents are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.  Registrations must be received by March 1st, 2001 or call Det. Gene McNaughton with Seattle Police Auto Theft Unit at (206) 684-8942 for additional information. 

Upon receipt of the tuition, a confirmation letter and a class schedule will be mailed or faxed to you.

Area Hotels:

Days Inn                          Holiday Inn               (This is 5 miles east of the class 3241 156th                       SE1801 12th Ave.        site and request the  Gov’t 
Bellevue, WA 98007         Issaquah, WA 98027   rate)
(425) 643-6644                 (425) 392-6421 

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Lee S. Cole Investigation of Motor Vehicle Fires                     July 16 - 18, 2001

The class is being held in Monterey, CA July 16th-18th, 2001. (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday)

The cost is $675 per person, which includes continental breakfast and lunch each day, as well as a copy of the book, Investigation of Motor Vehicle Fires, 4th edition (latest hardbound edition).

The first two days are classroom-style with the third day set aside for hands-on investigation of burned vehicles.

Last year's class in Tahoe was a huge success and we are looking forward to another big turnout for this year.

Reservations can be made by calling 800-828-3550, faxing 415-456-7532,
or visiting our website at http://www.LSC-associates.com/seminars.htm.

For further information regarding class content please go to the website at
http://www.lsc-associates.com/seminars.htm.

Sandy Mahoney <mailto:lscole@lsc-associates.com>

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"Hot Wheels 2001" - Investigation of Motor Vehicle Fires                                     September 20-22, 2001

Where: Sheraton Cavalier, 2620 - 32nd Avenue N.E., Calgary, Alberta

Description: The Fire Investigation Association of Alberta, Chapter 38 of the I.A.A.I. will be hosting its annual meeting and seminar, in Calgary, Alberta, on September 20 to 22, 2001. The topic for the seminar is motor vehicle fires. There will be approximately 15 vehicles set on fire through various methods. Syndicates will be coordinated and pre-planned scenarios will be in place. Each syndicate will do one major investigation, and also do a quick examination of nine other vehicles. The vehicles will be videotaped during the setting of the fires and will be viewed by all delegates after each Syndicate presents the result of its investigation. Auto theft will also be covered at this seminar. Register early as registrants will be limited to 80.

Website: www.fiaa.ab.ca

Contact: Dave Dyson at (403) 547-5100

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STRUCTURAL AND VEHICLES LIVE VEHICLE BURN      August 22-24, 2001
Presented By The International Association of Arson Investigators, Inc.
In cooperation with the Kentucky Chapter of the IAAI and the Louisville Fire Department

The International Association of Arson Investigators, Inc. in conjunction with the Kentucky Chapter of the IAAI and the Louisville Fire Department will be holding a training seminar August 22-24, 2001. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail us or contact at (314) 739-4224. 

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