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KIS Technology Achieves National Police Accreditation

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

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 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 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

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.

Bluesky Certification Achieves UKAS Accreditation

Bluesky Certification Achieves UKAS Accreditation

Bluesky Certification has achieved accreditation for product certification to ISO/IEC 17065:2012 with the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).

Jacksons Fencing Appoints New Commercial Business Development Manager for the South

Jacksons Fencing Appoints New Commercial Business Development Manager for the South

Jacksons Fencing, one of the UK's leading designers, manufacturers and installers of security fencing and access control systems has further strengthened its sales team with the appointment of Emma Harrison as Commercial Business Development Manager, covering the south of the country.

Bluesky Certification Launched

Bluesky Certification Launched

Simon Beer has launched Bluesky Certification, specialising in the certification of doors, windows, glass and fire resistant products.

"Our conversations with customers have identified a need for credible certification, which is coupled with a higher level of customer support than that which is normally offered", said Simon.

Bereco the first choice for Part Q and SBD

Bereco the first choice for Part Q and SBD

At Bereco we firmly believe that to have beautiful timber windows and doors you should not have to compromise on security and to that end we are very proud to announce that the entire Bereco product range is now available both Part Q compliant and Secured By Design certified.

New Look Maco Secure Plus

New Look Maco Secure Plus

With significantly enhanced benefits focused to the homeowner, accompanied by a new logo and marketing materials, MACO are proud to announce our further improved Secure Plus programme!

Our new glossy brochure has been specifically created for the homeowner, alongside refreshing lifestyle images, there's clear and concise information about MACO, our pedigree, heritage, and the benefits the new scheme offers, also included are some very useful security do's and don'ts, all combining to create a powerful message as to the benefits of choosing your windows and doors fitted with MACO locks!

Gilgen website helps shut the door on property attacks

Gilgen website helps shut the door on property attacks

Gilgen Door Systems has launched a new website featuring its innovative Rolegard™ range of high security roller shutters providing information and advice for companies that want to improve the physical security of their properties.

The site at www.rolegardshutters.com helps architects and specifiers understand industry security standards, the types of attack risk posed by terrorists and criminal gangs and the most important considerations when specifying security shutters for different applications.