New DNA Security For All Schools In North Yorkshire
VALUABLE equipment at schools across the county of North Yorkshire is being protected from burglary thanks to SelectaDNA forensic marking.
DNA Dog Jazz Continues To Sniff Out Crime
DNA super dog Jazz, who is the first dog in the world to be trained to sniff out SelectaDNA markings on metal, continues to assist UK police forces in their fight against metal theft.
Business Improvement District Tightens Security
OFFICES and licenced premises belonging to a Business Improvement District (BID) in central London are starting the New Year with heightened security in place after being offered property marking kits and innovative clips to prevent handbag theft.
Asian Gold Protected In Crawley
Residents in West Sussex are being urged to mark their valuable gold jewellery with a forensic code following a spate of burglaries targeting more than 40 Asian households. Sussex Police are handing out SelectaDNA kits to residents in Crawley to mark the
Shopping Centre Secured With Spray
FRENCH retail group Auchan has deployed SelectaDNA Spray to deter robberies in a brand new shopping centre in Epinay-sur-Seine.
Estonia Launch: Companies Mark Metal To Protect Theft
IN A brand new venture, SelectaDNA has been launched in Estonia after it was chosen by a consortium of 10 major users of metal including national power companies to forensically mark all types of metal including cable.
Police Award For SelectaDNA NZ
AN AWARD has been presented to SelectaDNA NZ and Bank of New Zealand for their contributions towards the successful BNZ Safer Schools Programme.
Taking The Shine Off Solar Panel Theft
SOLAR parks in Brandenburg, Germany, are being protected by SelectaDNA following a spate of thefts from sites across the country.
Darlington’s DNA Crackdown On Burglary & Metal Theft
A NEW crime reduction initiative using SelectaDNA forensic marking has been launched in the market town of Darlington, north-east England, to reduce burglary and theft from schools, nurseries and children’s centres, as well as metal theft of street furnit
Park Scheme Reduces Metal Theft By 100%
Following a council scheme using outdoor marking product SelectaDNA Trace, 100% reduction in metal theft from parks in Dudley has been achieved.
Keeping A Trace On Maintenance Equipment
MAINTENANCE equipment used to tend the parks and green spaces of Saddleworth and Lees, Oldham, Greater Manchester, has been marked with a new forensic trace product to prevent and deter theft.
Barbados Police Welcome Launch Of New DNA Crime Deterrent
The Royal Barbados Police Force (RBPF) is to start utilising synthetic DNA to help track down and convict criminals.
Liquid DNA Tackles Student Burglary
At the start of the new university term, officers are deploying a new initiative to tackle student burglary using SelectaDNA to mark valuables in student houses in Birmingham.
Metal Theft Deterrent Success
A SITE in Suffolk belonging to one of the biggest insurance companies in the world suffered no metal theft for more than eight months following the application of SelectaDNA Grease to lead items on the premises.
Taking Care of Classroom Assets
A secondary school in Hertfordshire has purchased a range of products from Selectamark to improve equipment management and prevent and deter theft.
DNA Marking For Essex Residents Scheme
A residents association is using a new scheme to catch burglars who steal from homes, sheds and garages in Thorpe Bay, Essex.
DNA Spray Protects Swedish Pawnbroker From Robbers
A PAWNBROKER in Sweden has had a revolutionary security device installed that uses a forensic DNA spray to link burglars to the scene of their crime.
Leading Brands Protect Retail Stock
PETROL stations belonging to supermarket chain Asda, which is owned by US retail giant Walmart, are using SelectaDNA Spray to protect items of retail stock.
Extra Level Of Security For Disability Charity
POLICE in Derbyshire are helping a local charity protect itself from burglary by marking vital equipment with SelectaDNA.
Spanish Cities Fight Back Against Theft
SPANISH cities are using SelectaDNA to protect everything from agricultural equipment to street furniture to street lighting against theft.
On The Prowl For CAT Thieves
Thames Valley Police in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse have instigated a new crime prevention initiative using specialist metal etching kits to put the brakes on a fast-growing trend for catalytic (CAT) converter theft from vehicles in the
Dudley Homes Branded With DNA
Traceable Liquids will be used across Dudley in the West Midlands over the coming months to prevent victims of burglary being repeatedly targeted.
Shutting The Gate On Rural Crime
A NEW scheme which aims to stop farmers from being left vulnerable to equipment and machinery theft, has been launched by Buckinghamshire County Council.
Horse Riders Saddle Up To Guard Against Tack Theft
POLICE in Chorley, Lancashire, are offering horse riders the chance to get their equestrian equipment security marked in a bid to protect it from thieves.
New Wave Of Security For Yacht Club
OUTBOARD motors and various items of marine equipment belonging to a London yacht club have been marked with SelectaDNA to deter theft.
Stolen Equipment Returned To NZ School
A SCHOOL in New Zealand has been reunited with a computer that was stolen thanks to New Zealand Police and SelectaDNA.
