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Double your security and peace of mind with two tier cycle parking from Cyclehoop

Double your security and peace of mind with two tier cycle parking from Cyclehoop

Secured by Design (SBD) member, Cyclehoop, recently announced its new two-tier cycle parking system, the SBD- and Sold Secure Cycle Silver-accredited SecurePro Two Tier.

SelectaDNA Technology Deployed by Cheshire Police to Combat Football Disorder and Wider Crime

SelectaDNA Technology Deployed by Cheshire Police to Combat Football Disorder and Wider Crime

Secured by Design (SBD) member SelectaDNA is proud to announce that the SelectaDNA Defence Spray (used for tagging offenders) is being rolled out by Cheshire Constabulary - the first police service in the UK to deploy the forensic marking solution at English Football League football matches.

Mila adds 220mm Supa™ and SupaSecure™ door handles to its premium hardware range

Mila adds 220mm Supa™ and SupaSecure™ door handles to its premium hardware range

Secured by Design member Mila has expanded its premium door hardware offering with two exciting new 220mm handles across its Supa™ and SupaSecure™ ranges, providing a sleek design and enhanced security.

Sept to Nov 25: Free RIBA Approved CPD for Architects, Planners & Developers

Sept to Nov 25: Free RIBA Approved CPD for Architects, Planners & Developers

The Police Crime Prevention Academy are running free RIBA Approved CPD sessions on Secured by Design in September, October and November 2025.

Thanet crime initiative receives national accreditation

Thanet crime initiative receives national accreditation

Thanet’s Business Crime Reduction Partnership, Thanet Safe, 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 National Police Chiefs’ Council.

UAP Hosts DOCO Awareness Day at Greater Manchester Facility

UAP Hosts DOCO Awareness Day at Greater Manchester Facility

Lancashire-based UAP Ltd, a leading manufacturer of door and window hardware and one of the founding members of Secured by Design (SBD), recently hosted a successful Awareness Day for Designing Out Crime Officers (DOCOs) at their state-of-the-art facility.

CERES TAG Earns SBD's Secure Connected Device Accreditation, Reinforcing Commitment to Livestock Security and Rural Crime Prevention

CERES TAG Earns SBD's Secure Connected Device Accreditation, Reinforcing Commitment to Livestock Security and Rural Crime Prevention

CERES TAG, the world’s first direct-to-satellite animal monitoring platform, has been awarded the prestigious Secured by Design (SBD) Secure Connected Device (SCD) accreditation. 

BUNKER Brand by Draper Tools Joins Secured by Design with Innovative Van Storage Solutions

BUNKER Brand by Draper Tools Joins Secured by Design with Innovative Van Storage Solutions

Bunker the premium storage brand from Draper Tools has joined Secured by Design, the official police security initiative known for its rigorous accreditation standards.

DOCO Commendation Awarded to Met Officer

DOCO Commendation Awarded to Met Officer

Sean Hathaway, Designing Out Crime Officer (DOCO) for the London Borough of Lambeth, has been formally commended for his outstanding service and dedication over the past eight years. 

Light the Lakes – Once Again Team Police CPI conquer the mountain

Light the Lakes – Once Again Team Police CPI conquer the mountain

I found out about Light the Lakes in the first few months of joining Police CPI. I enjoy hiking and the outdoors, and it was a chance to spend time getting to know colleagues - so I signed up.

DOCO of the Year – Danii Wohler Recognised for Outstanding Team Work and Crime Prevention Strategies

DOCO of the Year – Danii Wohler Recognised for Outstanding Team Work and Crime Prevention Strategies

Danii Wohler is the very epitome of a Designing out Crime Officer. Her expertise in the role, willingness to develop, and desire to continually improve those around her has made her stand out throughout 2024.

Builder convicted for false display of Secured by Design & other trade associations

Builder convicted for false display of Secured by Design & other trade associations

An Oxfordshire builder, David Frederick McCalium, has received a prison sentence following an investigation by Oxfordshire County Council’s trading standards team and the National Trading Standards tri regional investigation team.