LoJack's D.J. Thompson Named President of IAATI's Northeast Regional Chapter

WESTWOOD, Mass., June 4 -- LoJack Law Enforcement Director D.J. Thompson, a Higganum resident and long-time Connecticut State Police Trooper, has been named president of the Northeast Chapter of International Association of Auto Theft Investigators (IAATI). IAATI is an organization that helps improve communication and coordination among professional auto theft investigators.

"Thompson's inauguration as NE-IAATI president is both a testament to the respect he has rightfully earned from IAATI members around the world and his extensive auto theft experience," said Patrick Clancy, Vice President of Law Enforcement, LoJack Corporation. "He embodies the dedication of our entire law enforcement staff, who work closely with police in the fight against auto theft."

As Law Enforcement Director for Westwood, Mass.-based LoJack Corporation , Thompson works as a liaison to Connecticut and Rhode Island law enforcement agencies. Within that role, he is responsible for training, providing equipment and serving as an advisor to LoJack System users to ensure success in stolen vehicle recovery. In addition, he oversees 15 LoJack Law Enforcement Liaisons based in the East. Prior to joining LoJack in 2002, Thompson spent 22 years working with the Connecticut State Police and the last eight years as a detective for Connecticut State Police Auto Theft Unit. He has served as the Vice-President of the Northeast IAATI Chapter since 2005.

IAATI, which was founded in 1952, has grown to more than 4,000 members in 35 countries and includes representatives of law enforcement agencies, as well as other agencies with a legitimate interest in auto theft investigation, prevention and education. Presently, there are more than 1,400 members in the Northeast IAATI chapter.

About LoJack Corporation

LoJack Corporation, the company that invented the stolen vehicle recovery market more than two decades ago, is the global leader in recovering valuable mobile assets. The company's time-tested system is optimized for recovering stolen mobile assets through its proven Radio Frequency technology and unique integration with law enforcement agencies in the United States that use LoJack's in-vehicle tracking equipment to recover cars, trucks, commercial vehicles, construction equipment and motorcycles. The company's Stolen Vehicle Recovery System delivers a 90 percent success rate for cars and trucks and has helped recover more than $4 billion in stolen LoJack-equipped assets worldwide.