Vehicles
How many times a day do you leave your vehicle unattended and leave the keys in the ignition. The Police frequently recover 4 x 4 vehicles which when stolen had been left with the keys in the ignition. The determined thief may still take your vehicle if they really want it but why make it easy for them.
We now have access to equipment which we can install in your vehicle to inform you if the vehicle is interfered with. Please contact us for further details.
We have tracking devices which can be 12 volt powered for continuous use or operated off Alkaline or rechargeable batteries which can track your vehicle or trailer anywhere in the world and show you where it is when it is moved. the device costs from £250.00 plus VAT plus installation. An annual fee for web access and sim card charges also apply.
Property
Is your property identifiable, would you be able to positively identify your stolen pressure washer, strimmer, chain saw compressor etc. to the Police if it was found. The thieves may have removed the serial no. Photograph it, mark it, record it. If you are a member of Farmwatch we can carry out these simple tasks, we can attend and photograph your property and mark it or assist you to do so. We can provide you with a copy of the data disc with the photographs and keep an archived copy for you. The Police are constantly recovering property which cannot be positively identified. Even if you have been paid out by your insurance company, they may wish to claim the items in order to offset their costs and hopefully save our premiums going up. Marking will also make the items less attractive to the criminal.
If you are already a member and would like us to attend and either update the records we have or record them for the first time please contact us. we will then attend and photograph and mark your property. We use SelectaDNA or SmartWater to mark your property. A kit will cost from £18.00 (plus VAT) this includes registration on a Police data link database and a generous supply of security labels and enough fluid to mark at least 40 items. the DNA kits can be used on any non porous surface - is almost invisible but identifies your property by a unique reference contained within the DNA.
Animals
We are regularly receiving calls from the Police regarding loose animals, Cattle sheep, horses and pigs. Field security has and will remain a problem for some as members of the public are not always sensible in the use of gates. Are your animals identifiable. Do we know where you keep them. It would be useful to us and the police if you made us aware of the general areas in which you keep your animals. When we are contacted by the police reporting animals straying on the highway, we would have a good idea who to ring when we are trying to establish ownership of stray animals. Time is of the essence under these circumstances as the damage and injuries caused when animals are struck by a vehicle can be horrendous.
