2-05/100.00 - Taskforce for Regional Autotheft Prevention



Responsibilities of this unit include:

  • target, investigate, and prosecute individuals involved in vehicle theft, particularly those professional thieves who organize, direct, finance, or otherwise engage in commercial vehicle theft for profit;
  • identify locations used in connection with vehicle theft offenses, including  legitimate "front" business locations (i.e., body shops and auto dismantlers)  which operate as commercial "chop shops", and take appropriate action;
  • provide training and expertise for participating agencies throughout Los Angeles  County; and
  • seek input and solicit cooperation from the private sector to coordinate a public deterrence program.