F.A.C.T. 2002 Summit on Auto Theft

2002 Summit on Auto Theft in Florida

The second annual Summit on Auto Theft in Florida was held in Tampa on September 15-17. The Summit brought together representatives from government, law enforcement agencies, insurance companies and others from around the state to create strategies and identify initiatives to curb auto theft.

The distinguished Robert M. Bryant, president and CEO of the National Insurance Crime Bureau was the keynote speaker.

Topics addressed included:
• Impact on auto theft victims
• Addressing the problem of juvenile auto theft
• Solving organized criminal cases
• Weighing the judicial system’s effect on auto theft
• Registration/titling and legislative processes
• Heavy equipment theft investigation and identification
• Investigating commercial vehicle and cargo theft

Photo Gallery

OPENING SESSION
"A Look at the State of Auto Theft in Florida"

Colonel Christopher Knight (at podium), F.A.C.T. Chairman and Director, Florida Highway Patrol

Sen. Bill Nelson makes a surprise visit to the Florida Summit on Auto Theft.

Melinda Sitaras, auto theft victim, speaks at the Opening Session.

Chief Bennie Holder of the City of Tampa Police Department also welcomed attendees to the city and addressed the seriousness of auto theft and Tampa’s efforts to reduce the frequency of this crime.

James Sewell, Regional Director of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement addressed issues from both the law enforcement and the public perspective and presented various solutions being utilized and planned by the law enforcement agency for reducing auto theft in Florida.