Accredited Automotive Theft Investigator

Accreditation Kit

Accredited Automotive Theft Investigator

International Association of Auto Theft Investigators

Australasian Branch

From the IAATI (Australasian Branch) SOP Manual…

Statement of Purpose:

The International Association of Auto Theft Investigators has established this Recognition of Accreditation Program (RAP) in a continued effort to reduce vehicle theft and recognise competency levels of investigators in their specific area. This Recognition of Accreditation Program is aligned with the International organisations Certification program and along with the Australasian Recognition of Accreditation and as such a dual Accreditation/Certification with the Australasian Branch and International organisation shall be awarded.

This Standard Operating Procedures Manual sets forth minimum professional qualifications (competencies) for the recognition of vehicle theft investigators (law enforcement, motor vehicle transport investigators and insurance professionals). The following guide was established to assist investigators in making application to the Review Board for recognition in their specialised area.

Accreditation is based on recognition of the investigator or applicant having the necessary knowledge and skills within their specialised area of the industry.

The Accreditation program shall:

Acknowledge demonstrated competence in all phases of auto theft detection, reduction or prevention,
Recognise professional standards of achievement in auto theft crime theory and practice by police, government, investigators, technicians, and insurance stakeholders,
Encourage the continuing education and training in the field of auto theft crime management,
Increase professional standing in the auto theft crime management field, and
Identify the sources of professional knowledge and practice of auto theft crime management.

Accreditation will be current for a period of 5 years at which time, unless renewed, it lapses.

What are the requirements needed to qualify?

Certification by IAATI as an Accredited Auto Theft Specialist recognises a level of expertise that is consistent with being an industry leader. To this end, the entry requirements reflect that a candidate must have been working in the field of auto theft investigation for a minimum of 5 years (3 for sworn law enforcement officer) and have experience against a set of pre-determined criteria.

The candidate must be a current IAATI member and be focused on actively developing their professional development. They must have a broad application of investigative management and be able to demonstrate flexibility in application.

To align IAATI's program with other “certified practicing” programs such as Certified Practicing Accountant, Certified Practicing Engineer and Certified Practicing Auditor, the applicant must first hold relevant vocational qualifications atthe applicable level.

If this sounds like you, then you are ready to take the next step…..please read on.

IAATI has secured the services of an independent assessment body to review applications against the competencies it has determined. The assessment body, Maurice J. Kerrigan & Associates, is a Registered Training Organisation.

Standards are required to be met in the areas of:

membership,
experience,
training and qualification,
technical competence and
contribution.

You will be required to make a short statement in support of your claimed distinction in each criterion, and attach any supporting evidence, where applicable.

Client ID

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Application

IAATI – 14 / IAATI ACCREDITATION APPLICATION – AUTO THEFT SPECIALIST
Code / Title

Personal Details and Statistical Information

1.Full name
Family name / Given name
2.Business phone / () / - / 3.Fax number / () / -
4.Mobile phone / - - / 5.Fax phone / () / -
6.Email
7.Address / 8.Postal address – if different to residence
11. Employment history
Position / Dates
I am applying for accreditation in the following category (check box)
Law enforcement
Law enforcement intelligence
Law enforcement technical and forensic services
Government regulator/authority/agent
Insurance claims administrator
Licensed Investigator
Technical specialist

Accreditation Map – Accredited Auto Theft Specialist

Membership of the Association
To be eligible for accreditation an applicant must be a financial member in good standing of the Association
Please provide your membership number:
Date of Joining:
Please list any office’s held during your membership:
Position: / Date
Association events participation:
Event / Role (attendee/presenter/organiser/etc) / Dates:

Accreditation Application – Accredited Auto Theft Specialist

Experience
To be eligible for Accreditation an applicant must have been actively involved in Auto theft reduction/detection/prevention related activities for a period of not less than five years (3 years for sworn law enforcement officers).
This standard has been met by:
Position / Employer/Department / Dates:
Evidence to be provided:
Current curriculum vitae attached
Current position description attached
Letter of recommendation attached (Insurance supervisor, Police superior, line manager)
Statement in support of claimed experience:

Accreditation Application – Accredited Auto Theft Specialist

Training and Qualifications
To be eligible for accreditation an applicant must, as a minimum, havecompleted the relevant training course/s in auto theft investigation or reduction activities.
This standard has been met by:
Training / Employer/Department/Provider / Dates:
Evidence to be provided:
Transcripts of training results attached
Statement in support of claimed training:

Accreditation Application – Accredited Auto Theft Specialist

Application of knowledge and technical competence

To be eligible for accreditation, an applicant display:
Knowledge of :

Contemporary legislation and regulation regarding automotive theft detection, investigation and reduction
Organisational policies and procedures for the detection, investigation and prosecution of automotive and related theft

Contemporary criminal intelligence sources and outputs relating to automotive and related theft; and/or Applicable legislation
Trends in auto theft conduct
Trends in auto theft investigation
Identification of fraudulent activities relating to auto theft
OEM and after market.

And technical competence in:

Ability to manage/administrate investigations.
Information gathering skills, interviewing, and/or scene inspection
Communication of investigative outputs

Vehicle identification
Evidence management
Use and management of products from technical specialists

This standard has been displayed in:
Position / Employer/Department / Dates:
Evidence of competence to be provided:
Policies, procedures, manuals, job aids authored (nominate – do not send copies) ,
Statement in support of knowledge and technical competence:

Accreditation Application – Accredited Auto Theft Specialist

Contribution to Auto crime reduction activities

For eligibility for accreditation, an applicant must prove an active role in auto theft crime management activities. This can be shown through:

Authoring/publication/dissemination of papers presented on Auto crime issues at IAATI, National & International conferences. (or equivalent/similar),
Stolen vehicle training packages prepared/delivered to stake holders (police, auto motive industry, vehicle registration authorities and insurance investigation industry), or community involvement,
Development of policies and practices targeting a reduction in auto theft activity or increase in apprehension rates.

This standard has been displayed in:
Activity/role / Audience/recipients/venue Training provider / Dates:
Evidence to be provided:
Nomination of policies, procedures, presentations, publications, promotional products.
Nomination of activities/initiatives undertaken, led or supported.
Statement in support of claimed contribution: