ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL CITS POLICE TRAINING EVENT HOSTED AT LEICA GEOSYSTEMS IN MILTON KEYNES
Yesterday (28.06.23) saw another successful police training event held at the impressive Leica Geosystem training centre in Milton Keynes, with key involvement from the National Construction and Agricultural Theft Team (NCATT), CESAR, and Hitachi construction.
Over 70 officers attended the full day's training, which offered practical tips on identifying stolen plant, including demonstrations on stolen construction and agricultural machinery identification from DC Chris Piggott of NCATT, and Police Liaison officer Vincent Laine from CESAR, as well as rogue equipment movements and common tricks used by criminals to target industry.
Mark Francis presented on behalf of Leica Geosystems, demonstrating the Leica Total stations surveying equipment and the GPS excavator guidance systems.
CITS chairman Ian Elliott, the Group Head of Security for the utility company Clancy, opened proceedings alongside CITS vice chairman, Seumas Ascott, Group Head of Security for the construction company J Murphy & Son’s.
Ian Elliott commented on the success of the day:
“It is really important to create partnerships with Police and highlight the issues that our industry face, in these tough times. All too often we hear people being critical of the police with regards to theft from both farms and construction sites. I can assure you that after speaking to these offices nothing is farther from the truth. The enthusiasm they have shown in arresting the criminals is so refreshing. The support we have had from Leica Geosystems, Hitachi Machinery and the CESAR team has been outstanding, and we hope days like this will make a real difference.”
The day was positively received by all those that attended.
The event was also supported by the Home Office, industry schemes, CESAR, and MicroCESAR.
CITS will continue to organise further police training days throughout 2023, as theft continues to be a significant issue; and will continue with its’ objective in working collaboratively with the relevant forces, government bodies, and technology partner to help tackle crime in our sector.
Should officers wish to register their interest for future events, then they should email Faye Coton - faye@cits.uk.com
Further details can be found on the CITS website www.cits.uk.com
