Crime Prevention and Security Related links

Below are hyperlinks to other helpful websites most of which contain important information or useful resources related to crime prevention or security in general.

Governing Bodies and Trade Associations

NPCC – The National Police Chiefs’ Council
BSIA – The British Security Industry Association
DOCA – The Designing Out Crime Association
ECA – The Electrical Contractors Association
FSA – The Fire and Security Association
LPC – The Loss Prevention Council
MLA – The Master Locksmith Association
NSI – The National Security Inspectorate (Formerly NACOSS)

Other Useful Crime Prevention Sites

http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/crime/ – The Government’s Information Resource
www.crimlinks.com – Criminal and community justice and criminology
Crimestoppers UK – UK Charity Accepting Anonymous Information on Crimes
Crime Concern – A National Crime Reduction Organisation and Registered Charity
Neighbourhood Watch – The National Neighbourhood Watch Association
Secured By Design – The flagship initiative supporting ‘Designing Out Crime’
Sold Secure – A Benchmark Standard for Rating Locking Products

Southern UK Police Force Official Websites

Berkshire
Buckinghamshire
Cornwall & Devon
Dorset
East Sussex
Essex
Gloucestershire
Hampshire
Hertfordshire
Kent
City of London
Suffolk
Surrey
Sussex
Wiltshire

BTP – British Transport Police
Police UK Site – Links to Other Forces
The MET – Metropolitan Police

Insurance Information

ABI – Association of British Insurers

Security Risk Assessment Information Sites

www.buildingconservation.com/articles/security/security.htm – Heritage Buildings

Building Regulations

Approved Document M – Access to and Use of Buildings For Disabled People

Alarm Receiving Centre’s (ARC’s)

SMS/NMS – Southern Monitoring/Northern Monitoring

Alarm Signalling Network providers

BT RedCare – BT RedCare (part of BT Group plc)
CSL DualCom – CSL DualCom Ltd

Participated Schemes and Standards Information

BSI – British Standards Institute
CHAS – The Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme
CIPD – The Chartered Institute of Personal development
SaBRE – Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers

Useful Fire Related Links

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  • Mrs E Mxxxxx Havant, Hampshire

    Engineer was polite, well groomed and very helpful. Even my husband who is partially sighted understood how to use the system. The engineer even used the vacuum cleaner.

  • Mr R Cecil Waterlooville, Hampshire

    Appointment change was easy – Engineer was very helpful – Good Service

  • Mr Johnstone, Priory School Southsea, Hampshire

    Another great job – Many thanks.

  • Mrs Nxxxx Westbourne, Hampshire

    Delightful and very helpful young man, and please can he come again!

  • Mr Evans Denmead, Hampshire

    Technician was excellent, took care of my property, hoovered as he went along and took the time to channel the wiring properly and back filled as required – Absolutely first class service.  I was hesitant to use CIA but friends recommended them and I am very pleased that I followed up on their advice.

  • Mr Bxxxxx Portchester, Hampshire

    CIA is always there when you need them.

  • Mr & Mrs S Sxxxxx Woking, Surrey

    The engineers were excellent, hard-working, efficient and pleasant, and did a great job. They explained everything thoroughly. They were tidy and left the house as they found it.

  • Mr P Bxxxxx Stubbington, Hampshire

    Excellent explanation of system options and how to use it. Nothing was too much effort. Engineer took his time to think about the best way to overcome problems that were not apparent at the time of survey. He made suggestions as to the best way to overcome them. Everything was done and cleaned up. Thank […]

  • Mr *** Petersfield

    Very neat and tidy installation.  Very considerate with young family.  Professional and efficient service throughout the whole process.

  • Miss T Hxxxxx Churt, Surrey

    Designer was quite thorough with information and very prompt quote. Engineer is excellent and we will gladly have him back here for maintenance or future issue.

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