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How SBD is working with the Fire Service to keep residents safe in multi-occupancy developments

How SBD is working with the Fire Service to keep residents safe in multi-occupancy developments

Secured by Design (SBD), the national police crime prevention initiative, is working closely with the Fire Service on compartmentation, which is the sub-division of larger developments of multiple flats, bedsits or bedrooms into manageable areas for the protection of the building’s residents.

BBC delivers weather forecast from home of SBD garden

BBC delivers weather forecast from home of SBD garden

After the warmest April day in nearly 70 years there’s more sunshine today – that was the message delivered by the BBC Breakfast weather forecast this morning from the beautiful surroundings of Capel Manor College, home of the Secured by Design (SBD) garden.

Loxal Security’s pioneering Block Lock for remote site security and access control receives SBD accreditation

Loxal Security’s pioneering Block Lock for remote site security and access control receives SBD accreditation

Loxal Security’s pioneering Block Lock, which utilises the company’s unique Intelligent Digital Access Control System technology (IDACS), has been recognised for its capabilities to deter and reduce crime by Secured by Design (SBD), the national police crime prevention initiative.

It is the second of Loxal’s products to be accredited by SBD in the last 18 months.

Homes showcase in Northampton is one of longest running developments supported by Secured by Design

Homes showcase in Northampton is one of longest running developments supported by Secured by Design

Created as a showcase development on the outskirts of Northampton, the ‘urban extension’ of Upton is one of the country’s longest running new build projects to have crime prevention techniques included to standards set by Secured by Design (SBD), the national police crime prevention initiative.

One of the UK's marketing leading roller garage door manufacturers, Gliderol Garage & Industrial Doors, joins SBD

One of the UK's marketing leading roller garage door manufacturers, Gliderol Garage & Industrial Doors, joins SBD

Garage door manufacturer and fabricator, Gliderol Garage & Industrial Doors Ltd, of Peterlee, County Durham, is one of the latest companies to join Secured by Design (SBD), the national crime prevention initiative.

Burton Safes announce UK's first dual certified key safe is now available

Burton Safes announce UK's first dual certified key safe is now available

Burton Safes has announced that its dual certified key safe – the UK’s first – is now available on the market and represents the ‘ultimate, high security solution’ for storing keys to residential and commercial properties.

Island of Jersey digital ID to be provided by Yoti, main sponsor of SBD’s National Training Event 2018

Island of Jersey digital ID to be provided by Yoti, main sponsor of SBD’s National Training Event 2018

Global technology company, Yoti, the main sponsor of Secured by Design’s National Training Event 2018, has been selected to provide digital ID for the Channel Island of Jersey.

London-based Yoti’s verification system will enable Islanders to prove who they are and to safely access online government services that require identification.

Universal Trade Frames explains why Secured by Design accreditation is important to its customers

Universal Trade Frames explains why Secured by Design accreditation is important to its customers

Secured by Design (SBD) member company, Universal Trade Frames, a Spectus trade fabricator, has spoken out about the importance of its range of door and window products having achieved Police Preferred Specification accreditation for the benefit of its customers.

SBD is taking a lead in many ways to help businesses reduce the risk of violence, CEO Guy Ferguson tells conference

SBD is taking a lead in many ways to help businesses reduce the risk of violence, CEO Guy Ferguson tells conference

Businesses looking to protect their staff and reduce the risk of violence and abuse can get help from Secured by Design (SBD), the national police crime prevention initiative.

Chief Executive Officer Guy Ferguson said whilst police are unable to recommend specific products, SBD can act as an effective gatekeeper and signpost companies and products meeting SBD’s Police Preferred Specification. He explained that SBD is the only way for companies to obtain police accreditation for security products in the UK.

Deputy Chief Constable Nick Dean praises Secured by Design security standards at a 94-home development near Norwich

Deputy Chief Constable Nick Dean praises Secured by Design security standards at a 94-home development near Norwich

A development of 94 homes near Norwich has been praised by Secured by Design (SBD), the national police crime prevention initiative, for the way it has incorporated proven crime prevention measures into the physical security of its buildings.

The SBD Silver Certificates were issued as each phase of the four-phase Avant Homes’ Heathfields development was completed during 2016-2017.

SBD unveils initiative to transform how licensed premises work with ‘Responsible Authorities’ to keep venues safe

SBD unveils initiative to transform how licensed premises work with ‘Responsible Authorities’ to keep venues safe

A new way to help the Licensing Industry work with Responsible Authorities to reduce crime and provide safe venues for their customers was announced by Secured by Design (SBD), the national police crime prevention initiative, at its annual training conference in Northamptonshire on 6-7 March.

Four officers receive awards for ‘exceptional service’ at SBD’s National Training Event

Four officers receive awards for ‘exceptional service’ at SBD’s National Training Event

The Secured by Design (SBD) National Training Event 2018 saw four officers receive awards to recognise the contributions they have made to SBD and the Police Service during the course of their careers.

The awards were presented by SBD Chief Executive Officer, Guy Ferguson, and Chief Constable of South Yorkshire, Stephen Watson, who is the National Police Chiefs’ Council lead on crime prevention.