Community called to help cut crime
Local residents are being urged to sign up to a new scheme to help beat burglars.
In a bit to make the streets a safer place Warwickshire Police are offering the people of Hatton Park estate in Warwick the chance to join up to their SmartWater Scheme, and Warwickshire County Council are holding an open meeting for householders to come along and find out more.
SmartWater is used to mark property with out leaving a trace visible to the naked eye. It is a revolutionary product that has helped cut burglaries by 74% in the West Midlands and is used by 95% of the UK’s Police force.
The ‘water’ has forensic properties that are similar to DNA and can irrefutably link property to its owner and criminals to the crime scene.
It has been so successful that residents are five times less likely to become a burglary victim if SmartWater is used to mark property and protect business premises.
If one in five properties start using the product, the Police will provide the estate with lamppost signs to warn burglars that SmartWater is in use.
The meeting is at 8.00pm on Thursday 23 January at Hatton Park Village Hall. PC Gary Knight from Warwick Police Station will be on hand to offer residents advice and people will be able to see a demonstration of SmartWater property marking during the evening.
The SmartWater has been heavily subsidised by the Police and kits will be available at the meeting to purchase for £12.00, normally costing £25.
For more information about protecting you home visit http://www.warwickshire.police.uk or http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk and go to the community safety section. For further details about SmartWater visit http://www.smartwater.com