Uniform Equipment Marking System

Uniform Equipment Marking System

Even though Operation ID is still promoted worldwide by law enforcement professionals, the technology has not advanced in decades. Developing a simple and convenient strategy where all the citizens of the world can license their personal property, like they do a motor...
Burglary, Theft, Robbery

Burglary, Theft, Robbery

Very often, burglary, theft and robbery are used interchangeably by the public. It’s very important that citizens understand that each crime is very different and each comes with different responses from law enforcement professionals and prosecutors. “Put...
What Can I Do to Improve My Neighborhood?

What Can I Do to Improve My Neighborhood?

“What Can I Do to Improve My Neighborhood?” is the title given to a letter to the editor published recently in the Des Moines Register, my local newspaper. Letter writing is still a valuable way to communicate with neighbors, as the example below...
“But!!! I Only Have a Few Things”

“But!!! I Only Have a Few Things”

There are many things in life that we should do that we don’t do. Most of these things affect only ourselves and maybe our immediate family. But there are other things in life that don’t just affect us. As a result, local, state and federal governments get...
Property Management Begins in the Home

Property Management Begins in the Home

The federal government doesn’t mandate that trained and certified asset managers tag and title a trillion dollars worth of its property for kicks and giggles. That’s because, among other reasons, it’s a proven crime-prevention strategy consisting of...
NASA Regulation NFS 1852.245–74(c)(2)

NASA Regulation NFS 1852.245–74(c)(2)

All nations and states have standards for linking vehicle identification numbers to license plate numbers. There are very few examples as old, tested and robust as this strategy. When it comes to this strategy for government furnished property (GFP), FAR...