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"Working with the official police security initiative provides designers and clients with the confidence in our products"

"Working with the official police security initiative provides designers and clients with the confidence in our products"

Clark Door Limited, a leading innovator in the design, manufacture, installation and service of high-performance Special Purpose Door Systems has renewed its membership with the official police security initiative Secured by Design.

Victims of drink spiking and injections urged to report incidents to police for investigation

Victims of drink spiking and injections urged to report incidents to police for investigation

Police advice to licensees about the recent spate of reports about drink spiking and injection incidents is contained in the Licensing Security & Vulnerability Initiative (Licensing SAVI), which venues are being encouraged to use to improve their safety and security for the benefit of staff and customers.

Spooky Cyber Threats – Day 3

Spooky Cyber Threats – Day 3

October is #CyberSecMonth and with this week leading up to Halloween, our Business Engagement Officer Hannah steps in to the mind of a cyber criminal to highlight common cyber security issues and help you #BeCyberSmart. Today the focus is on ‘How to protect your hardware and software’.

SWC Trade Frames Renew Membership with Secured by Design

SWC Trade Frames Renew Membership with Secured by Design

SWC Trade Frames, regional fabricator of premium quality PVCu windows and doors, have renewed their membership with Secured by Design, the official police security initiative.

Spooky Cyber Threats – Day 2

Spooky Cyber Threats – Day 2

October is #CyberSecMonth and with this week leading up to Halloween, our Business Engagement Officer Hannah steps in to the mind of a cyber criminal to highlight common cyber security issues and help you #BeCyberSmart. Today the focus is on ‘How to protect your online accounts’.

"Our investment further strengthens our reputation and prominence in the window and door industry"

"Our investment further strengthens our reputation and prominence in the window and door industry"

Renfrewshire-based window and door manufacturers, Blairs Windows, have joined Secured by Design, the official police security initiative. 

The Secured by Design Alarm Standard

The Secured by Design Alarm Standard

Security systems are one of the many essential tools in the fight against crime, and in particular burglary, theft and robbery. Previous academic research shows professionally installed alarm systems provide a greater deterrent and properties fitted out with them are less likely to be targeted by criminals, who know they may well be monitored. Burglars want easy pickings and avoid properties with effective security.

Spooky Cyber Threats – Day 1

Spooky Cyber Threats – Day 1

October is #CyberSecMonth and with this week leading up to Halloween, our Business Engagement Officer Hannah steps in to the mind of a cyber criminal to highlight common cyber security issues and help you #BeCyberSmart. Today the focus is on ‘How to protect yourself from spear phishing’.

"We take our customers’ security and safety very seriously"

"We take our customers’ security and safety very seriously"

Kestrel Home Improvements have joined Secured by Design, the official police security initiative, with a wide range of windows and doorsets having achieved Police Preferred Specification. 

Enjoy Halloween as licensed venues urged to put safety measures in place to protect staff and customers

Enjoy Halloween as licensed venues urged to put safety measures in place to protect staff and customers

Halloween is a great opportunity for pubs, bars, clubs and restaurants to enjoy fun time with customers who may want to celebrate in ghoulish costumes, masks and wacky make-up.

"Joining Secured by Design enhances our product range to reach new domains and markets"

"Joining Secured by Design enhances our product range to reach new domains and markets"

Swindon-based safe suppliers, Metric Group, have joined Secured by Design, the official police security initiative. 

Preventing vulnerability - focus on drink spiking and assault by injection

Preventing vulnerability - focus on drink spiking and assault by injection

In response to recent incidents of an increase in drink spiking and customers being injected with muscle relaxants, venues are being reminded to ensure all staff are aware of their responsibility when it comes to the vulnerability of customers and their role in enhancing safety and prevention, whilst customers are being reminded to stay alert, look after each other and not to leave drinks unattended.