PCC For Cheshire Commends Operation Shield
A reduction in neighbourhood crime and proactive work undertaken by Cheshire Constabulary to help make residents and visitors to the county feel safe has been commended by Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, John Dwyer (pictured) during a Public S
Men’s Charity Marks Its Tools
A community group in North Lanarkshire has undertaken a new crime prevention project that involves property marking their tools and equipment with SelectaDNA.
Taking Action On Catalytic Converter Thefts
Dorset Police recently took part in a national week of action against catalytic converter theft by taking steps to raise awareness of the crime, encouraging the use of SelectaDNA forensic marking to identify Cats, and cracking down on offenders.
PSNI Launches ‘Burglar? Don’t Bother’ Campaign
Neighbourhood Police in South Belfast have launched a new anti-burglary initiative to help residents make their homes more secure and protect their property.
Sniffer Dogs Join Fight Against Railway Metal Thieves
Specially trained sniffer dogs are now being used to track down metal thieves who cause major delays to passengers and freight on Network Rail routes.
NFU Mutual Funds DNA Kits For Farmers
Insurance company National Farmers Union (NFU) Mutual and Lanarkshire Police have joined forces to help landowners protect their property.
SelectaDNA Domestic Violence & Abuse Solutions
SelectaDNA are able to supply a number of solutions to tackle the growing issue of domestic violence/abuse.
Rural Theft: GPS Systems, Quads and ATVs Targeted
Lockdown movement restrictions, police rural crime teams, and increased farm security helped to curb crime over the pandemic, with most parts of the UK seeing an overall decrease in cost.
Tool Marking Leads To Recovery
Wolverhampton Police is recommending the use of SelectaDNA to mark tools, especially those left in vans by tradespeople.
Police Add To Their Crime Prevention Capabilities
An event facilitated by the Police Crime Prevention Academy has seen officers and staff from Norfolk Constabulary adding to their crime prevention capabilities to support Norfolk’s rural and farming communities.
Marking Scottish Towns & The Borders
Forensic property marking kits are being handed out to households in Bearsden, Glasgow, to tackle break-ins as part of Operation Delphinus.
Famous Department Store Deploys Spray
A well-known department store in Paris is using SelectaDNA Intruder Spray to protect against shop-lifting and robbery.
Driving A Ring Around Tool And Van Theft
SelectaDNA and Ring have teamed up to tackle the problem of van and tool theft in the UK.
Operation Yellowfin Tackles Nuisance Bikers
Nuisance motorbikes are a concern amongst the residents of North East Lincolnshire, and Humberside Police say that those involved in this type of activity are often involved in other criminal and anti-social behaviour.
Safer Streets Funding Is Put To Good Use
Police and Crime Commissioners (PCC) across England & Wales have welcomed the news that the government will make a further £20million available to them through the Safer Streets Fund to tackle crime and prevent acquisitive crime.
DNA Tagging Spray Is New Line Of Defence
Shop workers reported a shocking rise in violence and verbal abuse directed at them during the pandemic. However, some of these attacks could have been prevented by using products already in use by the Police called SelectaDNA Tagging Sprays.
Don’t Forget To Protect Your Shed
After a series of thefts from garden sheds in the area, Humberside Police were out in Humberston recently promoting crime reduction strategies to local residents.
Reducing Crime, Detecting Crime & Improving Safety
South Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Alun Michael, was successful in securing over £513,410 from the Safer Streets Fund and the money is being used to launch a crime prevention initiative in Merthyr Tydfil called Project Penderyn.
Virtual Distributor Conference
While we would have much rather seen our distributors in person, we held a Virtual Distributor Conference in April this year instead.
Rising Cost of Catalytic Converter Theft
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.
SelectaDNA In Frontline Fightback
SelectaDNA was recently featured in an excellent item on the BBC1’s Frontline Fightback series which explores how smart technology and specialist tactics are being used to bring offenders to justice.
Kent Prioritises Acquisitive Crime
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
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.
Retailers in Sweden Protect Their Stock
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
Residents from two disadvantaged areas in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, are receiving crime prevention kits that will aim to deter offenders and make both communities safer.
