170. Rob Simpson is The Face Behind the Forensic Chain of Evidence

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English - December 07, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MB
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Robert Simpson is the brains behind the re-invention of the door security chain. This door security device when applied IF attacked automatically sounds an alarm to alert neighbours and passers-by but at the same time sprays the attackers with a UV-based forensically identifiable marking fluid that stains skin and clothes for weeks allowing police an extended window of opportunity to identify those who attempt to force entry into your home. Currently working with Innovate UK Edge to enable R&D regarding a newly designed electronic version that once manufactured here in the UK can be globally commercialised.

“Forensic Chain of Evidence” is installed at an entry point around your home and when in use, if an unlawful attempt is made to force entry through the door it will automatically sound a high decibel alarm to alert neighbours and passers-by but at the same time spray the attacker with a TOTALLY NON-TOXIC UV based forensic marking fluid. This stain remains on clothes and skin for weeks and is easily identified by police using simple UV (CSI) torches.

Police forces nationally have utilised his idea in a number of safeguarding settings including domestic violence, repeat burglaries, witness protection, race and hate crimes so to ease the fear of crime and with no recorded offences being perpetrated at any of the target hardened addresses where the device is installed and police have commended its crime reduction capabilities.

Timestamps:

[1:20] How did you get started?

[3:30] Star Trek? And then see the invention!

[7:30] Did you always have ideas brewing before your accident and your current invention idea?

[10:40] Superb product - how is it getting out to market?

[15:30] How is it progressing?

[21:10] GBEA finalist nomination

[26:55] The Dragon's Den

[29:00] Any other ideas planned as an inventor?

[32:00] If your business had a personality or character, what would it look like?

Links to RDS Innovations:

Website: https://www.rdsi.co.uk/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robsimpson01/

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