Prison For Moped Criminals Tagged With DNA Spray
Two men who were sprayed with SelectaDNA Tagging Spray after committing phone snatches on a moped and engaging police in a high-speed pursuit across London have each been sentenced to over two years in prison.
Proud Winners At The Australian OSPAs
Our colleagues down under were proud winners at this year’s Australian OSPAs for Best Security Partnership.
Robbers Risk All As DNA Spray Technology Hits Casino
A casino in Ireland is using SelectaDNA Intruder Spray to protect their staff, customers and premises from robbery, theft and burglary.
DNA Tagging Spray Helps Reduce Moped Crime in London Boroughs By 60%
Moped crime in the London Boroughs of Camden and Islington has fallen by more than 60% compared with this time last year, according to the Metropolitan Police.
Victim Welcomes Use Of DNA ‘Tagging’ Spray To Combat Off-Road Bike Crime
A new police initiative aimed at tackling off-road motorbikes and anti-social behaviour has been praised by a victim who has been plagued by the problem for years.
Police Praise 60% Reduction In Edinburgh Motorcycle Crime
Police Scotland have praised an ongoing partnership approach to tackling motorcycle crime in Edinburgh which has led to a significant reduction of 60% in offences.
Northumbria Police Is Latest Force To Deploy DNA Spray Against Off Road Bikers
An innovative DNA spray which can ‘tag’ offenders and link them to unsolved crimes is being trialled by Northumbria Police. Officers in Sunderland and South Tyneside are carrying canisters containing SelectaDNA tagging spray as part of a crackdown on
Elite Protection At JD Sports
Trainer and sports fashion retailer JD Sports is set to use the latest SelectaDNA Defence Spray Elite to deter thieves and protect against steaming and shoplifting.
Met Police Tags Moped Offenders With DNA Spray During Pursuit
Two males, who were sprayed with a DNA tagging spray by Met Police during a lengthy moped pursuit through east and south London, have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to rob.
Danish Govt Confirms Burglary Reduction Stats
A report from Denmark’s Ministry of Justice officially confirms that SelectaDNA forensic property marking reduces the risk of burglaries by at least 25% when proper deterrent signage is displayed.
Surrey’s Spearhead Continues
Officers and local neighbourhood teams from Surrey Police are continuing to distribute SelectaDNA kits to households in hotspot areas as part of Operation Spearhead.
Operation Castle Leads To 450 Burglary Offence Arrests
Burglary offences are decreasing across Merseyside following the launch of Operation Castle earlier this year.
Live On BBC Crimewatch
Our Police Liaison Officer recently appeared live on BBC1’s Crimewatch Roadshow to demonstrate the SelectaDNA ‘tagging’ spray and explain to presenter Rav Wilding how increasing numbers of police forces are adopting it across the UK to combat the criminal
Vehicle Crime: IAATI’s Worthy Award Winners
The 2018 International Association of Auto Theft Investigators (IAATI) awards were highly contested, with trophies presented to individuals and companies who achieved excellence in their battle to prevent vehicle crime.
DNA Tagging Spray Leads To Significant Reductions In Moped-Enabled Crime
New tactics including the use of a DNA spray to tag offenders have played a major role in the significant reductions in moped-enabled crime in London in the last six months.
West Midlands Police Launch DNA ‘Track n Trace’ Scheme
Thousands of residents across Birmingham and Solihull are set to benefit from the power of forensic marking as West Midlands Police crackdown on burglary hotspots.
Another Scooter Criminal Jailed After Met’s Use of DNA Tagging Spray
A man who committed a spate of crimes in London on a stolen scooter is the second offender this month (May) to be jailed after being identified by a new DNA Spray, one of the Met’s innovative tactics against moped and scooter-enabled crime.
Police Encourage Builders To Get Tools DNA Marked
Police in mid Devon have encouraged builders and those with tools to get their equipment DNA marked after a spate of thefts.
2018 SelectaDNA International Distributor Conference
The Kent countryside was the beautiful location chosen to welcome our distributors from 18 countries to the 2018 SelectaDNA International Distributor Conference.
Scooter Criminal Jailed: DNA Tagging Spray IDs Vehicle & Helmet
A man who used stolen scooters to steal mobile phones and other valuables has been jailed after he was identified by a new DNA tagging spray being used by the Metropolitan Police to tackle moped and scooter-enabled crime.
DNA Intruder Spray Up For ‘Technology Innovation Of The Year’ Award
We are delighted to be named finalists in the PSI Premier Awards 2018, which recognise innovation and the highest achievers that the security industry has to offer.
DNA Spray To Go 24/7 To Catch Rogue Riders In West Yorks
A DNA spray used to successfully catch rogue riders is to be deployed 24/7 as part of a major new police drive to stamp out illegal off road biking in Wakefield District, West Yorkshire.
Met Police Arrest Scooter Offenders After DNA Tagging Spray ID
Two teenagers who stole a scooter and later failed to stop for Metropolitan Police officers have been arrested after they were found to have traces of DNA tagging spray on them, linking them to the stolen bike and the related offences.
