May 2008 Training Announcement
The next training session of the Florida Auto Theft Intelligence Unit will be held on May 7th and 8th, 2008. The Daytona Beach Police Department will host this meeting at the Plaza Ocean Club, 640 N. Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach. Room rates are $109.00 per night and the parking fees have been waived. Reservations can be made at 800-874-7420; you must mention the Florida Auto Theft Intelligence Unit to get this rate. RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY April 20, 2008 or you may not be able to get this room rate!! Do not wait, reserve ahead of time and you can cancel later if you need to.
Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 at 1:00 pm, a tentative DMV Advisory meeting with DHSMV Director Carl Ford is being scheduled. The legislative meeting will immediately follow the DMV advisory meeting. Anyone with items for the legislative agenda is urged to contact Neil Chamelin at doc850law@comcast.net Thursday, May 8th the training will consist of foreign motorcycle identification and in the afternoon we will conduct Harley Davidson motorcycle identification.
You are reminded that you need not be a member of FATIU to attend this training session, but are urged to join. A hospitality program will be provided at the hotel on Wednesday.
Anyone interested in assisting with future training agendas or being a trainer can contact Director Dave Dempsey at ddempsey@nicb.org.
Don’t miss the chance for this training! By attending and joining FATIU, you are eligible for a free year membership to the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators (a $35.00 value)! This offer to new members of IAATI only.
Florida Auto Theft Intelligence Unit May 2008 Training Agenda
Wednesday, May 7, 2008-Plaza Ocean Club
1300 – 1400 DMV Advisory meeting- DHSMV Director Carl Ford (tentative)
1400 – 1530 Legislative Committee Meeting
1730 - 2300 Hospitality Suite- take advantage of meeting new contacts!
Thursday, May 8, 2008 –Plaza Ocean Club
0745 – 0830 Registration
0830 – 0930 Opening remarks and announcements, Legislative updates and DHSMV update.
0930 – 1130 Foreign motorcycle identification-Samuel “Dave” Koivisto, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office
1130 - 1245 Lunch
1300 - 1600 Harley Davidson motorcycle identification- Todd Blair, Volusia County Sheriff’s Office
1600 – 1700 Intelligence Exchange
Certificates of attendance will be given out at the end of the training session. Attendees must be present at the end of the day to receive the certificate.