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Secured by Design transfers to MOPAC

by Mark Rowe

Secured by Design covers the design and security for new homes, commercial premises and car parks. It supports the principles of ‘designing out crime’ through physical security and processes.

Secured by Design and associated crime prevention activities had been owned and operated by ACPO Crime Prevention Initiatives since 1999, when it was established as a not-for-profit, police-owned company. ACPO directors will now lead on work whereby the company, with support of members, will progress a solvent insolvency programme which will see it removed from Companies House, says the successor to ACPO, the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC).

This change will see Secured by Design becoming part of the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) in London, based at City Hall (pictured). They will be known as Police Crime Prevention Initiatives, retaining Secured by Design as a trading name.

Rebecca Lawrence, MOPAC Strategic Director, joins as Director; Alan McInnes remains as Director and General Manager.

The Company Chairman, Peter Vaughan, Chief Constable of South Wales, said: “The transfer to MOPAC ensures that this country-wide initiative will continue to thrive and support the police service in the reduction of crime. The model is unique and benefits police, the public and industry.”

Rebecca Lawrence, for MOPAC, said, “Secured by Design has made a significant impact on the level of security in homes and buildings, raising standards in security and investing in research to benefit crime prevention across the UK. We at MOPAC welcome the opportunity to ensure it can continue to do so and to develop new projects.”

See www.securedbydesign.com.

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