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CASINO CHAIN BACKS SMARTWATER

A casino chain that operates across France is installing SmartWater’s forensic spray system to deter armed robberies and out-of-hours burglaries. La Pasino is the first casino chain to install SmartWater, which will be rolled out at an initial seven sites which have been

identified as the most ‘at-risk’. All seven sites have been repeatedly targeted by armed robbers in the past, collectively escaping with millions of Euros in cash and leaving staff members traumatized. The installation of SmartWater is part of a large-scale security upgrade by La Pasino to protect both staff members and customers.

Commissaire for the Police in Lille, Guy Sapata, said: “For the first time ever we have a tool which links the criminal with the scene of a specific crime. SmartWater is a very powerful evidential tool and will give investigating officers the ability to easily identify the criminal. SmartWater works as an effective deterrent because it represents an increased risk to criminals.”

A shopping mall in the heart of the commercial center of Seine-Saint-Denis, located north of Paris, has become one of the first locations in France to use cutting-edge British security technology.

Five jewelryy stores, as well as a dozen doors and main entrance points within the Rosny 2 Shopping Mall have now been fitted with SmartWater forensic spray systems in an attempt to deter criminal activity. The move follows two robberies that have occurred since the beginning of 2011. During the most recent attack, two men robbed Didier Guerin Jewelers at gunpoint, stealing jewelry and watches, and made their escape on a scooter. Fortunately no one was injured during the terrifying encounter.

Christophe Roszak, Director of Unibail-network Rodamco, which manages Rosny 2, said: “We have a security team of seventeen people, more than 200 CCTV cameras and an agreement with the Police headquarters that allows us to work closely with the Police. The SmartWater is a supplement to ensure maximum security to merchants and customers.”

The use of SmartWater within France has been validated by the CNIL (Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et

des Libertés) and the Department of the Interior. Talks are currently underway about extending the use of this technology to many other stores across France.

FRANCE SHOPPING CENTER LAUNCHES SMARTWATER

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DUTCH POLICE EAGER TO REPEAT SUCCESSSenior officers from the Royal Dutch Police have visited SmartWater’s International Control Center in London to learn more about how SmartWater’s crime prevention strategies have helped to successfully reduce burglary across the UK and USA.

The visit coincided with the launch of a major SmartWater initiative in Rotterdam which will see the distribution of 10,000 SmartWater forensic coding systems to residents of Schiebroek and Bloemhof. The project is a joint partnership between the City of Rotterdam, Rotterdam Police and SmartWater as part of a wider initiative to reduce crime in the city.

Pictured: SmartWater’s Dr Jo Greenwood (left) welcomes representatives from the Royal Dutch Police

Pictured: SmartWater is being rolled out to 10,000 Rotterdam homes

WHAT’S INSIDESwedish Police visit Forensic Labs 2

War Memorial Thefts Plummet 2

SmartWater CSI Launches Stateside 3

First Glimpse of Aqua-ID 3

Specification for Forensic Coding 4

STOP PRESSA new specification on the robustness of forensic coding products called PAS 820:2012 has been published, providing a trusted benchmark for both manufacturers and their customers. Read more on page 4.

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SWEDISH POLICE VISIT FORENSIC LABS

Pictured: Representatives from the Swedish Police Service and the Swedish FSS with

SmartWater’s Dr Jo Greenwood

Senior representatives from the Swedish Police Service and the Swedish Forensic Science Service (FSS) have visited SmartWater’s forensic laboratories to gain a better understanding of SmartWater’s methods and procedures. The objective of the visit was to help establish proper forensic protocols prior to the launch of SmartWater in Sweden.

WAR MEMORIAL THEFTS PLUMMETNewly released figures have revealed thefts from war memorials have fallen by around two thirds since the launch of an initiative to protect this key piece of the UK’s heritage.In Memoriam 2014, a partnership between War Memorials Trust and the SmartWater Foundation, was launched when reported thefts from memorials were running at an average of three each week. In total the charity identified 60 cases of theft and vandalism during the 12 month period prior to the launch of the project.

The latest update from War Memorials Trust shows a huge drop in the number of reported incidents of theft and vandalism, with only 20 recorded during the first year of the project.

In Memoriam 2014 attracted a Royal seal of approval when the Duchess of Cornwall visited the Royal Artillery Memorial in Central London to mark it with SmartWater.

