When it comes to MIL STD 130, the Unique Identification (UID) and the Item Unique Identification (IUID) are two distinct things that are almost always printed together. What they are and what they are not, and what they do and what they don't do are important to tease...

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...

Because of the very successful marketing strategies on the part of companies that focus on the more expensive, high-margin tracking technologies, tracing technology has been left in the dust.

DoD is proposing to amend DFARS 245.107 to strengthen the management and accountability of Government-furnished property (GFP). DoD has identified a gap in the current process that hinders full implementation of achieving accountability for GFP due to an exception to the use of the clause at FAR 52.245–1, Government Property.

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)....

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.

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...