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Forensic Tool hits Bay of Plenty Schools

07 Apr 2011

Tauranga South Community Constable Leanne Fairbairn helps the students of Greenpark Primary School mark their IT equipment with SelectaDNA after the launch of the Bay of Plenty Safer Schools Programme.

Times are a changing

10 Nov 2011

For many, the suburb of Clendon in Manurewa, South Auckland has an immediate association with crime. The Clendon Residents Group (CRG), a community initiative run by local neighbourhood leaders, looks to change that association to a view more fitting with

World First: DNA Dog Sniffs Out Stolen Metal

05 Sep 2012

The first Detection Dog in the world to be trained to sniff out forensic markings on stolen metal is set to help police officers crack down on metal theft in the UK.

DNA tagging used to fight theft

20 Sep 2012

DNA technology should dramatically cut the number of thefts from schools after being rolled out in Kapiti by Police Minister Anne Tolley. SelectaDNA, an invisible liquid with a unique sequence of DNA including 60 chromosomes in every bottle, can be app

Smart solution may thwart burglars

29 Jun 2012

Clever technology is being introduced to schools all over Auckland to reduce burglary on school grounds.

Happy Second Birthday: Looking back to where it all started

01 Sep 2011

It’s hard to believe that two years ago today we kicked off with a hiss and a roar. It’s a reminder of how time slips by so quickly when you are consumed with such a fast paced, varied environment such as working here at SelectaDNA.

New device in fight against burglaries

12 Apr 2012

Police hope a new kit that marks property with a unique DNA liquid will deter burglars in McLaren Park.

Waikato schools safer with SelectaDNA

05 Aug 2010

The largest schools project to date under the Operation SNAP banner launched today with the introduction of SelectaDNA Forensic Property Marking Kits into 275 schools across the Waikato Plolicing District.

Kiwis appointed as Australian Distributor for World-Leading Product

29 Nov 2011

Selectamark Security Systems PLC has announced the appointment of a distributor in Australia for its world-leading range of forensic marking products.

Maccas use DNA Spray to stop robbers

10 Jan 2013

McDonald's is rolling out a state-of-the art security system across Australia that douses fleeing robbers with an invisible, synthetic DNA spray in attempt to stop criminals seeing their fast food restaurants as a soft target. The move comes as police

Police collaborate with UCOL students on crime prevention initiative

03 Jul 2013

Whanganui Police have teamed up with students from the Universal College of Learning (UCOL) to create a sticker and stencil aimed at spreading crime prevention messages to the community.

Schools Fight Back

23 Feb 2012

Petty criminals targeting schools will need to think again about stealing property with the introduction of new DNA forensic labelling. Rodney and Hibiscus Coast schools studying methods to identify stolen equipment with the help of synthetic DNA techn