Pictured: The Duchess of Cornwall marks the Royal Artillery Memorial with SmartWater

GANG JAILED FOR ROBBERY AND ATTEMPTED MURDER A gang of violent cash-in-transit robbers, who were caught in possession of SmartWater marked banknotes shortly after their fifth and final robbery, have been jailed following a trial at Kingston Crown Court. Andre Abrahams (26) and Gladstone Allen (20) were convicted of robbery alongside Ishmael Baptiste (21) and Romaine Gayle (18), after they were arrested by detectives from the Metropolitan Police’s Flying Squad.

Baptiste and Gayle were jailed for seven-and-a-half-years and six years respectively, while Abrahams and Allen were given indeterminate sentences after also being found guilty of two counts of attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. This related to a separate investigation led by Operation Trident, following the shooting of two men at a hostel in Tooting. Neither will be considered for parole until they have served at least 10 years.

The gang’s first of five robberies against cash-in-transit couriers took place in Clapham High Street when a G4S employee was assaulted and a cashbox was stolen. The offenders left the scene in a silver Volkswagen Golf, which was later found to be registered to Abrahams.

Four similar robberies committed over the next three months in Battersea, Clapham, Wandsworth and Richmond convinced detectives that they were carried out by the same gang.

The men were arrested swiftly after the final robbery by officers from the Flying Squad. They were found in a nearby flat still in possession of dye-stained cash and clothing. The marked items were seized and sent to SmartWater’s forensic laboratories which confirmed the dye-staining had come from the same cashbox stolen in Richmond.

Pictured: Andre Abrahams and Gladstone Allen

Cash-in-Transit (CIT) robberies in London are down by 24% following the introduction of SmartWater technology, according to G4S Cash Services (UK). The CIT firm introduced SmartWater forensic taggants to London cashboxes in October 2007 as part of a drive to stamp out these often violent crimes.

In July 2008, 21 year old Ali Lwanga from East London became the first CIT criminal to be convicted using SmartWater forensic evidence from a cashbox. Since then, SmartWater forensic analysis has been involved in the investigation of over 105 offenders arrested in connection with CIT crimes. SmartWater has identified 35 specific G4S attacks involving 58 offenders. Of these offenders 15 have so far been convicted at Crown Court, whilst the other 43 are awaiting trial.

To date, sentences ranging from 18 months detention to 8 years imprisonment have been ordered by the Courts, with a total of 55 years imprisonment being issued as a result of evidence provided by SmartWater. G4S has now significantly extended its use of SmartWater

Pictured: High visibility awareness programmes are in operation in areas with high CIT attacks

G4S CAMPAIGN: ATTACKS DOWN, ARRESTS UP

within cashboxes, particularly in areas with a high concentration of CIT attacks such as Enfield and Dartford.

Adam Miller, Risk Director, G4S Cash Services (UK) said: “It is very pleasing to see that attacks on our couriers have decreased so significantly since the introduction of this new technology. We are confident that our new security measures, including SmartWater, along with steps being taken by Police Forces across the country, will further reduce the number and severity of attacks against our staff.”

Freight and haulage firm Altadis Distribution France (ADF Groupe) has become the first freight company in France to adopt SmartWater’s forensic technology and tactics as a means of deterring and detecting incidents of theft and pilferage.

SmartWater forensic spray systems are being installed in the firm’s warehouses as well as within its commercial vehicles in order to tackle valuables-in-transit theft. The installation of SmartWater forms part of a group-wide security upgrade.

Director of Operations, Salvatore Chitarra, said: “The best way to improve security is to create a meaningful deterrent and this is exactly what SmartWater does. This system will be integrated into our existing security procedures as part of a layered approach.”

FORENSIC UPGRADE FOR ALTADIS

SMARTWATER CSI LAUNCHES STATESIDESmartWater has launched in America following the formation of SmartWater CSI LLC™, with offices already established in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and plans for rapid expansion over the next 18 months.

SmartWater CSI will introduce SmartWater’s award winning crime prevention products, strategies and services to businesses, police departments and homeowners across the United States. Greater Fort Lauderdale was chosen as the preferred location to establish SmartWater CSI by offering an expansive area that welcomes cutting-edge technology and progressive law enforcement agencies that embrace innovative approaches to crime prevention.

Logan Pierson has been named President of the newly established U.S. operations, bringing more than 30 years of experience to his new role. Pierson arrives at SmartWater CSI with a proven record of success in global sales and marketing, finance, operations and public policy in both corporate and start-up environments. Pierson commented: “SmartWater CSI’s decision to locate their North American headquarters in Fort Lauderdale confirms Florida’s position as an essential international gateway for companies seeking to serve a large and growing market.”

