Arizona Automobile
Theft Authority
2007 Annual Report

Table of Contents
Letter to the Governor

3

Board of Directors

4

Executive Summary

6

Initiatives

18

Watch Your Car

20

Financial Report

26

Impact of AATA on Motor
Vehicle Insurance Costs

29

Future of the AATA

29

Special Thanks

31

Mission Statement
To deter vehicle theft through a statewide cooperative effort by supporting law
enforcement activities, vertical prosecution, and public awareness/community
education programs.

State of Arizona
Arizona Automobile Theft Authority
@Copyright 2007
The Copyright to all content of this report is held by the Arizona Automobile Theft Authority, except as indicated otherwise. All rights are reserved.
The report was prepared and produced entirely by AATA Staff.

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Letter to the Governor
The Honorable Janet Napolitano
Governor of Arizona
1700 West Washington
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Dear Governor Napolitano:
It is with great pleasure that we present the Arizona Automobile Theft Authority’s (AATA) Annual Report
for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007.
The AATA is pleased to report another slight reduction (3.8%) in Arizona’s vehicle theft rate for 2006.
This reduction represents the fourth straight year Arizona has realized a decrease in its auto theft rate.
Arizona remains the number two state for auto thefts behind Nevada according to recent statistics
released in the 2006 FBI Uniform Crime Report. The AATA is encouraged by the downward trend in the
vehicle theft rate and attributes this success in part to the current initiatives, programs and partnerships
that have been cultivated. Although the Agency is pleased with the reduction, we recognize a great deal
of work remains to continue to reduce Arizona’s vehicle theft rate.
The continuing vehicle theft problem and growing population in Arizona requires a coordinated statewide
effort to develop, implement and sustain successful programs and inter-agency cooperation to combat
vehicle theft in the state. Arizona’s proximity to Mexico, the moderate recovery rate and homeland
security concerns mandate employing partnerships on a national and international level to curtail vehicle
theft by organized criminal groups and deter exportation of stolen vehicles to finance other criminal
activities and international terrorism.
The AATA remains committed to reducing the incidence of vehicle theft in the state with support from the
insurance industry, criminal justice agencies, community organizations, and business partners, and looks
forward to continued service to the citizens of Arizona.
Respectfully,

Dean C. Butler
Chairman of the Board

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Board of Directors

June 30, 2007

Dean C. Butler, Chairman of the Board
Farmers Insurance Company
Dean Butler was appointed to the AATA Board of Directors on January 5, 2001. Mr. Butler is the
Marketing Support Manager with the Phoenix Service Center of Farmers Insurance and has over 25
years of experience in the insurance industry. Mr. Butler represents one of two insurance industry
positions on the AATA Board.

Chief Daniel G. Sharp, Vice-Chairman
Oro Valley Police Department
Chief Sharp was appointed to the AATA Board of Directors in October 2000 by the Arizona Chiefs’ of
Police Association and represents a city with a population of one hundred thousand or less. Chief
Sharp has served as Oro Valley Police Chief since January 2000 and had been with the Tucson
Police Department prior to his appointment. Chief Sharp brings over 25 years of law enforcement
experience to the AATA Board.

Sheriff Joe Arpaio
Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff Joe Arpaio was appointed to the AATA Board of Directors in February 2003 by the Arizona Sheriff’s
Association. Sheriff Arpaio occupies one of two Sheriff positions on the AATA Board, representing a county
with a population of five hundred thousand or more. Sheriff Arpaio has been the Sheriff of Maricopa County
since 1993 and brings with him over 40 years of law enforcement experience.

Joe Brosius
Public Member
Governor Napolitano appointed Sergeant Joe Brosius of the Tempe Police Department, to the AATA Board
of Directors on January 19, 2004. Sergeant Brosius occupies one of two public member positions on the
AATA Board. He brings over thirty years of law enforcement experience, with eighteen of those years in the
area of vehicle theft investigation.

Brian L. Garrett
State Farm Insurance Company
Brian Garrett was appointed to the AATA Board of Directors in 2005. Mr. Garrett represents one of two
insurance industry positions on the AATA Board. Mr. Garrett has been with the State Farm Insurance
Company since 1982 and is currently the Section Manager of the Special Investigative Units in Arizona,
Nevada and New Mexico.

Chief Sherry Kiyler
Chandler Police Department
Chief Sherry Kiyler was appointed to the AATA Board of Directors in 2004 by the Arizona Chiefs’ of Police
Association and represents a city with a population of one hundred thousand or more. Chief Kiyler was
appointed Chandler Police Chief on February 2, 2004. Prior to her appointment as Chandler Police Chief,
she served the citizens of Phoenix and the Phoenix Police Department for over thirty-one years.

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Sheriff Ralph E. Ogden
Yuma County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff Ralph Ogden was appointed to the AATA Board of Directors in 1997 by the Arizona Sheriff’s
Association. Sheriff Ogden occupies one of two Sheriff positions on the AATA Board, representing a
county with a population of five hundred thousand or less. Sheriff Ogden began his career in law
enforcement more than 30 years ago and was elected Yuma County Sheriff in 1993. His experience
includes four years in the Marine Corps, Chief Deputy for the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office and a
graduate of the FBI National Academy.

Ellen Poole
Public Member
Ellen Poole has been a member of the AATA Board of Directors since 1999 and occupies one of two public
member positions. Ms. Poole joined the USAA Insurance Company in October 2002 as Executive Director,
Southwest Region Government Liaison. Prior to joining USAA, Ms. Poole was with the Arizona Bankers
Association and had served three years as the legislative research analyst for the Arizona State Senate
Banking and Insurance Committee. Ms. Poole earned her law degree from George Washington University
and holds two bachelor’s degrees from Virginia Tech.

Director Stacey K. Stanton
Motor Vehicle Division, Arizona Department of Transportation
Stacey Stanton has been a member of the AATA Board of Directors since 1999. Ms. Stanton was
appointed to lead the Arizona Department of Transportation’s Motor Vehicle Division in December 1999.
She has worked with the Motor Vehicle Division for many years, overseeing the division’s customer service
program in Phoenix and later, heading the division’s legislative program and policy unit. Ms. Stanton has a
bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University.

Director Roger Vanderpool
Arizona Department of Public Safety
Roger Vanderpool was appointed Director of the Department of Public Safety by Governor Napolitano in
March 2005. Director Vanderpool is the former Pinal County Sheriff; twice elected Sheriff. Prior to being
first elected Sheriff, Director Vanderpool served 20 years with DPS and had been a police officer in Indiana.
Director Vanderpool is a U.S. Army veteran, having served in Germany. He serves on over 40 different
state boards and commissions.

Andrew P. Thomas
Maricopa County Attorney
Andrew Thomas was appointed to the AATA Board of Directors on January 19, 2007. Mr. Thomas
occupies the County Attorney position on the AATA Board, representing a county with a population of one
million or more. Mr. Thomas was elected Maricopa County Attorney in November, 2004. He is a former
prosecutor and published author. He received his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Missouri in
1988 and his law degree from Harvard Law School in 1991.

James P. Walsh
Pinal County Attorney
Governor Napolitano appointed Mr. Walsh to the AATA Board of Directors on June 29, 2007. Mr. Walsh
occupies the County Attorney position on the AATA Board, representing a county with a population of
one million or less. Mr. Walsh became the Pinal County Attorney on May 18, 2007 after being appointed by the
Pinal County Board of Supervisors. Before the Pinal County Attorney position, he served as Chief Deputy and
Special Counsel for Southern Arizona in the Arizona Attorney General’s Office.

Arizona Automobile Theft Authority Staff
Enrique Cantu
Executive Director

Paul Boelhauf

Ann Armstrong

John Almasan

Arthur Myer

Nichole Thompson

Chief Financial Officer

Public Affairs Officer

Public Information Officer

Fiscal Services Specialist

Administrative Assistant

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Executive Summary
Introduction

The funding mechanism for the AATA is a premiere
example of a unique government/business/consumer
partnership. The prime beneficiaries, specifically the
insurance industry and vehicle owners/insurance
consumers totally support the government services
from which they benefit. Additionally, all citizens
benefit from the services provided by this Agency,
since vehicle theft is associated with many other
criminal activities.

The Arizona Automobile Theft Authority (AATA) fiscal year is
from July 1st to June 30th. The budget is appropriated
biannually by the Arizona Legislature.
All motor vehicle theft statistics included in this report are
based on the calendar year ending December 31, 2006
including those statistics cited from the 2006 Uniform Crime
Report, published by the Federal Bureau of Investigation
(FBI) and the 2006 Crime in Arizona Report published by the
Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Summary

Accordingly, this report contains a combination of data
sources reflecting both calendar year 2006 and fiscal year
2007 information. Discrepancies are recognized between the
Uniform Crime Report and the Crime in Arizona Report, due
to different reporting requirements. Statistics listed in the
Crime in Arizona Report do not include crimes reported to
Federal or tribal agencies located in Arizona.

The FBI’s 2006 Uniform Crime Report (UCR)
indicates there were more than 1.2 million motor vehicle
thefts in the United States in 2006, with an estimated
value of approximately $8.2 billion dollars. In Arizona,
there were 54,849 vehicles reported stolen during 2006,
which reflects a 3.8% decrease in the theft rate from
2005.

2006 ARIZONA CRIME CLOCK

one
VIOLENT CRIME
every 16 min. 57 sec.
one
MAJOR CRIME
every 1 min. 41 sec.
one
PROPERTY CRIME
every 1 min. 52 sec.

The crime clock should be viewed with care. Being the most aggregate representation of UCR data, it is designed to
convey the annual reported crime experience by showing the relative frequency of occurrence of the Offenses. This
mode of display should not be taken to imply regularity in the commission of the Offenses; rather, it represents the
annual ration of crime to affixed time intervals.
Source: Arizona Department of Public Safety 2006 Crime in Arizona Report

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one
MURDER
every 18 hrs. 52 min.
one
FORCIBLE RAPE
every 4 hrs. 35 min.
one
ROBBERY
every 58 min. 49 sec.
one
AGGRAVATED
ASSAULT
every 27 min. 2 sec.

one
BURGLARY
every 9 min. 37 sec.
one
LARCENY — THEFT
every 3 min. 5 sec.
one
MOTOR VEHICLE
THEFT
every 9 min. 48 sec.
one
ARSON
every 4 hrs. 40 min.

The FBI’s UCR reflects that in 2006 the Western states have
approximately 23 percent of the U.S. population and they
accounted for 37 percent of all motor vehicle thefts in the
Nation. By volume, the largest number of motor vehicle
thefts, an estimated 438,426 occurred in this region.

The estimated number of motor vehicle thefts in the U.S. went
down 3.5 percent from last year’s number. In addition, the
motor vehicle theft rate, estimated at 398.4 thefts per 100,000
inhabitants, had a decrease of 4.4 percent.

Arizona Economic Loss: 1996-2006

The UCR also shows that of the eight states in the West
Mountain Region, Nevada, New Mexico and Wyoming are the
only states to experience an increase in the total number of
vehicle thefts.

increase of over 1,174,000 people or 22.3 percent since
2000. Arizona’s population growth and our proximity to
Mexico, remain primary factors that significantly impact the
vehicle theft rate and other criminal activity. Despite the
growth in population, the 2006 UCR report shows that
Arizona’s theft rate decreased almost 4.0% from 2005 and
remained number two in the nation, behind Nevada.

According to Arizona Department of Economic Security,
Arizona’s population for 2006 is 6,305,210 which reflects an

Arizona Population: 1910 - 2006

*Arizona’s current estimated population (2006) = 6,306,210
Note: Source — Arizona Department of Economic Security

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Summary continued

Arizona ranks fourth (4th) in the nation in actual number of vehicles stolen, and remained in third (3rd) place in the
country for vehicle thefts per capita, behind Washington, D.C., and Nevada. Arizona experienced a decrease in
vehicle thefts and its theft rate, while other western region states posted significantly higher percentage increases
in 2006, as demonstrated on the chart below.

Motor Vehicle Theft by State
Comparison 2005/2006
Ranked by Total Vehicle Thefts % Change for Calendar Year 2005 to 2006
RANK
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52

STATE
Delaware
New Mexico
Alabama
Wisconsin
Mississippi
Louisiana
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Kentucky
Wyoming
Michigan
West Virginia
Arkansas
Texas
Florida
Indiana
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Nevada
Arizona
Connecticut
Maine
Missouri
Utah
Alaska
Georgia
Oklahoma
North Dakota
Illinois
Massachusetts
District of Columbia
California
Minnesota
Kansas
Washington
Virginia
Puerto Rico
Iowa
Vermont
Nebraska
Ohio
Tennessee
New York
Maryland
New Jersey
Montana
South Dakota
Hawaii
Idaho
Rhode Island
Colorado
Oregon

TOTAL# in
2006
2,816
9,225
14,840
14,031
8,347
15,640
1,422
30,126
9,243
776
50,017
3,921
7,463
95,429
76,437
21,866
29,540
16,402
26,961
54,849
10,390
1,340
25,433
8,299
2,529
43,163
13,358
1,012
37,641
17,961
7,321
242,693
13,379
8,703
45,899
14,814
8,593
5,006
586
5,038
37,425
22,593
32,134
30,522
24,724
1,748
718
7,763
2,429
3,582
20,795
14,460

TOTAL# in
2005
2,349
7,993
13,140
12,546
7,492
14,389
1,337
28,466
8,796
739
48,223
3,816
7,284
93,423
75,303
21,744
29,394
16,358
26,931
54,905
10,418
1,348
25,699
8,493
2,595
44,477
13,900
1,057
39,385
18,880
7,720
257,543
14,281
9,322
49,287
15,972
9,299
5,475
641
5,567
41,379
25,078
35,736
34,070
27,683
1,971
841
9,135
2,884
4,398
26,101
19,262

%
CHANGE
19.88%
15.41%
12.94%
11.84%
11.41%
8.69%
6.36%
5.83%
5.08%
5.01%
3.72%
2.75%
2.46%
2.15%
1.51%
0.56%
0.50%
0.27%
0.11%
-0.10%
-0.27%
-0.59%
-1.04%
-2.28%
-2.54%
-2.95%
-3.90%
-4.26%
-4.43%
-4.87%
-5.17%
-5.77%
-6.32%
-6.64%
-6.87%
-7.25%
-7.59%
-8.57%
-9.39%
-9.50%
-9.56%
-9.91%
-10.08%
-10.41%
-10.69%
-11.31%
-14.63%
-15.02%
-15.78%
-18.55%
-20.33%
-24.93%

2006 THEFT
RATE*
329.9
472.0
322.7
252.5
286.8
364.8
108.1
340.2
219.8
150.7
495.4
215.6
265.5
405.9
422.5
346.3
237.4
379.6
1,080.4
889.5
296.4
101.4
435.3
325.4
377.4
460.9
373.2
159.2
293.3
279.0
1,258.9
665.7
258.9
314.9
717.6
193.8
218.8
167.9
93.9
284.9
326.1
374.1
166.4
543.5
283.4
185.0
91.8
603.9
165.6
335.5
437.5
390.7

*Motor Vehicle Theft Rate Per 100,000 Inhabitants
Information obtained from the U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation 2006 Uniform Crime Report

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2005 THEFT
RATE*
278.5
414.5
288.3
226.6
256.5
318.1
102.1
327.8
210.8
145.1
476.5
210.0
262.1
408.7
423.3
346.7
236.5
384.4
1,115.2
924.4
296.8
102.0
443.1
343.9
391.0
490.2
391.8
166.0
308.6
295.1
1,402.3
712.8
278.2
339.6
783.9
211.1
237.7
184.6
102.9
316.5
360.9
420.6
185.6
608.4
317.5
210.7
108.4
716.4
201.8
408.7
559.5
529.0

%
CHANGE
18.46%
13.87%
11.93%
11.43%
11.81%
14.68%
5.88%
3.78%
4.27%
3.86%
3.97%
2.67%
1.30%
-0.69%
-0.19%
-0.12%
0.38%
-1.25%
-3.12%
-3.78%
-0.13%
-0.59%
-1.76%
-5.38%
-3.48%
-5.98%
-4.75%
-4.10%
-4.96%
-5.46%
-10.23%
-6.61%
-6.94%
-7.27%
-8.46%
-8.20%
-7.95%
-9.05%
-8.75%
-9.98%
-9.64%
-11.06%
-10.34%
-10.67%
-10.74%
-12.20%
-15.31%
-15.70%
-17.94%
-17.91%
-21.81%
-26.14%

Motor Vehicle Theft by State
Comparison 2005/2006
Ranked by Total Vehicle Thefts for Calendar Year 2005 to 2006
RANK
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52

STATE
California
Texas
Florida
Arizona
Michigan
Washington
Georgia
Illinois
Ohio
New York
Maryland
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Nevada
Missouri
New Jersey
Tennessee
Indiana
Colorado
Massachusetts
South Carolina
Louisiana
Alabama
Virginia
Oregon
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Oklahoma
Connecticut
Kentucky
New Mexico
Kansas
Puerto Rico
Mississippi
Utah
Hawaii
Arkansas
District of Columbia
Nebraska
Iowa
West Virginia
Rhode Island
Delaware
Alaska
Idaho
Montana
New Hampshire
Maine
North Dakota
Wyoming
South Dakota
Vermont

TOTAL# in
2006
242,693
95,429
76,437
54,849
50,017
45,899
43,163
37,641
37,425
32,134
30,522
30,126
29,540
26,961
25,433
24,724
22,593
21,866
20,795
17,961
16,402
15,640
14,840
14,814
14,460
14,031
13,379
13,358
10,390
9,243
9,225
8,703
8,593
8,347
8,299
7,763
7,463
7,321
5,038
5,006
3,921
3,582
2,816
2,529
2,429
1,748
1,422
1,340
1,012
776
718
586

TOTAL# in
2005
257,543
93,423
75,303
54,905
48,223
49,287
44,477
39,385
41,379
35,736
34,070
28,466
29,394
26,931
25,699
27,683
25,078
21,744
26,101
18,880
16,358
14,389
13,140
15,972
19,262
12,546
14,281
13,900
10,418
8,796
7,993
9,322
9,299
7,492
8,493
9,135
7,284
7,720
5,567
5,475
3,816
4,398
2,349
2,595
2,884
1,971
1,337
1,348
1,057
739
841
641

