334 - Auto Theft

Question 1

Who is the owner of Order 334 - Auto Theft

Answer 1

Commanding Officer of Auto Theft Unit

Question 2

An Auto Theft detective will be called out when a suspect is:(5)

Answer 2

1. Arrested in connection with a “chop shop” operation;
2. Arrested where multiple stolen vehicles are recovered;
3. Cooperative and has substantial information on additional auto thefts and/or suspects;
4. In possession of a vehicle with an altered vehicle identification number; or
5. Anytime a supervisor feels that an Auto Theft detective would be beneficial to the case.

Question 3

Should the victim not have the local registration or tag information and NCIC does not have the data available, an _____ will still be completed but _____ will be assigned until the registration information is completed.

Answer 3

“Auto Theft” Report

no dispatch number

Question 4

In the event a vehicle is registered to more than one registered vehicle owner, it is imperative that _____ be contacted to verify that the incident is not a civil dispute.

Answer 4

all registered owners

Question 5

In the event a vehicle is registered to more than one registered vehicle owner, it is imperative that all registered owners be contacted to verify that the incident is not a civil dispute. This effort can be satisfied through one of several methods to include but not limited to: (3)

Answer 5

(1) The responding officer verifies with all registered owners; and/or
(2) One registered owner giving assurance using the Auto Theft Affidavit that they have spoken with the other registered owner(s) to ensure that the vehicle is not in their lawful possession; and/or
(3) A power of attorney permitting a third party to act on behalf of the affected party or parties.

Question 6

In the event a vehicle is registered to more than one registered vehicle owner, it is imperative that all registered owners be contacted to verify that the incident is not a civil dispute. If none of the above can be accomplished and a reasonable possibility exists that the other owner has possession of the vehicle, an _____ can still be written; however, _____ will not be assigned by NCIC.

Answer 6

Auto Theft Report

a dispatch number

Question 7

_____ as the offense when a car, truck/bus (includes; tractor/trailer combinations or tractor only, not trailer only), motorcycle (includes; motor bikes, mini-bikes, mopeds), or Other Motor Vehicles (includes; golf carts, dune buggies, snowmobiles, swamp buggies) were stolen and not recovered at the time of the report;

Answer 7

“Auto Theft”

Question 8

Thefts of farm/construction equipment, boats, trailers, bicycles, personal watercraft and airplanes are to be reported as _____

Answer 8

“Theft,” not “Auto Theft.”

Question 9

ALL trailers that require a license plate must be called into NCIC for a _____ to be assigned.

Answer 9

dispatch number

Question 10

In cases where a suspect is arrested for Grand Theft-Motor Vehicle, Florida State Statutes (F.S.S.) 812.014(2)(c)(6) that involve a vehicle stolen from a different jurisdiction, _____ shall be listed on the Arrest & Booking Report.

Answer 10

“Auto Theft – Recovery Other Jurisdiction”

Question 11

When a vehicle is recovered by JSO that has been reported stolen by another agency which uses COPSMORE to document their reports (UNFPD, JAAPD, School Board Police), the recovering officer will document the recovery as _____

Answer 11

“Auto Theft – Recovery other Jurisdiction”.

Question 12

Incidents where a victim’s vehicle has been returned and the victim no longer desires prosecution of the suspect (suspect has been positively identified) may be exceptionally cleared with the approval of the _____

Answer 12

SAO

Question 13

Boats, boat motors, aircraft, golf carts, go-carts, ATV’s, other non-street legal vehicles and heavy equipment do not require a _____;

Answer 13

dispatch number

Question 14

In all theft of motorized commercial vehicles carrying cargo, the charge will be _____

Answer 14

Motor Vehicle Theft.

Question 15

If there is a theft of an attached or unattached trailer, the theft will be _____ commensurate with a threshold amount based on the value of the trailer and cargo.

Answer 15

“Grand Theft (Unspecified)”

Question 16

In the event of a patrol arrest for auto theft, the _____ will be responsible for filing the case with the State Attorney’s Office (SAO).

Answer 16

arresting patrol officer

Question 17

When an officer determines that a vehicle was taken under questionable circumstances (i.e., the vehicle appears to have been loaned out in exchange for drugs), which would eliminate probable cause for the immediate arrest of a suspect, the officer will: (4)

Answer 17

a. Complete a General Offense Report and select “Auto Theft” as the offense;
b. Not obtain a dispatch number or have the information entered into FCIC/NCIC;
c. Request the victim complete a Stolen Vehicle/Vessel Affidavit (Form P-0412) and advise him/her the consequences of making a false statement; and
d. Instruct the victim to immediately contact JSO if the vehicle is returned or found.

Question 18

If the investigating officer determines that the case is a civil matter or the victim gave false information during the course of the investigation, he will close the case using the _____ disposition.

Answer 18

“Unfounded”

Question 19

Fraudulently rented vehicles (e.g., involving the use of stolen credit cards, fictitious names, false information on the application, etc.) (do/do not) require the 14 day waiting. These offenses shall be reported as a fraud and immediately entered in Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC)/NCIC.

