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The Smiths Falls Police Service (SFPS) is joining forces with Équité Association to combat and prevent auto thefts in the Smith Falls area. As the national authority on insurance crime and fraud prevention, Équité is a national not-for-profit organization that collaborates with law enforcement, partners, and industry organizations to protect Canadians against insurance crimes.
Équité will play a pivotal role in this partnership. Through data and analytics, vehicle identification and coordinated investigations, this collaboration with Smiths Falls Police Service aims to mitigate insurance crime, including auto theft.
SFPS will work with Équité to address auto theft investigations, support with vehicle recoveries and reach out to the community through awareness initiatives. Vehicles stolen in our area have a negative impact on the safety and security of our community. Individuals rely on their vehicles to support their day-to-day lives from running errands to driving to appointments, safely transporting their children to daycare or school, and getting themselves to work.
We recommend using a layered approach to help protect Canadians from auto theft, including simple steps like keeping doors locked, installing visible or audible anti-theft devices, using vehicle immobilizers and investing in tracking systems.
Betty Ng, Director, Investigations, Ontario & ICSS, Équité Association
“The alarming rates of auto theft over the past few years has been a significant challenge for Canadians. While recent auto theft declines are encouraging, we recognize that this remains a complex issue requiring ongoing collaboration. Équité Association commends the efforts of law enforcement agencies, including the Smiths Falls Police Service, in addressing this problem. By working together, we can create safer communities for everyone.”
Chris Kettyle, Deputy Police Chief, Smiths Falls Police Service
“Auto theft and related criminal activities continue to demand a significant level of investigative efforts from not only our police service but from many Law Enforcement Agencies throughout our Province. In an effort to demonstrate our full commitment to a safe and secure community, the Smiths Falls Police Service is excited to announce their partnership with Équité Association. Through the principles of prevention, education and investigation, our collaborative engagement with Équité will be a significant benefit to the residents of Smiths Falls and area. This is another example of how your Smiths Falls Police Service is continually looking to leverage our relationships with both internal and external partners to fight crime and protect our citizens”
The Smiths Falls Police Service urges anyone with information regarding a crime to contact our service at 613-283-0357. Anonymous information can also be provided by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
About Équité Association
As the national authority on insurance crime and fraud prevention, Équité Association is a not-for-profit, supporting Canadian property and casualty insurers. Équité combats the insurance crime problem that takes advantage of vulnerable Canadians by deploying advanced analytics, intelligence best practices, and coordinated investigations. Delivering improved service and fraud analytics for vehicle, property, and cargo recovery to its members, Équité collaborates with law enforcement, partners and industry organizations to protect Canadians against exploitation.
Learn more about Équité Association at https://www.equiteassociation.com/
SOURCE: Smiths Falls Police Service.
