Tackling Farm Machinery Theft
- SIASS
- Jul 10, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 4
Many news outlets lately have focussed on the issue of farm machinery theft. Theft from agricultural settings and construction sites is sadly nothing new, however the scale of the problem appears to be increasing.
Expensive high tech equipment isn't the only target. All agricultural and construction machinery is at risk of theft and vandalism.
SIASS have provided a variety of services to clients withing the agricultural sector; from issues with livestock being interfered with to suspected circumvention of safety practices.
In recent months, we've had a significant increase in enquiries regarding;
installing after-market tracking systems to farm and construction machinery,
investigating and evidencing patterns regarding stolen machinery
target hardening to prevent and deter equipment and machinery thefts
We have a number of strategies which we tailor to meet the risk appetite, location and processes of our clients. One solution will not suit every situation, geography or personal risk appetite. The choice of how to prevent/deter theft attempts and also how to recover stolen machinery will always be adjusted to suit our clients', priorities, budgets and concerns.
With rising concerns in the UK that some of the stolen farm machinery and equipment components are funding the drugs trade, now is the time to consider new approaches.
From sophisticated covert trackers that can be fitted to any machine to pinpoint locate them in the case of a successful theft, which cost under £200, to full covert surveillance operations, the choice of SIASS rural business/farming loss-prevention solutions is wide-ranging.
If you'd like to know more about our 'Rural and Construction Machinery, Anti-theft Strategies' get in touch.
A few recent news articles highlighting the issue of agricultural machinery theft.
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