The launch of SmartWater CSI coincides with the deployment of SmartWater by the Fort Lauderdale Police Department, which is rolling out a strategic campaign to target thieves within an area suffering from persistent

residential crime. The Tallahassee Police Department, which successfully tested the SmartWater Strategy back in 2007, will also be re-launching its campaign over the coming months.

Fort Lauderdale Mayor, Jack Seiler, said: “We are very happy to welcome leading international companies such as SmartWater CSI to Fort Lauderdale. Their choice of Fort Lauderdale for their North American headquarters speaks to the growing reputation of Fort Lauderdale as a location of choice for international businesses to serve the North American market, and we wish them all future success.”

Pictured: SmartWater CSI’s Logan Pierson, Stephanie Sands and Andy McClenahan visit

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FIRST GLIMPSE OF AQUA-IDDetails of SmartWater’s new anti-counterfeit and brand protection product, Aqua-ID have been made public for the first time. Aqua-ID is a forensic marker that can be used on anything from computer components to cotton strands in order to identify product abuses such as diversion, counterfeiting, parallel trading and refilling fraud. The system is capable of producing an almost infinite number of unique reference codes or ‘fingerprints’, generated through the use of various stimuli on securely sourced materials.

The Aqua-ID forensic mark is authenticated via a portable, hand-held scanner, which can identify the unique fingerprint upon contact. Providing immediate feedback, the scanner will not only supply information about whether an item is genuine or counterfeit, it can also give details of the manufacture date, batch code, production

line, country of origin, or destination market. This information can provide a valuable indication of product diversion from a previously scheduled route within a supply chain.

The scanners send and receive data via an inbuilt GPRS connection to a special website. Before any data can be exchanged the scanner has to authenticate itself to the website and vice versa. This then links to a database where codes are stored, thus securing the system from any network vulnerabilities. If a scanner is misplaced or stolen it can simply be denied all access to the secure website. As the scanner itself holds no data it is effectively useless to thieves looking to circumvent the authentication procedure or reverse engineer the process.

As all scanners operate in the same way, just one unit is all that is needed to validate any product containing an Aqua-ID fingerprint. This particular feature is seen to be a valuable benefit for Customs and Border inspection teams.

Pictured: Aqua-ID in action

A ruthless gang responsible for a series of armed robberies stretching across the UK has been jailed for a total of 50 years.The use of forensic evidence provided by SmartWater Technology Ltd played a pivotal role in the prosecution of one of the gang’s leaders, Kabba Kamara. As the investigation unfolded officers discovered Kamara, along with fellow gang leader Dennis Fontenot, belonged to a criminal network from Liverpool that were responsible for a number of attacks against cash-in-transit couriers across England and Wales.

Axe wielding gang leader Kabba Kamara, along with his accomplices Barry Dillon and Paul Jones were arrested following a botched raid outside a Co-Operative store in Wirral, Merseyside. The men challenged a security team as they replenished an ATM machine, stealing two cash boxes containing a total of £45,000.

The gang made off in a stolen Nissan Quasqai which they later swapped for a stolen BMW 5 Series. However as they made their getaway, they became stuck in traffic and were tracked down by police. They eventually crashed into another car, leading to the apprehension of Kamara, while Dillon and Jones were arrested in nearby streets. Kamara’s gloves and trainers were covered in SmartWater after he attempted to open one of the stolen cashboxes while in the getaway vehicle.

While on trial the Court heard details of several other robberies involving Kamara, including a £20,000 cashbox raid at a Liverpool petrol station. SmartWater evidence was again presented to the Court after traces of the forensic liquid from the Liverpool cashbox were recovered from a stolen Vauxhall Signum which was used as the gang’s getaway car. The vehicle also contained a cigarette butt with Kamara’s DNA on it.

Kamara was given a 20 year extended sentence, to include a minimum of 14 years in custody. Barry Dillon, 30, was jailed for six years after pleading guilty to robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery, as was another of the gang’s leaders, Dennis Fontenot, 37. Paul Jones, 35, pleaded guilty to robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, and aggravated vehicle taking. He was given an 18 year extended sentence to include 12 years in custody.

VICIOUS ARMED GANG SENTENCED TO 50 YEARS

Pictured: The gang targeted multiple cash-in-transit couriers

Pictured: Kabba Kamara and Dennis Fontenot

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SPECIFICATION FOR FORENSIC CODING PUBLISHED

This new Publicly Available Specification (PAS 820:2012) is the result of collaborations between the Home Office, police, trade associations, the security industry and British Standards Institution (BSI).

