2024-04-25T21:17:03-04:00 2023-06-30 204406287 Frank R Edwards LLC 6990 S Lee Way Littleton CO 801272907 990 2022-07-01 841147622 Colorado Auto Theft Investigators Association COLO PO Box 281061 Denver CO 802288061 Beth Daniel Treasurer 3032352972 2024-04-12 true Beth Daniel Frank R Edwards CPACFE P00530768 3039215121 2024-04-05 X 0 00 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Steve Sanders 9110 Yates St Westminster CO 80031 320243 false X www.coloradoautotheft.org X 1981 CO The Colorado Auto Theft Investigators Association(CATI)is dedicated to the prevention and investigation of motor vehicle thefts and related crimes in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain Region, and does so by providing investigative training and promoting interagency communication. 5 5 0 5 0 0 581174 298512 82682 6185 7 8 463520 15538 1127383 320243 162734 53937 0 3200 5383 0 0 1016130 250757 1182064 310077 -54681 10166 22497 32663 0 22497 32663 The Colorado Auto Theft Investigators Association(CATI)is dedicated to the prevention and investigation of motor vehicle thefts and related crimes in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain Region, and does so by providing investigative training and promoting interagency communication. false false 187510 CATI sponsored its Annual Training Conference in 2023. The conference was held from 04/17/23-04/21/23 in Colorado Springs, CO. There were 188 total attendees from Colorado and various other parts of the USA. The conference provided training as follows: VIN inspection certification, basic auto theft investigations, catalytic converter theft investigations, first responder trauma, Colorado Bureau of Investigation Lab updates, Colorado Department of Revenue updates, digital license plate information, General Motors security updates, analyzing use of force situations, East Coast crime trends, and an 18th Judicial District case study. 63929 CATI sponsored various auto theft investigation related training classes at various locations and dates during the fiscal year. CATI provided 204 scholarships for investigators to attend these training classes. The classes included (4) Certified VIN classes, (3) Basic Auto Theft Investigation classes, (3) Rolling Surveillance 1 classes and (1) Rolling Surveillance 2 class. 2419 CATI spent funds to enhance communication for its members and the public. CATI has maintained a website for public information and crime tips. Also,law enforcement and private sector members can use the website to contact other investigative resources to facilitate both networking and teamwork,and to enhance the success of criminal investigations. The website also provides a source of information regarding quarterly news of interest to investigators, monthly meeting reports, and training announcements. There were 4,410 Page Views and 1,927 Unique Visits to the website during the fiscal year. CATI also held monthly meetings during the year for members to address organizational business, to announce training information, to share criminal intelligence, to address member issues, and to recognize member achievements. The meetings were available both in person and online via Zoom, with an average of 35 members in attendance per meeting during the fiscal year. 253858 false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false true 7 0 0 false false false false false false false false X 5 5 false true false false true true true true true false false true false false false false false false X CATI Treasurer Beth Daniel 3032352972 7500 W 29th Ave Wheat Ridge CO 80033 X Jeffery Hodgdon 1st Vice President 3.00 0.00 X 4033 0 0 Trevor Hettinger 2nd Vice President 3.00 0.00 X 1350 0 0 Jim Hills Secretary 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Beth Daniel Treasurer 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Steve Sanders President 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 5383 0 0 0 false false false X 9448 289064 298512 CATI Conf registrat 611430 6185 6185 6185 8 8 CATI fund transfers 611430 15175 15175 CATI Conference refunds 561000 363 363 15538 320243 21723 0 8 X 52887 52887 1050 1050 5383 5383 37034 37034 700 700 2023 2023 2409 2409 1074 384 690 935 935 508 508 5908 5697 211 184596 184596 395 395 CATI fund transfers 15175 15175 310077 253858 56219 0 18039 28197 4458 4466 22497 32663 0 0 X 22497 32663 22497 32663 22497 32663 10166 0 X false false false RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED true Jefferson County SO 200 Jefferson County Pkwy Golden CO 80419 846000774 County 9844 Lakewood PD 445 S Allison Pkwy Denver CO 80226 840593908 City 7380 Westminster PD 9110 Yates St Westminster CO 80031 846000726 City 9621 Colorado State Patrol 700 Kipling Street Denver CO 80215 840644739 State 13075 Aurora PD 15001 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora CO 80012 846000564 City 8865 Monitoring procedures (Part I, line 2) CATI provides training scholarships to members of both public law enforcement agencies and private insurance industry investigators. CATI does not provide any cash for training grants. The funds that CATI receives to pay for these scholarships comes in the form of grants from the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA). The scholarships are made available to investigators on a space available basis at no cost to the investigators agency. Since the training slots are already paid for by CATI when provided to the investigators, CATI remains in control of the grant money and there is no opportunity for the beneficiaries to misuse or divert the funds from their intended purpose. Jeffery Hodgon Current Officer 150 Scholarship Auto theft investigation training James Hills Current Officer 150 Scholarship Auto theft investigation training Jennifer King-Sullivan Former Officer 150 Scholarship Auto theft investigation training Scott Mehle Former Officer 150 Scholarship Auto theft investigation training Steve Sanders Current Officer 150 Scholarship Auto theft investigation training Joni Tangeman Former Officer 150 Scholarship Auto theft investigation training Sean Templeton Former Officer 150 Scholarship Auto theft investigation training Mike Boggs Former Officer 150 Scholarship Auto theft investigation training Trevor Hettinger Current Officer 150 Scholarship Auto theft investigation training