Reward Levels & Eligibility

HEAT® tip callers are rewarded with:

up to $1,000 if their tip leads to the arrest and prosecution of a suspected car thief and for auto theft-related insurance fraud;

up to $10,000 is awarded if the tip results in the arrest and binding over for trial of suspected theft ring members and/or chop shop operators; and

$2,000 for information leading to the issuance of a warrant of a carjacking suspect.

Those ineligible to receive HEAT® tip rewards:

Police officers or any resident relative.

Individuals directly involved in the HEAT® program, from MAIPF and their HEAT® committee or any resident relative.

Retired police personnel for a period of at least three years after their retirement or any resident relative for the same period of time.

Individuals employed as security guards or any resident relative.

Anyone actively involved in the investigation of fraud or auto theft for his or her company or any resident relative.

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