CPC.008.a07

WHEREAS, the International Association of Chiefs of Police recognizes the need for a standardized National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) providing immediate access to titling information from all states by law enforcement officers nationwide; and

WHEREAS, the International Association of Chiefs of Police recognizes the serious economic impact of stolen automobiles, title fraud, and odometer fraud to U.S. citizens of over $8 billion annually; and

WHEREAS, the International Association of Chiefs of Police recognizes the illegally obtained proceeds from the sale and exportation of stolen automobiles provide funding for organized criminal and terrorist organizations; and

WHEREAS, the International Association of Chiefs of Police recognizes the importance that motor vehicle and title information has played in the ongoing investigations concerning potential terrorist activities in the United States; and

WHEREAS, the International Association of Chiefs of Police recognizes the importance that the National Motor Vehicle Title information System will play in deterring criminal activities related to motor vehicle thefts and motor vehicle titles; and

WHEREAS, the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) has developed the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System, as mandated by the Anti Car Theft Act of 1992, which currently is fully implemented by only nine state motor vehicle licensing authorities, with an additional twenty-two participating to a lesser degree; and

WHEREAS, every police agency is charged with the duty to assure the public sense of safety and security that, in turn, affects the quality of life of its citizenry; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED that the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), duly assembled at its 114th Annual Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, that the IACP will reaffirm its commitment to encourage its members to support legislation to fully implement the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System and encourage participation in it by their states' motor vehicle administrators; and, be it

FURTHER RESOLVED that the membership be strongly encouraged to contact their Senators and Representatives to urge their support.