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The Key Safe Company marks 30 years of secure care access with Age Scotland partnership

The Key Safe Company marks 30 years of secure care access with Age Scotland partnership

A Secured by Design (SBD) member company that has transformed the delivery of social care with its innovative key safes is marking a milestone year for the business by launching a new partnership with Age Scotland, the Scottish charity for older people.

Safer Places Wales guide launched

Safer Places Wales guide launched

The Welsh Government, the Designing Out Crime Group Wales and Secured by Design (SBD) have launched Safer Places Wales to support the prevention of crime through placemaking and urban design.

Stolen luxury watch recoveries surge as The Watch Register marks record-breaking year

Stolen luxury watch recoveries surge as The Watch Register marks record-breaking year

Secured by Design member The Watch Register has announced a record-breaking year marked by rapid global growth and a surge in checks against the database.  

Balancing Window Security, Fire Safety and Design in Modern Office Buildings

Balancing Window Security, Fire Safety and Design in Modern Office Buildings

This case study, provided by Security Direct Products, examines how modern office buildings can address security risks without compromising fire safety or design. It highlights a recent commercial installation, demonstrating how a risk-led, compliance-focused approach can support effective protection while aligning with Secured by Design principles.

Robust UK partners with HOPPE (UK) to offer exclusive panic exit hardware on security doors

Robust UK partners with HOPPE (UK) to offer exclusive panic exit hardware on security doors

Two established Secured by Design member companies, Robust UK, a leading manufacturer of steel door solutions, and HOPPE (UK), a specialist manufacturer of window and door hardware, have collaborated to create new cost-effective, security tested emergency exit hardware available exclusively through Robust.

Emily Bell Stores Her Bikes Securely in an SBD-accredited Asgard Shed

Emily Bell Stores Her Bikes Securely in an SBD-accredited Asgard Shed

Secured by Design member company Asgard continues to be the go-to choice for athletes across Britain, with their latest installation going to triathlete and Liv Cycling UK ambassador Emily Bell.

Pragmasis Super Shed Shackle Achieves Gold and Secured by Design Accreditation

Pragmasis Super Shed Shackle Achieves Gold and Secured by Design Accreditation

Pragmasis Engineering Ltd, a UK leader in high-security anti-theft devices, has achieved Sold Secure Gold certification and Secured by Design accreditation for its Super Shed Shackle.

Creating Safer Homes for Everyone in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter

Creating Safer Homes for Everyone in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter

Michael Brooke, Deputy Chief Operating Officer at Police CPI, has presented Titanic Quarter Ltd, Watkin Jones, GRAHAM, Lacuna Developments and TODD Architects with a Secured by Design (SBD) Gold award for Dargan House and Lady Pirrie House in Belfast.

SBD Recognises Crime Prevention Design for City Quays Gardens

SBD Recognises Crime Prevention Design for City Quays Gardens

City Quays Gardens in Belfast has been presented with a special bespoke Secured by Design (SBD) Recognition Certificate by Michael Brooke, Deputy Chief Operating Officer at Police CPI, celebrating its excellence in designing out crime and creating a safe, welcoming public space.

VEKA leads industry standards with windows product set achieving CCPI conformance

VEKA leads industry standards with windows product set achieving CCPI conformance

Secured by Design member company VEKA plc has set a new benchmark for construction product information after becoming the first UK systems house to achieve conformance with the Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) for its Windows product set.

IG Doors celebrates 25 years with Secured by Design

IG Doors celebrates 25 years with Secured by Design

IG Doors is marking 25 years of membership with Secured by Design, recognising a long-standing commitment to delivering secure, compliant doorsets for the new build and social housing refurbishment sectors.

Strengthening the National Fight Against Vehicle Crime

Strengthening the National Fight Against Vehicle Crime

The National Vehicle Crime Reduction Partnership (NVCRP) has secured significant Home Office funding to strengthen the UK’s collective response to organised vehicle crime, supporting enhanced enforcement, intelligence, and operational activity across police forces and national partners.