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Smart Water – Property Marking
Gloucestershire
Constabulary, in partnership with Neighbourhood Watch, is actively
encouraging householders in the North Cotswolds to consider purchasing
a revolutionary product called SmartWater to protect their valuables
and to deter casual, opportunist thieves.
SmartWater is a unique solution, containing a
blend of harmless, colourless, odourless chemicals which provides it
with a 'forensic fingerprint'. This fingerprint has been likened
in concept to DNA profiling. Each batch of SmartWater is
totally unique and once applied to a surface it is virtually
impossible to remove.
It is easily detected however using an ultra
violet lamp. Only the smallest sample of SmartWater has to be
recovered and sent to the forensic science laboratory to enable the
rightful owner to be identified.
SmartWater is available
to buy commercially from the producers but, by taking advantage of
this joint Police and Neighbourhood Watch offer, you can make a
substantial saving. Contact your local NW Coordinator or the NW
field officer Andy Fogden for more details
of this offer.
Once SmartWater has been used to mark
property distinctive stickers are put into the windows to discourage
further visits from burglars, telling them not to bother here. Street signs can be erected in streets where
a substantial proportion of the houses have SmartWater.
 We
would prefer not to have to arrest anyone who has stolen or
dishonestly handled property marked with SmartWater so now we are
telling suspects all about it.
When arrested persons arrive at our Custody
Suite they will pass through
one of our SmartWater detection areas. These are powerful ultra violet
lights which will cause any Smartwater which has transferred onto the
persons skin or clothing to be illuminated.
Further
information about Smart Water can be obtained from the Smart Water
website -
www.smartwater.com
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Crimestoppers
Crimestoppers is a partnership between the
community, business and the media on one hand, and the police on the other,
Crimestoppers assists in the detection of crime. It is a conduit enabling
people who have information about crime to communicate with the police
whilst remaining anonymous.
 A
single nation-wide freephone number:
0800 555 111
can be called with any information about any
crime. No caller is asked for their name and calls are not traced or
recorded. Anonymity is important because many people do not want to be seen
talking to the police – they don’t want to get involved or to be called as
witnesses. Some may be in fear of their own safety or feel threatened by
family members, neighbours or fellow workers who may be involved in criminal
activities.
Apart from not being asked for their name,
callers are also offered cash rewards if their information leads to an
arrest or charge. However on average, only 15%-20% of those eligible for a
reward actually claim them – most simply want anonymity.
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Message in a Bottle Link
Available through NCNW
 Message
in a Bottle is a voluntary scheme for anyone living at home who might be
reassured to know that essential information would be readily available to
the emergency services, should they suffer an accident or sudden illness.
The scheme
ensures that vital information is
available not only to identify you, but to advise of relevant illnesses,
allergies, medication and contact addresses.
How does the scheme work?
Your details are stored in a clearly labeled
plastic container, which is kept in your fridge. Two matching labels, known
to the Emergency Services and other care agencies are displayed in your
house, one on the outside of your fridge the other on the inside of your
front door.
You complete the form inside the container.
This lists your medical conditions and present medication. Should the
Emergency Services enter your house they will have immediate access to
information about your medical condition and can administer the correct
treatment without having to consult you or your doctor. This information
could be invaluable when you are in need of urgent treatment but can not
speak to the emergency services.
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