Nevada DMV Compliance Enforcement Division Honored for Fraud Prevention
On Sept. 30, 2025, the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles announced that its Compliance Enforcement Division (CED) earned multiple awards at the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) 2025 International Awards. The CED received the International Award for Fraud Prevention as well as recognition for its National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) Stolen Vehicle Recovery Program. These awards celebrate the division’s innovative use of data and collaboration to prevent fraud and recover stolen vehicles, highlighting Nevada’s leadership among motor vehicle agencies.
The award‑winning Stolen Vehicle Recovery Program is run by the CED’s Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) unit. Investigators cross‑reference VINs with the NMVTIS database whenever a title is issued or transferred. When a VIN matches a vehicle reported stolen, investigators work with local and federal law‑enforcement partners to confirm the vehicle’s status, identify suspects and return the car to its rightful owner. The program has been credited with recovering hundreds of stolen cars and motorcycles and saving owners millions of dollars. AAMVA judges noted that Nevada’s program is a model for other states because it relies on nationwide data sets and strong partnerships to catch criminals who might otherwise slip through jurisdictional cracks【906814295609810†L16-L47】.
In addition to the fraud‑prevention awards, two CED officers—Senior Compliance Enforcement Investigator JD Decker and Investigator Mike Giddens—received AAMVA’s Law Enforcement Award for Valor. Earlier this year the officers were investigating a complaint when they encountered an individual in medical distress. They immediately performed CPR until emergency medical services arrived, saving that person’s life. The heroic action underscores how Nevada DMV personnel often take on public‑safety roles beyond issuing licenses and registrations. AAMVA applauded their quick thinking and credited their training and composure for the positive outcome.
Nevada DMV Director Tonya Laney said the accolades prove that the agency’s enforcement staff go beyond routine administrative duties to protect the public. She praised the division’s managers for building productive relationships with other law‑enforcement agencies and for investing in technology that deters fraud. “We are extremely proud of the Compliance Enforcement Division,” Laney said in the announcement【906814295609810†L16-L47】, emphasizing that the honors reflect the hard work and dedication of the entire CED team. For Nevada drivers, these awards offer reassurance that the DMV is diligently protecting their personal information and vehicle titles. They also demonstrate that when a vehicle is stolen or a fraud scheme targets DMV services, investigators are prepared to act quickly, recover property and hold offenders accountable.