The 2018 Auto Theft Investigations School
This one week course will offer classes in the many aspects of Auto Theft Investigation and Vehicle Identification. Sessions will include case studies, auto & motorcycle identification, tracking systems, the mechanics of defeating ignition locks, information sources, theft trends and updates, and a host of other topics critical to auto theft investigators. This class is open only to Law Enforcement Officers and Insurance Companies’ Special Investigative Unit personnel.
The 2018 School will be held September 10th through September 14th, 2018 at the State Farm Insurance Regional Office in DuPont, Washington. The address is 1000 Wilmington Drive. This is located off of I-5 at exit 119 just south of Tacoma. The DuPont area offers many food and lodging options and within walking distance of the following hotels:
Liberty Inn
1400 Wilmington Drive
DuPont, WA 98327
253-912-8777
877-912-8777
Guesthouse Inn
1609 McNeil St.
DuPont, WA 98327
253-912-8900
800-21-GUEST
Pre-registration to this school is required. School tuition is $160 prior to August 17, 2018. Tuition received after that date will be $200.
**We will not be accepting registrations after September 6, 2018**
Click here to register by mail
Use this link to pay / register by August 17:
Pre-registration to this school is required. School tuition is $160 prior to August 17, 2018. Tuition received after that date will be $200.
**We will not be accepting registrations after September 6, 2018**
After August 17, use this link to pay / register:
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Yakima tops charts for auto theft in Washington | Local | yakimaherald.com
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Source: Yakima tops charts for auto theft in Washington | Local | yakimaherald.com
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Source: Thurston County Boy, 17, Arrested for Theft of Chehalis Police Chief’s Vehicle
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