Smartwater is a proven crime prevention and risk management solution that protects you, your home and your posessions.
With over a million users, Smartwater is protecting in excess of 20 million items of property in the UK alone. By subscribing to Smartwater's crime prevention network you are becomming an active member of the largest criminal deterrant program in the UK.
Usually costing £69.99 per annum Smartwater is available to students for a one off fee on only £11.50 and is available from the Security Office in the Students' Union Foyer.
So how does it work?
Smartwater is a colourless liquid solution that acn be dabbed into the nooks and crannies of your personal posessions such as jewelry, ornaments and electrical items as well as motor vehicles.Each bottle carries a unique chemical 'code' which is registered to your address. It cannot be seen easily by the naked eye and is almost impossible to remove. The liquid glows under ultra violet light - allowing the Police to identify the true owner of the property and whether it has been stolen. More robust than other DNA marking systems, Smartwater carries a 100% conviction rate when used in courts.
How does it deter criminals?
As the police routinely scan criminals and recovered property for Smartwater and use it in undercover operations, criminal know about it and fear its power to forensically link them with the scene of a crime. By coding your valuables and displaying Smartwater deterrant signs in your windows you are sending out a powerful and long-standing warning to any burglars or thieves operating in your area.
It has been seen to reduce:Burglary in Basingstoke by 76%
Car Crime in Essex by 80%
Burglary in Mansfield by 75%
Burglary in Coventry by 76%
Theft from vehicles in Doncaster by 75%
If you take advantage of the student offer you will be given additional solution each year (upon request) to code newly purchased items and will also be given high visibility deterrant signs to display on your property.
If you have any further questions about the Smartwater system please contact security at KUSU or Keele University.
