Specialized Vehicle Theft Investigative Techniques Course
Course details
2026
| Session(s) | Location | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26-01 English | Ottawa | 2026-05-11 | 2026-05-15 |
| 26-02 English | Ottawa | 2026-08-31 | 2026-09-04 |
| Tuition |
|---|
| $3,975.00 |
Notes
- Accommodations are offered to course participants. Our rooms are subject to availability and the request must be indicated on the course registration form
- Meal plans are offered to course participants. The specific meal plan must be indicated on the course registration form
- Travel grant funding is available to our non-federal law enforcement agencies
Description
Thieves are using increasingly sophisticated methods in stealing vehicles, particularly criminals with ties to organized crime and to terrorist groups. Investigators must be able to apply a professional approach to vehicle theft investigation, which means they must be trained in the newest investigative techniques and be prepared to conduct highly technical and complex investigations.
Format and delivery
- Length of course
- 5 days
- Class size
- Maximum 24 students
- Delivery setting
- The theoretical component for this course will be done in a classroom setting and with the use of a Learning Management System (LMS). The practical components of this course are split between the on-site CPC hangar and an off-site facility in the National Capital Region
Learning outcomes
- Knowledge of the procedures used to obtain legally admissible evidence in a vehicle theft investigation and how to present this evidence in court
- Ability to identify vehicles that have been stolen, including autos, heavy equipment vehicles, motorcycles, recreational vehicles and water craft
- Knowledge of methods used to combat organized crime groups whose operations are national and international in scale
Eligibility and mandatory requirements
- This course is offered to law enforcement personnel and investigators who must investigate vehicle thefts, including automobile, truck, motorcycle, heavy equipment, and recreational vehicle and watercraft thefts
- Acceptance or refusal in the course is at the discretion of the Canadian Police College
Assessment
- Success in the course is based on participation and completion of all required assignments
- Various evaluation methods are used, including testing during practical exercises and a written exam
- Re-testing or re-evaluation is conducted at the discretion of the course instructor
Contact
For more details or other information about the course, please email cpc_registrar-registraire_ccp@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
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