Investigates, detects and prevents fraudulent activity involving a Colorado document, motor vehicle record, title and registration.

 

Serves as an intelligence agency for outside law enforcement agencies.

 

Assists victims of identity theft and completes investigations on their behalf, when it involves fraudulent activity of a motor vehicle records, identity theft and criminal impersonation.

 

For additional information, please visit the Investigations Unit website at http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/Revenue-MV/RMV/1206604920464

 

 

Mission Statement

It is the mission of the State of Colorado Motor Vehicle Investigations Unit to protect and preserve the integrity of the motor vehicle records and documents, by investigating, preventing and deterring criminal activity of our records/documents. We strive to work with the citizens of our community to preserve life, maintain human rights, protect personal information, and promote individual responsibility and community commitment.

Philosophy

Crime and public safety are community problems. We are committed to ensuring public safety with assistance of the citizens and the law enforcement community, we must work together to solve them.

 

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Report Suspicious Activity

If you are aware of criminal activity involving a motor vehicle record or document, please contact us by phone or email, you can request that all inquiries remain anonymous. Email at InvestigationsUnit@dor.state.co.us or call 303-205-8383.

 

 

Chief Mendez started working with the Motor Vehicle Investigations Unit in 2008. She began her career with the State as an Investigator and was later promoted to the Chief of the unit, where she supervises 4 Investigators, 2 Administrative Assistants and 1 Program Assistant. Chief Mendez has also established a partnership between the unit and several State, local and Federal law enforcement agencies. She has worked several high profile and complex cases and was instrumental in a federal investigation with the Department of Homeland Security.

 

She has approximately 10 years of working with law enforcement agencies in a civilian and sworn capacity. During her law enforcement career she worked as a patrol officer, detective and crime scene technician in the Central City Police department. She also specialized in Internet Crimes against Children and has worked special assignments with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Pueblo County Sheriff’s Department, Jefferson County District Attorney's office, Aurora Police Department and Gilpin County Sheriff’s Department.

 

She graduated from the CCA Police Academy in 2004 and attends the Metropolitan State College of Denver - completing her BA in Criminal Justice.

 

Chief Mendez is currently responsible for the detection, prevention and investigation of fraud involving Colorado driver licenses, identification cards, motor vehicle records and title and immigration documents.

 

 

 

Investigator Casper has been with the State for nearly 22 years, starting in Driver Services in October 1989 before transferring to Investigations in June 2000.

 

During her tenure with the motor vehicle investigations unit, Investigator Casper has specialized in post-death activity investigations, 3rd party tester fraud and identity theft cases. Investigator Casper has recently been involved in high profile federal investigation which has enhanced her knowledge and experience in working with multiple State and Federal law enforcement agencies.

 

Investigator Casper was instrumental in the development and utilization of the S.A.V.E. program (Secure and Verifiable Identification), which was prompted after the Real ID Act and was implemented in 2005. Investigator Casper assisted in the issuance of Colorado identification documents to victims of the Katrina aftermath.

 

 

 

Investigator Patterson transferred to the Motor Vehicle Investigations Unit in 2010. He has been with the State of Colorado as a Correctional Officer and a State Peace Officer since 1997, and has gained valuable experience in many aspects of law enforcement including investigations, corrections, criminal procedure, statute enforcement, protective services, and mental health aspects within criminal and civil law. Investigator Patterson has an educational background including an Associates degree in Criminal Justice from the Community College of Aurora, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Criminal Justice from the University of Northern Colorado, and a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice and Executive Management from Kaplan University.

 

Patterson is currently responsible for the detection, prevention and investigation of fraud involving Colorado driver licenses, identification cards, motor vehicle records and title and verification of immigration documents.

 

 

 

Investigator Icardi graduated from an Ohio police academy in February 1998 and began his career in law enforcement as a state sworn peace officer in May 1998. He worked as a patrol officer in Ohio and Colorado from May 1998 through December 2008. During his time on patrol his duties were, but not limited to investigating misdemeanor and felony crimes, preparing detailed and thorough investigative reports, arresting persons with warrants, executing search warrants, and collecting and preserving evidence.

 

He then transitioned into a Criminal Investigator position with the 4^th Judicial District Attorney’s Office (El Paso and Teller County) in June 2009. His work there included initiating and preparing felony cases, preparing detailed and thorough investigative reports for prosecuting attorneys, drafting and executing search and arrest warrants, investigating homicides and police officer involved shootings, testifying in hearings and criminal trials, arresting fugitives, and providing additional law enforcement related support for prosecutors.

 

On top of his 11+ years in law enforcement, he has earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in marketing from Marietta College (OH) and an associate degree in Justice Studies from Kent State University (OH). Investigator Icardi has completed over 750 hours of law enforcement related training (since graduating the police academy).

 

Investigator Icardi started with the Motor Vehicle Investigations unit in October of 2010. He has worked multiple complex identity theft and fraud investigations. He has joined the CSIA (Colorado State Investigators Association) and has established a great relationship with several law enforcement agencies. (POST Certified)

 

Investigator Icardi is currently responsible for the detection, prevention and investigation of fraud involving Colorado driver licenses, identification cards, motor vehicle records and title and verification of immigration documents.

 

 

 

Investigator Hemming came to the Motor Vehicle Investigations Unit January of 2011. Previously she was a Police Officer with Wheat Ridge Police Department. While at Wheat Ridge, she was assigned to Patrol, Investigations, the Jefferson County Drug Task Force, Internal Affairs and Dispatch. She attended the Jefferson County Law Enforcement Academy. Prior to Wheat Ridge, she worked at the Brighton Police Department as the Evidence Technician and was part of the Investigation unit responding to crime scenes for evidence collection. She also completed an internship with Emergency Management at the Brighton Police Department. Investigator Hemming graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. (POST Certified)

 

Hemming is currently responsible for the detection, prevention and investigation of fraud involving Colorado driver licenses, identification cards, motor vehicle records and title and verification of immigration documents.