Colorado Auto Theft Investigators Association

Cati sponsored various auto theft investigation related training classes at various locations and dates during the fiscal year. Cati provided 478 scholarships for investigators to attend these training classes. The classes included (4) certified vin classes, (4) basic auto theft investigation classes, (1) rolling surveillance 1 classes and (2) rolling surveillance 2 class.

Cati spent funds to enhance communication for its members and the public. Cati has maintained a website for public information and crime tips. Also, law enforcement and private sector members can use the website to contact other investigative resources to facilitate both networking and teamwork and to enhance the success of criminal investigations. The website also provides a source of information regarding quarterly news of interest to investigators, monthly meeting reports and training announcements. There were 6,442 page views and 3,427 unique visits to the website during the fiscal year. Cati also held monthly meetings during the year for members to address organizational business, to announce training information,to share criminal intelligence, to address member issues and to recognize member achievements. The meetings were available both in person and online via zoom with an average of 40 members in attendence per meeting during the fiscal year.