CRIME PREVENTION NEWS

January 2011: Home Secretary Theresa May suggested that ASBOS could be scrapped in England and Wales, the police will adopt a more "common sense" approach, whilst shadow home secretary Alan Johnson said the orders, introduced in 1999, had been a "success".

Labour has urged the government to reconsider the scrapping of anti-social behaviour orders (Asbos), claiming that such a move would "leave communities helpless" and accused the coalition of a lack of commitment to tackling crime.

UK NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

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The home Office advise us that 35% of all burglaries are crimes of opportunity, where the burglar lets themselves in through unlocked doors or windows and you are ten times more likely to be burgled if you don't have basic security.

What is basic home security?

What does this logo mean?

The official UK Police flagship initiative supporting the principles of 'designing out crime'

Look for the logo printed on the packaging of security related products. Secured by Design focuses on crime prevention at the design, layout and construction stages of homes and commercial premises and promotes the use of security standards for a wide range of applications and products.

'We must protect ourselves from kidnap' warns successful jewellery boss

The danger of kidnapping and extortion is being taken extremely seriously by a leading West Midlands jewellery manufacturer, following a recent attack on a colleague. After 30 years in business the successful company owner is protecting himself, his house and gardens with a powerful electrified perimeter security system. More on kidnap protection systems

PROPERTY MARKING

Back to basics with property marking?.

Free property marking is often carried out at local police stations and community events.

Is basic property marking sufficient or do we need to invest in more advanced systems?

All UK police forces recommend we mark our property. The question is "what is the best product to use?"

Your local crime prevention officer will be able to suggest certain methods, arrange for items to be marked or indeed provide free items such as UV marker pens. In general the police will not officially endorse a product.

The ACPO Sub-Committee on Crime & Disorder Reduction and the Action Against Crime & Disorder Unit of the Home Office have agreed the following statement to update the concept of property marking and identification.

Asset Marking Devices and Registration Databases

To assist in the prevention and detection of crime and the return of stolen property to the rightful owner, property should be marked by a method which is secure, visible and leads to the identity of the owner. In simple form an engraved postcode will suffice.

Where a covert commercial product is used it should identify the owner and be supported with a secure and visible mark which leads the recovering agency to search for the product.

The police service does not test products and, to avoid suggestions of product endorsement, companies offering asset marking devices and private property registers or databases should be directed to comply with Loss Prevention Certification Board standards LPS 1224 and LPS 1225.

Property Marking Products Explained

UK CRIME PREVENTION

What does this logo mean?

The official UK Police flagship initiative supporting the principles of 'designing out crime'

'We must protect ourselves from kidnap' warns successful jewellery boss

Back to basics with property marking?.