SBD News

Avocet Hardware’s new ATK high security cylinder delivers Sold Secure Diamond, BSI TS007 3-star and Secured by Design rated security against lock snapping, bumping and drilling attack – and it does so with a standard key and a thumbturn lock.

When a London property management company received continual complaints from the residents of a London apartment building about theft of mail from the building's mailboxes, they looked for a robust, secure mailbox system that would prevent fishing and minimise vandalism. The answer was the fully SBD-accredited DAD009 from mailbox specialist DAD – the only mailbox to comply with the benchmark TS009 performance standard.

The great and the good of crime prevention in Europe gathered in Italy in October for the annual European Neighbourhood Watch Association (EUNWA) conference — and amongst a schedule packed to overflowing with renowned scientists, police experts and Neighbourhood Watch practitioners was Avocet Hardware's Clive Lloyd.

Following the introduction of Building Regulation in England, and specifically Approved Document Q (ADQ) – Security of Dwelling, a potential conflict on performance of doors to meet this and also Approved Document B (ADB) – Fire Safety, has led NEOS Protect Ltd to undertake physical security tests on their 60/0 Fire Resistant Doorset.

Professionals and students of criminology, architecture and policing from South Korea have visited the UK over recent years to examine Secured by Design and elements of CEPTED – crime prevention through environmental design. Now an international conference on CEPTED in Seoul has concluded with the signing of an MOU for cooperation and exchange of information between the Korea CEPTED Association (KCA), the International CEPTED Association (ICA) and Secured by Design.

Titon has become a member of Secured by Design (SBD), receiving the coveted SBD status 'Police Preferred Specification' for a number of its products, including the new TS007 Kitemarked Asterion 3-star door cylinder. The accreditation also applies to the Maco and Securistyle security products it supplies, including shootbolt espagnolettes, friction hinges and window restrictors.

Leading UK physical security supplier Securikey has achieved 'Police Preferred Specification' status for nine models within its convex safety mirror range, demonstrating that the company has met the high standards set by Secured by Design (SBD), a national Police crime prevention initiative which aims to reduce burglary and other crime types using the principles of good design and appropriate physical security measures.

• The average Briton moves home eight times in their lifetime
• 11 per cent of the UK population moves home every year
• 92 per cent of domestic burglary in England and Wales is committed through either the front or back door
• But two thirds of Neighbourhood and Home Watch Network (NHWN) members do not change their locks when they move

September 2010 – September 2015

23 September 2010 marks the fifth anniversary of Gate Safe - the charity founded following the tragic deaths of two young children in separate automated gate accidents - but five years on Gate Safe insists there is still much to be done to improve the safety of automated gates and barriers in the UK.

The design of the Obexion product range is based on the results of extensive market research within high risk and specialist requirement markets and is the only roller shutter system to have independent security certification to LPCB 1175, Issue 7, SR5 –providing guaranteed security for when it matters most.

Puertas Sanrafael will be at London Olympia from September 23 to 26, attending one of the best interior design shows in Europe. The leading Spanish company aims to feature their latest models and their recently obtained Secured by Design licensed products. Established in 1986, the company specializes in designer modern doors, being a leader in style, innovation and customization of a door for every single project. Don’t miss out the opportunity to enjoy their designs and experience the process of creating the door that best suits your needs and yourself.

Avocet Hardware has added to its Break Secure lock range with the launch of the ATK high security euro cylinder – the company's second Sold Secure Diamond and TS007 British Kitemark 3-star rated lock.

ATK comes with a standard key, which allows all leading locksmiths to produce them quickly and easily, and end-user registration isn't required.