People failing to sufficiently protect their homes
Mon, 18 Apr 2005
Only ten per cent of adults in the UK are using security marking to help combat crime, according to the British Security Industry Association (BSIA).
The BSIA are urging people to ensure their property is security marked in order to act as a deterrent to thieves as well as aiding the recover of stolen goods.
"Security marking is simple, inexpensive and proven to reduce crime. You can get advice on security marking from your local Police crime prevention officer or the BSIA website," says Chris Taylor, chairman of the BSIA property marking section.
The most common form of security marking is ultra violet (UV) pens, however the BSIA is warning people to think twice about just relying on UV pen as it fades over time and can be removed using chemicals.
Approved forms of security marking include stencil etching, forensic coding, microscopic dots, electronic transponders and security labels and can be linked to a national database.
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