TEMPE, Ariz., Aug. 24, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Identity theft continues to make headlines in Florida and around the United States as one of the nation's fastest growing crimes. Alarmingly, Florida ranks No. 1 nationally for identity theft complaints according to a March 2011 report from the Federal Trade Commission. LifeLock, the industry leader in proactive identity theft protection and the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA) are presenting an identity theft summit for Florida law enforcement on August 31, 2011. LifeLock and FBI-LEEDA's award-winning summit will be hosted by Chief Don Dappen and the Vero Beach Police Department and Indian River State College.
"Whether you're a consumer or a Law Enforcement official, it is extremely vital that we stay steps ahead of this devastating crime. " Wayne Ivey, course instructor and 29-year law enforcement veteran. "We have a heightened sense of urgency that compels us to be alert of all the surrounding dangers that threaten our individual identities. As law enforcement, we need to have access to all of the tools available to help combat this explosive crime in our communities."
This will be the seventh Identity Theft Summit for law enforcement in Florida since its inception in October 2008. Previous courses have been held in Tampa, Clearwater, Orlando, Daytona Beach and Miami. The series has thus far reached nearly 4,500 law enforcement officials representing more than 1,500 different agencies across the United States. Bringing together these individuals creates an opportunity for Law Enforcement to stay a step ahead of identity thieves. This summit goes far beyond the basics by providing a hands-on experience of current crimes and trends, the most up-to date laws and investigative techniques. Participants will also receive advanced educational techniques that will enable them to share with their communities and empower victims of this rising crime.
Details for the Identity Theft Summit in Vero Beach, FL:
- The Vero Beach summit will be held from 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31 at the Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex, 4600 Kirby Loop Road, Fort Pierce, Florida 34981.
Consumers are encouraged to join the fight against identity theft and awareness plays a vital role. LifeLock hosts free educational seminars for individuals across the United States. The award-winning LifeLock Speaker Series provides attendees the opportunity to learn from an identity theft expert. The customized seminar presents the dangers consumers face, identity theft trends and what to do to protect and minimize risk.
About LifeLock
LifeLock, Inc. is an industry leader in identity theft protection. Since 2005, LifeLock has been relentlessly protecting identities by providing consumers with the tools and confidence they need to help protect themselves from identity theft and manage their credit. 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 Inc. Magazine as the eighth fastest growing private company (2010), by Arizona Corporate Excellence as Arizona's Fastest Growing Company, and by the American Business Awards as having the 2011 Costumer Service Team of the Year.
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