VEHICLE CRIMES SERIES
Experts from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) and CARFAX for Police will break down the latest theft trends and walk you through hands-on tools to help you strengthen your investigations.
NICB Auto Theft Trends
Richard Spallinger, Director of Vehicle Operations and Jessica Rust, Director of Intelligence and Analytics at NICB, will walk attendees through the latest national theft data, emerging patterns, and what law enforcement needs to know heading into the year ahead.
You'll learn:
- Current auto theft trends and statistics from NICB's 2025 data.
- Emerging theft patterns, methods, and hotspots across the country.
- How national trends may be showing up in your jurisdiction.
Key Tools for Investigating Auto Theft
Lt. Michael Ledoux (ret.), Director of Business Development at CARFAX for Police, will cover practical, field-ready techniques for using CARFAX data to generate leads, identify anomalies, and strengthen cases with a focus on four key tools:
- High Mileage Report — Flag odometer inconsistencies that may indicate fraud, cloning, or criminal activity.
- Monroney Labeling — Access original factory specs to support theft investigations and accurate vehicle identification.
- VIN Alert — Get real-time notifications when a vehicle of interest surfaces in CARFAX data.
- VHR Snapshot — Quickly assess ownership, mileage, service history, and red flags for fast field checks.
Registration for the virtual series is available to law enforcement and aligned professionals only. Credentials are required.
About the Vehicle Crimes Series
CARFAX for Police, in collaboration with NE IAATI, is pleased to deliver the Vehicle Crimes Series, a multi-part educational initiative that offers timely insights to law enforcement and investigative communities on trends, tactics, and prevention.
The virtual events are offered free of charge. The 53rd Annual Northeast IAATI Vehicle Crimes Conference is on May 4 - 7 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
