The exchange principle, or the Theory of Exchange, was first conceptualized by Edmond Locard in the late 18th century, and up to the 1930s when he published three papers in the American Journal of Police Science. Theory of Exchange The essence of the exchange...
On and off over the decades, with very little success, private and public institutions try their hand at generating interest in consumer tracing technology. Because of the very successful marketing strategies on the part of companies that focus on the more expensive,...
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Defense Acquisition Regulations System 48 CFR Part 245 [Docket DARS–2016–0035] RIN 0750–AJ11 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Use of the Government Property Clause (DFARS Case 2015-D035) AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulations...
Anybody who is involved with government contracting has to be mindful of the sharp teeth of G. L. Christian and Associates v. United States (a.k.a. the Christian Doctrine). The U.S. Court of Federal Claims, in its 1963 decision, makes it clear that the FAR and its...
When it comes to the property clauses of the FAR, DFARS, NFS and Green Book, there remains a great deal of confusion about the definitions surrounding what constitutes “marked property.” (HINT: It’s not the IUID which is akin to a VIN). FAR...
When traveling in the United States or abroad, there are simple ways to protect yourself against pickpockets. It’s so important to take proactive steps to prevent being a victim of a property crime. It’s also important to have the tools to help the police...
NOTE: Reprinted with permission from the National Property Management Association. NPMA.org Operation ID — developed by the police, but little known by the public — has very humble beginnings dating back to a time before mainframe computers and modern enterprise asset...
Tracing technology is a great security system for digital nomads. While tracking tech like Find My iPhone and Tile seem like great solutions, the police and concerned citizens benefit from the visual cues when you implement the latest tracing tech. Tracing Tech...
Recovering lost luggage is so simple to do if you take a few steps in advance. To start, is it really wise to put your name, address, phone and email on your luggage tag? In the age of the internet, a better solution is available. Globally Unique Identifier There is a...
The best alternative home security system is the one the police have been recommending for decades called Operation ID. It might seem counterintuitive, but do you know what the best security system is? It’s the way motor vehicles are registered and licensed....
In its day, New York State was a national leader in the development and rollout of Operation ID. In 1978, Frank J. Rogers, Commissioner of the Division of Criminal Justice Services, released a publication called, “Operation Identification Program Guide.”...
The fidelity to federal regulations regarding the flow down of government property to small defense subcontractors and mom & pop government contractors are insufficient for the control of theft, pilferage and loss. As a member of the Asset Leadership Network and...
Catalytic converter etching is needed right now to stop the theft of these valuable motor vehicle parts. The problem has become a major crisis and the only solution is to mark catalytic converters in such a way that thieves will be afraid to steal them. While it might...
Arresting superyachts—as distinct from seizure—has been in the news lately. Indeed, ships can be arrested. While most of us think only people can be arrested, under maritime law, ships can also be arrested for over 20 different kinds of infractions (Article 1, Section...
There is a social movement afoot where more and more people are moving away from intrusive, “smart” technologies, and moving closer to clever technologies that provide users with an acceptable level of service at a much lower price. Dumbphones Are Making a...
The Loss Prevention Certification Board established internet-based asset management standards beginning in 1995 that have been revised over the years. These standards are designed to manage non-fixed assets against loss and theft through the aid of the internet,...
It always makes me cringe when I hear Neighborhood Watch and Travon Martin’s name uttered in the same sentence. The death of Travon Martin was a senseless, racially charged killing that ended up playing out in the courts. Marking the 10th anniversary of his...
Do a search for articles on catalytic-converter thefts and you’ll find stories from every corner of the country. While there are many solutions being offered, the most reliable and cost effective is to etch a globally traceable, alphanumeric string into...
We are not starting to do product reviews. The purpose of this post is to demonstrate that more expensive, technologically advanced consumer products like ultrasonic humidifiers are not necessarily better than less expensive, old-fashioned technology like steam...
My Property ID Registry has been in business for over five years and remains a small but strong part of the home and small business security sector. Every type of security strategy has strengths and weaknesses. That’s why security experts recommend a layered...
Shark attacks make headlines. That’s because shark attacks strike fear in the hearts of people even if they live thousands of miles from the ocean. As of this writing, in late December, in all of 2021, there was just one deadly shark attack in the United States...
When you purchase a motor vehicle, you are required to register it. The process is straight forward. You provide your name and address which is matched to the make, model and vehicle identification number (VIN), and a license plate is issued that you affix to the...
A piece of property tied to a crime scene is often enough evidence for a judge to order a search warrant. The same cannot always be said for eye witnesses, security cameras, alarm systems and video doorbells. That’s why marked property can be a huge aid to law...
Tracing the dollar in your pocket is not that hard if you understand how it works. Your dollar has no electronics, but is routinely traced. It’s important to understand that tracing is completely different than tracking. Tracking devices need a transmitter and...
MPIDR.com is the shortcut to MyPropertyIDRegistry.com. It’s an important feature because the shortened URL is easier to use for labeling or etching valuables, like catalytic converters, without the need for an actual asset tag that would burn off. This way, the...
Operation Identification dates back to 1963. It was extensively researched, at a cost of $120 million in today’s money, with 378 pilot studies between 1974 and 1978, after which it was rolled out nationally as the companion to Neighborhood Watch in 1979. All the...
Everett Holladay, Chief of Police of the Monterey Park Police Department, developed Operation ID in 1963. His past leadership demonstrates that Operation ID is effective when widely implemented. Operation ID has now been modernized using web-based strategies. All...
Government-owned property must be marked, tagged, labeled or stamped using specific clauses within the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS). This also covers grantees of...
An evidentiary deficit is a pretty simple concept. You read about it in the news often. A prosecutor doesn’t have enough evidence to bring a perpetrator to trial. Yes, a crime was likely committed. There might even be witnesses. But is there enough evidence to...
From the very earliest days of civilization, people have been keeping ledgers and marking property in order to show ownership. The one element that was out of reach until the late 19th century was the element of traceability. 19th Century Classification In the mid...
