The Police Marque Secured Housing

S O K G W

Urban planning &

design Public Area

Street Lay-Out

Buildings & Blocks

Dwellings

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Urban planning and Design (S):

S1

S2

S3

S5

S6

S7

S8

S9(recommendation) Facilities that draw a great

number of people

(recommendation) Facilities in the neighbourhood

Lay-out and rear paths

(recommendation) Recreation & public parks & gardens

(recommendation) Height and scale of building

(recommendation) Differentiation according to dwelling

(recommendation) Connection to surrounding buildings Access of the district

Routes for slow traffic

S4

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S1-Differentiation according to dwelling

WHAT: Variety as to the type, size, price, ownership and low-rise or high-rise

HOW: The variation consists of homogeneous clusters of dwellings

Neighbour-hood

Neighbour-hood

Neighbour-hood

Neigh-bour-hood

Residential area

(recommendation)

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S2 - Height and scale of building

WHAT: Residential buildings not more than 5 floors highHOW: Low-rise buildings maximum 20 connected

(recommendation)

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S3 - Connection to surrounding buildings

WHAT: The newly built area is well connected to the existing residential area

HOW: Clear and attractive entrances, the lack of no man’s land (max. 100 m), the clustering of traffic flows

(recommendation)

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S4 - Access of the district

WHAT: The access of the residential district is controlledHOW: < 500 houses: max. 2 main entrances for

motorised traffic > 500 houses: max. 4

Basic requirement

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S5-Routes for slow traffic

WHAT: Routes for cyclists and pedestrians are socially safeHOW: Minimal one safe route in front side of the houses;

no tunnels, fly-overs or subways on the routes;On recreational routes no false appearance of safety.

Basic requirement

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S6-Lay out and rear paths

WHAT: A socially safe structure is approachedHOW: No rear paths or no ´go through´ structure the

lay-out is complying with demand K4 ´Rear paths´

Basic requirement

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S7-Recreation and public parks and gardens

WHAT: When the neighbourhood holds over 500 private houses there is space for recreation and public green.

HOW: Smaller (green) belts are found scattered over the residential area, among others for the purpose of play.

(recommendation)

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S8 - Facilities in the neighbourhood

WHAT: Facilities are not a source of nuisanceHOW: Above at least 60% of the shops there are private

houses with a view on the facilities; Footpaths from and

to the facilities are within the sight of private houses;

Sufficient facilities for bicycles.

(recommendation)

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S9 - Facilities that draw a great number of people

WHAT: Facilities are located in such a way as to create as little

nuisance as possible in the neighbourhood. HOW: At the outskirts of the residential area. No short cuts.

Short, survivable routes to stops of public transport.Routes for slow traffic are linked with the routes of other (motorised) traffic.

(recommendation)

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O3

O4

O5

O6

O7

O8

O9

O10

O2

O1

Public areas (O):

Public lighting

Parking outside

Public car park

Tunnels and subways (recommendation) Stops for public transport Enclosed areas

Street furniture

Facilities for the young

Walls/surfaces/partitions; anti-graffiti (recommendation) Plan for the management and supervision of public areas

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O1 - Public lighting

WHAT: Clear, non-glaringly and evenly illuminated in the dark.

People are recognisable at a distance of at least 4 metres.

HOW: Horizontal lighting intensity (E average) = 3 lux and evenness measures at least 0,3 Uh. The RA value at least RA 25 or (E average) = 2 lux and 0,3 Uh at RA 60 or (E average) = 3 lux and 0,2 Uh at RA 60. Trees do not interfere.

Basic requirement

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O2 - Parking outside

WHAT: Parking facilities for occupants and visitors close to dwellings and residential buildings. Good view on the parking facilities from their houses.

HOW: Parking on own property or small car parks holding amaximum of 20 cars, within sight of at least 2 dwellings. Larger car parks at residential buildings are socially safe,easy to survey and well-illuminated.

Basic requirement

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O3 - Public car park

WHAT: Public car parks are socially secure and well manageable.

HOW: Tough lightning demands. Entry, exit at day time: 200 lux, night time: 100 lux; parking spaces 40 lux, RA-value 60, E average 0,50 Uh AND good through sight, propersignposting. Entrances are secured after closing hours.

Basic requirement

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O4 - Tunnels and subways

WHAT: Tunnels and subways used by cyclists and pedestrians aresocially secure and well illuminated.

