Colorado Law Enforcement to Learn How to Tackle Identity Theft

FBI-LEEDA and LifeLock, Inc. Are Bringing Free Identity Theft Summit to Boulder

As Federal Trade Commission (FTC) statistics show the number of identity theft complaints to be at an all-time high, LifeLock, Inc., and the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA) are bringing their successful, interactive Identity Theft Summit training to those who are battling the crime on the front lines. This free summit, hosted by Boulder Police Chief Mark Beckner, will be held on Thursday, September 10 at the Boulder Police Department for local, state and federal law enforcement officials.

Part of a national touring series being offered under partnership between the FBI-LEEDA and LifeLock, the summit will help to educate law enforcement participants about the latest investigation strategies and technologies, as well as details about the various threats today’s consumers are facing.

The latest FTC report shows the number of identity theft complaints has grown from 230,000 in 2000 to more than 1.2 million complaints in 2008. The state of Colorado ranks 10th in the nation for most complaints filed related to identity theft, and is first in the nation for most complaints filed related to identity fraud. According to the most recent FTC Report, the Greeley, Colo. area ranks 11th in the nation for identity theft complaints, and the Boulder area ranks 15th in the nation for complaints of identity fraud.

“In the face of this growing crime, law enforcement officials are often forced to track criminals who operate across multiple borders and jurisdictions or who operate behind the virtual walls of the Internet,” said LifeLock CEO Todd Davis. “Improving communication and promoting information-sharing between law enforcement communities is a critical step in combating this crime.”

The LifeLock and FBI-LEEDA Identity Theft Summit will be held from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on September 10 at the Boulder Police Department, located at 1805 33rd Street. To register, visit the FBI-LEEDA Web site at www.leedafbi.org or contact the LifeLock Public Affairs Department at 480-457-2108. The summit is free and is open to chiefs, sheriffs, investigative supervisors, fraud unit investigators, patrol officers and community policing personnel.

About LifeLock®

LifeLock, Inc. (www.lifelock.com) is an industry leader in proactive identity theft protection. Since 2005, LifeLock has been providing consumers with the tools and confidence they need to help protect themselves when they have a good faith suspicion that they have been or are about to become a victim of identity theft. The company has a strong focus on educating consumers and working with law enforcement and elected officials to better understand the increasing threats of identity theft. A multiple award-winning organization, LifeLock has been recognized by the American Business Awards as Best Overall Company and offering consumers the best new service (TrueAddress™) and was recently named to the Top Global Company 250 list by AlwaysOn.

About FBI-LEEDA

The FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA) (www.leedafbi.org) is a 501(c)(3) corporation. The majority of members of FBI – LEEDA are Chief Executive Officers of law enforcement agencies, Directors and Commissioners of public safety, and elected Sheriffs throughout the United States and numerous foreign countries. One of the requirements for active membership in FBI-LEEDA is to have participated in a Command Institute for Law Enforcement Executives or the LEEDS training program at the FBI Academy or one of the twenty-three regional FBI Command Colleges located throughout the United States. Members of the Association consist mostly of decision-makers from local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. In addition to FBI–LEEDA’s mission of leadership and management training excellence, the Association strives to provide information to its members which will enhance their ability to maintain an outstanding quality of life in the communities in which they serve.
Contacts

LifeLock, Inc., Tempe
Mike Prusinski
VP of Corporate Communications
480-457-2101
mike {at} lifelock(.)com