Operation Lockout
The Community Safety Partnership is combating acquisitive crime by adopting and promoting a forensic property-marking scheme.
SelectaDNA is an evolution of the ultra-violet postcode method of marking household valuables. Using a manufactured DNA-coded fluid and etched microdots in kit form, property can quickly be marked, and subsequently identified. Add to this a high profile publicity campaign and the end result is ‘target hardened’ residential properties across Richmond upon Thames - making our residents a less attractive target for burglary and theft.
The kits are being made available to residents who have been burglary victims through a structured programme. The funding for this entire project is being made available through the Community Safety Partnership and not local community charges.
Read more about Operation Lockout
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Public events
Your local Safer Neighbourhood Police Team and the Operation Lockout Roadshow regularly attend community events throughout the year to offer:
- Free crime prevention advice
- Cycle security marking
- Mobile phone marking
Here's a list of forthcoming Operation Lockout public events for 2012... don't forget to bring your bike along!
- Thursday 2 February 12 noon to 2pm - community safety event, George Street, Richmond Town Centre
- Saturday 4 February 11am to 3pm Sovereign Gate Police Office Meet the Team event, South Richmond Safer Neighbourhood Team, Sovereign Gate Police Office,18-20 Kew Road, Richmond TW9 2NA
- Wednesday 21 March 12 noon to 2pm - community safety event, George Street, Richmond Town Centre
- Saturday 31 March 12 noon to 3pm - cycle marking event, Peldon Court, Richmond
All events are subject to cancellation in the event of bad weather
Contact the Community Safety Partnership
Kevin Fletcher-Biles
Operation 'Lockout' Project Coordinator
Community Safety Partnership
Telephone: 020 8831 6196
Email: k.fletcher-biles@richmond.gov.uk