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UK and Ireland’s leading rooflight manufacturer, Brett Martin Daylight Systems renews membership with Secured by Design for a further three years

UK and Ireland’s leading rooflight manufacturer, Brett Martin Daylight Systems renews membership with Secured by Design for a further three years

Brett Martin Daylight Systems, the leading rooflight manufacturer across the UK and Ireland has recently renewed its membership for a further three years with the official police security initiative, Secured by Design (SBD).

Protect a Cycle range awarded higher security certification

Protect a Cycle range awarded higher security certification

Protect a CycleTM metal bicycle stores have been awarded improved certification acknowledging their higher levels of security and confirming their compliance with the Home Quality Mark and Secured by Design (SBD) Homes Award.

New national police lead for security systems appointed

New national police lead for security systems appointed

Deputy Chief Constable Ciaron Irvine has been appointed as the National Police lead for security systems.

Garden security – keeping your sanctuary safe

Garden security – keeping your sanctuary safe

Secured by Design member company DefendaStrip was included as part of the design scheme at RHS Hyde Hall in Essex August for the Secured Garden. Here DefendaStrip's Sally Sprange discusses the topic of garden security. 

Pre-hung doorset specialists, ABL Doors renew membership with Secured by Design

Pre-hung doorset specialists, ABL Doors renew membership with Secured by Design

Essex-based, pre-hung doorset fabrication and installation specialists, ABL Doors and Windows Ltd have renewed their membership with the official police security initiative, Secured by Design (SBD).

Cycle security advice

Cycle security advice

Cycle security is always an issue with thefts from a variety of locations including town centres, residential areas, and educational establishments. In this blog Stephen Armson-Smith from Essex Police looks at steps that can be taken to reduce the likelihood of your bike being stolen.

Garden’s crime prevention tips

Garden’s crime prevention tips

The Secured Garden that proved such a hit at the at this year’s Royal Horticultural Society Hyde Hall Summer Flower Show had many techniques incorporated into it to deter opportunistic burglars – and these techniques can be used in any front or rear garden.

Ahmarra Door Solutions host Secured by Design

Ahmarra Door Solutions host Secured by Design

One of the UK’s leading performance doorset manufacturers, Ahmarra Door Solutions, welcomed Secured by Design’s Lyn Poole to their Fire Door manufacturing facility in Havant last week, with Ahmarra’s Marketing & Compliance Manager Vicki Boulton giving Lyn a tour of the factory. 

Olympic Champion Eve Muirhead OBE gets an SBD Asgard Annexe Outdoor Shed

Olympic Champion Eve Muirhead OBE gets an SBD Asgard Annexe Outdoor Shed

Secured by Design member company, Asgard Secure Steel Storage, continues to support prominent UK athletes by providing them secure outdoor sheds to safely store their sports equipment, with Olympic & European Curling Champion Eve Muirhead becoming the latest sporting star to opt for an Asgard shed.

Crime prevention garden a hit at Royal Horticultural Society show

Crime prevention garden a hit at Royal Horticultural Society show

A crime prevention garden incorporating elements to deter opportunistic burglars proved a hit at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Hyde Hall Summer Flower Show last week, with thousands of visitors dropping in on the unique crime prevention garden.

Property marking solutions company, Selectamark renew membership for the 15th year with Secured by Design

Property marking solutions company, Selectamark renew membership for the 15th year with Secured by Design

After 15 years of membership, the leading supplier of property and offender marking, forensic coding and asset identification solutions, Selectamark have once again renewed their membership with the official police security initiative, Secured by Design (SBD).

Cutting edge manufacturer of anti-attack vehicle solutions, Locks 4 Vans joins Secured by Design in their bid to reduce van crime

Cutting edge manufacturer of anti-attack vehicle solutions, Locks 4 Vans joins Secured by Design in their bid to reduce van crime

With their distinct passion and paramount goal being to reduce van crime, Locks 4 Vans - the industry leading manufacturer and supplier of aftermarket security solutions for Light Commercial Vehicles have joined the official police security initiative, Secured by Design (SBD).