TEXAS CRIMINAL JUSTICE
INFORMATION USERS GROUP
2011
Corpus Christi, Texas
May 5th, 2011
Who we are
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Not for Profit Organization.
Created by the Insurance Sector in 1994.
Link between LEAs and the Insurance Sector.
Represent 28 Insurance Companies.
What we do
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Recovery of Stolen Vehicles.
Maintain Database of Stolen Insured Vehicles.
Build and maintain Vehicle Storage Facilities.
Train LEAs in Vehicle Identification.
Statistics
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During 2009, 66,541 vehicles were stolen.
An increase of 13.70% from 2008.
During 2009, 28,718 vehicles were recovered.
An increase of 22.19% from 2008.
Last 5 years
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2005 – Stolen: 43,843 – Recovered: 22,461
2006 – Stolen: 45,604 – Recovered: 22,781
2007 – Stolen: 52,317 – Recovered: 23,619
2008 – Stolen: 58,522 – Recovered: 23,502
2009 – Stolen: 66,541 – Recovered: 28,718
Organized Crime
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Increase in violent crimes.
Impound lots controlled by criminals.
Agents in duty without uniform.
Armed Forces.
Organized Crime Unit.
Border States Recovery Rate
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Nuevo Leon – 35%
Baja California – 30%
Sonora – 27%
Chihuahua – 21%
Tamaulipas – 16%
Coahuila – 15%
Insurance Fraud Unit
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8 Closed cases for $70,000.00 USD.
3 Convictions.
11 Plea agreements for $80,000.00 USD.
24 Claims not paid for $450,000.00 USD.
95 Open cases for $1,700,000.00 USD.
REPUVE
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Mexican Public Vehicle Registry.
Federal Ministry of Public Safety.
18 Million VINS.
No fee to register.
Public Access.
Bill of Sale (Factura)
Registration (Tarjeta de Circulacion)
Custom’s Approval (Pedimento)
Partners
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NAEC.
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NMVTIS.
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www.naec.ws
Law Enforcement Portal.
VINNY.
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Customs.
Contact Information
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Mario Crosswell-Estefan
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2254 Nacogdoches Road
San Antonio, TX, 78209
210-545-7100 Office
210-545-7110 Fax
210-954-0125 Cell
mariocrosswell@yahoo.com