%
CHANGE
-5.77%
2.15%
1.51%
-0.10%
3.72%
-6.87%
-2.95%
-4.43%
-9.56%
-10.08%
-10.41%
5.83%
0.50%
0.11%
-1.04%
-10.69%
-9.91%
0.56%
-20.33%
-4.87%
0.27%
8.69%
12.94%
-7.25%
-24.93%
11.84%
-6.32%
-3.90%
-0.27%
5.08%
15.41%
-6.64%
-7.59%
11.41%
-2.28%
-15.02%
2.46%
-5.17%
-9.50%
-8.57%
2.75%
-18.55%
19.88%
-2.54%
-15.78%
-11.31%
6.36%
-0.59%
-4.26%
5.01%
-14.63%
-9.39%

2006 THEFT
RATE*
665.7
405.9
422.5
889.5
495.4
717.6
460.9
293.3
326.1
166.4
543.5
340.2
237.4
1,080.4
435.3
283.4
374.1
346.3
437.5
279.0
379.6
364.8
322.7
193.8
390.7
252.5
258.9
373.2
296.4
219.8
472.0
314.9
218.8
286.8
325.4
603.9
265.5
1,258.9
284.9
167.9
215.6
335.5
329.9
377.4
165.6
185.0
108.1
101.4
159.2
150.7
91.8
93.9

*Motor Vehicle Theft Rate Per 100,000 Inhabitants
Information obtained from the U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation 2006 Uniform Crime Report

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2005 THEFT
RATE*
712.8
408.7
423.3
924.4
476.5
783.9
490.2
308.6
360.9
185.6
608.4
327.8
236.5
1,115.2
443.1
317.5
420.6
346.7
559.5
295.1
384.4
318.1
288.3
211.1
529.0
226.6
278.2
391.8
296.8
210.8
414.5
339.6
237.7
256.5
343.9
716.4
262.1
1,402.3
316.5
184.6
210.0
408.7
278.5
391.0
201.8
210.7
102.1
102.0
166.0
145.1
108.4
102.9

%
CHANGE
-6.61%
-0.69%
-0.19%
-3.78%
3.97%
-8.46%
-5.98%
-4.96%
-9.64%
-10.34%
-10.67%
3.78%
0.38%
-3.12%
-1.76%
-10.74%
-11.06%
-0.12%
-21.81%
-5.46%
-1.25%
14.68%
11.93%
-8.20%
-26.14%
11.43%
-6.94%
-4.75%
-0.13%
4.27%
13.87%
-7.27%
-7.95%
11.81%
-5.38%
-15.70%
1.30%
-10.23%
-9.98%
-9.05%
2.67%
-17.91%
18.46%
-3.48%
-17.94%
-12.20%
5.88%
-0.59%
-4.10%
3.86%
-15.31%
-8.75%

Motor Vehicle Theft by State
Comparison 2005/2006
Ranked by Vehicle Theft Rate for Calendar Year 2005 to 2006

RANK
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52

STATE
District of Columbia
Nevada
Arizona
Washington
California
Hawaii
Maryland
Michigan
New Mexico
Georgia
Colorado
Missouri
Florida
Texas
Oregon
South Carolina
Alaska
Tennessee
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Indiana
North Carolina
Rhode Island
Delaware
Ohio
Utah
Alabama
Kansas
Connecticut
Illinois
Mississippi
Nebraska
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Arkansas
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Puerto Rico
West Virginia
Virginia
Montana
Iowa
New York
Idaho
North Dakota
Wyoming
New Hampshire
Maine
Vermont
South Dakota

TOTAL# in
2006
7,321
26,961
54,849
45,899
242,693
7,763
30,522
50,017
9,225
43,163
20,795
25,433
76,437
95,429
14,460
16,402
2,529
22,593
13,358
15,640
21,866
30,126
3,582
2,816
37,425
8,299
14,840
8,703
10,390
37,641
8,347
5,038
24,724
17,961
7,463
13,379
14,031
29,540
9,243
8,593
3,921
14,814
1,748
5,006
32,134
2,429
1,012
776
1,422
1,340
586
718

TOTAL# in
2005
7,720
26,931
54,905
49,287
257,543
9,135
34,070
48,223
7,993
44,477
26,101
25,699
75,303
93,423
19,262
16,358
2,595
25,078
13,900
14,389
21,744
28,466
4,398
2,349
41,379
8,493
13,140
9,322
10,418
39,385
7,492
5,567
27,683
18,880
7,284
14,281
12,546
29,394
8,796
9,299
3,816
15,972
1,971
5,475
35,736
2,884
1,057
739
1,337
1,348
641
841

%
CHANGE
-5.17%
0.11%
-0.10%
-6.87%
-5.77%
-15.02%
-10.41%
3.72%
15.41%
-2.95%
-20.33%
-1.04%
1.51%
2.15%
-24.93%
0.27%
-2.54%
-9.91%
-3.90%
8.69%
0.56%
5.83%
-18.55%
19.88%
-9.56%
-2.28%
12.94%
-6.64%
-0.27%
-4.43%
11.41%
-9.50%
-10.69%
-4.87%
2.46%
-6.32%
11.84%
0.50%
5.08%
-7.59%
2.75%
-7.25%
-11.31%
-8.57%
-10.08%
-15.78%
-4.26%
5.01%
6.36%
-0.59%
-9.39%
-14.63%

2006 THEFT
RATE*
1,258.9
1,080.4
889.5
717.6
665.7
603.9
543.5
495.4
472.0
460.9
437.5
435.3
422.5
405.9
390.7
379.6
377.4
374.1
373.2
364.8
346.3
340.2
335.5
329.9
326.1
325.4
322.7
314.9
296.4
293.3
286.8
284.9
283.4
279.0
265.5
258.9
252.5
237.4
219.8
218.8
215.6
193.8
185.0
167.9
166.4
165.6
159.2
150.7
108.1
101.4
93.9
91.8

*Motor Vehicle Theft Rate Per 100,000 Inhabitants
Information obtained from the U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation 2006 Uniform Crime Report

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2005 THEFT
RATE*
1,402.3
1,115.2
924.4
783.9
712.8
716.4
608.4
476.5
414.5
490.2
559.5
443.1
423.3
408.7
529.0
384.4
391.0
420.6
391.8
318.1
346.7
327.8
408.7
278.5
360.9
343.9
288.3
339.6
296.8
308.6
256.5
316.5
317.5
295.1
262.1
278.2
226.6
236.5
210.8
237.7
210.0
211.1
210.7
184.6
185.6
201.8
166.0
145.1
102.1
102.0
102.9
108.4

%
CHANGE
-10.23%
-3.12%
-3.78%
-8.46%
-6.61%
-15.70%
-10.67%
3.97%
13.87%
-5.98%
-21.81%
-1.76%
-0.19%
-0.69%
-26.14%
-1.25%
-3.48%
-11.06%
-4.75%
14.68%
-0.12%
3.78%
-17.91%
18.46%
-9.64%
-5.38%
11.93%
-7.27%
-0.13%
-4.96%
11.81%
-9.98%
-10.74%
-5.46%
1.30%
-6.94%
11.43%
0.38%
4.27%
-7.95%
2.67%
-8.20%
-12.20%
-9.05%
-10.34%
-17.94%
-4.10%
3.86%
5.88%
-0.59%
-8.75%
-15.31%

Motor Vehicle Theft by State
Comparison 2005/2006
Ranked by Vehicle Theft Rate % Change for Calendar Year 2005 to 2006

RANK
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52

STATE
Delaware
Louisiana
New Mexico
Alabama
Mississippi
Wisconsin
New Hampshire
Kentucky
Michigan
Wyoming
North Carolina
West Virginia
Arkansas
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Connecticut
Florida
Maine
Texas
South Carolina
Missouri
Nevada
Alaska
Arizona
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Illinois
Utah
Massachusetts
Georgia
California
Minnesota
Kansas
Puerto Rico
Virginia
Washington
Vermont
Iowa
Ohio
Nebraska
District of Columbia
New York
Maryland
New Jersey
Tennessee
Montana
South Dakota
Hawaii
Rhode Island
Idaho
Colorado
Oregon

TOTAL# in
2006
2,816
15,640
9,225
14,840
8,347
14,031
1,422
9,243
50,017
776
30,126
3,921
7,463
29,540
21,866
10,390
76,437
1,340
95,429
16,402
25,433
26,961
2,529
54,849
1,012
13,358
37,641
8,299
17,961
43,163
242,693
13,379
8,703
8,593
14,814
45,899
586
5,006
37,425
5,038
7,321
32,134
30,522
24,724
22,593
1,748
718
7,763
3,582
2,429
20,795
14,460

TOTAL# in
2005
2,349
14,389
7,993
13,140
7,492
12,546
1,337
8,796
48,223
739
28,466
3,816
7,284
29,394
21,744
10,418
75,303
1,348
93,423
16,358
25,699
26,931
2,595
54,905
1,057
13,900
39,385
8,493
18,880
44,477
257,543
14,281
9,322
9,299
15,972
49,287
641
5,475
41,379
5,567
7,720
35,736
34,070
27,683
25,078
1,971
841
9,135
4,398
2,884
26,101
19,262

