DATATAG has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Technology Project of the Year category at the British Security Awards 2026 for RAPID, which is designed to help police identify stolen and suspect assets including construction machinery.
RAPID brings key information together in one place, helping officers quickly check plant, agricultural machinery, motorcycles, scooters, and trailers at the roadside, on site, or during wider enforcement activity.
The system draws data from the CESAR database, PNC/LEDS, and other Datatag databases. Assets must be Datatag or CESAR-marked, helping officers confirm identity, check status, and take appropriate action when theft or suspicious activity is identified.
Kevin Howells, MD of Datatag, said, “We are delighted that RAPID has been shortlisted at the British Security Awards 2026. Theft remains a serious issue across a wide range of sectors, from construction and agriculture to motorcycles, scooters and trailers, and RAPID was developed to give police officers the information they need in one place.
“By drawing together data from CESAR, PNC/LEDS and Datatag’s own databases, RAPID helps officers make quicker, more informed checks on Datatag and CESAR-marked assets. To be recognised in the Technology Project of the Year category is a real credit to the Datatag team, including Adam Plaskitt, who led the technical development, and Vince Lane, whose policing experience helped shape RAPID into a practical tool for frontline use.”
Winners will be announced at a ceremony in London on June 16.
