National Security Inspectorate (NSI)
Police-recognised certification and inspection body for approved alarm installers. The site includes practical advice on home security.

National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting
The electrical industry's independent, non profit-making regulatory body.

Electrical Contractors Association
Promotes quality, efficiency, service and safety standards in the electrical contracting industry.

Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO)
ACPO document ‘Police Response To Security Systems’. The Police’s policy of responding to security alarms, particularly monitored ones.

The British Security Industry Association
The BSIA is involved with development and maintenance of standards in the industry. The site lists their security installation members. (We are listed as ‘Secure One’ or ‘Secure One Ltd’!)

BT Redcare
Communications services for alarm systems remotely monitored. Description of services and how they work.

Master Locksmiths Association
The MLA can offer help finding a licensed locksmith in your area.

“STOP CHAIN CHECK” Home Office campaign
Government site. Information and guidance on bogus callers or ‘distraction’ burglary. The main site is also useful for information on crime statistics and Home Office initiatives.

Victim Support
National charity aimed at offsetting the effects of crime by providing support and assistance to individual victims, witnesses, their families and friends; raising public awareness and recognition of the effects of crime, and promoting victim's rights.

Help The Aged
‘Make your home secure’ information.

Age Concern
‘Crime Prevention for Older People’ factsheet.

Neighbourhood Watch
Crime prevention information and advice.

Crimestoppers
Crime prevention information and advice.

The Home Office
Police crime statistics and data from the British Crime Survey.