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Training Courses 

Equip yourself and your team with the latest, high-level skills and knowledge needed to tackle vehicle and machinery theft head-on. Our comprehensive, Institute of the Motor Industry accredited training programs are specifically designed for police officers, senior claims assessors and vehicle examiners focusing on the most current trends, techniques, and tools used in vehicle identification, forensic VIN recovery, and combating plant and agricultural machinery theft. 

 

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) Accredited Courses

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IMI Accredited Motor Vehicle Identification Programme

The IMI Accredited Motor Vehicle Identification Programme is an intensive 3-day course designed to provide participants with in-depth knowledge and practical skills in vehicle identification.

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IMI Accredited Stolen Plant & Agricultural Machinery Theft Awareness and Identification

Equip participants with up-to-date knowledge and skills to address the latest methods used in the theft and disguise of stolen plant and machinery.

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IMI Accredited Forensic Methods of VIN Recovery

This course combines both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to ensure participants can effectively perform VIN recovery.

Free Police Training

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Vehicle Identification Training for Police 

This training equips officers with the basic techniques needed to identify stolen vehicles and recognise signs of criminal tampering, all within the context of their day-to-day law enforcement duties.

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Construction, Plant & Agricultural Asset Theft Police Training 

This specialised training is an ideal introduction for officers looking to combat the criminals behind these high-value thefts, which often fund broader criminal activities.

Refresher Training

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Law Enforcement Vehicle Identification Refresher Training

This refresher course is designed for individuals who have previously completed the IMI Accredited Motor Vehicle Identification Programme and wish to update their knowledge.

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Forensic VIN Recovery Refresher Training

This refresher course is designed for police officers and vehicle examiners who have completed the IMI Forensic VIN Recovery course and need to update their skills.

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Stolen Plant & Agricultural Machinery Theft Awareness and Identification Refresher Training

This refresher course is designed for individuals who have previously completed the IMI Accredited programme and wish to update their knowledge on the latest trends and methodologies in plant and agricultural machinery theft.

Trainer Nick Mayell

Meet the trainer Nick Mayell MIMI, Construction and Agriculture Police Liaison

Nick Mayell, an IMI Interpol Trainer and Identification Specialist for Construction Plant and Agricultural Machinery, has over 35 years of experience in recovering stolen machinery worldwide, including the UK, USA, and Australia. He has recovered millions of pounds worth of equipment. A qualified trainer since 2006, Nick has delivered hundreds of police training courses in over 35 countries for organisations like Interpol and IAATI. He also leads the first IMI-accredited Plant and Agricultural Machinery Theft Course and the Forensic Methods of VIN Recovery Course, regularly updating them to stay current with evolving criminal tactics. 

Reviews from past delegates

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Excellent course, great trainer who clearly has a wealth of experience.

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Matt Neal

Avon and Somerset Police

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Intense course, lots to take on board, Gives you the knowledge and confidence.

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John Kidals

Lincolnshire Police

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An excellent course a must for those involved in SMV examination.

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Sgt Ryder

Northumbria Police

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Would recommend the course to anyone with an interest in vehicle crime.

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Mike Dawber

Cheshire Police

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A huge amount of experience and information to be gained from this course.

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Chris Marvin

North Yorkshire Police

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Great Course

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Kirsty Hyslop

NFU Mutual

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A detailed course delivered in a methodical way by experts in the field.

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Richard Marriott

Zurich Insurance

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Extremely informative and an eye opener. Reignites passion in starting a new chapter in vehicle examinations.

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PC Jack McGhee

Lincolnshire Police 

Trainer Vince Wise, Director- Leisure Vehicle & Holiday Parks Security, NCC

Meet the trainer Vince Wise, Director Leisure Vehicle & Holiday Parks Security, NCC

Vince Wise is an ex-Detective with over 30 years of policing experience with the Metropolitan and Hampshire Police. He served in the Force Stolen Vehicle Squad as an Investigator and Intelligence Development Officer, later establishing the Force Vehicle Desk within the Force Intelligence Bureau. His work in tackling organised crime related to stolen vehicle exports led to a secondment to AVCIS at the Port of Southampton. Since leaving the police in 2012, Vince has continued his work in vehicle identification and recovery on both national and international levels. In 2013, he authored the Vehicle Identification course, which achieved IMI Quality Assured Programme status. 

Reviews from past delegates

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A great course with really useful insight, it shows what can be achieved with experience. The course trainer was able to read the room to provide the best way of training. There was a good balance of valuable classroom work alongside practical examination of plates and machines.

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Katie Maun

Avon and Somerset Police 

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Nick is a very knowledgeable trainer and explains everything in a clear and easy-to-understand manner.

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Luke Johnson

Greater Manchester Police 

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Excellent content which was passed on to me in a that was easy to understand.

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Ian Humphries

West Mercia Police 

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Great knowledge and shared well with everyone on the course. Made the training enjoyable and informative.

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Daniel McGurk

Warwickshire Police