HOW: Use by various kinds of traffic. Minimum width & height. Lighting demands. Sufficient overview. Graffiti resistant coating or easy to clean material. Flat surface; there are no niches or recesses. Unobstructed view from

surrounding buildings

Basic requirement

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O5 - Stops for public transport

WHAT: Stops for public transport must be highly visible.HOW: In view of the surrounding buildings. Planting or

other obstacles do not interfere with the view. The shelters are transparent and illuminated

(recommendation)

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O6 - Enclosed areas/court yards

WHAT: Should not be prone to vandalism and should not be

a source for nuisance, nor should the surrounding

buildings be at extra risk of burglary.HOW: Good view from surrounding buildings. Area can

be closed off or easily made secure. Area has been divided into separate parts (so no intensive sports). Footpaths well lit.

Basic requirement

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O7 - Street furniture

WHAT: Street furniture should not lead to vandalism, graffiti or

anti social behaviour.HOW: Small facilities are combined. Avoid nuisance at

benchesused as a place ‘to hang out’. Materials are

durable, resistant to vandalism.

Basic requirement

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O8-Facilities for the young

WHAT: Play facilities are secure and available to young people of all age groups. Supervision is possible and nuisance

isminimised.

HOW: Separate play facilities for the various age groups. Goodview from dwellings at play facilities for young children.Facilities for teenagers, within the sphere of influence, but not within direct view of the dwellings. With

teenagers direct view is not necessary, but optional.

Basic requirement

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O9-Walls/surfaces/partitions; anti-graffiti

WHAT: Graffiti on walls and surfaces of buildings and other constructions in public areas is to be prevented as muchas possible.

HOW: Screened off surfaces by planting or graffiti resistantcoating or a coating of material that is easy to clean.

Basic requirement

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O10 - Plan for the management

WHAT: Agreements on (the role of safety) in managing andsupervising the living environment have been

laid down in writing by all relevant parties.HOW: Maintenance plan, ´call desk´, quick

repair and cleaning, regular supervision,structural repairs. Co-operation and

communication with occupants.

(recommendation)

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Lay-out (K):

K1

K2

K3

K4

K5

K6

(recommendation) Lay-out and location of single-family dwellings; Front

(recommendation) Lay-out and location of single-family

dwellings; Back(recommendation) Lay-out and location of residential

buildings Rear paths

(recommendation) Division of the gardens

A block of storerooms, sheds or private garages; location

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K1- Lay-out and location of single-family dwellings; Front

WHAT: From public places there is a good view on the front sides and entrances of the dwellings. Distance and clear

separation between public and private grounds is achieved.

HOW: Dwellings have a front and/or side garden with longitude 2 to 5 meters. Front is flat or the

recesses and receding parts of the building line do not interfere with the sight lines and social security.

(recommendation)

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WHAT: The rear is screened off and difficult to access by burglars and other unauthorised persons.

HOW: The rear of the dwellings clearly has a personal character. Accessibility restricted by fully

closed block or no rear paths or no continuous rear paths with limited access.

K2 - Lay-out and location of single-family dwellings; Back

(recommendation)

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K3 – Lay-out and location of residential buildings

WHAT: Due to location of the building, it can be well supervised and is socially secured. There is distance and clear separation between public and private grounds for accommodation on the ground floor.

HOW: The accommodations on the ground floor have a garden or a terrace over the entire width of the dwelling. Entrances of the building are highly visible, no obstructions, good lighting, short secure routes to car park.

(recommendation)

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K4 - Rear paths

WHAT: Any rear paths should be socially secure, are overlooked and not appear inviting to unauthorized persons.

HOW: Preferable straight (has no sharp bends, twists or forks) or the corners are rounded and good lighting, min.1.5 meters in width, no ‘go through’ structure. Each side of the rear path opens up to 10 residential properties. More properties means wider paths or closed paths with a communal fence.

Basic requirement

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WHAT: For dwellings along access roads or near entrances to the residential area fencing of the grounds is

provided as a barrier against burglars and other unauthorized persons.

HOW: With a barrier between the (back) gardens of (corner)residential properties, min. height 1.80 meter.

K5-Fencing of the grounds (recommendation)

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K6 - A block of storeroomssheds or private garages

WHAT: A block of sheds or private garages is positioned in such a way that an area that is socially secured and has natural surveillance is created.

HOW: Small concentrations (a maximum of 20 sheds or 10 private garages). Visible from residential properties. Sufficient lighting.

