Free Vehicle Identification Training for Police

Flexible dates avaliable

With vehicle theft on the rise and its strong connections to serious and organised crime, this specialised training is designed to enhance police officers' awareness and skills in vehicle identification. 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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Course Overview

This training introduces vehicle identification in a controlled environment, making it an ideal way for officers to learn and practice essential identification techniques. Participants will become familiar with the "tell-tale" signs of criminal interference and gain a foundational understanding of the methods used by criminals to alter vehicle identities. 

Course Content

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Vehicle Selection Profile

Learn how to identify suspicious vehicles and understand the profiles that may indicate criminal activity. 

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Basics for a Roadside Check

Gain the essential skills for conducting effective roadside checks, focusing on key identification points. 

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Understanding 'Dating Features

Understand the critical dating features of vehicles that can help verify their authenticity. 

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Preservation of Evidence

Learn the best practices for preserving evidence during vehicle inspections to ensure it can be used effectively in investigations. 

Course Format

This course is available free of charge to police forces. We accommodate your scheduling needs, offering flexible dates and requiring only a suitable training or meeting room with relevant facilities provided by your force. 

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Cost and Additional Fees 

FREE per delegate 

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Price on Application

Additional Costs: Mileage, accommodation, and sustenance for the trainer. These costs are usually covered by the hosting force due to potential discounts available to them, but quotes can be provided upon request. 

Additional Information

Please contact us at vince.wise@thencc.org.uk to arrange your free training session. We set dates according to your availability and group size requirements. 

Trainer Vince Wise

About the trainer Vince Wise

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. 

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