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AUTO BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY GRANT
The Mansfield Police Division has received a grant through the Texas Automobile
Burglary & Theft Prevention Authority (ABTPA) since 2011. This multi-agency Task
Force has a coverage area that includes Ellis and Johnson Counties and the Cities of
Mansfield, Burleson and Kennedale, Texas.
Services Provided
• Combat auto thefts and property thefts from vehicles.
• Conduct Vehicle Identification Number inspections as required by the Texas DMV.
Accomplishments in FY 2020-2021
• Recovered 373 stolen vehicles valued at over $4.9M.
• Recovered over $800,000 total in stolen property.
• Cleared 97% of cases assigned.
FY 2021-2022 Goals and Objectives
1. Reduce auto theft.
• Reduce auto theft through proactive measures including but not limited to undercover operations
and vehicle inspections.
• Collaborate with insurance agencies as well as other law enforcement agencies to combat auto
theft.
2. Reduce auto burglary.
• Reduce auto burglary through proactive measure including but not limited to undercover
operations and vehicle inspections.
• Collaborate with insurance agencies as well as other law enforcement agencies to combat auto
burglary.
3. Improve public awareness/prevention.
• Educate and inform the citizens on prevention methods.
• Educate and train area-wide law enforcement on auto theft.
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