CASAC nominated as finalist in Security Excellence Awards

CASAC(Community Action and Support Against Crime) have been selected as finalists in the ‘Contribution to Standards in the Security Sector’ category at the Security Excellence Awards 2011.

CASAC is the only organisation to be shortlisted in the ‘Contribution to Standards in the Security Sector’ category from Yorkshire and the North of England.

The Security Excellence Awards have run for thirteen years and are considered the Oscars of the security industry. Every October over 1,000 of the industry’s foremost practitioners gather to recognise and honour the achievements of their peers in the security management, installation, consultancy and manufacturing sub-sectors.

CASACs chief executive Neil Goldup first started to address a problem with cheaper Euro Profile door cylinder locks being broken by burglars 4 years ago. It was discovered that the door lock standards at the time were not fit for purpose. Led by CASAC and West Yorkshire Police, a new cylinder lock was developed by a local company to combat the problem.

The newly developed Euro Cylinder door lock fitted by CASAC is accredited by Sold Secure, they are dedicated to reducing the risk of crime by assessing security products to set standards. BSI Standards is the UK's National Standards Body, they are developing a new standard tailored especially for cylinder door locks. The new standard is to be introduced shortly following input from CASAC and the West Yorkshire Police.

Said Neil Goldup, Chief Executive of CASAC: “Being nominated for the Security Excellence Awards 2011 is a great honour for us. It’s reassuring to know that the Euro Cylinder door lock problem is finally beginning to be recognised on a National Level after 4 years. CASAC continue to work hard with our partners to eradicate this problem in Yorkshire and ultimately reduce crime in the region and beyond.”

Neil Goldup, CEO of CASAC

 The awards gala is held on the 19th of October at London’s prestigious Hilton Hotel on Park Lane.

For further information about CASAC or if you require a CASAC security engineer to inspect your door locks and home security call 0845 519 2122 or visit www.casac.org.uk

Top Home Security Tips

All CASAC Burglary Reduction clients are provided with free security advice to help them secure their homes. Many of the ideas are simple - making your home more secure need not cost a lot.

A lot of burglaries can be prevented by using simple common sense. Follow the CASAC top security tips below to make sure your property is secure:

• Before you leave your property, make sure that all windows and doors are secured. An open window or door is an open invitation for burglars.
• Do not leave any windows open unless you are in the room.
• Never tell anyone that you are on your own.
• Keep the door locked at all times and remove the key. Even if you are only in the garden, keep your door locked!
• Always use door viewers/chains (if fitted) when answering the door in order to check the identity of the caller. Make sure you check ID properly.
• Do not leave door chains on – only use when answering the door.
• Only deal with people by appointment & phone the company they are from to confirm ID.
• Do not use the phone number on their ID badge, find it in the phone book or from a reliable source.
• If work needs to be done in your home choose a trustworthy tradesman – try calling CASAC Check Point on 0845 838 8851
• Keep any spare keys to the property in a safe place and out of sight.
• Don’t leave car keys close to a door or window where someone could access them easily. Keep them in a draw, or upstairs.
• Never leave clues that you are away from home, cancel milk and paper deliveries if you are going away, on holiday or into hospital.
  

If you have any further questions, please contact the CASAC Burglary Reduction Team on 0845 519 2122 or email