Answer 19

do not

Question 20

Officers responding to incidents where a rental vehicle has not been returned to the company from which it was rented shall entitle the report as Failure to Redeliver a Hired Vehicle unless it is obviously fraudulently obtained. However, before the report is completed the officer shall ensure that the vehicle is overdue by at least _____;

Answer 20

seven days

Question 21

Failure to Redeliver a Hired (Rental): The responding officer will deliver the filing package (to include all applicable police reports) to the SAO within _____ of the date the offense was reported (allowing for investigation of any lead associated with the investigation of the matter);

Answer 21

seven days

Question 22

Failure to Redeliver a Hired (Rental): _______ will advise if the vehicle should be entered into the FCIC/NCIC system (this decision will be made independent of any filing decision related to prosecution of a suspect).

Answer 22

The reviewing representative from the SAO

Question 23

Failure to Return Hired Vehicle cases fall within the _____ guidelines which require patrol officers to conduct the follow-up investigations.

Answer 23

Managing Criminal Investigations (MCI) Category “A”

Question 24

Failure to Redeliver a Hired (Rental): During the review process the Filing Attorney will also review the Failure to Redeliver a Hired Vehicle filing package materials to determine if an _____ should be issued.

Answer 24

arrest warrant

Question 25

A Crime Scene Detective will be called to process stolen vehicles when there is evidence that the vehicle was used in the commission of a _____.

Answer 25

violent felony crime

Question 26

Recovered stolen vehicle which have not been used in the commission of a violent felony crime will be processed by who?

Answer 26

a patrol officer at the scene

Question 27

Vehicles recovered from what counties will be processed when an arrest is made?

Answer 27

Duval
Clay
Nassau
St. Johns
Baker

Question 28

Recovered vehicles will be processed if an arrest is made involving a stolen vehicle from Duval, Clay, Nassau, St. Johns, or Baker County, and _____, or if the vehicle must be towed before processing, _____;

Answer 28

the owner is willing to wait for the processing

the owner is willing to pay the towing and storage fees of an approved Top of the List (TOL) wrecker

Question 29

Recovered vehicles require processing when: There may be _____ (provided the vehicle is not covered with mud, burned, etc.), and _____, or if the vehicle must be towed before processing, _____;wrecker;

Answer 29

usable evidence
the owner is willing to wait for the processing
the owner is willing to pay the towing and storage fees

Question 30

A vehicle shall be processed if the vehicle is possibly an unreported stolen vehicle and there are items of usable evidence or suspicious circumstances such as: (3)

Answer 30

a. A broken steering column;
b. Stripped items; or
c. A suspect flees the vehicle, or scene of a crime, and the vehicle is the only key to the suspect’s identity.

Question 31

Owners of vehicles who do not want their vehicles processed or are not inclined to pay for the towing shall _____.

Answer 31

have their vehicles released to them immediately

Question 32

Vehicles recovered from jurisdictions other than Duval, Clay, Nassau, St. Johns, or Baker County will not be processed by a Crime Scene Detective unless _____ or _____ (This includes cases where a suspect was apprehended).

Answer 32

processing is requested by another agency or when deemed necessary by a supervisor

Question 33

When patrol officers voluntarily process recovered vehicles for latent fingerprints, which do not meet the criteria for Crime Scene processing, and an Automated Fingerprinting Information System (AFIS) hit is received, Upon receiving notification of the AFIS hit and a MCI packet, officers will contact the _____ to coordinate the follow-up investigation.

Answer 33

Auto Theft Unit

Question 34

Holds for “Auto Theft,” shall be placed on a vehicle/vessel if _____, such as:

(1) The vehicle has an altered VIN (Refer to F.S.S. 319.33 on altered VIN’s); or
(2) The vehicle/vessel is burned or otherwise damaged to such an extent that the officer has no means of determining ownership.

Answer 34

ownership cannot be determined

Question 35

A hold will be placed on a vehicle/vessel when the suspect flees the scene of a crime (i.e., robbery, homicide, burglary, etc.), and the vehicle/vessel_____

Answer 35

is the only link to the suspect(s) identity;

Question 36

Officers shall have vehicle/vessel stored without holds when the vehicle/vessel’s owner cannot come to the scene within a reasonable time (approximately _____);

Answer 36

30 minutes

Question 37

The decision of whether or not the vehicle will be driven or towed from the scene must be left to _____.

Answer 37

the owner

Question 38

If the vehicle stolen or recovered is a commercial vehicle or any portion of a commercial vehicle whether or not it contains a load, the reporting officer will contact _____, by (what means) with information about the truck, trailer, container, or combination thereof.

Answer 38

NCIC

phone

Question 39

Commercial Vehicle Alert: NCIC will log into the _____ using the unit specific login and password, to fill out the commercial vehicle alert form or commercial vehicle recovery form.

Answer 39

Electronic Freight Theft Management System (EFTMS)

Question 40

The _____ is a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) database for cargo theft.

Answer 40

EFTMS

Question 41

Recent thefts entered into EFTMS from Duval County are broadcast to (4), thereby increasing the likelihood of a recovery.

Answer 41

DOT,
FHP,
Agricultural and Weight Stations, and
Railroad and Port police agencies,

Question 42

Once the commercial vehicle alert form has been completed, a control number will be assigned by the _____

Answer 42

EFTMS.

Question 43

When the commercial vehicle or container has been recovered, the commercial recovery form will be completed by _____

Answer 43

NCIC personnel.