%
CHANGE
19.88%
8.69%
15.41%
12.94%
11.41%
11.84%
6.36%
5.08%
3.72%
5.01%
5.83%
2.75%
2.46%
0.50%
0.56%
-0.27%
1.51%
-0.59%
2.15%
0.27%
-1.04%
0.11%
-2.54%
-0.10%
-4.26%
-3.90%
-4.43%
-2.28%
-4.87%
-2.95%
-5.77%
-6.32%
-6.64%
-7.59%
-7.25%
-6.87%
-9.39%
-8.57%
-9.56%
-9.50%
-5.17%
-10.08%
-10.41%
-10.69%
-9.91%
-11.31%
-14.63%
-15.02%
-18.55%
-15.78%
-20.33%
-24.93%

2006 THEFT
RATE*
329.9
364.8
472.0
322.7
286.8
252.5
108.1
219.8
495.4
150.7
340.2
215.6
265.5
237.4
346.3
296.4
422.5
101.4
405.9
379.6
435.3
1,080.4
377.4
889.5
159.2
373.2
293.3
325.4
279.0
460.9
665.7
258.9
314.9
218.8
193.8
717.6
93.9
167.9
326.1
284.9
1,258.9
166.4
543.5
283.4
374.1
185.0
91.8
603.9
335.5
165.6
437.5
390.7

*Motor Vehicle Theft Rate Per 100,000 Inhabitants
Information obtained from the U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation 2006 Uniform Crime Report

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2005 THEFT
RATE*
278.5
318.1
414.5
288.3
256.5
226.6
102.1
210.8
476.5
145.1
327.8
210.0
262.1
236.5
346.7
296.8
423.3
102.0
408.7
384.4
443.1
1,115.2
391.0
924.4
166.0
391.8
308.6
343.9
295.1
490.2
712.8
278.2
339.6
237.7
211.1
783.9
102.9
184.6
360.9
316.5
1,402.3
185.6
608.4
317.5
420.6
210.7
108.4
716.4
408.7
201.8
559.5
529.0

%
CHANGE
18.46%
14.68%
13.87%
11.93%
11.81%
11.43%
5.88%
4.27%
3.97%
3.86%
3.78%
2.67%
1.30%
0.38%
-0.12%
-0.13%
-0.19%
-0.59%
-0.69%
-1.25%
-1.76%
-3.12%
-3.48%
-3.78%
-4.10%
-4.75%
-4.96%
-5.38%
-5.46%
-5.98%
-6.61%
-6.94%
-7.27%
-7.95%
-8.20%
-8.46%
-8.75%
-9.05%
-9.64%
-9.98%
-10.23%
-10.34%
-10.67%
-10.74%
-11.06%
-12.20%
-15.31%
-15.70%
-17.91%
-17.94%
-21.81%
-26.14%

As of October 31, 2007, the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD)
reported that there were 6,649,584 vehicles registered in
Arizona. With 54,849 vehicles reported stolen, according to the
2006 FBI Uniform Crime Report, this equates to about 0.8% of
the total number of vehicles registered in Arizona.

Vehicle theft continues to be a challenge for Arizona, and
current statistics continue to reinforce the importance of a
coordinated effort to effectively deter, investigate, prosecute
as well as educate the public on vehicle theft prevention
strategies.

Arizona Vehicle Theft Trends
*Total Vehicle Thefts: 1996-2006

*Vehicle Theft Rates: 1996-2006

*Note: Numbers/values used in the above graphs reflect information contained in the 2006 FBI Uniform Crime Report

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Summary continued
million to law enforcement and criminal justice agencies
throughout Arizona as part of the Law Enforcement,
Professional Training, Public Awareness, and Vertical
Prosecution Programs.

The AATA is governed by a 12-member Board of Directors,
appointed by the Governor and other organizations.
Members of the AATA Board include: two police chiefs;
two sheriffs; two county attorneys; the Directors of the
Department of Public Safety, and Motor Vehicle Division;
two employees representing the insurance industry; and
two members of the general public. The AATA has a
six-person staff responsible for executing the Agency’s
strategic plan.

This year, the AATA sponsored and tracked several key
pieces of auto theft related legislation. Senate Bill 1061
successfully passed, which continues the AATA for another
five (5) years. Senate Bill 1043 also passed, requiring a
signed affidavit on all stolen vehicle reports taken in Arizona.

Each year the AATA Board of Directors awards grants to
law enforcement agencies and county attorney offices
throughout the State. The grant programs work to prevent
and deter vehicle theft, as well as apprehend and prosecute
auto theft criminals.

In August, the AATA, in conjunction with the Arizona
Department of Public Safety and the Arizona Auto Theft
Investigators Association hosted the 55th Annual International
Association of Auto Theft Investigators (IAATI) Training
Seminar in Phoenix. The Conference was attended by over
350 attendees from throughout the United States, Canada,
the UK, Estonia, Romania, Norway, Sweden, Italy,
Netherlands, and the Antilles.

In fiscal year 2007, the AATA continued to focus the
majority of its grant allocation to the Arizona Vehicle Theft
Task Force (AVTTF), because of its continued aggressive
enforcement/investigative efforts and impressive stolen
vehicle recovery results.

Conference presenters provided valuable information on
current auto theft related topics, including vehicle, watercraft
and commercial cargo theft trends, VIN switching and cloning
of vehicles, and International border issues. Several
exhibitors attended to display and distribute product
information to Conference attendees.

During fiscal year 2007, the AATA also expanded its grant
funding allocations towards local law enforcement activities,
professional training, prosecution and public awareness
programs. The AATA approved grants of more than $1.1

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In September 2006, the AATA mailed 220 Customer
Satisfaction surveys to a random sampling of current
Watch Your Car Program members. The AATA received 94
completed surveys (42.7% return rate) and the responses
have been tabulated. (See Figure 2)

Most respondents (over 94.68%) did not request assistance
at the time they enrolled in the program. This may be an
indication that the on-line, electronic and hard copy Watch
Your Car Program enrollment forms are user friendly to follow
and do not require any further clarification.
(See Figure 4)

In general, the returned surveys have served as an effective
tool to measure awareness and effectiveness of the AATA
and its Watch Your Car Program. Additional comments have
also provided useful information about what additional steps
the public is taking to prevent vehicle theft. (See Figure 10)

Almost all respondents (98.93%) agreed or strongly agreed
that overall, they are satisfied with the Watch Your Car
Program. (See Figure 5)

An overwhelming 77.66% of the respondents enrolled in the
Watch Your Car program via the MVD mailer piece sent with
their registration renewal tag. More than 2 percent of people
(2.13%) applied for the Watch Your Car program by
participating in law enforcement/AATA vehicle theft
prevention events in their community. Another 7.45% of the
members enrolled in the program through the Pay Check
Inserts project developed by the AATA for government
employees. The AATA was pleased to learn that almost 13%
of the respondents enrolled via the AATA website by
completing an on-line application form. This is the easiest
method of enrollment in this program and will continue to be
actively promoted by the AATA. (See Figure 1)
Almost 76% of the respondents learned about the Watch
Your Car program from the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD)
partnership mailing. An additional 11.70% learned of the
program from either a law enforcement agency or AATA
presentation/special event. The remaining respondents
learned of the program from a Blockwatch or neighborhood
meeting, or through other campaigns including mailing
advertising/pay check inserts.
(See Figure 3)

Every respondent (100%) agreed that overall, AATA staff was
readily available to assist them. (See Figure 6)
More than 93% of the respondents indicated they would not
want to receive updates by email on AATA or other theft
prevention events, with over 6% indicating they would.
(See Figure 7)
More than 10% of the respondents have had a vehicle
stolen in the State of Arizona. The remaining 89% indicated
they had not. (See Figure 8)
Regarding demographics, about 78% of the respondents
were age 60 and over. Roughly 6% were between 41-59
years of age. More than 5% of the respondents were age
26-40, and 1% respondents were age 18-25.
(See Figure 9)
The AATA appreciates the vehicle owners who took the time
to complete the surveys. The AATA values the feedback and
comments received and looks forward to enhancing the
Watch Your Car Program as well as improving our overall
customer service.

How did you enroll in the Watch Your Car
program?

Percent Responding

Figure 1

Figure 2

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Did you request assistance at the time
you enrolled in the WYC program?

How did you hear about the Watch Your
Car Program?

Figure 3

Figure 4
Was staff readily available to assist you?

Are you satisfied with the Watch Your Car
Program?

Figure 6

Figure 5

Have you ever had a vehicle stolen in the
State of Arizona?

Would you be willing to provide us with your
email address to receive updates on events?

Figure 7

Figure 8
Has being a member of the WYC program
encouraged you to take extra precautions
in protecting your vehicle?

What is your age range?

Figure 9

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Figure 10

Summary continued
Problem Assessment
Vehicles are stolen for a variety of reasons. They may be
stolen simply as a means of transportation. Criminals
often steal vehicles in order to facilitate other crimes, such
as residential and commercial burglaries, robberies, ID theft,
illegal drug and human smuggling activities and drive-byshootings. Professional auto thieves steal vehicles for
economic benefit. They operate “chop shops,” where
vehicles are stripped and component parts are sold to
unsuspecting buyers, or unscrupulous auto repair shops.
They also attempt to conceal the identity of stolen vehicles by
“VIN-switching” with wrecked, or salvaged vehicles and then

sell them to unsuspecting buyers. VIN cloning is a growing
national problem. The “VIN” is the vehicle identification
number and is unique to only one vehicle.
Vehicles are also stolen and smuggled out of the country.
Stolen vehicles from the U.S. and other affluent countries
end up in Asia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Mexico,
Central and South America. The moderate recovery rate of
stolen vehicles indicates greater organized criminal activity.
Additionally, the international intelligence community
(Interpol) has identified vehicle theft and related criminal
activity, including insurance fraud, as a primary illicit fundraising source supporting international terrorism.

INTERNATIONAL TOP 14 - Makes of Stolen Motor Vehicles
May 2006

*Reported to INTERPOL

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Arizona Vehicle Theft Trends
Recovery Rate: 1996 - 2006

international borders. In 2006, most of the leading MSA’s
vehicle theft rates were in the western United States. Three
of the top ten were in California. Phoenix remained at
number five and Tucson went from number 12 to number 7;
with a 13 percent increase in the auto theft rate.

There are a number of reasons that contribute to the
vehicle theft problem in Arizona. Arizona has experienced
a dramatic population increase over the past 20 to 25
years. There is a rather transient nature of our population,
with many people living in multi-family housing units, such as
apartments, condominiums and so forth. In these types of
residential areas, vehicles are at greater risk to be stolen.
Due to the dry, moderate climate in Arizona our vehicles tend
to maintain higher value than in other areas of the Nation.

There are seven official ports-of-entry along the
354-mile Arizona-Mexico border, and major California
seaports are less than eight hours away. One of the
biggest problems is that most vehicle thefts occur at night
and it is typically hours later that the victim discovers that
their vehicle is gone. A stolen vehicle can be stripped for
parts, used to facilitate other crimes, or smuggled into
Mexico before the owner realizes that it’s missing.

Probably the greatest influence on Arizona’s vehicle theft
problem is due to the close proximity with Mexico. Research
indicates that the highest motor vehicle theft vicinities are
major metropolitan statistical areas (MSA’s), near seaports or

National Vehicle Theft Trends
Vehicle Theft Rates 2006: Leading MSA’s*

(Per 100,000 population)

Source:

2006 FBI Uniform Crime Report
*MSA’s – Metropolitan Statistical Area (encompasses multiple jurisdictions)

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Initiatives
Each of the three strategic initiatives of the AATA – public
awareness and community education, law enforcement
activities, and vertical prosecution all work together to
combat vehicle theft throughout the State of Arizona.

The AATA continues to promote our Youth Prevention
Programs for middle school (“A Ride For Life: The
Consequences of Auto Theft”) and high school (“Park Smart
New Driver”) students. The AATA is in partnership with
school districts and School Resource Officers to distribute
and present these programs to students.

Public Awareness and Education
The AATA’s public awareness initiatives during fiscal year
2007, focused on strengthening our partnerships and
collaborative efforts with community organizations,
corporations and businesses, as well as criminal justice
agencies throughout the State.
During fiscal year 2008, the AATA awarded nearly $187,708
in grant funds to twenty-four (24) criminal justice agencies to
conduct public awareness activities on vehicle theft
prevention, while also promoting the Watch Your Car
Program, one of several elements of the “layered approach”
to protect vehicles. Grant agencies are required to submit
quarterly performance reports to the AATA on their public
awareness and community education efforts. During fiscal
year 2007, these agencies participated in 500 public
awareness events and meetings, VIN etched over 10,000
vehicles, and conducted on-going law enforcement personnel
training within their agencies.
On March 3, 2007, the AATA, in partnership with the Gilbert
Police Department and statewide law enforcement agencies
hosted the Second Annual Statewide Vehicle Theft
Prevention Day. Almost 60 agencies participated throughout
the state by hosting auto theft prevention and/or free Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) etching events in an effort to
increase awareness about theft prevention.

In addition, media releases were distributed regularly to
encourage consistent coverage of the AATA’s efforts,
current crime trends and statistics, and consumer protection
topics. As a result of these on-going press releases and
media relations, the AATA participated in several newspaper,
television, and radio interviews that generated over 32 million
media impressions throughout the state.
In 2007, the AATA continued its partnerships with the Motor
Vehicle Division Service Centers, AAA Arizona
Travel Offices, Apartment Community and Rental Offices
for distribution of Watch Your Car program brochures.

AATA 2007/2008 Public Awareness Grant
Recipients

Coconino

Apache

Flagstaff P.D.

In 2007, the AATA continued its partnership with the Arizona
Multihousing Association to participate in the Annual Project
S.A.F.E (Safety Awareness Family Education) program at
statewide multi-family communities. The AATA provided
vehicle theft prevention presentations to residents at these
communities.

Navajo

Mohave
Yavapai
Cottonwood P.D.
Prescott Valley P.D.

During 2007, the AATA continued promotion of a public
service announcement (PSA) highlighting the Bait
Vehicle Program. The PSA features two convicted bait
vehicle thieves, which serves to warn the public,
specifically any would-be-thieves, of the existence
of this program. In addition, the “Stop the
Fast Break to Auto Theft” PSA, featuring Al
McCoy and developed in partnership with
the Tempe Police Department, was distributed
and promoted. These PSA’s can all be
downloaded from the AATA’s website.

Greenlee
La Paz

Yuma
Yuma P.D.

Maricopa County

Gila

Pinal
Globe P.D.
Pinal Co. Sheriff’s Office

Graham

Maricopa County
Chandler P.D.
Gilbert P.D.
Glendale P.D.
MCAO
MCSO
Mesa P.D.
Peoria P.D.
Phoenix P.D.
Scottsdale P.D.
Surprise P.D.
Youngtown P.D.

Statewide
Vehicle Theft
Task Force

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Pima Co. Sheriff’s Office
Sahuarita Police Department
Tucson P.D.
Univ. of Ariz. P.D.

Santa
Cruz

Cochise

Since March 2004, the AATA has conducted a corporate
outreach program to local businesses to educate their
employees about vehicle theft prevention. The Agency
received numerous requests to attend employee
presentations and host on-site safety fairs and employee VIN
etching events. Some of the corporations include: Arizona
Public Service (APS), Bank One, Bedford Group, Blue Cross
and Blue Shield, Collins College, SW Gas, American
Express, Farmers Insurance, Farnam Companies, Gateway
Community College, Honeywell, MFS Investment
Management, TriWest Healthcare Alliance and Wells Fargo.
The AATA also partnered with Maricopa County and the
State of Arizona to distribute payroll inserts containing vehicle
theft prevention information inside employee paychecks.
The AATA has also participated in greater outreach to the
Hispanic community with the creation and printing of
Spanish Watch Your Car brochures and literature, and
increased media relations with local Spanish language
newspapers, radio and television.

The van is complete with exterior advertising graphics and
theft prevention messages to be used to promote vehicle
theft prevention and the AATA’s free Watch Your Car
program. The van is also equipped with several theft
deterrent devices to educate the public on the various
choices available for theft prevention.
In 2007, the AATA continued its expansion of the VIN
(Vehicle Identification Number) Etching Program. VIN
Etching is the process of etching the vehicle’s 17 digit
(in most cases) VIN number on the vehicle’s window
glass and is an effective visual deterrent against auto
theft. The AATA continues hosting and co-hosting free
VIN etching events throughout the state in conjunction with
our criminal justice partners. In 2007, it is estimated over
20,000 vehicles received free VIN etching utilizing the
AATA’s equipment.
The AATA continues to participate and promote grass-roots
public awareness campaigns targeting communities
throughout the State. The AATA participated in numerous
community events featuring vehicle theft prevention
information, Watch Your Car program enrollment and free
VIN etching.

The AATA’s web site at www.azwatchyourcar.com
continues to be updated and enhanced for greater public
accessibility and averages approximately 64 hits per day.
The site provides information on the AATA, current auto
theft statistics, theft prevention tips, current community
events, posting of all grant program application procedures
and requirements, as well as information for the insurance
industry on the semi-annual insurance assessment and
numerous relevant links.
For the public’s convenience, an on-line Watch Your Car
application form is available for easy enrollment in the
program. The AATA’s website is continually updated to
contain the most current motor vehicle theft related
information, statistics and upcoming special events.

AATA Promotional Items

The following are examples of these types
of events the AATA participated in during fiscal year 2006:
Neighborhood Safety Fairs and Blockwatch Meetings
Law Enforcement Sponsored Safety Fairs
Corporate Employee Health/Safety Fairs and Presentations
Shopping Mall Crime Prevention Events

The AATA’s Watch Your Car van continues to be a popular
promotional tool utilized consistently by the AATA and its
law enforcement partners at community events, safety
fairs, and promotional opportunities throughout Arizona.

