Publications
Lighting against crime - A Guide for Crime Reduction Professionals
Provides a basic understanding of external lighting and the levels of illumination used to combat crime; the fear of crime and antisocial behaviour.
Burglar Alarms, CCTV and Other Security Systems
The police have a national policy for their attendance at alarms and security systems. Contact the Alarms Administration at your police headquarters or download the documentation here:
ACPO Security Systems Policy April 2012
ACPO Security Systems Policy (Appendix F) April 2012
ACPO Security Systems Policy Appendix F document April Key 2012
ACPO Security Systems Policy Appendix G April 2012
SBD Carbon Reduction and Cost Efficiency Saving Model
This model has been developed to help police forces calculate the Carbon Cost and Cost Efficiency Savings that can be gained from incorporating the principles of SBD as part of a range of activities.
The Carbon Cost of Crime and it’s Implications (557KB approx)
Research shows crime's carbon footprint is 11.6 million tonnes a year. This research includes data on crime’s cost to the environment and proves it is an environmental issue.
Re-evaluating SBD Housing in West Yorkshire (2.3MB approx.)
Building upon an original evaluation from 1999, this report re-visits SBD housing in West Yorkshire in 2009.
Safer Places - The Planning System & Crime Prevention (3.1MB approx.)
Published in 2005 it explains how the planning system should take account of crime prevention, personal safety and recognises the SBD model.
Stolen Vehicle Tracking - Guidance to companies on police policy (232KB approx.)
The police have established guidelines and requirements before they will track a stolen vehicle.
Securing the Nation - the case for safer homes (1.8MB approx.)
Published by the Association of British Insurers, this report supports case for SBD levels of security.
Property Marking & Identification
ACPO and the Home Office (Property & Road Crime Reduction Unit) have agreed principles for methods of property marking and identification to assist recovery following theft.
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Terrorism & Extremist Threat
Some locations or businesses may be perceived as being at risk from such acts. Each UK Police Force has a Counter Terrorism Security Adviser who can advise you. These officers can be contacted through your local ALO or CPDA or by ringing the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) on Tel: 020 7931 7142.
NaCTSO is a police unit that sits within the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) which is the central point for protective security advice for government. Further advice and information can be obtained from the CPNI website: www.cpni.gov.uk