PAS 820:2012 will assist customers with identifying the suitability of forensic coding products, which are used within a wide range of environments, both internal and external. They can be used to protect anything from domestic items and business assets to infrastructure, such as cabling.

It is therefore imperative that the forensic code used to mark an item is suitably robust and able to withstand the environmental conditions in which it is to be used. This is particularly essential for items of property that are left outdoors - such as railway cable or lead flashing – where the forensic code must be durable enough to withstand multiple weather conditions.

Pictured: PAS 820:2012 has been published

The first ever specification providing a method of assessing the performance of forensic security marking products has been published, providing a trusted benchmark for both manufacturers and their customers.

Chief executive of SmartWater, Phil Cleary, said: “The choice of a security marking product is a critical decision for buyers in many sectors but, until now, they only had the assurances of the product manufacturers to go on with regard to the functional lifespan of the chosen products. Now, for the first time, they will be able to look for an independent classification against which security marking systems have been tested. We are committed to all SmartWater products being tested and categorized because we believe that is in the best interests of our customers.”

PAS 820:2012 will carry six classifications, three each for internal and external application, with a tested lifespan of six months (Grade C), two years (Grade B) or five years (Grade A). Hard copies or PDFs of PAS 820:2012 can be purchased directly from the British Standards Institution online shop at www.bsigroup.com/shop

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BUNGLING CROOKS JAILED FOR VIOLENT CASH ROBBERYTwo bungling criminals who attempted to destroy evidence from a violent cash-in-transit robbery by torching a bathtub filled with stolen banknotes have been jailed. Despite their best attempts, the banknotes were still identifiable by SmartWater scientists, linking the pair with the robbery.

Pictured: Armed police responded after a G4S courier was stabbed

19-year-old Michael O’Grady was found guilty of being one of two masked men who stabbed a G4S courier in the arm outside a branch of Lloyds TSB in Kirkby, Merseyside. The pair made off with a cashbox containing £20,000 and fled the scene in a stolen taxi. Shortly afterwards they were seen attempting to forcibly open the cashbox by reversing the stolen

vehicle into it. This activated the cashbox’s security system, covering the notes in purple ink containing a SmartWater forensic signature.

That afternoon O’Grady was spotted entering his girlfriend’s home along with 21-year-old William Hunter. Shortly afterwards armed police arrived at the scene and surrounded the house. The gang panicked, setting a bathtub full of stolen banknotes on fire and attempted to flush yet more stolen notes down the toilet. The house quickly became engulfed with smoke, forcing the group to flee the building, straight into the arms of the police.

Despite their best attempts to destroy the evidence, the remains of the banknotes were sent to SmartWater’s forensic laboratories where scientists were able to extract the forensic code and positively identify which cashbox they had come from.

Michael O’Grady was detained for nine years after being found guilty of robbery along with two counts of burglary and three counts of taking a vehicle without permission. William Hunter was jailed for 32 months for handling stolen goods. He was acquitted at an earlier trial of being the second masked robber.

GANG RECEIVES COMBINED 46 YEARS IN JAIL

A gang of six men and a woman have been convicted following two cash-in-transit robberies during which they stole £70,000. On both occasions, police said the couriers were left badly shaken after the gang threatened them with a baseball bat and a hammer.

When the thieves tampered with the stolen cashboxes they activated the built-in SmartWater system, which stained the notes in a purple dye containing a forensic signature. They were caught after using the stolen notes in shops, pubs and clubs in Nottingham, Loughborough and Leicester.

Ashley Charles (24), Anton Sylvester (25), Daniel Monaghan (25), Kyle Morgan (25), Issac McNual (24) and Farren Melluish (28) were jailed for a combined

A gang of six men and a woman have been convicted following two cash-in-transit robberies during which they stole £70,000.

Pictured: Gang members Issac McNaul and Anton Sylvester

SMARTWATER IMPRESSES DURING EXPOSmartWater Technology Ltd has showcased its ground breaking forensic technology and crime prevention tactics at a recent security exhibition in Paris.

Representatives from SmartWater’s UK and French offices attended the four day ‘EXPO PROTECTION’ event, which is one of the largest security-based exhibitions in France. The SmartWater stand attracted a wealth of interest and was visited by representatives from major organizations, Gendarmerie, Police Nationale as well as government officials, all wanting to learn more about SmartWater and how it is successfully suppressing crime across Europe.

46 years. Accomplice Roxanne Wilson (25) received a nine-month prison sentence, suspended for two years after she admitted handling criminal property.