SBD News

DORIX Delivers Layered Security with The Alnwick Cylinder
Expert door, lock and access solutions company, DORIX, has joined Secured by Design (SBD) with its high security cylinder, The Alnwick, which meets the initiative’s rigorous police security standards.

"We always strive to be at the forefront of the market for testing and certification"
Selo, a manufacturer and supplier of fully compliant internal doorsets and associated products, is one of the latest companies to join Secured by Design (SBD), the official police security initiative.

Innovation and Security with Ingenious Locks & Hardware
Secured by Design (SBD) is pleased to shine a spotlight on member company Ingenious Locks & Hardware, a business built on innovation, quality and partnership within the hardware and fenestration sectors.

Live Facial recognition Technology Gains Secured by Design Accreditation to Fight Retail Crime
Facewatch, the Live Facial Recognition crime prevention system used by UK retailers, has achieved Secured by Design accreditation, having met the rigorous testing standards required by UK policing.

Novoferm Insulated Roller Door Achieves SBD Accreditation
Security is an increasingly important consideration in residential design, particularly when it comes to garage doors. Often used to store valuable items, and in many cases providing direct access into the home, garage doors can represent a potential point of vulnerability if not properly secured.

Roger Hartshorn Recognised at GGP Installer Awards
Roger Hartshorn, CEO of Secured by Design member company Sheerline, has won the coveted ‘Services to the Industry’ award at the GGP Installer Awards 2026, reflecting his impact and leadership during a career spanning almost 50 years.

SEiNG by Alert Data joins Secured by Design
Wiltshire-based SEiNG, part of IT services company Alert Data, has joined Secured by Design (SBD), the official police security initiative.

Police CPI & The Security Event present ‘The Designing Out Crime Zone’
Police CPI and The Security Event are joining forces once again to bring the Designing Out Crime Zone to the NEC Birmingham, where attendees can discover the latest technology and collaborative approaches driving the future of crime prevention.

Martec Introduces New Premier Shield Steel Security Doorset
Secured by Design (SBD) member Martec Engineering has announced the launch of its latest product, the Martec Premier Shield, a high performance steel security doorset designed to meet the demands of modern construction.

"We are delighted that our garage doors now meet this standard"
Huddersfield based manufacturer Crocodile Products has joined Secured by Design (SBD), the official police security initiative that works to reduce crime and the fear of crime in communities across the UK.

ATLAS 26 Recognises Development Officer Hazel Goss – A Driving Force in Crime Prevention
Hazel is our 'go to' person, should we have any queries. She has supported new DOCOs (Designing out Crime Officers) she takes the time to explain about the appropriate standards and about the testing of products. She is always on the other end of the phone to support us…

SelectaDNA Forensic Marking Helps Fight Tool Theft
Secured by Design (SBD) member company SelectaMark Security Systems has supported a major Metropolitan Police investigation that recovered specialist Openreach equipment using SelectaDNA forensic marking.