03 Aug 2008

June 2008 News Letter

DataDot DNA Do-It-Yourself Kits

HDA can now supply our customers with Do It Yourself DataDot systems. DataDots are state of the art technology that allows any property to be quickly, simply and effectively marked by you with a unique DNA coding.

DataDots are smaller than the head of a pin and each DataDot is laser-etched with microscopic lines of text. These are applied to items by you with a patented spray system including a specially developed adhesive which contains an ultra-violet trace that will fluoresce under a UV black-light.
If thieves want to take your property that is marked with DataDot DNA, they need to be absolutely sure that they remove everything that will assist Police prove true ownership.

Has your alarm been tested lately

. Alarm systems need regular checks performed on them and this can be done initially by yourself. If your alarm goes back to base you’ll need to tell your base before and after you test. If you find any sensor no longer covering as effectively as it used to or as you expected, contact our office for a service call. We have found a lot of split batteries from this past summers electrical storms. Some system are not indicating the
faulty batteries as they should so you should have your batteries checked if you have any concerns, contact our office to have it replaced.

Check Your Smoke Sensors

Customers should remember to check their smoke sensors. Most sensors have a test button, but you can get a can of ‘Test Smoke’ from us. The batteries should be changed if you haven't already.