Cargo crime is a serious problem affecting the roads of countries all over the world. Perhaps nowhere is this more prevalent than in Europe, where vast quantities of particularly expensive goods are transported between nations on the roads every single day of the year. In fact, the extent of the issue in Europe is that is costs European businesses just under eight and a half billion Euros per year.
The organisation, TAPA – or to give it its full name, the Transported Asset Protection Association, was set up with the single aim of stamping out this global issue. The organisation’s members include a combination of law enforcement agencies, transport and freight companies, manufacturing businesses and those who specialise in vehicle security products. But can we all do to contribute to stamping out the issue?
Essentially, when it comes to commercial vehicles, the most basic security measure is a good bespoke locking system, preferably with immobilising or other additional safety features. This is the first level in vehicle security. There is a whole host of high end van locks and truck locks made specifically with commercial vehicle security in mind. A high level security system is the most basic thing that should be in place before a driver takes a vehicle out onto the road.
On top of that, TAPA advises that drivers should be made aware of any notorious crime spots on their own specific route, of the places with the lowest crime rates that they can stop if need be and of any other potential hazards on their own specific route. They should also be given full training on the security elements of their vehicle and told of the potential dangers in order that they are aware.
Unfortunately, no amount of preparation and security enhancements can ever ensure that crime definitely will not happen. However, in the same way that Governments across Europe work with law enforcement agencies and organisations like TAPA to reduce cargo crime as much as possible, so too should individuals and companies take a little bit of responsibility for ensuring the maximum safety measures taken.
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