Sponsor RecognitionThroughout the years that the <strong>Southeast</strong> <strong>Chapter</strong> has been hosting its Annual Training Seminar, we have had torely on contributors and/or sponsors to help offset the tremendous cost of the event. We have had onecontributor that has stepped up to the plate each and every year without hesitation and provided the funds forour President’s Reception. That sponsor is Manheim Auto Auction and their representative Berta Phelps.Each year, the On Side Coordinator has contacted Berta who each time has graciously agreed to sponsor thePresident’s Reception which is held on Sunday Night and gives everyone the opportunity to meet and greet onthe first night of the conference.Not only has Berta agreed to sponsor the event, but she has gone above the call of duty by taking a lot of theworry off the On Site Coordinator by handling all of the details herself. She contacts the Host Hotel directhandling all of the details such as the menu, amounts, and billing.If any member should have contact with Berta and/or Manheim throughout the year, take a moment to tell themhow much you appreciate their dedication to the <strong>Southeast</strong> <strong>Chapter</strong>. Without sponsors and supporters such asthem, the President’s Reception would not be the event that we have grown to enjoy.Again, Berta and Manheim, a heart felt thanks from all of us for your generous support to our chapter.Special Award for Member Ron StoutRon Stout, Law Enforcement Liaison in the Maryland/Washington, D.C./Virginia area, was honored on June 22for his many contributions in the fight against auto theft in the region. The MarylandWashington DC Anti CarTheft Committee (MDDC ACT) presented Stout with a plaque recognizing his exemplary daytoday support oflaw enforcement in tracking and recovering stolen vehicles. Maryland’s Governor Robert L. Erhlich Jr. awardedStout a citation honoring his efforts to educate the community about vehicle theft prevention and to help policereduce auto theft in the area.“We’re very proud of Ron for receiving this prestigious honor and for his many contributions in the Washington,Maryland, Virginia area,” said Richard T. Riley, President and COO. “Ron exemplifies the dedication of ourentire staff of law enforcement liaisons, who work so closely with police using the LoJack System to recoverstolen assets and ultimately reduce the problem of theft.”Ron is one of a distinctive staff of 33 Law Enforcement Liaisons (LELs) based in high theft areas around thecountry—a staff that is part of the company’s unique relationship with federal, state and local law enforcementagencies throughout the U.S. and a key strength that sets LoJack apart from any competitor. All LELs areformer police officers with a specialization in auto theft prevention, who work with law enforcement agencies inthe fight against theft.Award WinnersAt the annual SE<strong>IAATI</strong> Conference in Wilmington, North Carolina the Association presented an Award ofMerit to the North Carolina <strong>Department</strong> of Motor Vehicle, License and Theft Bureau. Present to accept theaward was Director John <strong>Robins</strong>on Jr Headquarters, Inspector S. Buff, District 7, Inspector A. Davis District7, Inspector G. Smith District 5 and Inspector A. Carver District 7.The Association also gave an Award of Merit to the Broward County Sheriff’s Office. The following is anarticle submitted by Sheri Taynor when the award was presented to them at the FATIU meeting.SE<strong>IAATI</strong> AWARD PRESENTED TO BROWARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AUTO THEFT UNITThe Broward County (FL) Sheriff’s Office ATU and members of its task force were presented with theSE<strong>IAATI</strong> award at the last Florida Auto Theft Intelligence Unit training seminar in Fort Lauderdale onSeptember 14th. The members were not able to be at the SE<strong>IAATI</strong> conference in Wilmington to accept theaward. Second Vice President Todd Blair presented Sgt. Nadine Dunn and Detective Joe Weller with theaward for the hard work that the unit put in during “Operation Money Car”. In total, over 32 investigators and6 different agencies were involved in the long investigation. Congratulations to them all!Register now for the 2007 Conference to be held in Virginia Beach, VA
AWARDS FOR 2007Any member wishing to nominate someone for one of the <strong>Southeast</strong> Awards, to be presented at the 2007conference in Virginia Beach, please contact Jimmy Hester, Chairman of the Awards Committee, for informationon the various awards and how to submit a formal nomination. All nominations must be received no later thanApril 15, 2007. Email him at jhester@lojack.com or 6153943356.SERC WEBSITEHello Everyone,If you haven’t heard, I was appointed the Webmaster for the <strong>Southeast</strong> <strong>Chapter</strong>’s website. I agreed to take onthe challenge because it is important to me that every member of the <strong>Southeast</strong> <strong>Chapter</strong> benefits from his or hermembership. The Website is a part of that benefit and with the assistance of Sgt. Smith and Steve Rogerson ofthe <strong>Warner</strong> <strong>Robins</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Department</strong>, it’s up and running. I wasn’t able to make it happen as quick as I wantedbut the hurdles have been crossed and I would encourage everyone to check it out. There are plans to expandit in the future with as much information as possible. The website is only as good as we make it and I wouldencourage everyone with ideas to contact me at bbrantley@warnerrobins.org. The website has taken on a newlook and I hope that everyone will find it informative. You can visit the Website at http://www.seiaati.org.Enjoy,Lt. Bobby Brantley<strong>Warner</strong> <strong>Robins</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Department</strong>P.O. Box 1488<strong>Warner</strong> <strong>Robins</strong> Georgia 310994789296912CERTIFICATION UPDATESubmitted by Chris McDonoldThe Certified Level Test, the documentation / study materials, as well as the application for theAdvanced Level test will also be placed on the Members Only website by April. The process foreither would be to download the application and study materials, review the study materials, andtake either test through NICTA (www.nicta.org). Also, the registration fee can be paid on line atwww.nicta.org before a test is taken. Fees are $15.00 for the Certified Auto Theft InvestigatorLevel Test (Level 1) and $25.00 for the Advanced Auto Theft Investigator Level Test (Level 2).Upon completing either test, the score would need to be printed out and submitted along with theapplication to the Certification Director. Upon receipt of the application and test score, theCertification Director will verify <strong>IAATI</strong> membership and then issue the applicant a certificate whichindicates that they have achieved either a Certified or Advanced status.I am in the process of compiling a master database to track member certification. An email wassent to all chapter presidents and board members to have them identify members of their chaptersthat have completed the certification process for the Certified Level. If you have completed eitherone of the levels, please email me your information including name, chapter, date of testcertification, level taken and score.If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.Christopher T. McDonoldEmail: cmcdonold@iaati.org Office: 4108876247Register now for the 2007 Conference to be held in Virginia Beach, VA