SBD News

Sheerline’s Inline Patio Glides Through Enhanced Security Testing
SheerGlide®, the new inline patio from Sheerline, is now available with an enhanced security upgrade. The patio has achieved PAS 24 accreditation, which is offered as standard on all Sheerline products, however, homeowners can now request a Secured by Design (SBD) upgrade.

MACO UK Celebrates 40 Years of Partnership, Innovation and Growth
Secured by Design (SBD) member MACO UK is celebrating a significant milestone this year, marking 40 years of supporting the UK window and door industry with high-quality hardware solutions.

Yeovil receives national accreditation
The Yeovil Crime Reduction Team has received its National Standards Accreditation from Police Crime Prevention Initiatives (Police CPI) recognising it has achieved the highest standards of management practices and procedures as set out in the National Association of Business Crime Partnership Codes of Practice and supported by the National Police Chiefs’ Council.

Topglass Achieves Secured by Design Membership Following Independent Testing Success
Secured by Design (SBD), the official police security initiative, is pleased to welcome glazing specialists Topglass as a new member company.

Hollie Guard Among First Personal Safety Apps to Achieve New Cyber Security Accreditation
The UK’s leading personal safety app, Hollie Guard is one of the first mobile apps to achieve the new Secured by Design (SBD) Secure Connected Device app accreditation, demonstrating its commitment to keeping women and girls safe both offline and online.

SFS renews long-standing partnership with Secured by Design
SFS Group Fastening Technology has renewed its membership with Secured by Design (SBD), the official police security initiative, continuing a long-standing partnership that began in 2011.

Police CPI launches new Safer Spaces guidance for licensed premises
Police Crime Prevention Initiatives (Police CPI) is pleased to launch Safer Spaces Crime Prevention Guidance for Licensed Premises, a comprehensive new resource designed to support licensed premises in creating safer, more secure environments for staff, customers and local communities.

Firth Doors and Hardware continues long standing partnership with Secured by Design
Firth Doors & Hardware has renewed its membership with Secured by Design (SBD), the official police security initiative, continuing its commitment to delivering secure, high quality door and hardware solutions to the UK housebuilding sector.

National security blueprint launched to protect UK’s renewable energy infrastructure
A collaboration between policing, government, and the renewable energy sector has resulted in a comprehensive security guide to safeguard the UK’s rapidly expanding solar infrastructure against organised crime, disruption and deliberate interference.

Clements Court Wins Large Development Award at the ATLAS Secured by Design Award
A once crime-affected council estate in Hounslow, West London, has been transformed into a safe, modern residential community, earning the prestigious Large Development Award at ATLAS, the Secured by Design national awards.

Architectural Vision Systems Combines Minimalist Design and Security
Architectural Vision Systems (AVS), a specialist manufacturer of bespoke, ultra-minimalist glazing systems, has joined Secured by Design, with its accredited Cor-Vision sliding door range.

Vitessa Vault Security Achieves Secured by Design Gold
A purpose-built security vault, Vitessa Vault, in North London has become the first of its kind in the UK to achieve a Secured by Design (SBD) Gold Award, recognising the highest standards of crime prevention through design.