Housing Authority Tackles Oil Burner Theft
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has teamed up with a local housing authority to tackle the problem of oil burner theft on an estate in Fermanagh.
Forensic Crime Reduction Initiative Launches In Jamaica
A POLICE-backed crime reduction initiative has been launched in Jamaica using a British DNA property marking product that has helped reduce theft and burglary by up to 85% in UK crime hotspots.
UK's Forensic Marking Co. Launches High-Velocity DNA Tagging
A High Velocity DNA Tagging system that keeps criminals at arm’s length has been launched by innovative UK security company Selectamark.
Swansea Boiler Theft Reduced to Zero
BOILER theft in property belonging to City & County of Swansea Council has been reduced from 47 instances to zero over a six month period following the introduction of a huge property marking campaign.
Land Rover Owners Rev Up For Police Security Marking
A PRE-CHRISTMAS campaign to help owners of Land Rover Defenders to protect their off-road vehicles from theft has seen more than 90 marked with SelectaDNA.
Allotment Watch Using DNA Trace Reduces Theft by 100%
THERE has been a 100% reduction in theft from allotments in an area of Wrexham following the introduction of an Allotment Watch scheme and the use of SelectaDNA Trace to mark garden tools and equipment.
SelectaDNA Nominated For ‘Design To Improve Life’ Award
IN AN excellent start to the New Year, SelectaDNA has been nominated for a prestigious award in Denmark.
100% Reduction In Burglary Following Lancashire Scheme
BURGLARY has been reduced by 100% in just three months in properties marked with SelectaDNA in a scheme being offered to over 600 residents in Nelson, Lancashire.
Zero Marine Thefts In Four Years At Devon Boat Club
FOLLOWING the introduction of a Boatwatch scheme and forensic marking initiative at a boat club near Salcombe in south Devon, there have been no reported thefts of marine property in four years.
Added Protection for Housing Stock & Void Properties
A housing association is forensically marking its properties as it tackles metal theft on an estate in Oldham, Manchester.
Housing Association Fights Back Against Metal Theft
A HOUSING association has been forensically marking its properties as it tackles metal theft on one of its estates in Oldham, Manchester.
Council Scheme Protects Ashford Homes
HOMES in the Ashford area are now better protected against theft, thanks to a crime prevention initiative involving the use of SelectaDNA by Spelthorne Borough Council and Surrey Police.
Keeping A Trace On Cemetery Equipment
MAINTENANCE equipment belonging to Wrexham Council and used to keep the gardens of local cemeteries and crematoriums tidy has been marked with a new forensic trace product to prevent and deter theft.
Post Boxes Stamped With DNA Trace
POST BOXES in North Wales are being sprayed with SelectaDNA Trace to protect them from being stolen in an innovative scheme funded by the Royal Mail.
Deterring Asian Gold Theft
THIEVES who target the Asian community for gold were the subject of an initiative organised by Thames Valley Police at the Aylesbury Mosque in Buckinghamshire.
Deutsche Bahn Reports Arrests From DNA Marking Initiative
GERMAN rail operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) has reported the arrest of two metal thieves in Neunkirchen, Saarland, after they tried to sell cable belonging to the company to a scrap metal dealer.
Signing Up To Stop Metal Thieves
PORTABLE variable message signs provided by Mobile Traffic Solutions (MTS) which warn drivers of road works, accidents or long delays as well as other useful information are being protected from theft and damage using SelectaDNA Trace.
World First: DNA Dog Sniffs Out Stolen Metal
THE first Detection Dog in the world to be trained to sniff out forensic markings on stolen metal is set to help police officers crack down on metal theft in the UK.
Dudley Housing Stock Protected By SelectaDNA
CENTRAL heating boilers and copper cylinders belonging to council property in Dudley are being marked with SelectaDNA to protect them from being stolen.
'Street A Week' Initiative Tackles Burglary In Westminster
THE Safer Neighbourhoods team of Bryanston and Dorset Square in London have been involved in a joint initiative with Westminster Council's Neighbourhood Crime Reduction team, to eliminate burglaries on their ward.
New Product Traces Metal Thieves In Swansea
LOCAL police and Swansea Neighbourhood Watch have joined forces with Swansea Council to stop metal thieves in the city by deploying SelectaDNA Trace, the latest in the range of forensic marking technology products from Selectamark.
Lancashire Police: Commit Crime And We'll Catch You
A CRIME prevention scheme which involves setting DNA traps to catch burglars is being offered to over 600 residents in Nelson, Lancashire.
Greasy Solution To Metal Theft In County Durham
POLICE in Ferryhill, County Durham, are using SelectaDNA Grease as part of a continuing campaign against metal thieves targeting residential properties.
Church Metal Thief Arrested In South-East London
A MALE has been arrested and charged with lead theft from a church in south-east London, after SelectaDNA Grease was used to successfully place him at the scene of the crime.