Testimonials

Testimonials:
"We were delighted to be the first company in Australia to be working with our local police service as part of this crime prevention initiative, SmartWater has a 100% conviction rate when used as evidence in court, All of our previous security had failed to protect our business, the facts speak for themselves, since we installed SmartWater we have been crime free and all for a cost far less than the cost of a window grill.” “We are absolutely delighted with the results”
- John Liddle, Director, Japanese Wholesale Spares, Wangara

"We fitted SmartWater in premises in Swindon and Bristol where there had been regular break-ins. Since installation there have been no further attempts."
- Jim Harrower, Company Security Officer, Polygon Retailing and BP Garages.

"SmartWater has made a significant contribution to our loss prevention program, and boosted our fight against crime. We are delighted with the results."
- Jim Sheridan, Security Delivery Manager at British Airways.

"SmartWater is a highly effective deterrent and we believe it will enhance our sophisticated intruder alarm systems."
- Jenny Azizi, Store Security Manager, Marks & Spencer.

"In comparison to other marking systems, SmartWater works out at the fraction of their cost. It presents the thief with a problem because he has to remove microscopic particles before the item becomes unidentifiable- an impossible task."
- Bill Hills, Security Manager, Northumbria Water.

“We are delighted that SmartWater has helped to stop the ram-raids on our London stores and due to its success, we are installing SmartWater in all of our stores across the country.”
- John Loughrey, Security Manager, Mulberry.

“I have followed the development of SmartWater with interest since its inception and I am excited with the prospect of extending its use into jewellers’ shops.”
- Michael Hoare, Chief Executive, National Association of Goldsmiths

“Following a number of violent armed robberies in our jewellery shops, we felt the need for additional deterrence over and above on site security guards. SmartWater appeared to be a simple but effective solution.”
- James Amos, Boodles Marketing Director

Educational establishments:
"There are were 34 attacks on the school in 1996, which included theft burglary and vandalism. We installed an £8,000 CCTV camera system, but even the cameras themselves were stolen. The SmartWater Index system has been in place just over six months and the results speak for themselves. In that time there have been no burglaries."
- Paul Irons, Headteacher, Meadfurlong Middle School, Milton Keynes (Rated worst security risk in Buckinghamshire by Zurich Municipal Insurance)

"I call SmartWater my 'holy water' because before it was installed I was sleeping in the computer room overnight to protect the school equipment. Security measures as extreme as bricking up windows did not deter the thieves. Since we installed the system we've had no burglaries. SmartWater cost us no more than a steel shutter, but it is much more effective. It will save us a lot of money on insurance, and I'll be able to spend more time on education."
- Ron Steele, Headmaster, Pope John Paul High School, Salford.

“Computers are vital in schools nowadays and losing all of our equipment was devastating. SmartWater’s easy to use and gives you peace of mind.”
- Jane Dunwell, Head Teacher, Tredington Primary School

“I think it’s a brilliant idea. Computers are absolutely essential to schools. Losing them is a serious problem. We’re upgrading all the time. If thieves knew you didn’t have SmartWater you would become a target.”
- John Moore, Head Teacher, Charlton Kings Primary Junior School

“SmartWater has been very successful and has delivered excellent results, keeping essential teaching aids safe in our schools as well as saving money for the council.”
- Cllr Tony O’Neill, Deputy Leader of Coventry City Council

Police / Communities:
“These results are outstanding. Working with the police has proved invaluable and it’s satisfying that this scheme has been recognised as a model of best practice.”
- Councillor John Nash, Gloucestershire County Council

“Sutton chose to adopt the SmartWater Strategy largely because of its great appeal in reassuring the public as well as the technical capability against crime as part of a combination of forensic systems. Not only did we manage to suppress ‘race hate’ crimes but no ‘SmartWatered’ house has been burgled since we introduced the scheme. In fact burglary across Sutton fell by 35% over 4 years – demonstrating a significant contribution to a sustained reduction in crime.”
- Superintendent Warren Shadbolt, Metropolitan Police

"Nobody has ever tried to deny a crime after being caught with SmartWater - the evidence is so good."
- Chief Inspector Bill Croft, the Home Office Crime Prevention Centre.

“We chose SmartWater because it is well proven and, as the purse holder of public funds, I have to consider value for money carefully. The key advantage we found was that, unlike other systems, SmartWater was already well known by the criminal fraternity and has been shown to reduce burglary in previous exercises. By adopting an intelligence-led approach to the use of SmartWater, we have been able to dramatically improve burglary repeat victimisation and during this year, as a part of the Nottingham Weeks of Action programme, we have seen burglaries in all homes that have received SmartWater, being reduced to less than 1%.”
- Alan Given, Chief Executive, Nottingham Crime and Drugs Partnership

“The thing that sets SmartWater apart is the fact that it is so well known and ‘respected’ by the criminal fraternity. It’s a fundamental aspect of SmartWater’s strategy that the criminals are on notice through targeted messages in the media, which tells them, quite simply, that they can be caught and convicted. Certainly the results we have had in Oldham- 62% reduction in burglaries – indicates that they steer well clear of it!”
- Detective Chief Inspector John Piekos

The Final Word...
"The winners are an inspiring example of how British Industry can take a good idea and develop it into a commercially successful venture."
HRH The Prince of Wales,
When awarding SmartWater the 1996 Prince of Wales Award for Innovation.