Senior Center and Retirement Community Presentations
Insurance Company Sponsored Vehicle Theft Prevention Fairs with
Free VIN Etching
Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods (GAIN) Events
State University and Community College Events
AARP’s 55 Alive Driver’s Education Classes and Town Hall
Meetings
Civic Group Presentations

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Watch Your Car Program Enrollments
1998 - 2007
Watch Your Car Program Active Enrollments

The Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Act of 1994 authorized the U.S. Attorney General to
develop, in cooperation with the states, a national voluntary motor vehicle theft
prevention program. The National Watch Your Car program is designed as a
cooperative initiative between the states and the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The
Watch Your Car program serves as the centerpiece of the AATA’s vehicle theft
prevention and deterrence programs, and is just one element of a “layered
approach” to protection recommended by the AATA to effectively deter vehicles
from being stolen.
The Watch Your Car program is a voluntary enrollment program designed to
deter vehicle theft, assist in the recovery of stolen vehicles, and apprehend auto
thieves. After enrolling and signing an application form, participants in the
program affix Watch Your Car decals to their vehicle, which authorizes law
enforcement officials to stop the vehicle between the program hours of 1:00 AM
and 5:00 AM when most vehicle thefts occur, or within one mile of the international
border. Enrollment forms are obtained by contacting the AATA by phone or accessing the
information at events and/or via the Internet at the Agency’s web site at www.azwatchyourcar.com. The Watch Your
Car program is free and open to all citizens with cars registered in the State of Arizona.
To promote the Watch Your Car program and other comprehensive vehicle theft prevention tips, the AATA partners with
criminal justice agencies throughout the State, participates in auto theft prevention events and safety fairs as well as
homeowners association and Blockwatch meetings. Information displays are also located at every Motor Vehicle Division
and AAA Arizona Travel Office statewide as well as at insurance company claims offices and apartment community rental
locations. At the end of the fiscal year 2006, the AATA had nearly 85,000 vehicles enrolled in the Watch Your Car program.
The AATA anticipates an increase in Watch Your Car Program enrollments in fiscal year 2007.
The partnership-mailing project between AATA and the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD), which was originally launched in
2003, was interrupted in 2007 because of new mailing technologies implementations. AATA hopes to restart this project as
soon as these implementations are finalized. This project was providing vehicle theft prevention and Watch Your Car
program information in the registration renewal tag mailing to vehicle owners in Arizona and has contributed to successful
results.

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*2006 Arizona Vehicle Thefts By County

*Source: Arizona Department of Public Safety - Crime in Arizona 2006

Vertical Prosecution
The Arizona Automobile Theft Authority has identified vertical
prosecution as a vital component of a comprehensive vehicle
theft reduction strategy for the State of Arizona. Vertical
prosecution refers to the concept of utilizing dedicated,
specially trained deputy county attorneys to address all
phases of the criminal justice process regarding vehicle
theft, and associated crimes. Vertical prosecution has
been highly successful in dealing with other criminal activities
such as, homicide, narcotics, organized crime, sexual
assault and crimes against children.

In FY 2008, the program included full-time prosecutors in
Cochise, Maricopa, Mohave Pima, and Pinal counties.
A part-time prosecutor was funded in Santa Cruz County.
The results of the Vertical Prosecution program over the last
two years are as follows:

Number of participating
counties

A review of performance evaluations, and information
obtained from law enforcement personnel indicates a
significant improvement in the prosecution of vehicle theft
suspects, particularly those identified as career criminals.
The AATA has received favorable support from the county
attorneys, and law enforcement executives to continue and
expand this program. The AATA provides funding to the
county attorneys in those counties with the highest vehicle
theft rates, and/or border counties, which encounter a
significant number of suspects in stolen vehicles from other
areas.

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2006

2007

6

8

Number of vehicle
theft cases filed

851

871

Number of convictions

667

628

Percent of convictions
to cases closed

90%

93%

Amount of restitution
ordered (in thousands)

$1,830

$1,129

Law Enforcement Activites
Since 2002, the AATA has awarded grants to law
enforcement agencies throughout the state to promote more
efficient and effective law enforcement activities in vehicle
theft investigation, enforcement and prevention within their
jurisdiction. Law enforcement agencies in the State of
Arizona are notified of the availability and purpose of grant
funds and are eligible to submit applications for grants,
provided they comply with the terms and conditions of the
grant. Awards are based on the evaluation of the grant
proposal by the AATA staff and subcommittee of the AATA
Board, with final approval given by the full Board of Directors.
Grants approved in the current fiscal year are funded on July
1st for the following fiscal year.
In May 2007, the AATA Board awarded $175,461 in Law
Enforcement Grants to eighteen (15) agencies. The awards
included $40,000 to eight (7) law enforcement agencies for
continuation and expansion of the bait vehicle systems and
$87,000 in overtime funds for vehicle theft investigations for
eleven (11) agencies. In addition, grants for two mobile
LPR’s were funded at the cost of $44,000.

Arizona Vehicle Theft Task Force
or
“RATTLER”
Regional Auto Theft Team Law
Enforcement Response
Mission Statement

The Bait Vehicle Program, a joint project between the AATA,
National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) and law
enforcement agencies continues to demonstrate successful
results. As of June 2007, there have been over 175 arrests
since the program began in 2003. Vehicles provided by the
NICB are equipped with bait systems funded by the AATA.
The technology utilizes computers, satellites and tracking
devices, which alerts police when the bait vehicle has been
entered. The vehicles, which have been donated by
insurance companies, are deployed in high auto theft areas
then police wait for a signal to be transmitted alerting them
the vehicle has been entered or moved so they can catch the
thieves in the act of stealing a vehicle. The prosecution of
these cases in Maricopa County has been highly successful
and funded through the AATA’s Vertical Prosecution
Program.

Professional Training Grants

The Arizona Vehicle Theft Task Force serves as a
statewide resource for the investigation of property crimes
involving vehicles and related components. The task force
provides technical expertise, training and investigative
support to law enforcement agencies targeting vehicle theft
and related crimes.
The task force is comprised of state, county, and local law
enforcement agencies and private company partners
participating in a concerted effort to identify, apprehend, and
prosecute individuals and criminal organizations that profit
from the theft of motor vehicles and related crimes.
The Arizona Vehicle Theft Task Force (AVTTF) continues to
provide exceptional service to the citizens of Arizona
through various enforcement strategies and public
awareness programs. The AVTTF is recognized within the
State of Arizona and nationally as a model multi-agency
auto theft task force. The task force has clearly defined
goals and objectives which are outlined in our mission
statement, policies, and strategic plan.
The AVTTF was the recipient of the prestigious International
Association of Chief’s of Police 2006 Vehicle Theft Award of
Merit.

The Professional Training Grants are awarded to law
enforcement and prosecutorial agencies to promote
professional training and development of its personnel.
Criminal justice agencies within the State of Arizona are
notified of the availability and purpose of grant funds, and
are eligible to submit applications for grants provided they
comply with the terms and conditions of the grant. Awards
are based on the evaluation of the training requested as
well as the impact the training will have on the statewide
effort to combat vehicle theft.
The AATA staff and subcommittee of the AATA Board
evaluate the requests, with final approval given by the full
Board of Directors. Both tuition and travel expenses are
considered. The amounts of these grants may vary in
future years depending on the location and availability of
training opportunities.

In fiscal 2007, the AATA awarded grants of $57,650 for
professional training costs for 128 Arizona criminal justice
personnel to attend the 55th conference and training
seminar of the International Automobile Theft Investigators
Association and co-sponsored by the AATA. The seminar
was held in Litchfield Park in August, 2007. In addition,
the AATA awards 5 grants total $ 4,150 for five Task Force
officers to attend the 2007 conference of the Western
States Automobile Theft Investigators held in San Diego.

The AVTTF has established numerous community and
business partnerships. In FY07, the task force participated
in a multitude of public awareness and community
education programs in addition to providing law
enforcement related training within the state and the
Republic of Mexico.

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Between July 2006 and December 2006, the AVTTF
participated in 18 interdiction enforcement details in
Arizona’s four U.S./Mexico border counties. These details
were planned and operated in conjunction with Arizona
Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol, U.S. Border
Patrol, U.S. Customs, and local/county law enforcement
agencies.

In August 2007, Vehicle Theft Task Force detectives,
GIITEM and Glendale Police Department conducted a
Vehicle Theft Interdiction detail in the City of Glendale. Task
force detectives recovered 23 stolen vehicles, conducted 63
traffic stops, issued five citations and completed two consent
searches. Three vehicles were recovered while occupied.
Two vehicles were recovered through LoJack and two by
Mobile License Plate Readers (LPR). A total of 10,041
license plates were queried using two LPR’s. Eight stolen
and 16 fictitious license plates were recovered/seized.
GIITEM detectives arrested two suspects on outstanding
warrants and possession of marijuana. One arrest was
made for possession of methamphetamine.

During FY07, the AVTTF conducted a number of special
proactive enforcement operations in Maricopa, Pinal, Pima,
and Yuma counties designed to detect and recover stolen
vehicles. These operations were worked in partnership with
local/county law enforcement agencies and have been
successful in locating and arresting auto theft suspects.

AZ Vehicle Theft Task Force detectives
conduct proactive enforcement operation.

