Name: Auto Theft & Vehicle Crimes w/ Ric Barber
Start: 2026-09-28T00:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-09-28T00:00:00-07:00
Location: Fort Collins, CO
Rating: 5

Instructor

Ric Barber

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Description

It is estimated that 75% of all crimes are committed with a vehicle. Whether it is a robbery, kidnapping, homicide, terrorism, auto theft trafficking, or any other crime, it is important for a police officer to be able to identify the vehicle they are interacting with or know the steps necessary to identify it. Auto Theft & Vehicle Crimes will introduce police officers to vehicle identification number (“VIN”) structure, locations (public and secondary), and methods to determine the true VIN of a vehicle. Auto Theft & Vehicle Crimes provides instruction on CARFAX for Police and other resources to verify the validity and history of a vehicle’s VIN. Students will dive into the world of organized auto theft trafficking and the theft crew network before learning to recognize many of the current auto theft trends. Students will learn to spot a stolen vehicle, where they are concealed, why factory stolen vehicle location devices aren’t often effective, and ways to identify and catch a thief.

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Reviews for this course

5.0/5.0 (121 reviews)

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Sam W.

Ric provided great instruction to locating secondary VINS and advised of tools to help identify stolen vehicles.

Louis H.

Great course. Ric does a phenomenal job!

Eric H.

The class provides vital information to assist with identifying stolen vehicles both roadside and in more complex investigations.

Robert W.

Great class

Daniel H.

Very educational training. Great tips to further investigate and improve knowledge on auto thefts.

James C.

Very informative and will be a great help in my future investigations.

Khiran Q.

There is an abundance of information provided in this class, that can be utilized and applied in the field immediately after taking the class. You will become proficient at identifying stolen vehicles and vehicle crimes, after attending this course. Many resources are also provided, to help with investigations.

Andrew R.

Great class to attend for anyone wanting to gain more knowledge in the GTA realm! Very informative, great instructors with the background to support their teachings

Jacob W.

This class opened my eyes to how many stolen vehicles I’ve missed over the years. I look forward to learning more and applying that knowledge to work in my area.

Lloyd S.

Excellent class. I learned a lot about vehicle theft that I had no clue about. I recommend this course to all law enforcement.

Stephen D.

Extremely informative. I recommend all LEO take the course.

Kyle B.

Great class with incredible information

Nicholas Q.

Phenomenal class with tons of information. It will definitely help me on patrol.

Vincent L.

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donald L.

Excellent class for an LEO

Micheal M.

Good class

BRANDON I.

Great Instructor!!!! Very informative

Thomas K.

Good informative class

Mike R.

Great class, very informative

Jacoby T.

The class was awesome; highly recommend. The instructor was knowledgeable of the material and able to teach off experience with supporting information.

Branden M.

Great class

James I.

Great information

Clifton B.

Great information

Marlon J.

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Brent W.

Great class very knowledgeable instructor. A lot of great information provided

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