Common use of Statement of Problem Clause in Contracts

Statement of Problem. The Washington State Legislature has recognized that automobiles are an essential part of our everyday lives. The family car is typically the second largest investment a person owns, the theft of which causes a significant loss and inconvenience to people, imposes financial hardship, and negatively impacts their work, school, and personal activities. Appropriate, meaningful, and proportionate penalties should be imposed on those who steal motor vehicles. King County, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ County, and the municipalities therein have experienced an increase in urbanization and population densities resulting in an increase in crime associated with auto theft. This has stretched the resources of individual police department investigative units. Historically, law enforcement efforts focused on auto theft have been predominately conducted by agencies working independently. A multi-jurisdictional effort to handle auto theft investigations has many benefits, including: the more effective use of personnel, improved utilization of funds, reduced duplication of equipment, improved training, development of specialized expertise, and improved information sharing. This results in improved services for all participating jurisdictions and increased safety for the communities they serve through improved auto theft prosecution.