FY2007 Task Force
Performance Measures
Combined Activity
Stolen Vehicles Recovered
Stolen Vehicle Locates
“Chop Shops” Investigated
Altered/Switched VIN’s
Felony Arrests
Adults
Juveniles
Insurance Fraud Cases
Business Inspections
Border Interdiction Programs
CORE Programs
Training Provided
Assist to Other Agencies

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Number

Estimated

3301
529
35
388
366
338
28
42
92
18
39
87
1156

$40,968,790.00

AATA 2007/2008 Law Enforcement &
Professional Training Grant Recipients

Coconino

Apache

Mohave
Flagstaff P.D. (4)
Mohave CO S.O.
(1)

Navajo

Yavapai

La Paz
Gila

Pinal
Yuma
Yuma P.D. (3)

Glendale P.D. (7)
Maricopa Co. S.O. (4)
Maricopa Co.
Attorney’s Off. (18)
Mesa P.D. (12)
Tempe P.D. (9)
Statewide Task Force (47)

Graham

Pima Co. Att. O. (2)
Pima Co. S. O. (5)
Tucson P.D. (8)
Cochise

Pima County S. O. (1)
Tucson P.D. (1)

Attorney’s Off. (1)
Santa
Cruz

Legend
Red = Local Law Enforcement
Grant Recipients
Blue = Professional Training
Grant Recipients
(⋆) Indicates number of

Santa Cruz Att. Off. (1)

agency personnel funded

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Pinal County
Pinal Co. S. O. (8)
Pinal Co. Att. Off. (4)
Maricopa City PD (2)

Maricopa
County

Pima

Maricopa County

Greenlee

Maricopa County
Chandler P.D. (1)
Gilbert P.D. (1)
Glendale P.D. (1)
Maricopa Co. S. O. (1)
Mesa P.D. (2)
Peoria P.D. (1)
Phoenix P.D. (4)
Tempe P.D. (1)

IAATI 55TH Annual Training Seminar, Phoenix, Arizona
August 5-10, 2007

Keynote Speaker, Terry
Goddard, Arizona Attorney
General

David Felix, Deputy Director,
AZ Department of Public
Safety

Enrique Cantu, Executive
Director, Arizona Automobile
Theft Authority

The Australian Contingent.

AATA Board designee and
IAATI First Vice-President,
Mikel Longman and his wife,
Linda.

AATA Board and IAATI
Fourth Vice-President, Joe
Brosius.

IAATI European Branch
Members.

“Arizona Night BBQ”

2007 IAATI On-Site
Committee Members.

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Financial Report
For the Year Ended June 30, 2007

Arizona Automobile Theft
Authority Fund
The Automobile Theft Authority Fund is a special revenue
fund, which was established by the Arizona Legislature and is
the only operating fund of the Automobile Theft Authority.
The AATA does not receive any tax dollars or appropriations
from the General Fund of the State of Arizona.
All revenues received by the Authority, including
investment income and monetary gifts, are deposited in
the Automobile Theft Authority Fund. With the exception
of grant awards to the Authority, expenditures of the
Authority are appropriated by the Legislature and paid
from collected monies in the Fund.
The financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30,
2007 of the AATA have been audited by the accounting firm
of Heinfeld, Meech & Co., P.C., Certified Public Accountants
in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
and government auditing standards. Their report gave an
unqualified opinion of the Authority’s financial statements and
their report on compliance and internal controls stated, “We
noted no matters involving the internal control over financial
reporting and its operation that we consider to be material
weaknesses.”
A copy of the full audit report prepared by Heinfeld, Meech &
Co., may be obtained by contacting the Arizona Automobile
Theft Authority.

All excess cash is invested with the State Treasurer
and the Authority earned $42,256 investment income
in the current year. The decrease of $696 from $42,952
in the prior year resulted from higher rates of return in the
current year due to market trends even though the cash and
investment balance declined by $258,745.

Expenditures
Total expenditures for the current year were $5,202,075
an increase of $220,365 from the total expenditures from
the previous year of $4,981,710.
The Arizona Revised Statutes, A.R.S. §41-3451.H requires
that “The costs of administration shall not exceed ten
percent of the monies in the fund in any one year so that
the greatest possible portion of the monies available to the
authority is expended on combating motor vehicle theft.”
Accordingly, the Arizona Automobile Theft Authority tightly
controls its administrative costs. Administrative expenses
of the Authority are limited by statute and are not to exceed
10% of the revenue collected by the Authority. For the fiscal
year ending June 30, 2007, the Authority was in compliance
with this statute with “costs of administration” being 7.1%,
of “the monies in the fund” as verified by the audit. The
AATA’s administrative costs for the fiscal year were 6.7 % of
total expenditures.
The AATA ended the year with cash and investments with
the State Treasurer of $342,414.

Revenue Forecast

Revenue

Revenue from the Insurance Assessment has continued to
grow each year for the last six years, and will continue to do
so at an annual rate of at least 6%. The following factors will
contribute to revenue growth:

The revenue of the AATA is derived from a statutory semiannual assessment of 50 cents per vehicle paid by each
insurance company writing automobile liability in Arizona on
motor vehicles weighing less than 26,000 pounds gross
vehicle weight (GVW).
Revenue collections from insurance assessments for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2007 were $ 4,828,550, an
increase of $342,896 or 7.6%. Until December 2000, most
insurers had been calculating the assessment based on a pro
rata method known as earned car years. However, effective
July 1, 1997 the Arizona Legislature changed the assessment
calculation method to the actual number of vehicles insured.
During the last five fiscal years, the Authority worked with
insurers to correct this error and collect past due
assessments. As the graph on page 28 indicates, the
revenue correction has been completed.

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I. Increase growth in Arizona’s population and
corresponding growth in the number of vehicles registered
and insured within the State.
II. Continued review by staff to verify that the companies are
paying the assessment on actual number of vehicles insured
rather than just policies or other methods.

Financial Report continued
Insurance Assessment Revenue

→

Total
$3,431,780

→

Total
$3,708,751

→

Total
$3,885,31

→

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Total
$4,155,113

→

Total
$4,485,604

→

Total
$4,828,550

Arizona Auto Theft Authority Fund
Statement of Operations by Program for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2007

June 30, 2006
Revenue
Current Year Collections
Prior Year Collections
Auto Theft Summit
Investment Income
Grants
Refund of unused grant funds

$4,455,417
30,187
5,775
42,952
1,500
20,627

$4,819,338
9,212
2,000
42,256
11,608

4,556,458
154,376

4,884,414
(31,506)

4,710,834

4,852,908

313,613
3,251,600
650,807
291,499
183,951
236,991
48,077
5,172

346,707
3,348,500
775,521
323,378
195,763
167,059
42,926
2,220

4,981,710

5,202,080

Excess of revenues over expenditures
Beginning Fund Balance (4,5)

(270,876)
3,274,191

(349,172)
3,003,315

Ending Fund Balance (4,5)

3,003,315

2,654,143

6.9%
6.3%

7.1%
6.7%

265,322
80,822
24,843
2,708
9,152
4,380,333
196,071
17,287

328,685
114,516
14,475
3,914
7,160
4,560,659
159,195
11,256

4,976,538

5,199,260

5,172

2,220

5,172

2,220

$4,981,710

$5,202,080

Total cash Collections
Revenue Accrued at June 30th
Total Revenue
Expenditure by Program
Administrative Costs (1,2)
Arizona Vehicle Theft Task Force Grant
Vertical Prosecution Program
Public Awareness
Public Awareness Grant Program
Law Enforcement Grant Program
Professional Training Grant Program
Auto Theft Summit
Total Expenditures (3)

Footnotes
1. Administrative Costs as a percentage of cash collections
2. Administrative Costs as a percentage of total expenditures
3. Actual expenditures by category per audited financial statements
Appropriated Current Operating Expenses
Personal Services
Employee related expenses
Professional services
Travel-in-State
Travel-out-State
Aid to Organizations
Other Operating
Non-capital equipment
Total Expenditures
Non-appropriated Expenses
Watch Your Car Grants
Auto Theft Summit
Total non-appropriated expenditures

4.
5.
6.

June 30, 2007

Total
Fund balance includes accrued income as per the audited finanical statements
th
Cash invested with the State Treasurer as of June 30
Report based on audited financial statements

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$601,159

$342,414

Impact of Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention
Programs on Vehicle Insurance Costs
The Arizona Automobile Theft Authority reports annually on the
impact of vehicle theft prevention programs on consumer
automobile insurance rates, the AATA received the following
statement from the Arizona Insurance Information Association
(AIIA):
Comprehensive coverage pays you if your
automobile is stolen or for damage caused by
things not covered under collision coverage, such
as vandalism, flooding, fire, a broken windshield or
damage from an animal.

The efforts of the AATA in implementing innovative
theft-prevention awareness programs, coupled
with its commitment to investigations and
aggressive prosecutions of vehicle thieves, has
played a significant role in stabilizing
comprehensive insurance rates in Arizona.
For those Arizona consumers who purchase "full
coverage" vehicle insurance, comprehensive
coverage represents between 15 and 20 percent
of their total premium, according to the Arizona
Insurance Information Association.

State Farm Insurance Company Lowers Arizona Rates
The largest insurer of autos in Arizona and in the
nation, is lowering its overall rate level in Arizona an
average 8.6 percent effective January 2nd.

This represents an annual savings of $41.1 million
to the company’s Arizona customers.

