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CESAR strengthens Police Liaison Team with the appointment of leisure industry expert Tim Booth

By  Louise Carney  ·  1 minute read

CESAR's Police Liaison Team has been strengthened by the news that Tim Booth, widely accepted across the UK and Europe as the leading expert on leisure vehicle matters, has joined as a specialist consultant. 

Tim will be working to support and develop the existing Police Liaison Team and advising them on all security issues affecting leisure vehicles.

Tim has served 47 years with the police, most recently as the NaVCIS Leisure Vehicles Officer. He has been awarded a Deputy Chief Constables Commendation for his ‘dedication and professionalism’ in reducing leisure vehicle crime. In addition, in recognition of his knowledge in the field of leisure vehicles and his continued outstanding contribution to the global fight against vehicle crime, he was awarded the 2023 International Association of Auto Theft Investigators (UK Branch) President’s Award.

Datatag’s CEO, Kevin Howells, said: I have known Tim for many years and have always admired his knowledge and dedication to reducing crime regarding leisure vehicles. His standing in this field is second to none and his support in strengthening our PLT team will be invaluable.

Tim, who will provide his expertise and knowledge said: Although I have now stepped away from my role at NaVCIS, I am of course excited by the prospect of working with CESAR and to be afforded the opportunity of continuing to support police forces, insurers and manufacturers to reduce crime associated with leisure vehicles, and to be able to advise consumers how they can best protect their leisure vehicles.’

With the increasing issue of caravan and motorhome theft in the UK, Tim’s experience and knowledge will be invaluable in compiling in-depth reports on the matter, helping inform police strategy to address the issue affecting thousands each year.

Tim is a Home Office-qualified trainer, and his market knowledge will complement the IMI-accredited courses that CESAR’s Police Liaison Team has already delivered.