Basic requirement

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Building (G):

G2G3G4G5G6G7

G8

G9G10G11G12G13

G1 Residential building; size and compartmentalization

(recommendation) Balconies

Entrance section residential building

(Entrance) doors communal areas

Lighting communal areas

Lift

Communal storeroom facility; arrangement and extent

Communal bicycle shed

Built-in car park (belonging to a residential building)

Facilities in a residential building

(recommendation) Walls/surfaces/partitions; anti-graffiti Plan for the management and supervision of the residential building

Storage: Doors, windows and ventilation holes: burglary potential

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G1 - Residential building; size and compartmentalisation

WHAT: The residential building is recognisable both in size and lay-out and not accessible for unauthorised persons.

HOW: A residential building has a restricted number of dwellings at each gallery. Compartmentalisation of galleries or corridors and fire escapes are gated and not easy to be climbed up.

Basic requirement

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G2 - Balconies

WHAT: The (private) outside space in the case of upstairs flats

facilitates contact between the street and the occupants, without providing opportunities for climbing.

HOW: Balustrades and fences are made of a transparent material. Barriers between adjoining balconies. No opportunities for climbing.

(recommendation)

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G3 - Entrance section residential building

WHAT: The entrance should look inviting to occupants and visitors, but not to unauthorized persons. The arrangement provides occupants the ability to

know and recognize one another.HOW: Entrance in view of the public area, limited recess,

good lighting, storage for bicycles, entrance burglar resistant, intercom, outside access mailboxes, good trough sight by use of glass.

Basic requirement

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G4 - (Entrance) doors communal areas

WHAT: The (entrance) doors of communal areas, such as store-rooms, the car park, the bicycle shed, are self- closing and protected against ‘slipping’. They provide a safe escape route.

HOW: Doors are self-closing; provision to prevent ‘slipping’; key-less opening from the inside with an ellipse-shaped or three-cornered knob; outside no door handle; fitted with clear, transparent (wired) glass.

Basic requirement

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G5-Lighting communal areas

WHAT: The communal areas in a residential building are properly lit.

HOW: Clear, non-glare and even lighting in the entire area, with a lighting intensity of minimally 20 Lux at 1 meter from the floor. RA value is min. 20. Vandal resistant fittings.

Basic requirement

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G6 - Lift

WHAT: The lifts in a residential building are socially secured

and properly lit.HOW: A mirror that is vandal resistant on the rear wall

of thelift. Communication and/or alarm facility. Good lighting (50 lux). Visitors have no admittance

to communal areas.

Basic requirement

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G7 - Communal storeroom facility

WHAT: The communal storeroom facility has an arrangement that is both practical as well as socially secured.

HOW: Max. 25 separate storerooms or (closed off) compartments with max 25. Access at ground level. Straight corridors. Impact-proof mirrors. Lighting acc. to specifications G5.

Basic requirement

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G8 - Storage: Burglary resistance of doors, windows and ventilation openingsWHAT: The doors to storerooms (cellar storerooms) in a

residential building are sufficiently burglar resistant. HOW: Burglary resistant doors that meets standard NEN 5096

(= CEN-ENV 1627) class 2, or equal. No use of glass. For openings under 15 cm, no specifications.

Basic requirement

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G9 - Amenities in a residential building

WHAT: Any amenities not related to the aspect of living (shops, businesses, etc.) within the residential building do not disturb (the social safety of) the aspect of living.HOW: No amenities that could possibly cause inconvenience.

Amenities have an independent entrance. Visitors to the amenities cannot enter the communal areas of the residential building.

Basic requirement

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G10 - Communal bicycle shed

WHAT: If there are no private storage facilities (such as sheds, store-rooms, etc.) there is a burglary resistant and

properly lighted communal storage accommodation for bicycles, with sufficient capacity. Burglar proof glass within 70 cm of the door handle.

HOW: Sufficient capacity. Doors, windows and lighting meets

requirements G4, G5, G9. Impact resistant glass.

Basic requirement

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G11 - Built-in car park (belonging to a residential building)WHAT: Car parks belonging to occupants of a residential

building are socially secured and properly controlled.HOW: Car park is is locked and can only be opened by

authorized persons. Good lighting (40 lux). Good overall view (mirrors). Clear marking & proper signposting. Max.

of 25 storerooms leading direct into garage.

Basic requirement

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G12 - Walls/surfaces/partitions; anti-graffiti

WHAT: Graffiti on walls andsurfaces of the residential building is prevented as strongly as possible.

HOW: (Blind) walls and surfaces are protected by green strips, plants, graffiti-proof coating or easy to clean materials.

