The Combined Industries Theft Solutions forum (CITS) for the Construction and Agricultural industries.
https://www.cits.uk.com
The Gas Expert – Shoaib Awan @thegasexpert-yt
https://www.instagram.com/thegasexpert
CESAR – The Construction and Agricultural Equipment Security and Registration Scheme – @DatatagID
https://www.cesarscheme.org
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Tool theft in the UK has reached crisis levels — costing builders, farmers, and tradespeople their livelihoods. Skill Builder visits the JCB event where Leader of the Opposition Kemi Badenoch outlines her plan to fight back.
Her message is clear: it’s time to stop treating tool theft as a petty crime. The Conservatives propose tougher sentences, bigger fines, and nationwide rural crime task forces to hit back at organised theft.
We also hear about successful initiatives like the Caesar marking system, which helps police recover stolen machinery, and a new focus on shutting down resale markets for stolen goods online.
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Key Takeaways
🛠️ Tool theft devastates tradespeople and farmers—emotionally, financially, and professionally.
⚖️ Current sentencing is too weak; repeat offenders act with impunity.
🚓 Conservatives plan to strengthen deterrents with tougher penalties and more resources.
👮 Specialist rural crime task forces will focus on organised tool and farm theft.
🔖 The Caesar marking scheme shows that traceability works—police can recover stolen kit faster.
💻 Resale platforms like online marketplaces will face tighter regulation to cut off the trade in stolen goods.
🤝 Success depends on cooperation between police, industry, and local communities.
💬 The campaign’s message: “We stand with the grafters.”
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