The winner of the Outstanding Achievement in the Reduction of Vehicle Theft Award was Sergeant Barry Woolven.

Sergeant Woolven and has a long standing commitment to reducing vehicle crime. His current role involves conducting research as well as the development and implementation of strategies to support vehicle crime prevention throughout South Australia. Sergeant Woolven has implemented numerous education and awareness programs as well as innovative means to prevent crime while providing support to victims.

One of Sergeant Woolven's most significant achievements has been the introduction of strategies to catch offenders who leave petrol stations without paying for fuel.

His strategies encourage the reporting of motor vehicle related offences, awareness raising, reducing vulnerability and the use of traditional and innovative means to prevent car theft whilst providing support to the victims. His contribution assisted South Australia to record the highest percentage decrease of 20% in motor vehicle theft during 2008.

Harry Rakintzis (left) presents the 2009 Outstanding Achievement Award to Sergeant Barry Woolven, South Australia Police.