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Avon and Somerset Constabulary to use VINfinder
Avon and Somerset Police Constabulary has agreed to use VINfinder, the anti vehicle crime software provided by APAK Group. The authority will use VINfinder on a trial basis to assess the product's effectiveness in combating automotive offences.
VINfinder allows the user to instantly decode a valid 17 character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), to give true vehicle identification and fast verification. VINfinder translates the elements of an entered VIN to return the vehicle's: country of origin, manufacturer, vehicle and model type, attributes (derivative), year of manufacture and assembly plant. The program can also be used to detect where the VIN plate is situated on a vehicle by listing all possible locations.
Rapid delivery of this information can be essential for police forces, insurance companies and finance houses to help fight against automotive crime. Avon and Somerset Constabulary will be given online access to VINfinder over a two month period. During this time, officers will assess how quickly and accurately the product can be used to help trace suspect vehicles.
VINfinder is provided online via the Internet and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Subscribing organisations are given a unique password for multiple use over a secure network. Alternatively, organisations can use the data cleaning service by sending their VIN files via FTP for APAK to decode.
APAK Group plc
Founded in 1979, APAK Group plc is established as a leading provider of core financial systems to major financial institutions world-wide. The key to APAK's success has been its commitment to providing the best technological and business solutions. APAK is a member of the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators (IAATI).
Further information
For more information about
VINfinder please visit: www.VINfinder.com or alternatively contact: Mark
Johnson, APAK Group, APAK House, Badminton Court, Station Road, Yate, Bristol
BS37 5HZ UK
Telephone: +44(0)1454 871000
Email: mark.johnson@apakgroup.com
Website: www.apakgroup.com