'Solar crime' event taking place in Shropshire amid rising incidents
A special meeting to discuss the issue of rising 'solar crime' is set to take place later this month.
The event has been organised by DeterTech and Schroders Greencoat and will take place at Telford Golf and Spa Hotel on February 28.
It comes as they warn of an incidents in the county over the past six months in which solar farms or arrays have been damaged.
The meeting will include the police, industry representatives and solar operators, who will discuss solar crime trends and how to find tactical solutions.
Special guest speakers include Detective Superintendent James Taylor, who is the head of Opal, the national intelligence unit focussing on serious and organised acquisitive crime, and Richie Iwanoff, senior intelligence lead with BT, and a founding member of the National Infrastructure Crime Reduction Partnership, who will answer questions and provide insight into crime trends affecting the solar industry.
Businesses and investors in Shropshire are invited to attend in order to gain a deeper understanding of solar crime trends and activities to reduce them.
Attendees can also discuss their concerns with the police and other industry professionals, and receive practical advice on improving their security.
Schroders Greencoat will share the steps that they have taken to reduce crime on their estate, while DeterTech will discuss their ongoing work with the Police to predict, deter and detect solar crime.
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