Category: Construction Theft

NCATT’s Impact Unveiled – Key to Rising Success in Construction & Agricultural Equipment Recovery

February 23, 2024

In a significant development for the CESAR Security Marking & Registration Scheme, a recent gathering hosted by CEA member Nylacast in Leicester brought together key stakeholders, including police units, the National Construction & Agricultural Theft Team (NCATT), and new donors. They discussed the initiative’s current status and its future direction.   The involvement of the National … More NCATT’s Impact Unveiled – Key to Rising Success in Construction & Agricultural Equipment Recovery

DERBYSHIRE CONSTABULARY’S RURAL CRIME TEAM WINS 2023 ROB OLIVER AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING EFFORTS IN COMBATING CONSTRUCTION AND AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY THEFT

January 24, 2024

Derbyshire Constabulary’s Rural Crime Team has been awarded the prestigious 2023 Rob Oliver Award from the Construction Equipment Association (CEA) for excellence in the fight against construction plant and agricultural machinery theft. The coveted industry award, first presented in 2021, is given annually to the most proactive Rural Crime Team in the UK. Winning forces … More DERBYSHIRE CONSTABULARY’S RURAL CRIME TEAM WINS 2023 ROB OLIVER AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING EFFORTS IN COMBATING CONSTRUCTION AND AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY THEFT

CEA AND INDUSTRY ALLIES COMMIT £650,000 TO STRENGTHEN UK’S FIGHT AGAINST MACHINERY THEFT

December 1, 2023

The Construction Equipment Association (CEA), together with key industry stakeholders like the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) and leading insurance companies such as NFU Mutual, has committed a substantial investment, totalling £650,000 over the next three years, to the UK’s fight against machinery theft. This collaborative funding initiative represents a strategic approach to tackle the escalating … More CEA AND INDUSTRY ALLIES COMMIT £650,000 TO STRENGTHEN UK’S FIGHT AGAINST MACHINERY THEFT

Revolutionary RAPID check and ultra RFID tag set to transform Asset Security

November 23, 2023

Datatag and CESAR Security Scheme unveil groundbreaking technology for Police and Security Agencies In a significant advancement in the field of asset security, Datatag, the delivery partner of the Construction Equipment Association’s (CEA) CESAR Security Scheme, has unveiled its latest innovation of a RAPID check (Registered Assets Police Information Database) and a cutting-edge ‘Ultra Tag’ … More Revolutionary RAPID check and ultra RFID tag set to transform Asset Security

JCB Training Day to Police Vehicle Examiners and Rural Crime Team Officers

November 22, 2023

Datatag’s Police Liaison Team (PLT) recently held a training day at JCB for Police Vehicle Examiners and Rural Crime Team officers.  The day consisted of a look at the JCB Telematics – LiveLink, a factory tour and the chance to examine new JCB machines just off the production line.  Datatag’s PLT also provided an update on … More JCB Training Day to Police Vehicle Examiners and Rural Crime Team Officers

CESAR SCHEME DELIVERY PARTNER, DATATAG, CONFIRMED AS IMI APPROVED CENTRE.

October 9, 2023

Datatag has been delivering a range of Plant and Machinery courses for over 20 years, both through its in-house Police Liaison Teams and in collaboration with third-party administrative providers. Now, having successfully earned the accolade of being accredited by the IMI (Institute of the Motor Industry), Datatag can deliver these courses themselves. With this achievement, … More CESAR SCHEME DELIVERY PARTNER, DATATAG, CONFIRMED AS IMI APPROVED CENTRE.

CESAR ANNOUNCES 600,000TH MACHINE PROTECTED

June 19, 2023

Last week at the country’s premier plant machinery show, Plantworx, the announcement of CESAR’s 600,000th protected machine was made. Suneeta Johal, CEO of show hosts, the Construction Equipment Association, was on hand to present to MANITOU a symbolic CESAR ID plate numbered 600,000. Receiving the award were Mark Ormond, Managing Director, Peter Smyth, Sales Director, … More CESAR ANNOUNCES 600,000TH MACHINE PROTECTED

CESAR AND DATATAG ATTEND THE INTERPOL 4TH GLOBAL CONFERENCE ON VEHICLE CRIME

June 5, 2023

Last week at the imposing INTERPOL Headquarters in Lyon, France the 4th INTERPOL Global Conference on Vehicle Crime took place. Close to 200 law enforcement delegates from around the world gathered to discuss global trends in vehicle crime and the steps being taken to combat this ever-present issue.  Datatag ID, a key conference sponsor, was there … More CESAR AND DATATAG ATTEND THE INTERPOL 4TH GLOBAL CONFERENCE ON VEHICLE CRIME

STOLEN EXCAVATOR WORTH £19,000 REUNITED WITH OWNER THANKS TO CHESHIRE RURAL CRIME TEAM AND CESAR MARKING SCHEME

March 27, 2023

Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team and Congleton Police recover stolen plant equipment, highlighting the importance of CESAR marking scheme. The Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team recently celebrated the recovery and reunion of a stolen excavator with its rightful owner. The plant equipment, valued at almost £19,000, was initially reported stolen outside of Cheshire back in … More STOLEN EXCAVATOR WORTH £19,000 REUNITED WITH OWNER THANKS TO CHESHIRE RURAL CRIME TEAM AND CESAR MARKING SCHEME

DATATAG’S POLICE LIAISON TEAM HELP FOIL A LANCASHIRE GANG, RESULTING IN CONVICTIONS FOR THREE CAREER CRIMINALS FOR PLANT THEFT

March 10, 2023

Datatag Police Liaison Team were instrumental in the investigation in the Lancashire Police Force’s ‘Operation North Star’, where three offenders received a combined custodial sentence of a total of almost 23 years, for their part in the £1.3m plant theft heist. Four other men were handed suspended jail sentences at Preston Crown Court earlier this … More DATATAG’S POLICE LIAISON TEAM HELP FOIL A LANCASHIRE GANG, RESULTING IN CONVICTIONS FOR THREE CAREER CRIMINALS FOR PLANT THEFT