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HEAT® Awardees for 2002

HEAT® Investigators of the Year
Det. Larry Fortier, Det. Carl Arnett & Det. Bob Greene of the MSP - WWATU
Detroit Police Department - CATS Metro Conspiracy Squad
D/Sgt. Jeff Hart of Monroe Auto Theft Enforcement Unit
Redford Twp. Police Dept. Detective Bureau

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William V. Liddane Award
Jim Gavigan - Lojack Corp. - Retired Michigan State Police

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HEAT® Director's Award
Doug McCallister - ATPA Training Program - Retired MSP

HEAT® INVESTIGATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD

The HEAT® Investigator of the Year Award honors law enforcement for their tenacity and hard work in auto theft investigation, arrest, recovery, and prevention. HEAT® enthusiastically acknowledges that one of the primary reasons for its success year after year is the cooperation of law enforcement officers statewide!

QUALIFICATIONS

HEAT® presents the HEAT® Investigator of the Year Awards at its annual breakfast banquet in October. To qualify for the award, the case or activities of the individual or unit nominated must be the result of a HEAT® tip.

HEAT® presents awards based on population:

  • 500,001 and above
  • 100,001 – 500,000
  • 50,000 – 100,000
  • Under 50,000

NOMINATION PROCESS

Please submit the following information with your nomination to the HEAT® Director by September 1:

  • Investigative effort and case impact.
  • Number of recoveries, dollar value of recoveries, and number of suspects arrested.
  • Explain the tie-in to other cases and crimes, if applicable, and its impact on local vehicle theft problems.
  • Investigations, arrests, and warrants issued are based on auto theft activity that occurred during the twelve month period prior to July 1st of the current year.

During July, HEAT® sends letters to law enforcement agencies throughout the state to request nominees for the award. However, HEAT® accepts other nominations as well.

Members of the HEAT® Committee review the nominations and select the winners in each category. Awards are presented at HEAT®'s annual breakfast banquet in October.

Send all nominations to:

  • Terri A. Miller, CPCU
  • Director, HEAT® Program
  • 17177 N. Laurel Park Drive, Suite 243
  • Livonia, MI 48152-2647



2002 HEAT® Investigator of the Year

Det. Larry Fortier, Det. Carl Arnett & Det. Bob Greene of the MSP - WWATU

HEAT® paid $12,870 for 4 tips.

7 suspects arrested.

4 vehicles were recovered at a value of $55,150


2002 HEAT® Investigator of the Year

Detroit Police Department - CATS Metro/Conspiracy Squad

HEAT® paid $57,110 for 33 tips.

54 suspects arrested.

57 vehicles were recovered at a value of $835,110


2002 HEAT® Investigator of the Year

Monroe Auto Theft Enforcement Unit

D/Sgt. Jeff Hart

HEAT® paid $8,400 for 2 tips.

7 suspects arrested.

15 vehicles were recovered at a value of $319,500.


2002 HEAT® Investigator of the Year

Redford Twp. Police Dept. Detective Bureau

HEAT® paid $11,700 for 2 tips.

4 suspects arrested.

12 vehicles were recovered at a value of $158,000.





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