SBD News

Vehicle Security specialists Trade Vehicle Locks (UK) Ltd joins Secured by Design
One of the UK's premier suppliers of vehicle security products to trade customers and installers, Trade Vehicle Locks (UK) Ltd, has joined Secured by Design (SBD), the UK’s national police crime prevention initiative.

SBD’s fast-growing National Building Approval scheme reaches finals of London Build
A Secured by Design (SBD) scheme, which makes it simpler, quicker and cheaper for companies and organisations commissioning construction work to achieve Building Regulation compliance for security, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the London Construction and Design Awards, part of London Build, October 2018.

Police Crime Prevention Academy qualifications 'to make communities safer' on course to start in September
There is just one month to go before the launch of a new generation of externally accredited and portable learning and development qualifications in crime prevention and designing out crime.

Scunthorpe community hub receives Gold Award for security from Secured by Design
A state-of-the-art community hub in Scunthorpe has gained the highest award given by Secured by Design, the national police crime prevention initiative, for incorporating crime prevention techniques into the layout, landscaping and physical security.

Kisiel Group receives SBD Gold Award for new homes in West London
A Kisiel Group development in West London has received a Gold Award from Secured by Design (SBD), the national police crime prevention initiative, for incorporating crime prevention techniques into the landscaping and physical security of its buildings.

Peritus Security, who provide innovative security services and systems across the UK, join Secured by Design
Pioneering security services and systems provider Peritus Security is one of the latest companies to join Secured by Design (SBD), the national crime prevention initiative, with the company’s Little Green Marine (LGM) CCTV Pod being awarded the coveted Police Preferred Specification accreditation.

Tenants' satisfaction 'through the roof' as Kingdom Housing Association commissions more secure homes
Scotland’s Kingdom Housing Association (KHA), which hit the headlines last year after achieving the UK’s highest crime reduction figures for including recognised crime prevention measures into its developments, is set to complete 36 more homes this August.

Thief jailed after being caught in SmartWater trap car ‘sting’
Secured by Design (SBD) member company SmartWater Technology Limited have had another notable crime fighting success, assisting the Metropolitan Police Service in the jailing of a thief after he was sprayed with SmartWater while stealing property from a police 'sting vehicle'.

TEC-Angel & The Key Safe Company exhibit SBD accredited products at Smart Care Technology MarketPlace event
Secured by Design (SBD) member companies TEC-Angel and The Key Safe Company were among over 40 exhibitors at the Smart Care Technology Marketplace event at Hackney Town Hall on Wednesday, 18 July.

JNE Security introduce the SBD accredited Minder Signal Blocker & Minder Signal Blocker Mini to protect car keys
JNE Security have added another two products to their portfolio of products accredited by Secured by Design (SBD) as having reached the coveted Police Preferred Specification, with the addition of the Minder Signal Blocker and the new Minder Signal Blocker Mini.

RHS flower show crime prevention garden leaves a lasting legacy
The Secured by Design (SBD) crime prevention garden that proved such a hit at this year’s Royal Horticultural Society’s Hampton Court Palace Flower Show is leaving a lasting legacy on the local community.

Helping to secure your home - crime prevention tips from unique garden can add security to your home
The Secured by Design (SBD) crime prevention garden that proved such a hit at the at this year’s Royal Horticultural Society’s Hampton Court Palace Flower Show had many techniques incorporated into it to deter opportunistic burglars – and these techniques can be used in any front or rear garden.