# Anti-Burgler DNA Sprays The SelectaDNA Forensic Coding System Will Prevent Crimes By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selectadna-forensic-coding References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/10/you-steal-youre-marked.html) & [selectadna](http://www.selectadna.co.uk/) SelectaDNA Forensic Coding is a new anti-burgling system that, if implemented, will reduce and even prevent incidents of stealing significantly. Essentially, a thief is sprayed with a fine mist of DNA that is detectable under ultraviolet light. Each DNA marker is particular to a location, so police can easily pinpoint who partook in which burglary. Recently implemented by Rotterdam's police department in a McDonald's, the SelectaDNA Forensic Coding system is hoped to instill fear so that a crime doesn't actually happen. This is made possible by the warning sign placed outside: 'You Steal, You're Marked.' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Anti-burglar DNA Sprays:** Implementing anti-burglar DNA sprays can significantly reduce and prevent incidents of stealing. - **Selectadna Forensic Coding System:** The SelectaDNA Forensic Coding System allows police to easily pinpoint culprits by spraying them with location-specific DNA markers. - **Fear-inducing Crime Prevention:** The SelectaDNA Forensic Coding system aims to instill fear and deter potential criminals by marking them with DNA. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Security Systems:** The implementation of anti-burglar DNA sprays can disrupt the security systems industry by providing a more effective and innovative crime prevention solution. - **Law Enforcement:** The SelectaDNA Forensic Coding System presents disruptive innovation opportunities for law enforcement agencies to improve their investigative processes and increase crime prevention capabilities. - **Retail and Commercial Businesses:** Retail and commercial businesses can benefit from implementing the SelectaDNA Forensic Coding system as a deterrent to theft, protecting their assets and reducing losses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paintball-Shooting Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paintcam-home-security-system.md) - [Anti-Theft Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unstealable-chocolate.md) - [Anti-Theft Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unsnatchable-phone-case.md) - [High-Tech Residential Security Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residential-security-system.md) - [Anti-Theft Jewelry Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richemont.md) - [Loss Prevention AI Checkouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vynamic.md) - [Fingerprint-Locked Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baricade.md) - [Parcel Delivery Alarm Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/package-protector.md) - [Antibacterial Parcel Delivery Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aristos-home-dropbox.md)