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Police Crime Prevention Academy qualifications 'to make communities safer' on course to start in September

Police Crime Prevention Academy qualifications 'to make communities safer' on course to start in September

There is just one month to go before the launch of a new generation of externally accredited and portable learning and development qualifications in crime prevention and designing out crime.

Scunthorpe community hub receives Gold Award for security from Secured by Design

Scunthorpe community hub receives Gold Award for security from Secured by Design

A state-of-the-art community hub in Scunthorpe has gained the highest award given by Secured by Design, the national police crime prevention initiative, for incorporating crime prevention techniques into the layout, landscaping and physical security.

Kisiel Group receives SBD Gold Award for new homes in West London

Kisiel Group receives SBD Gold Award for new homes in West London

A Kisiel Group development in West London has received a Gold Award from Secured by Design (SBD), the national police crime prevention initiative, for incorporating crime prevention techniques into the landscaping and physical security of its buildings.

Peritus Security, who provide innovative security services and systems across the UK, join Secured by Design

Peritus Security, who provide innovative security services and systems across the UK, join Secured by Design

Pioneering security services and systems provider Peritus Security is one of the latest companies to join Secured by Design (SBD), the national crime prevention initiative, with the company’s Little Green Marine (LGM) CCTV Pod being awarded the coveted Police Preferred Specification accreditation.

Tenants' satisfaction 'through the roof' as Kingdom Housing Association commissions more secure homes

Tenants' satisfaction 'through the roof' as Kingdom Housing Association commissions more secure homes

Scotland’s Kingdom Housing Association (KHA), which hit the headlines last year after achieving the UK’s highest crime reduction figures for including recognised crime prevention measures into its developments, is set to complete 36 more homes this August.

Thief jailed after being caught in SmartWater trap car ‘sting’

Thief jailed after being caught in SmartWater trap car ‘sting’

Secured by Design (SBD) member company SmartWater Technology Limited have had another notable crime fighting success, assisting the Metropolitan Police Service in the jailing of a thief after he was sprayed with SmartWater while stealing property from a police 'sting vehicle'.

TEC-Angel & The Key Safe Company exhibit SBD accredited products at Smart Care Technology MarketPlace event

TEC-Angel & The Key Safe Company exhibit SBD accredited products at Smart Care Technology MarketPlace event

Secured by Design (SBD) member companies TEC-Angel and The Key Safe Company were among over 40 exhibitors at the Smart Care Technology Marketplace event at Hackney Town Hall on Wednesday, 18 July.

JNE Security introduce the SBD accredited Minder Signal Blocker & Minder Signal Blocker Mini to protect car keys

JNE Security introduce the SBD accredited Minder Signal Blocker & Minder Signal Blocker Mini to protect car keys

JNE Security have added another two products to their portfolio of products accredited by Secured by Design (SBD) as having reached the coveted Police Preferred Specification, with the addition of the Minder Signal Blocker and the new Minder Signal Blocker Mini.

RHS flower show crime prevention garden leaves a lasting legacy

RHS flower show crime prevention garden leaves a lasting legacy

The Secured by Design (SBD) crime prevention garden that proved such a hit at this year’s Royal Horticultural Society’s Hampton Court Palace Flower Show is leaving a lasting legacy on the local community.

Helping to secure your home - crime prevention tips from unique garden can add security to your home

Helping to secure your home - crime prevention tips from unique garden can add security to your home

The Secured by Design (SBD) crime prevention garden that proved such a hit at the at this year’s Royal Horticultural Society’s Hampton Court Palace Flower Show had many techniques incorporated into it to deter opportunistic burglars – and these techniques can be used in any front or rear garden.

World’s smallest lone worker device gains accreditation from Secured by Design

World’s smallest lone worker device gains accreditation from Secured by Design

Peoplesafe’s MicroSOS, the world’s smallest and lightest lone worker device, has been accredited by Secured by Design (SBD), achieving the prestigious SBD Police Preferred Specification standard.

SBD stand at Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Show attracts hundreds of visitors keen to learn about crime prevention

SBD stand at Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Show attracts hundreds of visitors keen to learn about crime prevention

Police officers provided lots of crime prevention information about protecting the farming and rural business community to the many hundreds of visitors who called in at the Police Scotland stand during the Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh between 20-23 June.