20K SelectaDNA Kits for 'Safer Streets'
Thirty-five Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) have received funding from a £25 million scheme to crack down on burglary and theft in crime hotspots.
Reducing Cable Theft In LA
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.
Cleveland’s ‘Safe at Home’ Packs Include SelectaDNA
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.
Working from Home: Top Tips to Keep Your Home Office Safe
According to the Office for National Statistics, since April 2020 more than 46.6% of people in employment in the UK are working from home as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. These are our 5 Top Tips to help keep you safe and productive at home.
Children Get Arty to Beat Burglars in Merthyr
Pupils from primary schools in Merthyr Tydfil were challenged to design imaginative street signs to raise awareness of a new police crime prevention initiative from South Wales Police.
OSPA Nominee: Outstanding Security Partnership
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.
How Museums & Heritage Sites Are Protecting Their Assets
As museums across the world prepare to welcome visitors back after closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it certainly won’t be business as usual.
SelectaDNA is G-Cloud 12 Approved
Secure Asset Register, powered by SelectaDNA, has been approved for the G-Cloud 12 Digital Marketplace, a government framework,
Scunthorpe Shoplifters Warned To Think Again
Police in Scunthorpe town centre are getting tough on shoplifters by introducing a DNA marking system that can track stolen items.
Selectamark MD Named Global Influencer In Commercial Security
We are delighted to announce that James Brown, MD of Selectamark Security Systems plc, has been revealed as a Global Influencer in Commercial Security.
Don’t Overlook Security As We Return To Work
Don't overlook security as more people return to work, says James Brown, MD of Selectamark Security Systems, a Secured by Design member company.
Rural Crime Has Been a Focus in Lockdown for Sussex Police
Sussex Police has introduced a dedicated team of rural crime Police and Community Support Officers to help farmers mark their equipment, machinery and tools with SelectaDNA.
Scrap Dealers Targeted in Day of Action
Scrap yards in Greater Manchester were visited by Network Rail, the British Transport Police and a four-legged ‘detective’ to ensure dealers are not trading stolen metal.
Operation Kapel Results in 100% Reduction in Housebreakings
Police Scotland recently launched a hugely successful operation to crack down on crime in an area of Govanhill in Glasgow.
Heart of the Community
A disused telephone box in Buckfast, Devon has been refurbished and put to good use with the installation of a new defibrillator which has been forensically marked.
Asset Protection for New Nuclear Power Station
SelectaDNA have supplied Hinkley Point C, a nuclear power station, with SelectaDNA and Secure TESA Security Labels to mark and protect assets including tools, IT equipment and electronic devices.
Preferred By Leading Insurance Companies
SelectaDNA is listed in Chubb’s ‘Little Black Book’ which contains the names and numbers of a select group of companies that can help prevent and protect the possessions and homes of their clients from burglary and theft.
New SelectaDNA Forensic Lab Launches In London
SelectaDNA are pleased to announce completion of their new forensic science laboratory in London.
Register Your Property For FREE!
Secure Asset Register (SAR) is now the only Secured by Design approved property register that is free for both the public and the police to use.
Op Meteor Makes Stolen Goods Too Hot To Handle
A crackdown to prevent burglaries and encourage people to protect their homes has been relaunched by Essex Police after a successful first run.
Technology Partnership With Milestone
SelectaDNA’s distributor in the United States is proud to become an approved Milestone Systems’ Technology Partner.
Successful Residential DNA Scheme Expanding
After rolling out more than 30,000 home property marking kits as part of Operation Spearhead in 2018/19, Surrey Police continue to make residential burglary a priority.
Keeping Track Of Quad Bike Theft
Cumbria Police have been offering a series of quad bike security marking events using SelectaDNA.
DNA Sprays Hits New York City
New York State Sheriff's Association have introduced SelectaDNA Intruder Spray to help deter theft and identify criminals.
500th Church Takes Up Insurance Offer
Five hundred churches have now taken up a special deal to purchase a SelectaDNA Church kit offered by Trinitas Church Insurance Services.
