Sometimes the new owners were unsuspecting of the properties origin, due to the reputation of the seller. This group recognized that information exchange on a statewide level was necessary to effectively track stolen goods, match recovered goods to victims and apprehend criminals. Each director is responsible for providing members and other Law Enforcement Agencies with local, state and federal intelligence information. Statewide meetings provide current information on changes in the laws which affect property crimes and property recovery as well as training in subject areas ranging from operating a property recovery unit to second hand dealer and car title loan transactions. Second- Dollar funding.
Membership is financially minimal whereas recovery, recognition and rewards are great.
Raise the recovery percentile of stolen property and it's return to victims. Help establish an FCIC computer based tracking system to track stolen property as well as dealers of stolen property across county lines. Provide educational conferences and seminars to the newly assigned investigator as well as the seasoned veteran. The award is based on innovation and achievement.