Category: Rural Crime

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

CESAR ANNOUNCES 625,000TH MACHINE PROTECTED TODAY AT LAMMA

January 17, 2024

Today (17th January 2024) at the country’s premier agricultural show, LAMMA, CESAR celebrated a significant milestone: the protection of their 625,000th machine with advanced security marking technologies. Kevin Howells, MD of Datatag ID Ltd, a key partner in the scheme, presented a symbolic CESAR identification plate, numbered 625,000, to Ian Roberts, Sales Manager, Ernest Doe, … More CESAR ANNOUNCES 625,000TH MACHINE PROTECTED TODAY AT LAMMA

KAWASAKI LEADS THE WAY IN CUSTOMER SECURITY WITH THE ADOPTION OF THE CESAR SYSTEM FOR UTILITY RANGE IN 2024

January 17, 2024

In anticipation of the groundbreaking Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act 2023, Kawasaki proudly announces the integration of the industry-leading CESAR Security System, powered by Datatag, into all its ATV models beginning in 2024. Addressing the critical issue of vehicle theft in the agricultural sector, Kawasaki proactively enhances customer security and protects their investment. The CESAR Security … More KAWASAKI LEADS THE WAY IN CUSTOMER SECURITY WITH THE ADOPTION OF THE CESAR SYSTEM FOR UTILITY RANGE IN 2024

DATATAG ID LTD & CESAR SCHEME AT LAMMA SHOW 2024

January 11, 2024

Enhancing security in Agricultural Machinery – 17th & 18th January 2024, NEC, Birmingham – Visit Hall 17 on Stand 614 Datatag ID, a leader in forensic marking technology, and delivery partner of the CEA’s CESAR Security Scheme, will have a major presence at the LAMMA Show, the UK’s leading agricultural machinery and technology event, on … More DATATAG ID LTD & CESAR SCHEME AT LAMMA SHOW 2024

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.

DATATAG URGES ALL THOSE IN RURAL AREAS TO PROTECT THEIR ASSETS FROM ORGANISED CRIMINAL GANGS

September 18, 2023

The recent NFU Rural Crime Report highlighted, once again, that the issue of crime in the countryside is not going away and in 2021 cost a staggering £49.5 million (up 22%!) – that’s £135,616 each day, or £5,650 stolen from rural communities every hour.  Particularly affected have been farm tractors and ATVs which not only … More DATATAG URGES ALL THOSE IN RURAL AREAS TO PROTECT THEIR ASSETS FROM ORGANISED CRIMINAL GANGS

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER ROLLS OUT PROPERTY MARKING TECHNOLOGY TO PROTECT FARMERS FROM CRIME

September 18, 2023

In preparation for Rural Crime Action Week from 18th-24th September 2023, the National Rural Crime Network (NRCN) will showcase the hard work of its Police and Crime Commissioners and their teams in addressing rural crime. Datatag and the CESAR Security Scheme, backed by the CEA (Construction Equipment Association), will also be supporting this week-long initiative. … More POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER ROLLS OUT PROPERTY MARKING TECHNOLOGY TO PROTECT FARMERS FROM CRIME