CESAR CHAMPIONS LEAD THE FIGHT AGAINST MACHINERY THEFT

The Construction Equipment Association (CEA) launched the CESAR Champion initiative to encourage law enforcement officers to actively engage with the CESAR Scheme. The initiative is designed to reward officers who use the system to identify stolen construction and agricultural machinery, helping to combat equipment theft. By recognising officers who carry out checks on CESAR-marked machines, the initiative promotes greater awareness and utilisation of the scheme, strengthening efforts to deter and prevent machinery crime.

The latest recipients of the CESAR Champion Award include PC Ben Moule from the Thames Valley Police Rural Crime Taskforce. PC Moule was awarded a CESAR Champion badge for the successful recovery of a stolen ATV last month.

Reflecting on the achievement, PC Moule said:

“We found two ATVs that we suspected were stolen. I was able to identify the first in minutes with Datatag Rapid as it was fitted with the CESAR forensic marking system. The second machine, without CESAR marking, took us days to identify. To be awarded this CESAR Champion badge is the icing on the cake and a great way to round out 2024.”

Date Created: 27/01/2025