It’s back-to-school time. Nowadays, it really doesn’t matter how old students are, they are carrying valuable electronics and riding expensive bicycles. While there are a great many ways to secure portable property, there is one strategy that is widely...
When Kitty Genovese was murdered in 1964, the case ricocheted around the country. That’s because Americans had to do some soul searching about whether they would come to the rescue of a stranger in distress. The Kitty Genovese Murder The Murder of George Floyd...
In 1972, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) launched Operation Identification. Operation ID is a burglary-prevention strategy designed to devalue the portable property criminals target. Operation ID consists of three steps. Mark property with a globally...
Travel security is important if you’re just going around the corner or to another part of the world. While people are often fearful of physical attacks, the greatest risk both here and abroad is the same: property crimes. And the second greatest risk: property...
Because of the precious metals catalytic converters contain, they have been targets for theft since the 1970s, when first mandated for motor vehicle use. Over the decades, as the value of precious metals has risen, the theft of catalytic converters has also increased....
How many times have you found a set of keys, a cellphone, a tablet, a laptop, a wallet or even a dog and really wished you could easily, conveniently and safely get it back to the rightful owner? It would seem there’s no simple solution, but there is a way if...
Finding your Dell serial number can be confusing. The term serial number is so widely accepted, it’s surprising when large corporations deviate from the term, especially as concerns consumer products. But there you go. Dell calls it the Service Tag. The Service...
If you ever hope to get a person behind bars who broke into your vehicle, home or business and stole your property, you better have more than security cameras, an alarm system and video doorbells. And in the unfortunate case you are violently assaulted because you...
Today, web-based companies enable small institutions to manage their capital assets and comply with government regulations with miniaturized enterprise asset management (mEAM). These web-based companies specialize in inexpensive, internet-based strategies for marking...
Technological capabilities are always changing and evolving, so the regulations and standards guiding their use must also change and evolve. We live in a global world, so alpha-and/or-numeric strings must be global as well. One important thing to understand is the...
Every startup is unique which can make it difficult to find the right insurance coverage. MyPropertyID issues globally unique and globally traceable numbers. That doesn’t seem all that unusual as startups go, but there are still barriers to finding the right...
Law enforcement agencies around the globe recommend that property be marked in such a way that it can be traced back to the rightful owners and then used as evidence to convict offenders. Virtually none of the current strategies being employed in The United States...
We all know how amazing the internet is. In a way, the development and expansion of the internet is almost like a painter’s blank canvas. Once creative people began to see what was possible, amazing uses were developed. But it’s also important to remember...
I was very fortunate to be interviewed by Jeff Stein of KXEL, News/Talk 1540, broadcasting from Waterloo and Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The Iowa Business Report, as its name implies, focuses not only on what Iowa businesses are up to, but also explores business concepts that...
The primary purpose of serial numbers is for quality control in a manufacturing setting, but serial numbers have a role to play beyond the factory floor when the final product ends up in the hands of consumers. This is the case with a VIN on a motor vehicle. Serial...
2020 was the year MyPropertyID explored the blogosphere and either traded security kits or hired product reviewers to examine our strategy. MyPropertyID is interested in getting our product in front of as many people as possible, but the other benefit is that we are...
MyPropertyID has become a member of a Washington D.C. think tank and trade association called the Asset Leadership Network. “Simply, asset management helps organizations realize greater value from their [matériel], and impacts the financial and operational...
Imagine you’re on a flight from Los Angeles to Sydney for an important meeting. After you land, go through customs and arrive at your hotel, it dawns on you that your password-protected laptop with your notes and presentation is on the plane. You jump on your...
The police are not well known for their marketing skills, but almost all law enforcement agencies endorse Operation ID (U.S. and Canada) and proxy marking (U.K. and Ireland). Because residential burglary (breaking into a domicile) and residential theft (breaking into...
The National Crime Information Center (NCIC) is the database that every law enforcement professional in the country taps into to either upload new information about crimes or search information about old crimes. In total, these types of transactions occur over a...
Answering the tough questions in an interview is a great opportunity to get at the facts. When talking with people about my product, there is often very little time to cover any concerns. Sometimes, people will ask the tough questions, but as often as not, they are...
When Kitty Genovese was murdered in Queens, New York, in 1964, and nobody allegedly came to her aid, the story caused shockwaves throughout the country. Had we as a citizenry become too self centered? Had we as a society become too selfish? Did we only care about our...
Operation ID security systems are superior to the competition for one huge reason. Operation ID security systems are endorsed by the National Sheriffs’ Association, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the FBI and hundreds of individual law...
The National Crime Information Center (NCIC) is the United States’ clearinghouse for crime data run by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The owner applied number (OAN)—what it is and what it’s used for—is not so clear. It turns out that many law...
MyPropertyID is a low-cost security system for individuals, homeowners and small businesses that provides police with the critical information they need to arrest and convict criminals. MyPropertyID is a police-accepted enhancement of a police-endorsed security system...
Onetime-cost security systems are very rare. They are often fragile electronics that use inferior manufacturing techniques and inexpensive overseas labor. And to add insult to injury, somehow there are always recurring and hidden charges, too. With the MyPropertyID...
Please do a web search for, Does CCTV lead to convictions. There is a very important distinction that needs to be made. The police want to look at CCTV to be able to identify and trace criminals. CCTV definitely has value in leading to an arrest. Security Camera...
Guest blog by Thomas Raulen, law enforcement professional.* While different states and countries will have some variation in their laws’ exact language, the crime of burglary shares some generally universal traits. A recent MyPropertyID blog post discussed the...
Cheap home security usually comes at a price. As a cheap security system, MyPropertyID has the competition beat. Not only will our strategy outlast the competition, it is always enabled—never needing to be turned on or off. And it will last for the life of the...
Are you looking for a cheap security system or cheap home security? Look no further. Not only is the MyPropertyID security system inexpensive, it’s a modernization and enhancement of what law enforcement professionals have been recommending to citizens for over...
