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." To the...

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” technology, and moving closer to clever technologies that provide users with an acceptable level of service at a much lower price.

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,...