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...
Proxy marking is a term used in Britain. It’s a strategy for marking property for the purposes of tracing it back to the rightful owner if it’s ever lost or stolen. The most common form of this strategy is the way number plates on motor vehicles are tied...
Guest blog by Thomas Raulen, law enforcement professional.* Many colleges and universities are wrestling with the level at which their campuses will be occupied by students this fall. Some schools are choosing a fully online approach to higher learning, at least for...
Guest blog by Thomas Raulen, law enforcement professional.* Picture this. You get home after being out of town for a week. As you enter your front door, something does not feel right. Before you have a chance to process the strange sensation, you notice items out of...
MyPropertyID works worldwide and ships worldwide. It’s interesting that in the age of the internet, it’s difficult for some people to fathom this. One of the most fundamental and early developments of the internet, beginning in the 1990s, is what makes our...
Many of you will remember from your history lessons that when the Ford Motor Company first developed the production line, Henry Ford repeatedly increased the wages of his employees, while also dropping the prices of his cars. How did we get from that caring business...
The Code to a Broken Lock is a modern-day parable that is captured in the Facebook post below. Lost and stolen property is recovered routinely by Good Samaritans who desperately want to see it reunited with its rightful owner. Now, there is a simple internet-based...
Guest blog by Thomas Raulen, law enforcement professional.* There is no shortage of ways in which one can become a crime victim. From online scams to credit card fraud to identity theft, offenders can perpetrate their crimes without even being in the same state or...
Guest blog by Thomas Raulen, law enforcement professional.* One of the reasons intelligence-led policing has enjoyed success in its crime-prevention mission is due in no small part to its multifaceted approach. With efforts focusing on both potential victims and known...
Tracing motor vehicles is completely different than tracking them. The same is true of cellular devices. You trace cell phones with International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number, and you track them using the “track my phone” feature. Tracking...
What are the core crime-prevention strategies of law enforcement agencies? In 1973, there was a landmark study titled, “The Kansas City Preventive Patrol Experiment.” The experiment examined public perceptions and actual crime levels as it relates to the...
Guest blog by Thomas Raulen, law enforcement professional.* Law enforcement officials and the public they serve tend to agree that crime prevention and criminal apprehension are among the top mandates for police agencies. In furtherance of at least one of those...