Preventing Cargo Theft With New Portable Intruder Spray
As cargo thieves continue to adopt increasingly professional and sophisticated tactics, SelectaDNA has developed a new portable, battery-powered Intruder Spray system which is quick to deploy, easy to arm and disarm, and links criminals to their crime sce
100% Protection Against Burglary Or Your Money Back
We are so confident that using our Home Kit will make your home more secure and less attractive to thieves that we are offering an incredible 100% money back guarantee.
Police Scotland Launch DNA Spray Tactic Against Motorcycle Crime
Police Scotland has launched a project aimed at targeting offenders involved in motorcycle activity, anti-social behaviour and criminality through the use of SelectaDNA’s tagging spray.
Operation Spearhead Makes Surrey A No-Go Area For Burglars
As Surrey Police begin their roll out of thousands of forensic marking kits for residents to use to reduce burglaries they have a clear message for anyone thinking of committing burglaries in Surrey – DON’T!
Jail For Dangerous Rider After DNA Tagging For Previous Offence
A dangerous scooter rider who was convicted through the first use of a DNA ‘tagging’ spray in West Yorkshire has been jailed after committing another road related crime.
Protecting Equipment to Save Lives
Holland and Clacton Community First Responders in Essex recently marked vital kit including public access defibrillators with SelectaDNA so that they are protected from theft.
Keeping a Close Watch on Stock
Nine sites across the UK belonging to a luxury watch retailer are to be protected from burglary and smash and grab raids by SelectaDNA Spray.
Securing Welsh Farms
Neighbourhood Policing Teams in Wales have been busy visiting farms in Crymych and Cardigan to deliver SelectaDNA kits to farmers who are members of the Farm Watch scheme.
Allotment Owners Get Hands Dirty To Deter Crime
A large allotment site in Bradford is digging deep to protect its plots against theft and criminal damage following the launch of a crime prevention initiative using forensic marking.
No Metal Thefts from Churches in a Year
There have been no incidents of external metal theft reported in a year to a leading church insurer for clients using SelectaDNA.
Moped Crime: GMP Latest Force To Deploy New DNA ‘Tagging’ Spray
A unique DNA spray is being trialled by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) to ‘tag’ criminals who officers can’t immediately catch.
Spearheading Huge Campaign Against Burglary
A massive forensic marking operation to protect 30,000 homes from burglary is being launched by Surrey Police and will be rolled out over the next 12 months.
Waste Criminals Beware
Trained officers from the Environment Agency continue to mark waste bales as part of their ongoing Waste Crime Prevention strategy.
Protecting Plant, Tools & Equipment
The plant hire division of construction group J Coffey is set to use SelectaDNA forensic marking to prevent theft of valuable site equipment.
Driving Home The Importance of Security
With National Farmers' Union (NFU) reporting that Land Rover Defender theft has increased by 17%, another level of security is needed to protect Defenders from being stolen.
French Telecom Trial
After big name retailers Auchan, Systeme U and Orange Telecom all used SelectaDNA technology to protect their stores from burglary, telecoms company SFR is the latest French firm to adopt the system, which is being rolled out across selected branches.
Guarding Manchester’s Retail Sites
SelectaDNA Intruder Spray is being rolled out across parts of Greater Manchester as part of an operation to protect local businesses.
A Night At The OSPAs
We are delighted to be named as a finalist in the 2018 UK Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) in the Outstanding Security Partnership category for our work with Merseyside Police to tackle moped crime.
Police Using DNA ‘Tagging’ Spray To Support Prosecutions
West Midlands Police is using SelectaDNA 'tagging' spray when attempting to catch anti-social bikers, as the spray can be aimed effectively at offenders from a distance. They are also using the spray to support prosecutions.
Danish Tool Recoveries
Danish police have recovered a haul of stolen tools that were taken during burglaries from vans.
New Zealand Construction Campaign
SelectaDNA is featured in a police campaign delivered to tradespeople and builders in Rodney, New Zealand.
Officer Commended For Catching Moped Criminal With DNA Spray
PCSO Ken Short from West Yorkshire Police who used the new SelectaDNA ‘tagging’ spray to catch a moped criminal has been awarded the people of Wakefield’s top officer following a public vote.
DNA Tagging Spray Helps Met Police Reduce Moped Crime
A reduction in moped-related crimes across London has been achieved after a crackdown by the Metropolitan Police that includes the use of SelectaDNA Tagging Spray to mark offenders.
Met Police Launches DNA Tagging Spray Against Moped Crime
The Metropolitan Police have deployed a new DNA Tagging Spray as an innovative strategy to deal with the ongoing problem of moped theft, robberies, acid attacks and the anti-social riding of powered two-wheel vehicles.
DNA ‘Tagging’ Spray Convicts Nuisance Riders
A teenager has become the latest person to be convicted following the use of a new DNA ‘tagging’ spray against moped criminals and nuisance off road riders being deployed by police forces across the UK.
Surrey Police Deploys DNA Spray Against Scooter Crime
A proactive operation using DNA spray to identify scooter and vehicle crime offenders has led to five arrests and 40 stop checks in north Surrey.
Met Protects 35,000 Mobile Devices With DNA
Selectamark has been appointed as ‘Official Supplier of the Forensic Property Marking Product for the Metropolitan Police Mobile Technology’.
