Applied DNA Sciences and 3SI Use DNA to Protect Teller Stations
October 09 2012 - 8:30AM
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Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (OTCBB: APDN), (Twitter: @APDN), a
provider of DNA-based anti-counterfeiting technology and product
authentication solutions, announced today that 3SI Security Systems
is expanding its use of APDN's SigNature® DNA evidence marking
product into 3SI smoke and dye cash protection systems used across
Europe. First orders, to the banking sector, are already being
processed.
3SI Security Systems is a world leader in cash protection
systems designed to recover stolen cash and high-value assets,
apprehend criminals and deter crime.
The smoke and dye system, called Thinpac™, is already in use in
over 130,000 locations worldwide, with great success at deterring
crime. 3SI called the addition of SigNature DNA marking to the
Thinpac "a unique and leading edge security feature which we are
happy to be able to offer to our customers." The company points out
that "SigNature-DNA-tagged items can be identified unequivocally
with a marker unique to a specific Thinpac, and hence unique to a
particular crime. Any item, cash or person that comes in contact
with the smoke will be marked by the SigNature DNA."
Police forces across Europe are becoming more familiar with the
use of unique SigNature DNA markers in cash-protection systems,
placing them in a much better position to catch and convict
criminals. SigNature DNA provides police with a welcome additional
investigative tool, which often reduces the amount of time it takes
the police to undertake such investigations.
James Hayward, Chairman and CEO of Applied DNA Sciences, said,
"Our SigNature DNA product is now used in many countries across
Europe and is increasingly popular with police. One of our best
examples of how the police make excellent use of our DNA to catch
criminals is in the United Kingdom where 48 criminals have already
been convicted and jailed for over 242 years, providing a great
deterrent that has helped to significantly reduce the number of
Cash in Transit robberies."
SigNature DNA is used to protect approximately 26% of cash
movements in the United Kingdom.
Protection of bank tellers adds to APDN's portfolio of cash
protection products. 3SI already uses APDN SigNature DNA marks to
protect nearly 5,000 ATMs, using a DNA liquid which is placed in
ink tanks that are fitted inside individual ATM cassettes. The
cassette activates when triggered, marking all the cash inside the
ATM and the criminals.
David Stanks, CEO of 3SI Corporation noted, "We have proven that
we can significantly extend the value of our solutions by including
the SigNature DNA products. This is a logical continuation of our
strategy to deter crime and protect people."
About Applied DNA Sciences
APDN is a provider of botanical-DNA based security and
authentication solutions that can help protect products, brands and
intellectual property of companies, governments and consumers from
theft, counterfeiting, fraud and diversion. SigNature® DNA and
smartDNA, our principal anti-counterfeiting and product
authentication solutions that essentially cannot be copied, provide
a forensic chain of evidence and can be used to prosecute
perpetrators.
The statements made by APDN may be forward-looking in nature.
Forward-looking statements describe APDN's future plans,
projections, strategies and expectations, and are based on
assumptions and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, many
of which are beyond the control of APDN. Actual results could
differ materially from those projected due to our short operating
history, limited financial resources, limited market acceptance,
market competition and various other factors detailed from time to
time in APDN's SEC reports and filings, including our Annual Report
on Form 10-K, filed on December 8, 2011 and our subsequent
quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. APDN undertakes no obligation to
update publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect new
information, events or circumstances after the date hereof to
reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
About 3SI Security
Systems
3SI Security Systems is a world leader in asset protection
systems designed to recover stolen cash and high value assets,
apprehend criminals and deter crime. Innovative solutions combat
crime through GPS tracking, dye and ink staining technology.
3SI products are supported by a first class SERVICE
organization, providing comprehensive installation and training as
part of our professional service package.
Protecting more than 40,000 locations worldwide, 3SI pledges
customer satisfaction through products that perform.
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