Future of the AATA
In 2008, the AATA will continue to focus on in its bold mission
to address the epidemic problem of vehicle theft. The Agency
is experiencing remarkable support from the criminal justice
community, insurance industry and the general public. The
AATA’s Board of Directors has committed the maximum
available resources to support an aggressive anti-vehicle
theft campaign which it expects will result in a continued
reduction in vehicle theft in Arizona.
The Authority will continue to expand cooperative efforts with
other governmental agencies in Arizona and other states, the
Federal Government, Mexico and Canada, including other
auto theft prevention authorities, to combat vehicle theft.
These efforts will include:
1. Continue to focus the Authority’s resources on
criminal justice agencies within the State of Arizona
to develop effective law enforcement and
prosecutorial programs to combat vehicle theft.
2. Continue to evaluate and seek support for deploying
both fixed and mobile license plate reading cameras
to aid in interdicting stolen vehicles.
3. Continue partnership with the Motor Vehicle Division
to disseminate vehicle theft prevention and Watch
Your Car enrollment information in registration
renewals.
4. Cooperation with the State of Sonora, Mexico and to
deter exportation of stolen vehicles.
5. Work with neighboring states to develop regional
projects to combat vehicle theft.
6. Expand cooperative efforts with auto theft authorities
in other states to promote cooperative efforts on a
national level.
7. Petition automobile manufacturers and the Federal
government to improve vehicles theft technology,
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making it more difficult to steal and or provide
enhanced recovery efforts by supporting component
parts marking.
8. Continue to promote cross-border cooperation to stop
criminal car theft rings operating along ArizonaMexico border.
9. Continue to advocate for effective legislation related
to auto theft issues and vehicle owner/consumer
protection. We will continue to pursue seeking
legislative measures to reduce vehicle theft similar to
the affidavit legislation passed in 2007 which requires
individuals reporting a stolen vehicle to sign an
affidavit attesting that the information provided is
accurate.
If fully operational, the license plate readers (LPR’s) would
capture the license plate of all vehicles entering and leaving
the United States via the ports-of-entry. The LPR’s will
record the license plate, and the data will be
instantaneously forwarded to the DPS in order to check
ACIC and NCIC to determine if the vehicle is reported
stolen. This will enable enforcement personnel to stop
the vehicle before leaving the U.S.
If the vehicle cannot be stopped, the information will be
forwarded to the appropriate law enforcement agency.
The AATA, with the assistance of the Task Force, has
been actively fostering a collaborative approach with law
enforcement officials in Mexico to effectively resolve this
issue. The intent is to develop a means to immediately
communicate law enforcement and intelligence related
information between officials in Sonora and Arizona. The
AATA will continue to foster and promote cooperation at
both state and national levels by developing a viable

In 2008, the AATA will once again partner with the Arizona
Multihousing Association to participate in the Project S.A.F.E
(Safety Awareness Family Education) program at statewide
multi-family communities. The AATA will provide vehicle
theft prevention presentations to residents at these
communities.

partnership among the Border States, various law
enforcement agencies, the Department of Homeland
Security and private sector stakeholders to expedite the
completion and implementation of the LPR system.
The prosecution and public awareness efforts will continue
to be vital components in the AATA’s efforts to combat
vehicle theft in Arizona. The AATA intends to continue
and expand its annual grant assistance program to local
law enforcement agencies and county attorney offices
statewide. The efforts of the criminal justice agencies
involved with the AATA’s grant programs thus far have
been impressively effective at addressing the law
enforcement, prosecution and public awareness and
community education components of the AATA’s mission.

Also in 2008, the AATA, in partnership with statewide law
enforcement agencies will host the Third Annual Statewide
Vehicle Theft Prevention Day on March 1, 2008. This year’s
event, held on March 2, 2007 was another extremely
successful event with over 60 sponsored events throughout
the state.

In fiscal year 2008, the AATA will continue to sponsor VIN
(Vehicle Identification Number) etching with partnering
agencies throughout the state to actively promote free VIN
etching on window glass as an effective visual vehicle theft
deterrent and recovery aid.

Officer Obed Gaytan, Tolleson Police
Department at Clear Channel Radio Station
In fiscal year 2008, the AATA will continue distribution of our
two 30-second PSA’s highlighting the Bait Vehicle Program
and our new auto theft prevention PSA featuring Al McCoy
titled, “Stop The Fast Break To Auto Theft.” The new auto
theft prevention PSA is available for TV and Radio and may
also be viewed and downloaded from the AATA’s
website. The Agency is hopeful that statewide media
companies will continue their commitments to donate air-time,
including prime time, to support these PSA’s.

Tempe Police Department’s VIN Etching Event
March 2007
In addition, the AATA will continue to seek additional
opportunities to promote public awareness through
partnerships with corporations and businesses in the
sponsorship of employee events featuring the Watch Your
Car Van, presentations by AATA staff and criminal justice
personnel and VIN etching.

The AATA is continuing its distribution of the youth prevention
curricula programs for middle school and high school students
in Arizona and will be evaluating the effectiveness of the
program.

In 2008, the AATA plans to continue the partnership mailing
project with the Motor Vehicle Division, which began in
January 2003. This partnership mailing entails sending
vehicle theft prevention and Watch Your Car program
information in the registration renewal tag mailer to vehicle
owners in Arizona. The AATA is also looking to increase
exposure through the Service Arizona website as another
effective medium to educate the public about the Watch Your
Car program and general vehicle theft prevention safety tips.
The AATA will continue to provide grant funding to Arizona
law enforcement agencies to implement and/or expand bait
car programs, which continue to demonstrate significant theft
reduction results.

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During fiscal year 2008, the AATA will continue its efforts to
reduce its administrative costs and maximize resources
through cost saving programs. Cost savings are being
realized through utilization of bulk mail, additional reliance on
the Internet for communication and greater utilization of our
staff’s talent to perform tasks, once contracted out. A good
example of these efforts are represented in the production of
this Annual Report which was entirely written, produced and
displayed on the AATA website by AATA staff, at a costsavings of nearly $3,000.

Special Thanks
The Arizona Automobile Theft Authority Board
of Directors and Staff would like to thank the
following individuals and organizations for their
continued support and assistance.
Ric Athey, AZ. Motor Vehicle Division
Sergeant David Azuelo, Arizona Vehicle Theft Task Force/Tucson Police Department
Christi Billquist, State Farm Insurance Company
John Blackburn, Jr. Executive Director, Arizona Criminal Justice Commission
Michael Bredimus, Pinal County Attorney’s Office
Officer Eric Breindl, Phoenix Police Department
Ruben Chavez, AZ. DPS, CORE Video Unit
Officer Bob Cummins, Phoenix Police Department
Mimi Daiza, Maricopa County Attorney’s Office – Auto Theft Bureau
Sergeant Tom Dorn, Phoenix Police Department
Mark Faull, Maricopa County Attorney’s Office
Senator Pamela Gorman, Arizona State Senate, District 6
Senator Chuck Gray, Arizona State Senate, District 19
Kathy Groenewold, Crime Free Multi-Housing Coordinator, Tempe Police Department
Don Isaacson, Isaacson & Duffy, P.C.
Michael Jette, Santa Cruz County Attorney’s Office
Kellie Johnson, Pima County Attorney’s Office
Wayne Kaplan, AATA Volunteer, Arizona Multihousing Association Community Relations Director (retired)
Kim Kelly, Gilbert Police Department
Deputy Chief Bill Knight, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office
Mary Jo Kuzmick, Gilbert Police Department
Tim LaSota, Maricopa County Attorney’s Office
Jennifer Levinson, Pinal County Attorney’s Office
Cara Liu, KPHO TV 5 News
Chief Mikel Longman, Arizona Department of Public Safety
Ralph Lumpkin, National Insurance Crime Bureau
Sergeant Tom Macari, Scottsdale Police Department
Philip J. MacDonnell, Maricopa County Attorney’s Office
Mary Marshall, Arizona Criminal Justice Commission
Michael McGill, Mohave County Attorney’s Office
Officer Jennifer Miller, Prescott Valley Police Department
Lieutenant Dan Mitchell, Commander, AZ. DPS/Arizona Vehicle Theft Task Force
Mark Offenhartz, Cochise County Attorney’s Office
Victoria Otto, Pima County Attorney’s Office
Vickie Owen, Gilbert Police Department
Bobby Owens, National Insurance Crime Bureau
Dalvin S. Palmer, AARP Driver Safety Program
Christine Pinuelas, Maricopa County
Representative Bob Robson, Arizona House of Representatives, District 20
Brian R. Salata
Frank Scafidi, National Insurance Crime Bureau
Sergeant Terry Starner, AZ. DPS/Arizona Vehicle Theft Task Force
Sergeant Howard Stevenson, Phoenix Police Department
Nancy Temporado, AZ. DPS/Arizona Vehicle Theft Task Force
Ron Williams, Arizona Insurance Information Association
Michelle Wood, Arizona Attorney General’s Office
Thank you to the state’s criminal justice agencies for their continued participation in the Arizona Vehicle Theft Task
Force and partnership with the Arizona Automobile Theft Authority.
Thank you to the private sector and community partners who helped support the 55th Annual IAATI Training Seminar
through financial and in-kind donations.
A special thank you to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) and the following insurance companies for
providing vehicles for the AATA’s Bait Car Program; Allstate, American Family, Country Mutual, CSAA, Farmers, Farm
Bureau, Geico, Liberty Mutual, Nationwide-Victoria/Titan, Progressive, State Farm, and USAA.

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Arizona Automobile Theft Authority
1400 W. Washington Street, Suite 270
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Tel: (602) 364-2886
Fax: (602) 364-2897
Toll Free 1-888-668-4433

Website: www.azwatchyourcar.com

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State of Arizona
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The Copyright to all content of this report is held by the Arizona Automobile Theft Authority, except as indicated otherwise. All rights are reserved.
The report was prepared and produced entirely by AATA Staff.

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