Firearms Smart Water Kit

[poll007]

The MET have made their official comment now.

http://news.met.police.uk/news/crime-pr ... rms-236571

Honestly It is evident they are trying to cover their ass and make it look like it was a good idea.

[Polchraine]

The MET have made their official comment now.

http://news.met.police.uk/news/crime-pr ... rms-236571

Honestly It is evident they are trying to cover their ass and make it look like it was a good idea.

An interesting response and some planning went into it to ensure they used a "reputable" company, however the last but one paragraph:

The MPS takes its responsibilities towards the protection of personal data very seriously. CDS are a Crown Commercial Supplier and well aware of their responsibilities under the Data Protection Act. We have contacted them and the sub-contractors and we are assured that all the personal data has been deleted in line with their policies. We are investigating the matter internally and will keep the ICO informed accordingly.

suggests that they may be concerned the the DPA has been breached as they are involving the ICO.

[Hunter87]

The MET have made their official comment now.

http://news.met.police.uk/news/crime-pr ... rms-236571

Honestly It is evident they are trying to cover their ass and make it look like it was a good idea.

An interesting response and some planning went into it to ensure they used a "reputable" company, however the last but one paragraph:

The MPS takes its responsibilities towards the protection of personal data very seriously. CDS are a Crown Commercial Supplier and well aware of their responsibilities under the Data Protection Act. We have contacted them and the sub-contractors and we are assured that all the personal data has been deleted in line with their policies. We are investigating the matter internally and will keep the ICO informed accordingly.

suggests that they may be concerned the the DPA has been breached as they are involving the ICO.

Are we intitled to any compensation for this breach of our data?

[ordnance]

Detective Chief Superintendent Iain Raphael, the Met's project lead for MetTrace, said: "The MetTrace project and its partnership with SmartWater has, to date, seen a reduction of over 3,000 residential burglaries in London. Expanding its reach to help support the security of licensed firearms across London is a great next step and of obvious relevance in helping to keep London safe, and a further way in protecting your home."

How can they possibly say the supposed reduction is anything to do with smartwater.

[Pete]

Someone has really ballsed up bigtime..............glad I got out of the smoke when I did.

Pete

[MistAgain]

It seems that there have been several complaints lodged with the Met .

But its the Smartwater company itself that is interesting .

At least 5 different smartwater companies , hiding behind highly polished brass plates at two different addresses in Queen Annes Gate .

The CEO is of course an ex policeman , as are more than a few of the many company directors .

It would be nice to know when exactly the CEO left the police force .