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Operation ID and Proxy Marking
Law enforcement agencies 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).
The Power of the NCIC
The National Crime Information Center (NCIC) is the database that every law enforcement professional in the country taps into to either upload information about crimes or download information about crimes.
Answering the Tough Questions
What if the tag is just removed? Answer me this. If the license plate is removed from your car, can the police get it back to you? Yes!
Shockwaves for Change
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
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 enforcement...
The OAN on the NCIC
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 enforcement...
Low Cost Security System
MyPropertyID is a modernized and enhanced version of what law enforcement professionals have been recommending to citizens for over 55 years, called Operation Identification—the forgotten companion to Neighborhood Watch.
Onetime Cost 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...
CCTV Does Not Lead to Convictions
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...
Burglary: Risk and Deterrence
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...
