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PSM celebrate 5 years in business

PSM celebrate 5 years in business

Secured by Design (SBD) member company Professional Surveillance Management (PSM) celebrated their fifth anniversary in June - five years which has seen the company combating criminality by defending businesses and households across the country and beyond.

Cambridgeshire DOCO receives SBD Award

Cambridgeshire DOCO receives SBD Award

A Cambridgeshire member of police staff has received a Secured by Design Dedicated Service Award on her retirement, a testament to her excellent work as a both a Crime Prevention Officer and a Designing Out Crime Officer.

“We’re delighted to join the Secured by Design initiative and are pleased to gain this recognition"

“We’re delighted to join the Secured by Design initiative and are pleased to gain this recognition"

The UK marking scheme for touring caravans and motorhomes, VIN CHIP™, has joined the official police security initiative Secured by Design, making it a Police Preferred Specification accredited product.

"This also goes to show that Stargaze Windows Ltd is committed to protecting people’s homes and possessions”

"This also goes to show that Stargaze Windows Ltd is committed to protecting people’s homes and possessions”

Stargaze Windows Ltd is one of the latest companies to renew their membership with Secured by Design, the official police security initiative.

Police CPI to provide support for Safer Streets Fund

Police CPI to provide support for Safer Streets Fund

Police Crime Prevention Initiatives (Police CPI) will once again be supporting Police & Crime Commissioners, police forces and local authorities in the delivery of the Home Office’s Safer Streets Fund, providing a package of technical support to those who have been successful in their applications.

Perimeter Fencing Solutions renew membership with Secured by Design

Perimeter Fencing Solutions renew membership with Secured by Design

Perimeter Fencing Solutions, who supply premium security fencing solutions for both the private and public sectors, have renewed their membership with Secured by Design, the official police security initiative.

First Home Improvements join Secured by Design

First Home Improvements join Secured by Design

First Home Improvements has joined the official police security initiative Secured by Design.

Neglecting servicing and maintenance is a false economy says Heras

Neglecting servicing and maintenance is a false economy says Heras

A lack of regular servicing and maintenance on entrance control systems could not only reduce the lifespan of traffic barriers to automatic gates by up to a third but could also leave owners of secure sites liable should faults lead to damage to vehicles or injuries to people.

“We are very proud to join Secured by Design"

“We are very proud to join Secured by Design"

AUTOPA are one of the latest companies to join the official police security initiative Secured by Design.

Licensed premises urged to ‘prepare to be safe’ as soccer season restarts with televised matches

Licensed premises urged to ‘prepare to be safe’ as soccer season restarts with televised matches

With the Premier League football season kicking off in England on Friday, 13 August, licensed premises are being urged to put in place a number of safety measures to cope with an influx of supporters keen to follow their teams in televised matches and celebrate their successes.

Protect your home this summer with certified hardware

Protect your home this summer with certified hardware

With holidays finally back on the agenda as the UK has completed its final stage of easing COVID-19 restrictions, we are all looking forward to making the most of the summer season by taking much-needed trips away. Here Secured by Design member company ERA shares its advice on the door hardware that professional installers should be recommending and fitting to ensure customers’ properties are safe and secure.

"The SBD accreditation for the windows and doors we install gives our customers an extra layer of reassurance”

"The SBD accreditation for the windows and doors we install gives our customers an extra layer of reassurance”

Newview Homes are one of the latest companies to join the official police security initiative Secured by Design.