Company that helps to design out crime moves into MOPAC.

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.

This change will see Secured by Design becoming part of the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC).

From this point forward 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, whilst Alan McInnes remains as Director and General Manager.

The Company Chairman, Peter Vaughan, Chief Constable of South Wales, welcomed the changes and 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.”

For more information on company activity and to follow news on these changes see www.securedbydesign.com