|  Schools throughout UK embrace SelectaDNATuesday, 18 August 2009 The Inverness Crime Prevention Panel (ICPP) is working in partnership with the Northern Constabulary and has launched SelectaDNA at Crown Primary School with the aim of protecting expensive school equipment such as laptops, PC’s and whiteboards from theft. The SelectaDNA kit is already being used throughout the UK. Each kit is registered to the individual school and contains a unique locked-in code which means it cannot be replicated or decoded. SelectaDNA can be applied directly onto school equipment in order to irrefutably mark the items, making them immediately less attractive to thieves as they would be harder to on-sell. If an item is stolen and then recovered by Police, the DNA marking can positively identify which school it belongs to. Jim Ferguson, chair of ICPP, said “Crime prevention is crucial part of the fight against crime and SelectaDNA is proven product, well-known to be a useful deterrent. We are delighted that Crown School has joined the programme.” Although the school has not been a victim of theft, Crown’s headmistress Mrs. Cowie was keen to be involved in the scheme so that an effective deterrent is in place to help prevent crime happening in the future, keeping the school safe and secure. |  |
In the east London borough of Havering, every school is being protected by SelectaDNA forensic marking following the introduction of an extensive scheme in the area. Theft from schools has been a major problem for the Havering Local Education Authority (LEA) costing approximately £250,000.over an 18 month period. Initially, the schools used the SelectaMark product to deter theft, now SelectaDNA has been introduced to mark all valuable items in these school like those at Crown Primary School in Inverness. Even musical instruments have been marked with the forensic DNA tool. Penny Patterson from Havering LEA, said “Schools in the area have given us positive feedback. They say the product is easy to use and some of the schools have even involved pupils in the process of marking equipment so they can pass on the message about how important security is at school and at home. The SelectaDNA product was chosen over others as it presented best value.” Local Police in Havering have also confirmed that SelectaDNA forensic marking is extremely effective at deterring thieves, especially when the scheme is properly advertised and promoted locally with warning signs and posters. Since the introduction of the Selecta products to the schools in Heavering, there has only been one burglary reported from a school in the area. Overall, theft from schools reduced by 46% borough-wide. 
Taking Australia by storm
Tuesday, 31 January 2012  We've really caused a stir across the Tasman with the introduction of the DNA Spray Systems into McDonalds, and as a result we've had heaps of coverage in the media. From large newspapers, to local bulletins, to YouTube video, we've managed to provoke thought and comment from a wide range of communities. Some of it's been serious, some more tongue and cheek... Read more... | DNA McSpray to foil thieves
Sunday, 8 January 2012  McDonald's restaurants are fighting back against thieves by blasting suspected robbers with an invisible DNA spray as they attempt to flee. Read more... | Kiwis appointed as Australian Distributor for World-Leading Product
Tuesday, 29 November 2011  Selectamark Security Systems PLC has announced the appointment of a distributor in Australia for its world-leading range of forensic marking products. Read more... | Times are a changing
Thursday, 10 November 2011  For many, the suburb of Clendon in Manurewa, South Auckland has an immediate association with crime. The Clendon Residents Group (CRG), a community initiative run by local neighbourhood leaders, looks to change that association to a view more fitting with their motto, “make Clendon a better place to live.” Read more... | Discreet systems win at World Cup
Thursday, 27 October 2011  ANZ, the official bank of the 2011 Rugby World Cup took pride of place on Queens Wharf in the ANZ World Dome. With thousands of visitors predicted to go through the dome during the 6 week tournament, security was an important factor when designing the attraction. Read more... | Laptop found in p-lab
Monday, 26 September 2011  A laptop stolen from a Hamilton school was returned to them over the weekend after its details were registered on the independent serial registry SNAP. Read more... | I promise I'm not on the payroll - Brown
Wednesday, 7 September 2011  Auckland Mayor Len Brown led proceedings at the launch of the North Harbour Business Crime Prevention Tool Kit which includes a SelectaDNA Forensic Property Marking Kit yesterday. This is the second event in a two month period that has seen Mayor Brown encourage Auckland residents and businesses to use the DNA based product. Read more... | Crime Prevention and Safety Event popular
Monday, 5 September 2011 Relevant offersCrime prevention and safety were outlined to the community at Orewa's Community Hall last Friday and Saturday. Read more... | Happy Second Birthday: Looking back to where it all started
Thursday, 1 September 2011  SelectaDNA launched on 1 September 2009, and today marks our second birthday. So what has the journey been like? Read more... | Crimefighters are gathering on the Hibiscus Coast.
Thursday, 25 August 2011  Orewa community constable Jason Homan is organising two information days after a flood of crime prevention requests from residents. The aim is to equip residents and the business community with advice on keeping safe and beating crime. Read more... |
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