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Auto Theft-
Prosecution Program |
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Vehicle
theft has become a major problem in the San Joaquin Valley as evidenced
by Fresno County's position as the vehicle theft capital of California.
Tulare County suffers from the dual problem of an increasing number of
thefts and an increase in the sophistication of thefts. No longer are
these crimes the handiwork of "boys" joyriding, but instead the
calculated efforts of statewide and nationwide theft rings.
Theft has become cross-jurisdictional, i.e. cars stolen in one city,
discarded in the unincorporated areas of the county and vice versa. In
order to combat this rise in thefts, a specialized and coordinated
program has been established by the District Attorney's Office. The
Vehicle Theft Prosecution Program was established in 1995. The program
utilizes a specially trained and designated prosecutor and investigator,
coupled with an investigation fund to assist local agencies. It is
committed to bringing Tulare County the best protection possible.
The program networks with law enforcement agencies to raise awareness
and to coordinate cross jurisdictional prosecutions and investigations.
Public education emphasizes prevention, as well as placing criminals on
notice that vehicle theft of any form will not be tolerated in this
county and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. |
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