Using
a process similar to sandblasting, the police department will permanently
etch your vehicle's unique vehicle identification number into all
window glass and selected metal components of your vehicle. The
police department also applies a sticker that lets the car thief
know that the vehicle has been marked, therefore, making it difficult
for them to sell to a "chop shop." You may qualify for
a deduction on your automobile theft insurance after having your
vehicle etched.
H.E.A.T.
Program
H.E.A.T. is an acronym which stands for Help End Auto Theft. While
the police department encourages senior citizens to use this program,
it is available to everyone. If you do not drive your personal vehicle
between the hours of 1 a.m. and 5 a.m., the police department will
apply a H.E.A.T. sticker to the inside of your back window. This
allows any police officer who sees that vehicle being driven between
those hours to stop the vehicle and question the occupants with
the assumption that the vehicle is stolen.
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