03-03 ESTIMATING THE VALUE OF A RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE

Unit Order:  03-03

Subject:       ESTIMATING THE VALUE OF A

                       RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE

PURPOSE

This Unit Order establishes a uniform standard for estimating the value of all vehicles recovered by TRAP personnel.

GUIDELINES

In an effort to create accurate statistical information, all TRAP personnel will utilize the most current “Kelly Blue Book” suggested retail price of a vehicle’s current condition at the time of recovery to establish the dollar value.

Each investigator who completes a CHP-180 for a recovered vehicle must ascertain the value of that vehicle by following these procedures:

• Obtain a copy of the most current “Kelly Blue Book” reference guide and locate the specifications of the recovered vehicle to ascertain the true suggested retail value or:

• Logon to www.kellybluebook.com and ascertain the value of the vehicle.  If a reference book or the internet is not accessible, the headquarters professional staff may assist the investigator in obtaining the value of the vehicle when “calling in” the recovery.

Each team supervisor will be responsible for the implementation of this order and to assure all statistical information regarding the value of recovered vehicle is accurate.

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MARTIN L. RODRIGUEZ, CAPTAIN

PROJECT DIRECTOR