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In Memoriam 2014 aims to protect war memorials from thieves and vandals(17/08/2011)
The nation’s estimated 100,000 war memorials are under increasing threat from thieves and vandals attempting to steal metal from monuments. Despite the metal having relatively little monetary value it is estimated that on average one war memorial a week is being targeted by thieves looking to illegally remove bronze, copper or other metals to sell on for scrap. A campaign to locate, log and protect thousands of war memorials across the UK, using cutting edge forensic technology, has been laun... [more]
Forensic evidence provided by SmartWater links criminals with a particular crime days after it has taken place(29/06/2011)
Following the armed robbery of two cash-in-transit couriers, forensic evidence provided by SmartWater has seen a man jailed after he provided a “safe house” for violent robbers. Police found several items marked with SmartWater Technology Ltd's uniquely coded liquid at the home of Derek Smith, 51, of Heygreen Road, Wavertree, Liverpool. Mr Smith denied taking part in the actual raid, but police who stormed his home two days after the robbery took place found traces of SmartWater on clothing,... [more]
SmartWater foils Leiston High School burglary(13/04/2011)
A pair of school burglars were marked with SmartWater, a forensically-coded liquid, when they triggered the SmartWater security system as they broke into Leiston High School, in Suffolk. They subsequently fled the scene empty handed. When police swiftly tracked down the burglars, the tell-tale glow of SmartWater was clearly visible on both offenders under UV light. Scenes of crime officers took face and hand swabs from the pair and seized their clothing, which tested positive for the unique S... [more]
SmartWater forensic evidence plays pivotal role in the prosecution of criminal gang(22/09/2010)
A ruthless gang responsible for a series of armed robberies stretching across the country has been jailed for a total of 50 years. The use of forensic evidence provided by SmartWater Technology Ltd played a pivotal role in the prosecution of one of the gang leaders, Kabba Kamara. As the investigation unfolded officers discovered Kamara, along with fellow gang leader Dennis Fontenot, belonged to a criminal network from Liverpool that were responsible for a number of attacks carried out between... [more]
SmartWater property marking kits target burglary hot-spots in Cheshire(17/06/2010)
The Safer Halton Partnership, a crime-busting campaign targeting burglary hot-spots in areas of Widnes and Runcorn in Cheshire, has been hailed as a major success. The Safer Halton Partnership is made up of over 18 organisations including Halton Borough Council, Cheshire Police and Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service. The Safer Halton Partnership has been working tirelessly to increase awareness of burglary prevention amongst homeowners and local businesses. Since it started the number of burgla... [more]
Harrow Council to provide every home in the borough with SmartWater anti-burglar liquid(04/03/2010)
After a year of extensive research and a formal European Tender process, Harrow Council will now offer "SmartWater", to all 85,000 houses and flats across the North London borough. Householders mark their valuables with the solution which leaves an indelible and individual trace on valuables. It is almost impossible to remove and shows up under UV light - allowing police to conclusively establish where it was stolen from. The marking of household valuables is just one aspect of the SmartWat... [more]
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