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’.
Taking On The Waste Crime Fight
The Environment Agency has stepped up efforts to tackle waste crime using a new DNA Spray and a four-legged recruit.
Reducing Rural Crime In Wales
Breconshire Police have been promoting SelectaDNA to protect farm equipment and deter rural crime at events including one run recently by the National Sheep Association.
Space-Age Home Security
Top tech journalist James Day has described SelectaDNA as ‘space-age’ and ‘an invisible innovation’ that that can help protect property and prevent burglaries.
NZ Convenience Stores Install DNA Spray To Prevent Armed Robberies
More than 50 convenience stores in New Zealand, which police fear could be targeted by armed robbers, are to have DNA Spray installed in them so that offenders can be identified.
Police Distribute DNA Marking Kits To Combat Motorbike Thefts
Merseyside Police, in partnership with Sefton Safer Communities Partnership, are distributing DNA marking kits in Sefton this weekend, as a continued response to the theft and anti-social use of scooters, motorbikes and mopeds in the area.
DNA Spray Used By Police To 'Tag' Lawless Bike Offenders
West Midlands Police officers are being armed with SelectaDNA spray in the latest tactic against off-road bike offenders who plague the region’s streets and parklands.
Australian-First: Victoria Police Launch SelectaDNA Trial To Cut Crime
An Australian-first crime prevention property marking trial has been launched by Victoria Police in alliance with community, government and private sector stakeholders.
New DNA Tagging Product Launched To Identify Moped Criminals
Award-winning SelectaDNA forensic technology has been incorporated within a handheld device to create an effective new tagging product to deter and prevent personal attack and criminal behaviour, such as moped and motorcycle enabled crimes.
Met To Deploy New DNA Tagging Spray Against Moped Crime
The Metropolitan Police are to deploy the new SelectaDNA Tagging Spray as an innovative strategy to deal with the massive problem of moped theft, acid attacks and the anti-social riding of scrambler bikes.
SelectaDNA Secures School Security Award
Congratulations to Neil Beards and his team at Wolverhampton City Council who have just won the School Security Award at the Education Business Awards for their great work with West Midlands Police using SelectaDNA to protect local schools.
DNA Spray Kick-Starts Solution To Scrambler Crime
The anti-social riding of scrambler bikes continues to cause problems across the UK, and West Yorkshire Police are the latest force to be deploying the SelectaDNA Defence Spray as a new and effective strategy to deal with offenders.
Arrests In Norway After Construction Theft In Denmark
Three people from Romania were arrested in Oslo in possession of suspected stolen goods. The police checked the items for SelectaDNA markings and found DNA-coded microdots on them.
Cumbria Police Launch Traceable Scheme To Tackle Livestock Theft
Cumbria Police and farmers are taking a joint approach in a bid to tackle sheep theft. Officers will work with farmers to launch a forensic marking scheme that will see a traceable solution – supplied by SelectaDNA – applied to livestock.
Operation Scrambler Deploys DNA Spray To Track Off-Road Bikers
A new crime fighting tool is being used to crack down on the illegal use of scrambler bikes in Widnes, Cheshire. Police are using the SelectaDNA Defence spray to try to catch the culprits.
Beach Patrol Helps Avoid Marine Crime Wave
Holidaymakers and residents in Tendring in Essex can rest assured this summer that its Beach Patrol will have their boats and lifesaving equipment safely protected by a new scheme to deter marine theft.
On The Trail Of Livestock & Horse Thieves
Following the widespread success of SelectaDNA being used in Cheshire Constabulary’s Operation Shield, a DNA tagging system has been developed by SelectaDNA for use on livestock and horses.
Race Debut For SelectaDNA Swift
SelectaDNA is being introduced for the first time to the motor racing community through a partnership with Red Rose Racing.
Safe Security Partnership
SelectaDNA has teamed up with Insafe, the leading British safe manufacturer, to bring their customers a comprehensive security solution to protect their jewellery and valuables.
Irish First: Topaz Trials DNA Spray To Protect Service Stations
Topaz, the largest fuel and convenience brand in Ireland, is linking up with SelectaDNA to trial the DNA Spray system at several of its service stations.
Shield’s Success Celebrated: 6,300 Rural Homes Protected
The success of Cheshire Police’s highly successful anti-burglary campaign Operation Shield, which uses SelectaDNA to protect rural communities, has been celebrated at a recent event.
DNA Farm Protection In NZ
Tackling rural crime using SelectaDNA is a key focus for police in the Clutha district of New Zealand following the recent appointment of Senior Sergeant Cynthia Fairley to a new role as Area Response Manager.
New Police Partnership With Costain Bypasses Crime
Thousands of homes and businesses near a new bypass in rural Cheshire are being protected from burglary thanks to the use of forensic marking in an innovative partnership between Cheshire Constabulary and construction company Costain.
Helping To Improve Quality Of Life
An initiative using SelectaDNA to tackle a burglary hotspot in Blyth, Northumberland, has been implemented to improve the neighbourhood and reduce the number of burglaries.
School Break-Ins Reduced By More Than 70%
Break-ins at over 60 schools in Wolverhampton have plummeted by more than 70% following the use of DNA forensic marking kits to protect valuable ICT equipment from theft.
Protecting The Heart Of The Community
A team of Community First Reponders has joined forces with a British Heart Foundation charity to protect public access defibrillators in the New Forest from theft.
Police Take New DNA Action To Tackle Burglars
Police are stepping up action to tackle burglars by using SelectaDNA marking kits in the Whitley Bay and North Shields areas of North Tyneside
