SBD News

Secured by Design support Met Police as they remind owners to ‘Lock, Chain and Cover’ their mopeds and scooters
The Metropolitan Police is reminding owners to ‘Lock, Chain and Cover’ their mopeds and scooters as it relaunches campaign to reduce moped theft and crime, with support from Secured by Design, the national police crime prevention initiative.

In a major new study, Axis Communications explains why safety and security must be at the heart of smarter buildings and cities
Secured by Design member company, Axis Communications, a leading provider of network video technology, has released its latest whitepaper, Smart Buildings & Smart Cities Security, which provides a detailed study of the benefits and challenges for smart buildings and city management – and highlights the importance of addressing associated security risks.

BSIA appoints new Managing Director at Skills for Security
The BSIA has appointed David Scott as the new Managing Director of Skills for Security.
As safe as houses – the role of North Yorkshire Police in designing out crime
Keeping homes and communities safe and secure is the essence of local policing and lies at the very heart of North Yorkshire Police. But did you know that the police could already be involved in keeping you and your home safe, before your house and surrounding neighbourhood has even been built?

“We continue to support SBD with the great work they do against fighting crime in the UK” - Frame Fast (UK) renews with Secured by Design
Derbyshire’s Frame Fast (UK) is one of the latest companies to renew their membership with Secured by Design (SBD), the national police crime prevention initiative.

Homes for ex-Service heroes and their families at an ‘island of tranquillity’ within Greater London receive a Secured by Design Gold Award
Ex-Service personnel, including some that have been severely wounded in the line of duty, can look forward to moving into new, purpose-built homes, which have achieved the highest standards of security awarded by Secured by Design (SBD), the national police crime prevention initiative.

Helping to secure your home - crime prevention tips from unique garden can add security to your home
The ‘Safe & Secure’ crime prevention garden that proved such a hit at the at this year’s Royal Horticultural Society Hyde Hall Flower Show had many techniques incorporated into it to deter opportunistic burglars – and these techniques can be used in any front or rear garden.

Bristorm, security division of Hill & Smith Ltd, join Secured by Design
Bristorm is one of the latest companies to join Secured by Design (SBD), the national police crime prevention initiative.
“Renewing our membership with SBD demonstrates our continued commitment to preventing crime through design and manufacturing excellence” - West Port Timber Windows & Doors renew with SBD
Cumbria’s West Port Timber Windows & Doors is one of the latest companies to renew their membership with Secured by Design (SBD), the national police crime prevention initiative.

County Tyrone’s BH Glazing Limited join Secured by Design
BH Glazing Limited from County Tyrone is one of the latest companies to join Secured by Design (SBD), the national police crime prevention initiative.

Installing in Memphis - America’s most iconic street protected by Yorkshire manufacturer
Downtown Memphis, USA has mitigated the risk of potential vehicle attacks by installing hostile vehicle mitigation bollards manufactured by Yorkshire based Heald Ltd.

PCPI accreditation recognises how Exeter has made ‘significant strides’ in a short time to work with businesses to achieve a safer city centre
Based in a fourth floor office with a window view overlooking one of the country’s most awe-inspiring cathedrals with a backdrop of the rolling hills of the Dartmoor National Park, Exeter Business Against Crime (EBAC) Co-ordinator Gary Clifton admits there are days when he scarcely has time to look up from his desk.