Steve Nowlin Former Officer 150 Scholarship Auto theft investigation training Dana Chavez Former Officer 150 Scholarship Auto theft investigation training Supplemental Information for Schedule L All of CATIs officers serve as unpaid volunteers. Some current and former officers have been compensated for services provided to CATI that are beyond their duties as officers, such as training coordination,grant management,grant writing and serving as auto theft investigation class instructors. However, their primary roles are to serve as vehicle theft investigators. Therefore, training benefits them and the citizens they serve the same as everyone else. Many former officers remain members of CATI after their terms expire. One can expect to see current and former officers on future versions of Schedule L due to continuing training needs for all concerned. Schedule L Grants for Interested Persons Continued(All $150 Scholarships for auto theft investigation training)Trevor Hettinger - Current OfficerJoni Tangeman - Former OfficerSteve Nowlin - Former OfficerSean Templeton - Former OfficerMike Boggs - Former OfficerDana Chavez - Former Officer Management duties delegation Part VI line 3 The CATI Executive Board (officers) has delagated some time intensive management duties to independent contractors. Their titles are self-explanatory as follows: Training Coordinator, Grant Manager, and Grant Writer. Members or stockholder classes and rights Part VI line 6 CATI does not have any stockholders. It does have members who have voting rights regarding any major decisions by the organization (see Governing body decisions for Part VI, Line 7b). The members also nominate candidates and vote for officer positions. Member election for additional members Part VI line 7a CATIs members nominate candidates for officer positions, and then vote in an organizational election for the candidates of their choice. Governing body decisions Part VI line 7b The members vote on any changes to CATIs Constitution (Bylaws). The Executive Board votes on operational issues; however, if the board believes an issue is important to the membership, the board will ask for a membership vote. Most operational issues are discussed by the board and then voted on by the membership during monthly meetings. CATI had 190 members for 2022-2023. Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 Upon completion of CATIs tax returns, the return preparer emails a copy of the Form 990 and the related schedules to each member of the Executive Board (officers) so that they may review the returns before they are filed. CATIs Executive Board consists of the President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. The board would normally be given a week to review the returns, unless filing deadlines dictate a shorter time period. Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b Compensation for CATIs independent contractors is set by the Executive Board and is approved by the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA) board. Most of the compensation is based on market value; however, the Grant Managers compensation is set by grant fiscal rules and may not exceed more than 5% of the total grant awards. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 Requests to view CATIs governing documents and tax returns are made through CATIs Treasurer. There were no viewing requests made during the 2022-2023 fiscal year. CATIs Constitution is posted on the CATI website for public view. Audited by an independent accountant Part XII line 2b There are several reviews of CATIs financial records to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance, other than a formal CPA audit. Per CATIs Constitution (Bylaws), the President initiates an annual audit of the Treasurers records. Three members (investigators) volunteer to review the records for the year after a regular meeting. Upon reviewing the records and agreement that the records are accurate, the three members sign-off on the audit. The Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA) also performs an audit conducted by the CATPA staff to ensure that the grant funds are being applied to their intended purpose. Finally, the return preparer is a CPA, CFE and a retired Police Sergeant, who carefully reviews CATIs financial records in conjunction with tax return preparation. Statement of Revenue Part VIII Line 11a. The amount on Line 11a (Other Revenue) consists of $15,175 in CATI interagency transfers between the CATI checking account and the grant account. Under Functional Expenses there is a corresponding equal amount on Line 24a (Other Expenses). The debits and credits balance out to zero. The amount on Line 11b represents refunds for Conference expenses. List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g Line 11a. During the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year, CATI paid independent contractors for services as follows: $21,000 to the Training Coordinator, $14,534 to the Grant Manager and $1,500 to the Grant Writer. List of other expenses Part IX line 24e Please see Part VIII, Line 11a. Part VII response or note to any other line in Part VII Line 1a. It should be noted that CATI does have Directors, but they are not part of the governing body and have no voting rights, other than as members of the organization. Their role is to basically serve as area coordinators. Line 1a. None of the individuals who were compensated, and met the definition of current officers, were paid for their services as CATI officers. They were paid for their services regarding Basic Auto Theft Investigation class instruction. Part IX response or note to any line in Part IX Line 18. The following government employee had travel expenses paid by CATI that exceeded $1,000 during the fiscal year: Ed Pastori, a Colorado State Patrol investigator, was provided travel expenses amounting to $1,329, which was for teaching VIN Certification classes at various locations. Although CATI sponsors training classes within the State of Colorado, valuable training classes and conferences are often offered out-of-state or outside reasonable commuting distances. Many investigators work for government agencies with limited training budgets, so it should be anticipated that CATIs travel expenses will be high for public sector employees.