Dorset Police is trialling a new forensic spray to tag and identify anti-social cyclists and e-bike users.Neighbourhood policing teams in Bournemouth North and Poole are using a traceable water-based solution, which glows bright yellow under UV light.Called SmartTag, it’s being trialled in response to a large rise in reported offences involving bikes and e-vehicles, including motorbikes, e-bikes and quad bikes.The force told us that between May and July 2024, officers received 112 calls regarding the anti-social use of bikes off-road in the Poole and North Bournemouth, making up 20% of all ASB reports in Poole and 14% in North Bournemouth, notably in Winton.The solution has a unique forensic code relating to the pressurised cannister it was sprayed from, which will help to link a suspect and vehicle to the scene of the offence.This can be traced by officers using a UV light to scan the offender’s clothing and bike, which will highlight the bright yellow solution to show that they have been tagged.Inspector Nick Lee, of Poole NPT, said: “We remain committed to reducing reports of ASB across the county.“We are aware that ASB on bikes and motorbikes causes considerable concern to members of our communities and so we are delighted to be able to trial this new device in our bid to tackle the issue.“The SmartTag forensic spray allows us to mark these bikes and the clothing of the rider so when we do come across them again, we can tag them to previous incidents with a view towards prosecution and conviction.“We hope that the use of this innovative technology will act as a significant deterrent for those who are thinking of committing ASB on motorbikes, e-bikes and quadbikes in Dorset.”.
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