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Rising Cost of Catalytic Converter Theft

13 Apr 2021

This year so far, March 2021, the total theft of catalytic converters throughout the UK is already approaching last year’s total of 15,000, which itself was a 33% increase on that of 2019.

Kent Prioritises Acquisitive Crime

05 Apr 2021

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent has received over £111,000 from the Home Office’s Safer Streets Fund to help prevent crime in Gillingham.

“Fantastic Way” To Protect Homes in Warrington

01 Apr 2021

New security measures have been put in place in Warrington as part of the Safer Streets scheme to tackle burglary and acquisitive crime in the Cheshire area.

Reducing Cable Theft In LA

17 Feb 2021

Following a rise in copper cable theft on commuter rail lines, LA Metro, in Los Angeles, California, has invested in two SelectaDNA products for existing lines.

Retailers in Sweden Protect Their Stock

17 Mar 2021

Haglöfs, a leading outdoor equipment retailer in Gothenburg, Sweden, has marked some of its more valuable items in store to prevent and deter theft.

Welsh Communities Benefit From Crime Prevention Kits

10 Mar 2021

Residents from two disadvantaged areas in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, are receiving crime prevention kits that will aim to deter offenders and make both communities safer.

OSPA Nominee: Outstanding Security Partnership

01 Jan 2021

We are delighted to have been named finalists in the Outstanding Security Partnership category at this year’s OSPAs for not one, but TWO successful crime reduction campaigns.

Cleveland’s ‘Safe at Home’ Packs Include SelectaDNA

01 Feb 2021

A million pound makeover for some of Cleveland’s hardest hit communities is underway, overseen by the Office of Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland.

SelectaDNA Helps Police Catch Criminals by Tagging Offenders

22 Mar 2019

SelectaDNA has become one of the main weapons for police officers in the fight against thieves, burglars and moped gangs. MD James Brown talks to Dan Robinson of Compelo about how DNA spray is a “criminal’s worst nightmare.”

Nuisance Biker Caught By Using DNA Tagging Spray

18 Mar 2019

A nuisance biker has been caught by Durham Constabulary using SelectaDNA's unique DNA tagging spray.

Durham Police Deploys DNA Spray Combating Nuisance Riders

08 Mar 2019

A DNA tagging spray will be used by police in Durham to target illegal off-road bikers. The SelectaDNA spray can be used on offenders who refuse to stop for police.

Keeping Crossrail Safe: No Thefts In Nine Months

13 Feb 2019

SelectaDNA Trace is being used as part of an ongoing initiative to mark high value rail cable and tools on a stretch of the new Crossrail line.