Reduce Auto Theft in Texas (RATT)
Reduce Auto Theft in Texas (RATT) is one of 28 grant offices being funded
for fiscal year 2010 by the Texas Automobile Burglary and Theft
Prevention Authority (ABTPA) in Austin to reduce vehicle theft
and burglary throughout the state.
RATT, a statewide public awareness and vehicle crime
education/prevention program, is administered by the
University
of North Texas Dallas
and housed at the UNT Caruth Police Institute at Dallas Police
Department. RATT has been
in existence since March 1, 1995.
Until then, there had been no coordinated statewide
effort designed to inform the public about vehicle crimes and
demonstrate how one can guard against becoming a victim.
ABTPA believes that continued decreases in auto theft and
burglary rates can help stabilize insurance premiums for Texans.
Therefore, the goal of RATT is to assist local and state
agencies in reducing vehicle crimes.
RATT focuses on the establishment of statewide public
awareness events and vehicle crime prevention initiatives
designed to supplement existing law enforcement and ABTPA
projects. A cooperative, coordinated effort will be encouraged
among the public and all agencies that may impact the reduction
of vehicle crimes in Texas.
Associated Organizations
Texas Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention
(ABTPA)
Thousands of cars are stolen and burglarized in the state of Texas each year. Every
vehicle, no matter the make, model or year, is a target for
thieves. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is
combating this by educating the public about what they can do to
lessen their chances of being a victim.
