SelectaDNA

Three counties. Three PCCs. Thousands of tools protected.

Over recent months, PCCs in Hertfordshire, Sussex and Thames Valley have hosted free tool marking events, helping tradespeople protect their equipment and deter theft.

SelectaDNA Tool & Equipment Kits give tools a unique, traceable identity, making stolen items easier to recover and harder for thieves to sell.


Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley | Hertfordshire Police & Crime Commissioner | Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner

We're heading to Retail Risk London '26 this Thursday!

Our Director of UK Sales and Business Development, Clair Frame, will be hosting a roundtable at the event - a great opportunity to discuss the challenges facing retail security and what's next in the fight against retail crime.

If you're attending, we'd love to see you there.

A huge thank you to the Hertfordshire Police & Crime Commissioner and Herts Police for taking Project Trace: Hands Off Our Tools directly to the tradespeople who need it most.

Throughout May and June, FREE SelectaDNA Tool & Equipment Kits were distributed across Hertfordshire, helping local tradespeople protect up to 50 tools each and making their equipment far less attractive to thieves.

Read more: https://www.selectadna.co.uk/news/hertfordshire-pcc-launches-free-selectadna-tool-marking-kits-to-protect-50-000-tools-across-the-county

We're thrilled to announce that Selectamark Security Systems plc has been named a National Finalist in two categories at the British Security Awards 2026.

🏆 Innovative Project of the Year | SelectaDNA
🏆 Contribution to the Industry | Selectamark

The British Security Awards recognise outstanding contributions to safety and security across the UK, and we're proud to represent forensic marking and asset protection at a national level. Fingers crossed for the 16th June!

British Security Industry Association

It was great to support Merseyside Police at Mann Island last week, helping riders protect their motorcycles with FREE SelectaDNA forensic marking kits.

A big thank you to everyone who attended and took the opportunity to enhance their motorbike security ahead of the Isle of Man TT and the summer riding season.

Today SelectaDNA joined the Hertfordshire Police & Crime Commissioner and Herts Police at Hemel Hempstead Selco as part of Project Trace: Hands Off Our Tools!

It was brilliant to meet so many hardworking tradespeople getting their tools marked!

Tool theft isn't just a crime, it's a direct attack on people's livelihoods. If stolen tools are ever recovered, with SelectaDNA police can trace them straight back to their owner and make it very difficult for thieves to sell tools on.

Merseyside Police is giving away FREE SelectaDNA forensic marking kits to motorcyclists on Tuesday 2nd June at Mann Island, Liverpool. Open to anyone travelling to the Isle of Man TT or who regularly rides in and around Merseyside.

SelectaDNA forensic marking is one of the most effective deterrents against motorcycle theft. Each kit provides a unique, traceable solution recognised by police forces across the UK.

Date: Tuesday 2nd June 2026
Time: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Motorcycle Parking Bays, Mann Island, Liverpool

Merseyside Police Contact Centre

Tool theft impacts more people than you might think.

🔧 Tradespeople lose the tools they rely on to earn a living
🏗 Construction firms face delays, higher costs and disrupted projects
🚚 Hire companies deal with increased losses and insurance claims
🚜 Agricultural businesses risk downtime during critical working periods

Tool theft is far more than an inconvenience - it has real financial, operational and personal consequences across multiple industries.

That’s why preventing theft in the first place is so important - and why we’re committed to continuing the fight to .

Find out more: https://www.selectadna.co.uk/