Yale is proud to sponsor National Home Security Month
NATIONAL HOME SECURITY MONTH
Even the most secure doors are vulnerable if we don ’ t lock them - even when we are at home , lock your doors & windows . Always keep your keys to hand should we need to exit quickly for whatever reason .
SECURITY SYSTEMS
If you have decided your property would benefit from an alarm system , you should ensure that you use a reputable alarm company . To obtain information on reputable companies who supply and install security systems in your area , I recommend you contact the following Independent Inspectorate Bodies who will be able to supply you with these details - the National Security Inspectorate ( NSI ) or the SSAIB ( Security Systems & Alarm Inspection Board ). Both Inspectorates have search functions on their websites to help you find an appropriate installer and having an alarm system certified by one of the accredited independent Inspectorate Bodies will ensure you have a reliable and well maintained system that meets relevant British and European standards and which could result in lower insurance premiums .
When having an alarm fitted , check that the installer is a Secured by Design accredited installer – Secured by Design alarm installers will ensure
a high quality alarm system and give you enhanced levels of reassurance that the alarm installation company meets the exacting standards of the Police Service .
KEEP YOUR CAR KEYS SAFE
Vehicles fitted with a smart or passive key ( a contactless key ) are susceptible to a type of theft called “ Relay Theft ”.
There are a wide range of electronic devices , key cloning devices and other tools that can be easily obtained by opportunist thieves and criminal gangs to target your vehicle .
The criminals normally work in pairs , targeting vulnerable and desirable makes of vehicles by using cloning devices that have the ability to grab the signal from the smart key so that it appears to the car or van that the key is present . The whole process can take as little as 60 seconds and for safety reasons , the engine won ’ t cut out when the key is out of range .
Your vehicle is most vulnerable overnight , particularly if parked on your driveway or directly outside your home where most of these thefts occur .
Don ’ t leave your keys in the hallway near the front door as fishing for vehicle keys through the letterbox is a prominent method of stealing them . Grabbing the signal will also be easier for the thieves if the keys are near the front door .
When not in use store your keys in a security pouch . Security pouches are sometimes termed Faraday bags or RFID signal Fob Blocker / shields , these pouches will prevent the signal from your vehicle from being captured using electronic devices .
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Police CPI supports National Home Security Month 2023
Police CPI is delighted to once again be supporting National Home Security Month 2023 , the annual campaign from leading UK security specialist , Yale .
» TAKING PLACE EVERY October , and with over a decade of protecting homes under its belt , the objective of National Home Security Month is to raise awareness of home security and the importance of taking precautions to ensure both homes and loved ones are protected . The campaign runs throughout the month , coinciding with the start of the autumn when the nights start to draw in and the clocks go back an hour .
Yale , the founder of this national campaign and leading security brand , is joined by an array of supporters and retail partners in offering top tips and advice to help secure properties during the vulnerable dark night ’ s period .
Police Crime Prevention Initiatives ( Police CPI ) is a police owned organisation that delivers a wide range of crime prevention and demand reduction initiatives across the UK . The extensive Police CPI portfolio covers a variety of crime prevention initiatives , of which Secured by Design is the most well-known , with all initiatives designed to keep the public safe from crime and to reduce the demand on the police service .
Secured by Design ( SBD ) operates an accreditation scheme on behalf of the UK Police Service for products or services that have met recognised security standards . These products or services – which must be capable of deterring or preventing crime - are known as being of a ‘ Police Preferred Specification ’.
There are many hundreds of companies who produce thousands of individual attack resistant crime prevention products in more than 30 different categories that have met the exacting Police Preferred Specification . This includes doors , windows , external storage , bicycle and motorcycle security , locks and hardware , asset marking , alarms , CCTV , safes , perimeter security products and many others .
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