Security Products & Services

 

SMARTWATER® EXPLAINED

We are an international crime fighting and crime prevention company with an established track record for detecting and deterring criminal activity. We have created a wide range of crime reduction programmes utilising our cutting-edge and proprietary traceable liquid products which have been highly successful in reducing crimes, such as burglary, robbery and asset theft. We work extensively with Law Enforcement, both at a local level and internationally, to implement our crime deterrence strategies.

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    Each water-based, inorganic traceable liquid contains a unique forensic signature
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    Not DNA-based so will withstand fire, humidity and sunlight
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    Only a tiny speck is required to link a criminal back to the scene of crime
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    SmartWater is represented in the UK, Europe and North America
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    Over one million registered users worldwide
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    Independently assessed as a ‘Superbrand’ for quality reliability and distinction
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SmartWater is well known to criminals, who acknowledge that it represents a genuine threat to them. We’re unique in our sector for having provided evidence to the police that has aided hundreds of convictions, which is why when the cutting edge forensic technology is combined with our proprietary crime reduction strategies, it could be said that the SmartWater brand is arguably the World’s most powerful crime deterrent.

OUR PROVEN TECHNOLOGIES

As a security tool, SmartWater technology is unique in having helped law enforcement agencies secure hundreds of convictions, for crimes ranging from armed robbery and burglary through to metal theft and illegal trafficking of endangered species. And that’s why criminals fear SmartWater so much. Here are a few examples of our most popular applications.

HOUSEHOLD

Our robust Dab-It-OnTM property marking assigns your valuables / assets with their own unique forensic code, allowing them to be traced back to you and criminals back to the crime. Invisible to the naked eye, but glows brightly under UV light.

MUSEUMS & COLLECTORS

Independently and extensively tested by renowned Universities in both the US and UK, our range of special reversible and permanent forensic solutions are specially suited to use on heritage items and collections.

CHURCHES & HERITAGE

We continue to partner with leading insurers to protect over 20,000 churches from the theft of lead and other precious metals.

RETAIL

With the many types of criminal activity that retailers face on a daily basis, SmartWater offers a consultative approach to retail security.

RAIL

With many years of experience working within the rail sector, we can help you develop better processes and procedures to tackle route crimes, such as trespass, vandalism and cable theft.

CASH-IN-TRANSIT

SmartWater has turned the table in favour of the police and CVIT couriers by providing irrefutable, forensic-level evidence that has been upheld in Court on numerous occasions.

UTILITIES & TELECOM

We have years of experience working with major utility providers across the UK and have achieved significant success in helping to both deter and detect metal theft.

LAW ENFORCEMENT

Protect your community and help ensure thieves are brought to justice by marking valuables with SmartWater. Our proven crime reduction programme has been reducing burglary rates and securing criminal convictions for over 20 years.

SMALL & MEDIUM ENTERPRISE

Protect the profitability and reputation of your business with UK's most powerful deterrent. Easy to use and highly robust technology that can be applied to near any item,

Our latest innovation – SmartWater Fog

DETER • OBSCURE • TRACE

Combining two proven deterrents – forensic, traceability and vision-obscuring security fog – the SmartWater® fog cannon is the ultimate solution for securing your premises.

90% Reduction
in ATM attacks

In a first, SmartWater has adapted its dispersal technology to ensure that criminals and stolen cash who attack ATM’s are marked with invisible gel. With a reduction in ATM crime of more than 90% when the technology was piloted at over 300 locations in 2016, the technology is now being roll-out to all cash dispensers located at Co-op food stores UK-wide.”

Recognised Superbrand

For three-years running, SmartWater has been formally recognised as a Superbrand. As a proud holder of Superbrands status, SmartWater stands shoulder to shoulder with other iconic British brands such as British Airways, Rolls-Royce and John Lewis. All those involved in the voting process are asked to bear in mind the following definition:

“A Superbrand has established the finest reputation in its field. It offers customers significant emotional and / or tangible advantages over its competitors, which customers want and recognise.”

Largest EVER rollout

SmartWater is currently undertaking the largest EVER rollout of traceable liquids in partnership with the Metropolitan Police at New Scotland Yard, London, in a joint effort to crack down on burglaries across London, with 440,000 homes in the process of being protected.

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Our latest innovation – SmartWater Fog

DETER • OBSCURE • TRACE

Combining two proven deterrents – forensic, traceability and vision-obscuring security fog – the SmartWater® fog cannon is the ultimate solution for securing your premises.

LEARN MORE

90% Reduction
in ATM attacks

In a first, SmartWater has adapted its dispersal technology to ensure that criminals and stolen cash who attack ATM’s are marked with invisible gel. With a reduction in ATM crime of more than 90% when the technology was piloted at over 300 locations in 2016, the technology is now being roll-out to all cash dispensers located at Co-op food stores UK-wide.”

LEARN MORE

Recognised Superbrand

For three-years running, SmartWater has been formally recognised as a Superbrand. As a proud holder of Superbrands status, SmartWater stands shoulder to shoulder with other iconic British brands such as British Airways, Rolls-Royce and John Lewis. All those involved in the voting process are asked to bear in mind the following definition:

“A Superbrand has established the finest reputation in its field. It offers customers significant emotional and / or tangible advantages over its competitors, which customers want and recognise.”

Largest EVER rollout

SmartWater is undertaking the largest EVER roll-out of 440,000 unique traceable liquids across London in partnership with the Metropolitan Police  Service at New Scotland Yard. As a result, burglaries have been reduced in the SmartWater areas by 27.5% (as opposed to 5% elsewhere), producing huge costs savings for police and releasing over 60,000 officer hours to focus on other duties, such as fighting terrorism.

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INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATIONS

A quality standard for testing and calibration laboratories, as required by the American Society of Crime Lab Directors.

A standard specifying a framework of policies and procedures that include all legal, physical and technical controls involved in an organization’s information risk management processes.

The world’s most widely recognized Quality Management System (QMS).

A specification for testing robustness. SmartWater’s products are guaranteed to last five years in all weather environments.

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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY…

“Together we have managed to prevent incidents and to shut down activity at hot-spot locations, spreading the deterrent message through a variety of methods whilst also delivering the most effective weapon for convictions – traceability. Disruption to train services in the West Midlands due to cable theft is reducing and that is good news for our operators and our passengers.”

LIAM SUMPTER, AREA DIRECTOR

“Our partnership with SmartWater has proven itself in the courts many times – contributing invaluable forensic evidence and leading to a significant number of criminal convictions. Throughout our working relationship, they have proven themselves to be thoroughly professional innovators with a clear and ongoing commitment to reduce the risks that our couriers face.”

TIM HORSFALL, RISK TEHCNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

“ATM crime impacts customers and communities – it can also have a disproportionate impact on rural Police force areas where cash dispensers are more of a lifeline for residents and the local economy. At the forefront of combating ATM crime this proven technology utilises the latest ATM security capabilities and innovations to cut crime, providing a safer and secure way to deliver a key and convenient service.”

CHRIS WHITFIELD, DIRECTOR OF RETAIL & LOGISTICS

“Since introducing SmartWater spray systems in fixed locations and marking all of our mobile devices we’ve received positive feedback from in-store colleagues. We have confidence in SmartWater’s abilities as a deterrent, it’s easy to use and we’re aware that the police are looking for it.”

SHEILA MITCHELL, CHIEF ADVISOR

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