Catalytic Converter Etching

Catalytic Converter Etching

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

Arresting Superyachts

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...
Clever, Not “Smart,” Tech

Clever, Not “Smart,” Tech

There is a social movement afoot where more and more people are moving away from intrusive, “smart” technologies, and moving closer to clever technologies that provide users with an acceptable level of service at a much lower price. Dumbphones Are Making a...
Asset Management Standards

Asset Management Standards

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,...
Neighborhood Watch and Trevon Martin

Neighborhood Watch and Trevon Martin

It always makes me cringe when I hear Neighborhood Watch and Travon Martin’s name uttered in the same sentence. The death of Travon Martin was a senseless, racially charged killing that ended up playing out in the courts. Marking the 10th anniversary of his...
Catalytic Converter Legislation

Catalytic Converter Legislation

Do a search for articles on catalytic-converter thefts and you’ll find stories from every corner of the country. While there are many solutions being offered, the most reliable and cost effective is to etch a globally traceable, alphanumeric string into...