Rural Crime Action Week 2025 (8-12 September) spearheaded by the National Rural Crime Network, is shining a necessary light on rural victims – from farmers and landowners to wildlife and heritage sites. This year’s theme puts “voices from the countryside” and victim experiences at the heart of national conversation The Impact of Rural Crime Safeguarding … More Datatag Supporting Rural Crime Action Week 2025
Rural crime continues to be one of the most costly and disruptive challenges facing farming communities, from the theft of high-value tractors and GPS units to the targeting of smaller vehicles such as ATVs, trailers and 4x4s. The losses run into millions each year, but the impact reaches far beyond the financial cost, with delays … More NRCN Action Week highlights success of CESAR and Datatag in the fight against rural crime
The NFU latest Rural Crime Report shows an increase of over 4% on previous years, standing at an estimated £52 million per year… This can be put down to now, more organised than ever, criminal gangs who target high value machinery for overseas markets, where supply is more limited. CESAR is the only officially sanction … More RURAL CRIME CONTINUES TO BE A HUGE ISSUE, BLIGHTING OUR HARD-WORKING FARMERS AND THEIR FAMILIES!
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
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
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 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.
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
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
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
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