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Crime Reduction through Forensic Coding
The impact of SmartWater as a criminal deterrent is becoming increasingly apparent every day. Police forces across the nation are using and supporting The SmartWater Strategy, and most importantly criminals are taking notice – living with the fear of being caught and convicted of crimes long after they have taken place.
The following stories highlight the success of The SmartWater Strategy when deployed by regional police as part of their crime reduction initiatives. Each success story gives information detailing the specifics of the crime reduction strategy as well as their objectives, and examples of the press coverage that each initiative achieved.
Violent Gang Jailed for Robberies and Attempted Murder
A gang of violent cash-in-transit robbers, who were caught in possession of SmartWater marked banknotes shortly after their fifth and final robbery, have been jailed following a trial at Kingston Crown Court.
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Date: 23/01/2012
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SmartWater Evidence Aids Gang Conviction
Four members of a notorious drugs gang which operated out of Newtown, Reading have been jailed for a total of 33 years for dealing cannabis.
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Date: 23/12/2011
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Manchester Crook Jailed After Admitting Robbery
A robber who attacked a cash delivery courier outside a Manchester hotel has been sentenced to seven-and-a-half years in prison after he was arrested with SmartWater staining on his clothes.
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Date: 16/12/2011
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Using SmartWater to Keep Crime Low
Villagers near Wigan are putting SmartWater to work on their homes and belongings even though they live in a low-crime area – because they want it to stay that way.
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Date: 14/11/2011
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Mayor Backs Memorial Protection Project
A town mayor has got into the volunteering spirit with his support of a campaign to protect war memorials with SmartWater.
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Date: 10/11/2011
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Torfean Lead Thief Jailed
A man has been jailed after being caught trying to sell stolen lead that had been marked with SmartWater by Torfaen council.
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Date: 08/11/2011
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Teenagers Sentenced For Robberies
A gang of robbers, which included three teenagers, have been jailed for more than 30 years following a string of robberies against cash-in-transit vans in London. The gang was caught out after SmartWater staining found on their clothing and stolen bank notes linked them to multiple robberies.
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Date: 08/11/2011
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Success Brings SmartWater Scheme Expansion
More than 500 homes have been added to a swathe of properties already protected by SmartWater in a Staffordshire town as part of a multi-agency push on security and safety.
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Date: 02/11/2011
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Farmwatch and SmartWater Beating the Thieves
Farmers taking part in a scheme that encourages them to mark their property with SmartWater have seen a ten per cent fall in crime over the course of just a year.
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Date: 17/10/2011
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SmartWater Cutting Telecom Cable Thefts
SmartWater has been credited with cutting rates of telephone cable theft in a national hotpsot area for the crime.
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Date: 13/10/2011
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