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Home Protection using Smartwater

Reduce Crime With Smartwater

It is well known that many thieves escape conviction because police are unable to identify the true owners of suspected stolen property found in their possession. Furthermore, thieves will routinely remove serial numbers from identifiable property or steal items that cannot be identified.

What is SmartWater and why is it the solution?

It is a unique water based solution containing a blend of harmless chemicals providing it with a "forensic fingerprint". This fingerprint has been likened in concept to "DNA profiling". The components of the solution are recorded by SmartWater and held on a database that adheres to the same level of security that GCHQ and MI5 adhere to.

Once applied, SmartWater makes the possession of stolen property a risky business. When subjected to a standard ultra violet light its presence is immediately obvious by a tell-tale fluorescent glow. The smallest amount is enough for forensic scientists to verify the registered owner.

The most important fact is that it works as a deterrent. Statistically, research demonstrates that you are five times less likely to be burgled through using it.* Criminals know about SmartWater and avoid it.

How is SmartWater applied?

Very simply. SmartWater is delivered in a small bottle. Using the supplied brush, simply dab or paint the SmartWater onto whatever item of property you want and allow it to dry - and that's it. No need to write anything -. Not even your postcode - the mere presence of SmartWater on an item deters thieves and is enough to trace it back to you.

That's too easy - won't the thief simply scrape off the SmartWater?

Well he can try - but they are unlikely to succeed. Other methods of property marking such as etching or using UV Marker pens are prone to erasure by the determined thief. This is because you generally need to write your postcode on a flat surface on the item you want to protect. SmartWater is different. SmartWater should be applied to complicated areas that are hard to clean such as uneven surfaces, and areas adjacent to grills and slots. It is highly unlikely that any thief will be able to remove every trace of SmartWater from complicated areas -and the police only need a minuscule amount of SmartWater to make a positive identification. However, it is just as important to let the thief know that the property is securely marked with SmartWater.

That's all well and good, but does the thief know about SmartWater?

Oh yes, he knows. The vast numbers of offences reported - particularly burglary and theft - are committed by a very small number of individuals. Habitual criminals who talk to each other. All Police forces have the ability to detect SmartWater and many have installed fluorescent UV lights at the entrance to their Custody Blocks. Every prisoner is routinely scanned for the presence of SmartWater. Found and recovered stolen property is thoroughly checked for traces of SmartWater at the police station. Finally, every police vehicle is fitted with an ultra violet torch as standard equipment, allowing checks of individuals to be carried out on the streets.

What sort of items can I mark with SmartWater?

Almost anything. All electrical equipment such as TVs, videos, computers, Play stations etc, plant and equipment, art and antiques.

Will SmartWater damage my property?

No. SmartWater is completely harmless and will not damage either you or your property.

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