Category: Construction 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

POLICE AND INDUSTRY WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LEICA GEOSYSTEMS TO HELP TACKLE CRIME

March 3, 2023

The Combined Industry Theft Solutions (CITS) group, in partnership with Police, Datatag & CESAR Official Security Scheme, and Leica Geosystems, held a successful police training event at their facilities in Whitchurch, Shropshire. CITS in conjunction with Leica Geosystems, supported by equipment manufacturer Hitachi, and their fellow industry providers SITECH UK and Ireland, recently hosted a special … More POLICE AND INDUSTRY WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LEICA GEOSYSTEMS TO HELP TACKLE CRIME

CESAR CHAMPION AWARDS ARE PRESENTED TO THREE THAMES VALLEY POLICE OFFICERS FROM THE RURAL CRIME TASK-FORCE

February 6, 2023

The Construction Equipment Association (CEA) launched its CESAR Champion initiative in 2020 to recognise the efforts of officials who use CESAR technology to identify a stolen piece of machinery. In an effort to encourage more engagement with the CESAR Security Scheme, the award is now being given to any officer who completes 10 checks on … More CESAR CHAMPION AWARDS ARE PRESENTED TO THREE THAMES VALLEY POLICE OFFICERS FROM THE RURAL CRIME TASK-FORCE

AWARD SUCCESS FOR RURAL CRIME TASKFORCE – THAMES VALLEY

February 3, 2023

The Thames Valley Rural Crime Taskforce is the second winner of a prestigious national award from the Construction Equipment Association for being the most proactive rural crime team in the UK. The Rob Oliver Award, for excellence in the fight against construction plant and agricultural machinery theft, was awarded to the taskforce for being the … More AWARD SUCCESS FOR RURAL CRIME TASKFORCE – THAMES VALLEY