Category: Trailer Theft

Datatag ID Ltd bolster its Police Liaison Team with the appointment of leisure industry expert Tim Booth

April 30, 2024

Datatag’s Police Liaison Team’s strength has been bolstered by the news that Tim Booth, widely accepted across the UK and Europe as the leading expert on leisure vehicle matters, has joined as a specialist consultant. Tim will work to support and develop the existing Police Liaison Team and advise them on all security issues affecting leisure … More Datatag ID Ltd bolster its Police Liaison Team with the appointment of leisure industry expert Tim Booth

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

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

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

3 TYPES OF COMMON TRAILERS… AND 5 TOP TIPS!

August 25, 2022

When someone says ‘trailer’, people will picture many different types, so let us outline 3 common types, as well as their cargo. Utility TrailerMany people will use Utility trailers to move tools, materials, or anything they can’t fit in their vehicles. Commonly, these will have walls to keep everything secure inside, and is usually fairly small … More 3 TYPES OF COMMON TRAILERS… AND 5 TOP TIPS!

Datatag welcomes Vincent Lane as its new Police Liaison and Training Officer

August 15, 2022

The Datatag Police Liaison Team (PLT) are a key link between the Datatag team and Police across the UK. With relationships growing throughout the UK, Datatag has hired Vincent Lane to join the team to support the ongoing operation.  Vincent has a 17-year career history as a PC and is a specialist vehicle examiner with … More Datatag welcomes Vincent Lane as its new Police Liaison and Training Officer

Thames Valley Police team up with Datatag to help Rural Communities Tackle Crime

July 14, 2022

Thames Valley Police’s Rural Crime Taskforce have successfully reunited a resident with their stolen horse trailer, as the taskforce announces a partnership with DataTag to support communities to tackle rural crime. On Tuesday (12/7), the Thames Valley Police Rural Crime Taskforce reunited a resident with her previously stolen horse trailer. Ellie, from Northall, Buckinghamshire, had … More Thames Valley Police team up with Datatag to help Rural Communities Tackle Crime

CONCERN AS TRAILER THEFT SOARS BY 69% IN THE FIRST HALF OF 2022

July 13, 2022

Trailer theft has increased by 69% during 2022 compared with 2021 (January-June), and is expected to increase further due to high demand and reports of trailers selling at inflated prices. This figure includes trailers of all varieties, but there has been a recent increase in the theft of agricultural trailers, including horse boxes and other … More CONCERN AS TRAILER THEFT SOARS BY 69% IN THE FIRST HALF OF 2022

SECURITY BOOST FOR NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE FARMERS

September 25, 2020

Farmers and residents living in rural communities in north east Derbyshire can now take advantage of a time limited 50% discount offer to protect their ATV’s, tractors, trailers and 4×4 vehicles with Datatag and the Official CESAR Security Marking Scheme. Derbyshire Police Rural Crime Team have joined forces with Bolsover District Council, North East Derbyshire … More SECURITY BOOST FOR NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE FARMERS