Datatag, best known for its security systems for plant and equipment, is currently sponsoring an innovative trial by the Metropolitan Police of an electric motorcycle. The Zero DS (Dual Sport) bike was delivered to the Met’s Motorcycle Tasking Team recently, fully liveried in police colours and fitted with an ant-theft system designed by Datatag to give the machine an individual ‘fingerprint’ that thieves cannot remove.

The Zero DS will be used in several motorcycle safety initiatives aimed at reducing accidents and teaching correct riding behaviour. Datatag MD Kevin Howells, pictured (left) with Metropolitan Police personnel, commented, “The police try to tackle bike theft but, with resources being increasingly stretched, this is proving to be problematic. Manufacturers are discussing ways in which they can improve bike security, but in the meantime I strongly recommend that machines are protected using security marking and physical deterrents.”

Looking ahead, Datatag will be showing its latest plant and equipment security systems on its stand at the Executive Hire Show on 8 and 9 February at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry.