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Now in its second year, the educational initiative aims to raise consumer awareness of vehicle theft and theft protection through a series of events, informative materials, podcasts, surveys and a presence on a variety of websites.
=== About National Insurance Crime Bureau ===
The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated exclusively to preventing, detecting and defeating insurance fraud and vehicle theft through information analysis, investigations, training and public awareness. <ref>[http://www.fbi.gov/publications/fraud/insurance_fraud.htm] Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), About NICB</ref>
=== About LoJack Corporation ===
LoJack Corporation invented the stolen vehicle recovery market over two decades ago. The company’s stolen vehicle recovery system recovers stolen mobile assets through its Radio Frequency technology and integration with law enforcement agencies in the United States. LoJack delivers a 90 percent success rate for cars and trucks and the system has helped recover more than $4 billion in stolen LoJack-equipped assets worldwide. Today, the company operates in 26 states and the District of Columbia, and in more than 30 countries throughout North America, South America, Europe, Africa and Asia.<ref>[http://www.citizen.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080612/GJNEWS02/540012827/-1/CITNEWS] The Laconia Citizen "LPD now equipped to track stolen vehicles", 6/12/08</ref>
== Theft Protection Information ==
=== Steps for Vehicle Theft Protection ===
With one vehicle stolen every 26.4 seconds<ref name=BostonGlobeBankRate>[http://www.bankrate.com/bos/news/auto/20080418-auto-theft-prevention-a2.asp] The Boston Globe & Bankrate.com</ref>, what can you do to protect yourself from becoming the next victim of auto theft? NICB and LoJack suggest that vehicle owners take a layered approach:<ref>[http://www.boston.com/cars/news/articles/2006/02/19/to_deter_thieves_employ_layers_of_protection/] The Boston Globe "To Deter Theives Employ Layers of Protection", 2/19/06</ref>
#'''Use Common Sense''' - Never leave spare keys or valuables inside your vehicle, especially in plain view. In addition, close all windows, lock all doors when you park your car. And never leave your automobile running unattended.
#'''Use a Theft Deterrent Device''' such as a [[car alarm]], steering wheel lock, or [[VIN etching]]
#'''Use a Vehicle Immobilizer''' as an added layer of protection including the installation of SmartKeys or fuel cut offs.
#'''Use a Stolen Vehicle Recovery System''' - Since professional thieves can disable just about any theft deterrent, recovery systems guarantee owners will get their vehicles back in the unfortunate event of a theft.
===Latest Statistics===
'''HOT SPOTS'''<br>
Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas with the highest vehicle theft rates in 2007: <ref name=Hot/>
#Modesto, CA
#Las Vegas/Paradise, NV
#San Diego/Carlsbad/San Marcos, CA
#Stockton, CA
#San Francisco/Oakland/Fremont, CA
#Laredo, TX
#Albuquerque, NM
#Phoenix/Mesa/Scottsdale, AZ
#Yakima, WA
#Tucson, AZ
'''HOT WHEELS'''<br>
Top 10 most stolen vehicles in 2006: <ref name=Hot/>
#1995 Honda Civic
#1991 Honda Accord
#1989 Toyota Camry
#1997 Ford F-150 Series Pickup
#2005 Dodge Ram Pickup
#1994 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Pickup
#1994 Nissan Sentra
#1994 Dodge Caravan
#1994 Saturn SL
#1990 Acura Integra
''*Based on the latest National Insurance Crime Bureau data''
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