UK Policing will be at one of the biggest boat shows in the country this month, highlighting the work that the Marine Units undertake policing the county’s marine communities, as well as raising awareness of steps that can be taken to prevent the theft of marine equipment.

Yale have become one of the first companies to achieve the Secured by Design (SBD) Secure Connected Device accreditation, with their Conexis L1 Smart Lock achieving the required standard for both its physical and cyber security attributes.

Lincolnshire-based George Barnsdale and Sons have renewed their membership with Secured by Design, the official police security initiative.

A Secured by Design approved Asgard Bike Shed has foiled thieves, keeping bikes within it safe and secure during an attempted burglary, despite the use of a drill and crowbars by thieves.

Brett Martin Daylight Systems, the leading rooflight manufacturer across the UK and Ireland has recently renewed its membership for a further three years with the official police security initiative, Secured by Design (SBD).

Protect a Cycle^TM metal bicycle stores have been awarded improved certification acknowledging their higher levels of security and confirming their compliance with the Home Quality Mark and Secured by Design (SBD) Homes Award.

Deputy Chief Constable Ciaron Irvine has been appointed as the National Police lead for security systems.

Secured by Design member company DefendaStrip was included as part of the design scheme at RHS Hyde Hall in Essex August for the Secured Garden. Here DefendaStrip's Sally Sprange discusses the topic of garden security. 

Essex-based, pre-hung doorset fabrication and installation specialists, ABL Doors and Windows Ltd have renewed their membership with the official police security initiative, Secured by Design (SBD).

Cycle security is always an issue with thefts from a variety of locations including town centres, residential areas, and educational establishments. In this blog Stephen Armson-Smith from Essex Police looks at steps that can be taken to reduce the likelihood of your bike being stolen.