The attached Identity Theft form is being given to you because you may have been a victim of Identity Theft. Identity Theft is defined as the theft or misuse of personal or financial identifiers in order to gain something of value and/or to facilitate other criminal activity. Identity Theft is a violation of the Texas Penal Code section 32.51 and is a State Jail Felony Offense.
The Duncanville Police Department is diligent in its efforts to apprehend and stop those individuals responsible for committing Identity Theft. This packet is essential in helping the Investigator understand, evaluate, and ultimately bring your case to closure. It is important that you take the time to complete this packet and return it to the Duncanville Police Department. Upon the return of your completed form, it will be assigned to a Financial Crimes Investigator. However, if it is determined the Duncanville Police Department is not the appropriate agency to investigate your case or does not have jurisdiction then the form will be forwarded to the appropriate agency.
The attached Identity Theft form will be used as evidence in court if an arrest is made. It is essential that the information you provide be accurate and true.
If you believe you are a victim of Identity Theft, you should take the following steps to protect yourself and your credit. The sooner you take action to limit the fraudulent use of your personal information, the easier it will be to correct any damage already done.
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Take Me Home Program
Helping People with Disabilities Get Home
Take Me Home is a program that was developed by the Pensacola, Florida Police Department to better assist individuals with disabilities who may need extra help communicating in an emergency. This kind of assistance may be necessary if the individual is unable to speak or properly identify themselves, or if they become disoriented, or act in a manner that could be misinterpreted by first responders.
This program is a free service available to any City of Duncanville resident who may have trouble communicating and is aimed at individuals with Autism, Down Syndrome, developmental or cognitive disabilities. The program is also intended to assist senior citizens who suffer from dementia or Alzheimer's.
All Information is Kept Confidential
The Take Me Home program is a database maintained by the Duncanville Police Department and is only accessible to public safety personnel.
When a participant in the Take Me Home Program is encountered by a police officer, the officer can access the Take Me Home database by name or by the person's description to locate their enrollment record. Using this information, the officer can appropriately assist the person.
Registration Process
Register your loved one in the Take Me Home Program by filling out the registration form. Bring the completed form to the Duncanville Police Department and a high-quality passport-style photograph of the person (please do not submit group or family photograph and we need a current individual
photograph). If needed, a photograph can be taken of the registrant while at the police department. Also, provide any medical diagnosis documents for any medical conditions. This is needed if we ever have a need to issue a Silver Alert/Endangered Missing Person Alert through the Texas Department
of Public Safety.
Once registration is completed and turned into the Duncanville Police Department, a small sticker will be provided to the family member registering the person. This sticker is to be placed on the registrant's vehicle. Specifically, on the lower-left corner of the rear window. This sticker will provide notice to a police officer that someone in the vehicle may have a condition that could limit their ability to respond to verbal commands.
The system can also work in reverse. Should your loved one, who is registered in the Duncanville Take Me Home Program go missing, their photograph, physical description, and any medical condition(s) are immediately available. In such a case, we encourage you to call 911 as soon as possible and inform dispatchers your loved is registered in the Duncanville Take Me Home Program and is missing.
REGISTRATION FORM
What Is VIN Etching?
VIN etching is the process of acid stenciling your vehicle's 17-digit identification number onto the window glass of the vehicle. The stencil is relatively small and does not hamper your view through the windows in any way. Because the etching is done at the bottom of your windows, it is not obviously noticeable and does not take away from the attractiveness of your vehicle.
Why Should I Have VIN Etching Done On My Car?
VIN etching serves several purposes.
First, many thieves will steal a vehicle and change its identity by removing the VIN plate on the dashboard and replacing it with a different one. They will then sell the stolen vehicle to an unsuspecting buyer. By having the identification number placed on additional parts of your vehicle, thieves who might want to change the identity will be deterred knowing they will also have to change out all the window glass in addition to the dashboard VIN plate. This is an investment most thieves will not make.
Second, should your vehicle ever be stolen, law enforcement will have an easier time recovering and identifying your vehicle since the identification number is readily available on multiple parts of the car. And third, VIN etching may qualify many insurance consumers for a Level I insurance discount, which can result in a 2% to 10% discount on the comprehensive portion of your insurance premium, as long as you don't already have a theft deterrent on your vehicle that qualifies for the Level I discount. On the day we etch your vehicle, you will be given a form to provide to your insurance company to let them know the process has been completed.
What Do I Need To Do If I'd Like To Have My Car Etched?
If you'd like to participate in the VIN etching program, please contact the Duncanville Police Department's Crime Prevention Division to set up an appointment.
972-780-5027
We look forward to seeing you! Thank you for your assistance in preventing vehicle theft!
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To Schedule an Appointment:
Inspections are performed by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call our records department at (972) 780-5024 or request by email at records@duncanvillepd.com. Inspections are conducted once per week between 9:00 AM - 11:55 AM.
You will need to arrange to bring your vehicle or trailer to the inspection location located at 100 E. Wheatland Rd., Duncanville, TX 75116. You also will need to bring the following:
- Photo ID
- Proof of Ownership (title, receipts of materials used, bill of sale)
- Proof of Insurance, if applicable
- Texas Safety Inspection Certificate, if applicable
- Customs Declaration Forms, if applicable
VTR 68-A Vehicle Inspections:
- VTR 68-A inspections will be conducted regardless of the motorist's residency
- The vehicle MUST meet the minimum requirements set forth by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines and be "road ready"
- Inspections WILL NOT be conducted on partially assembled vehicles
For more detailed information on inspections and other titling and registration requirements please refer to Buying or Selling a Vehicle.
Inspection Fees:
The fee for inspections is $40.00 payable by exact cash only.