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DNA Property Marking Kits and signage 

Safety & security has always ranked highest among our priorities, which is why we have invested in the upgrade of our CCTV network as well as having mobile security patrols in the BID area.

We are always looking for projects to compliment the measures already taken and will soon launch our DNA Property Marking Kits and signage.

UK police forces are using DNA property marking kits to help prevent and deter crime. These kits allow businesses to mark their valuables with a unique DNA code that is invisible to the naked eye but visible under UV light. This helps police identify stolen goods and potentially link criminals to the scene of the crime. 

How it works:

1. Marking Property:

Homeowners use the kit to apply a unique DNA-based marking substance to their valuables. 

2. Invisible Marking:

The marking is designed to be inconspicuous and difficult to remove. 

3. Unique Identification:

Each kit has a unique ID number, allowing the police to identify the owner of a marked item if it’s recovered. 

4. UV Detection:

Police can use UV lights to reveal the DNA marking on stolen items, linking them to the original owner and the crime scene. 

5. Asset Registration:

The kits include registration services, allowing owners to record their marked possessions in a national database, which can help with recovery. 

Benefits:

Deterrent:

The presence of DNA marking and warning signs can discourage potential thieves. 

Improved Identification:

Allows police to quickly identify stolen goods and potentially connect them to a crime. 

Enhanced Prosecution:

DNA marking can help link offenders to stolen property, strengthening criminal cases. 

Clacksfirst BID will distribute the kits to those businesses that register an interest.

David Anderson

David was a partner in the local aggregate business Hamilton & Brydie and had been a Director of the business for almost 20 years. Hamilton & Brydie was sold recently and David is now the owner and Director of Anderson Properties (Scotland) Ltd.

Ali Davidson

Ali has 25 years’ experience in local economic development, firstly as Property Manager and then Assistant Director at STEP in Stirling. Ali then joined Ceteris in Alloa where she managed the Business Development team, delivering Business Gateway support in Clackmannanshire. Ali’s current role is Team leader, Economic Development at Clackmannanshire Council, overseeing employability programmes, UKSPF projects, and other economic development activity. Ali has a BA (Hons) degree in Economics, Post Graduate Diploma in Facilities Management and SFEDI Diploma in Business and Enterprise Support.

William Marlin

William is a Director at 123v LTD, a family run business which was established in the 1990s that specialises in carport and canopy design and install. He studied Law & Management and was involved in property renovations for many years. In 2015, he joined the family business where he works in Sales and Marketing as well as general management.

Doug Moodie (BA FCCA DipM)

Doug is a Chartered Accountant and Management Consultant having worked predominantly in Financial Services. 

He was appointed by Scottish Government in 2022 as Chair of Care Inspectorate in Scotland, Director of NHS Healthcare Improvement Scotland and Director of Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and has been Chair of Children’s Panel in Falkirk for over ten years. Doug is passionate about young people and is the owner of Kidz World Nursery Ltd in Alloa and Stirling. Doug is also Managing Director of various property companies involved in Lettings, Holiday Homes, Development and Property Factoring.