Certification of doorsets to include smoke control
The tragic fire at the Grenfell Tower in June 2017 has led to much examination of the escape protocols for high rise buildings and the materials and products utilised with the build process. In this blog, in support of Fire Door Safety Week, Secured by Design Technical Manager Alfie hosker discusses the certification of doorsets to include smoke control.
Up to 50% of adults would be 'more likely' to visit a bar or pub that achieved a police award for safety
More than one in three adults aged 18-45 say they would be more likely to visit nightclubs that achieve a ‘Safety Award’ – a move that would be particularly supported by women and individuals from minority groups, according to research in a YouGov survey on licensed premises.
"We see it as the highest form of recognition for our products"
West Yorkshire-based Avocet Hardware Group have renewed their membership with the official police security initiative, Secured by Design.
"I look forward to working with Secured by Design to provide the best vehicle protection service possible”
Pioneers of a growing suite of vehicle technology products, AX Protect has joined the official police security initiative Secured by Design.
FDS ANNOUNCES NEW MANUFACTURING PARTNER
Secured by Design member company fds is pleased to announce the appointment of Loughview Timber, a joinery specialist, to its growing network of doorset manufacturing partners.
Exeter Business Against Crime: ‘exceeding requirements’ in 48 out of 56 standards
Exeter Business Against Crime (EBAC) has been redoubling its efforts to support its business members in the fight against crime and anti-social behaviour as the retail and hospitality sectors start to get back on their feet after all the COVID lockdowns and restrictions.
"Safety and reducing risk is at the heart of everything we do"
Procter Contracts, suppliers, manufacturers and installers of physical perimeter security solutions, have renewed their membership with the official police security initiative, Secured by Design.
Police CPI join Police & Crimestoppers at The Southampton International Boat Show
Police Crime Prevention Initiatives (Police CPI) are joining the police and the independent charity Crimestoppers this week at one of the biggest boat shows in the country, to raise awareness of the rise in theft of marine equipment and highlight the steps that can be taken to prevent this.
"We work with them collaboratively to ensure the highest safety standards are upheld at all times”
Market leading manufacturers of high-performance Scandinavian windows and doors, NorDan UK, have renewed their membership with the official police security initiative Secured by Design.
Customer safety is key to hospitality sector recovery, YouGov survey reveals
Safety in licensed premises is going to be a huge factor to the recovery of the hospitality sector as it emerges from COVID lockdowns and restrictions and seeks to attract staff and customers, a YouGov survey has found.
“The R&V Group are extremely proud of our ongoing association with Secured by Design"
Rooms & Views Manufacturing and Rooms & Views Manufacturing (South Wales and West) are the latest companies to renew their membership with Secured by Design (SBD), the official police security initiative.
Plea to venues to ‘promote sensible drinking and protect vulnerable students’ as University Freshers’ Weeks get underway
Universities are being urged to make preparations to keep students safe as Freshers’ Weeks get underway across the UK. The advice has come from Mark Morgan, a former Merseyside Police Superintendent, who is now running a pioneering, police-led, national initiative to keep venues, such as bars, pubs and clubs, safe and secure for customers and staff.