SBD News
Patlock face down the Dragons
Secured by Design (SBD) member company Patlock had its innovative French door and conservatory door lock seen by millions of viewers on the BBC2 programme Dragons’ Den on Sunday, 5 February.
Craig Knott, Owner, Managing Director and inventor of Patlock, presented the device in front of five Dragons, informing them that he came up with the idea following an attempted burglary at his home, after which he was told by the police how easy it was to gain entry through lock snapping.
A score to be proud of: Fog Bandit 34 - Raiders 0
Robbery is a crime against people and its effect on an individual can be long-lasting.
Across 1000s of shops installed throughout the UK, over the last 5 years, Fog Bandit has successfully thwarted 34 robberies without any injuries to the people exposed to what is typically a most frightening experience. Most importantly, NO activation failures have ever been experienced, proving the incredible dependability of the Bandit system.
Another industry first for Solidor
In an industry renowned for being incredibly competitive, Solidor continues to lead the way yet again, this time by securing the UK’s first fully licensed stable doors accredited by the national police crime prevention initiative, Secured by Design (SBD).
Stable doors offer a level of functionality and style that traditional door panels simply cannot match. However, due to a stable door’s two-part split construction, foam-filled panels require special reinforcements in the centre of the door in order for it to remain secure.
Trace-in-Metal Granted Prized Secured by Design status
A North Yorkshire businesses’ revolutionary security system which protects lead roofs from metal thieves, has achieved the prized Police crime prevention accreditation Secured by Design.
The process used by York-based Trace-in-Metal involves infusing thousands of microdots into metal sheets ‘marking’ them with a unique identifying code.
SALTO Systems attain Secured by Design accreditation
SALTO Systems – world leaders in wire-free, wireless and cloud based access control solutions – has been been awarded the prestigious Secured by Design (SBD) accreditation for its electronic security products.
It means our XS4 electronic escutcheons and XS4 GEO electronic cylinder products have not only passed SBD's stringent security tests but also that these approved products will be routinely audited or re-certified every year – providing valuable evidence of our continued compliance.
Grosvenor Steels itself for Further Success
Grosvenor Technology, provider of security and attendance solutions, are delighted to announce a new partnership with one of the world's largest steel producers for the supply of its IT31 Workforce Management Terminals.
The inaugural project, itself worth several hundred thousand pounds, is due to be deployed in one European site in early 2017 and is expected to deliver substantial efficiencies and cost savings for the client. Grosvenor expects the relationship to continue for several years as has been the case with similar projects for other global clients.
KIS Technology Achieves National Police Accreditation
Kings Security gain Secured by Design certificate for ground breaking product
Kings Security has been awarded Secured by Design accreditation for its award winning KIS product which provides sophisticated commercial security solutions.
Important new security standard for access control units
A new security standard has been launched in the UK for door entry units that control access to blocks of flats.
The standard that is referenced UL293 – ‘Outline of Investigation for Access Control Units intended for use in the UK’ – is the result of a three-year development period between UL, a global standards and certification body, and the police initiative Secured By Design (SBD), which is managed on behalf of the police service by Police Crime Prevention Initiatives (PCPI).
DNA Spray Puts Burglar Away
- DNA Spray identifies man after convenience store burglary
- Pleaded guilty after DNA markings linked him to crime
Cubs learn all about crime prevention
West Yorkshire Police and the University of Huddersfield have teamed up with local Cub packs to help teach the youngsters to 'be prepared' and help prevent crime.
The three organisations have worked in partnership to create a crime prevention badge which local cubs can earn after completing a programme of crime busting activities.
Jacksons Fencing Expands New Business Development Department
Jacksons Fencing, one of the UK's leading designers, manufacturers and installers of security fencing and integrated access systems has expanded its high-level sales team with a new appointment. Samuel Murphy will occupy the crucial role of Commercial Business Development Manager and will be responsible for helping to build and nurture relationships with existing and new clients within the North.
Introducing Ronnie: SelectaDNA's Newest Canine Recruit
In partnership with Search Dogs UK and due to increased demand to assist with police operations, forensic marking company Selectamark can now offer a second SelectaDNA search dog.
Joining Jazz, the world's first detection dog to be trained to sniff out SelectaDNA forensic markers, is a 3-year old black Labrador called Ronnie. Like Jazz, Ronnie has been trained by specialist dog trainer Mick Swindells of Search Dogs UK, who has had Ronnie since he was 6 months old.