B7556E14490F188D8725895000731CF0 Hearing Summary

Captain Mike Honn, Colorado State Patrol,  Legislative Affairs - Chief's Office, and Robert Force, Director of the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Initiative Update (CAPTA) provided an overview of the Colorado Automobile Theft Prevention Authority. 

The presentation may be accessed here:  https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/catpa_joint_judiciary_02.08.23_final_0.pdf

Committee members asked questions about prevention programs.  Committee discussed ensued about prosecuting more auto theft crimes in high risk areas. Additional questions were asked about expanding the associated task force, public outreach and education, and root causes.  Discussion followed about supporting innovative ways to prevent car theft.