CPA Bulletin

32 CPA Bulletin > May 2020 www.cpa.uk.net The COVID-19 virus has not only impacted on the increase in plant theft - but the situation is also partly responsible for the delay in launching the new Agricultural Construction Equipment national police unit. The CEA is still progressing agreements with the police and key insurers to support a new Agricultural Construction Equipment (ACE) national police unit, which will be the successor for the original Plant and Agricultural National Intelligence Unit (PANIU). Whilst best intentions were to announce the launch of new unit on 1st April 2020, this has now been postponed until 1st October 2020 due to unforeseen hurdles. Rob Oliver, Chief Executive of the CEA stated: “The good thing is that, although the new national police unit is delayed, there is still active industry/police co-operation going on. This ismade possible by the expertise of the CESAR Police Liaison Team, CITS and others stepping up their services to combat this crime wave. Police officersmay have other urgent concerns at present, but the 24/7 CESAR call centre remains as a quick check resource for themwhen they need to identify suspicious plant. At themoment, it is all about working together to help protect our people and our businesses.” Regarding the COVID-19 lockdown the UK is not yet out of the woods and HMG is predicting restriction of movement for some weeks to come. So, if you have a site or kit that needs securing, please follow the experts’ advice and protect your kit. PLANT THEFT: 3 ABOVE: A Recovered Volvo - privately purchased identified when the buyer was looking for parts. Themachine was seized, and the buyer lost his asset and hismoney. Low loader - upto 150 tonne capacity with supply of escort Lorry mounted Hiab, Road sweeper & Lowloader Services for Hire For more info please contact EPS Plant Manager Shaun Bean on shaun.bean@erith.com or 07785 455 349 Road sweeper Hiab - 66 tonne metre crane with trailer National coverage