Category: Vehicle 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

DATATAG HELPING TENTBOX OWNERS CONTINUE THEIR ADVENTURES

January 23, 2023

Datatag is happy to announce its recent partnership with Tentbox, providing forensic marking security systems for each Tentbox, which is available here > https://tentbox.com/product/datatag-security-kit/ Dave Luscombe of Datatag said “Datatag are delighted with the new partner with Tentbox as we believe the power of Datatag and its theft deterrent properties will help Tentbox owners continue … More DATATAG HELPING TENTBOX OWNERS CONTINUE THEIR ADVENTURES

ONE MILLION POUNDS WORTH OF EQUIPMENT RECOVERED BY RURAL CRIME TASKFORCE

November 11, 2022

Over one million pounds worth of machinery, tools and equipment have been recovered by the Thames Valley Police Rural Crime Taskforce since its launch earlier this year. Among the recovered items are 52 cars, 20 plant machinery and 26 power tools, with items recovered from local policing areas across the force as well as other … More ONE MILLION POUNDS WORTH OF EQUIPMENT RECOVERED BY RURAL CRIME TASKFORCE

DATATAG ID ATTEND VEHICLE CRIME CONFERENCE – HOSTED BY VCI IN PORTO

October 5, 2022

Datatag ID / CESAR Scheme is attending an important Vehicle Crime Investigators (VCI) conference in Portugal (5th & 6th October 2022). The 2nd Vehicle Crime conference is a critical vehicle crime and information-sharing event.  The VCI works with the police and judicial services, individuals, agencies, (international) associations, organisations that are engaged in the prevention, detection, and suppression of vehicle … More DATATAG ID ATTEND VEHICLE CRIME CONFERENCE – HOSTED BY VCI IN PORTO

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

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

THE RECENTLY ANNOUNCED CEA CESAR CHAMPION AWARD FOR POLICE OFFICERS HAS ITS FIRST RECIPIENT

September 25, 2020

Earlier this year the CEA launched their CESAR Champion initiative to recognise the efforts of any police officer who uses the CESAR technology to identify a stolen piece of machinery. However, in an effort to encourage more officers to engage with the CESAR Security Scheme, the award is now being given to any officer who … More THE RECENTLY ANNOUNCED CEA CESAR CHAMPION AWARD FOR POLICE OFFICERS HAS ITS FIRST RECIPIENT

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