(recommendation)

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G13 - Plan for the management and supervision of the residential buildingWHAT: Arrangements on (the place of security in the)

maintenance and management are recorded in writing.HOW: Maintenance plan; ´call desk´; quick repair and

cleaning; regular supervision; structural repairs; Co-operation and communication with occupants.

Basic requirement

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Dwelling (W):

W1

W2

W3

W4

W5

W6

W7

W8

W9

W10

View of the public area

Entrance; view and lighting

Doors; burglary potential Windows and ventilation holes; burglary potential Skylights; burglary potential

Garage; windows, doors and lighting

Storeroom, shed; windows, doors and lighting

Smoke detector (recommendation) Alarm system

Information and communication

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W1 - View of the public area

WHAT: The dwelling provides a view of the public area adjoining the dwelling.

HOW: Sight on the public area. Window(s) on house fronts.Bushes, sheds, fences, railings or other obstacles in thegardens do not restrict the view.

Basic requirement

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W2 - Entrance; view and lighting

WHAT: The entrance to the dwelling is socially secured and user-friendly, visible from the surrounding area and from the dwelling itself. There is a power point for lighting.

HOW: In view of the public area. No set back or recess is minimal. If recess than light is installed. Occupant can see visitors when door is closed. Power point for lighting.

Basic requirement

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W3-Doors; burglary potential

WHAT: All doors that can be reached and that give access to the dwelling are sufficiently burglary resistant and user friendly.

HOW: Burglary resistant doors that meets standard NEN 5096 (= CEN-ENV 1627) class 2. Single handling function; easily opened with one same key.

Basic requirement

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W4- Windows and ventilation holes; burglary potential

WHAT: All accessible windows and ventilation holes that can provide access to the dwelling are sufficiently burglary resistant.

HOW: Burglar resistant windows or vents that meets standard NEN 5096 (= CEN-ENV 1627) class 2. For openings under 15 cm; no specifications.

Basic requirement

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W5 - Skylights; burglary potential

WHAT: Skylights, dormer windows which can provide access to the dwelling are sufficiently

burglary resistant.HOW: Burglar resistant skylights and dormer windows that

meets standard NEN 5096 (= CEN-ENV 1627) class 2. For openings under 15 cm, no specifications.

Basic requirement

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W6 – Garage; burglary potential and lighting

WHAT: All doors, windows, sky-lights, ventilation openings of

garages should be burglary resistant if they are accessible. Power point for lighting.

HOW: Burglar resistant doors, windows, sky-lights and ventilation openings that meets standard NEN 5096 (= CEN-ENV 1627) class 2. For openings under 15 cm, no specifications. Power point for lighting.

Basic requirement

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W7 - Storeroom, shed; burglar potential and lighting

WHAT: All doors, windows, sky-lights, ventilation openings of (freestanding) storerooms and sheds are sufficiently burglary resistant.

HOW: Burglar resistant doors, windows, sky-lights and ventilation openings that meets standard NEN

5096 (= CEN-ENV 1627) class 2, or equal. For openings under 15 cm; no specifications. Power point for lighting.

Basic requirement

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W8 - Smoke detector

WHAT: Occupants are warned in time when smoke develops.HOW: Smoke detectors are installed according to National

Building Standards and have seal of approval of thecertification institute.

Basic requirement

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W9 – Measures at higher risks

WHAT: Casings, cable ducts and meter cupboard are made in such a way that a burglar alarm system can be installed

later without breakage and is not vulnerable tointerference.

HOW: There are pipes for the wiring of an alarm tothe front door and the back wall on the ground

floor for a later installation of detectors. Position plans provided for occupants.

PS: Only applicable for dwellings with a value of 1.5 times the average market value in the region.

(recommendation)

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W10 - Information and communication

WHAT: Occupants of secured dwellings are informed about safe behaviour.

HOW: Occupants receive (written) information on the proper use of the provisions installed. Attention is also

given to the use of keys and escape routes in case of fire.

Basic requirement

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General information

WHO WHAT WHERE

PROCEDURE

BACKGROUND

ACCESSIBILITY

HOW TO USE RESULTS

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Accessibility:

WHAT: All doors, windows, skylights, ventilation openings, dormer windows on higher floors should be burglary resistant and should meet the W-requirements if they

are accessible.HOW: Accessible are: doors, windows, sky-lights,

ventilation openings, dormer windows according to NEN 5087 (5,50/3,50 m en 2,40 m combined with stand van minimal0,4 x 0,4 meter). And all higher up if there are clear possibilities of climbing up. (roof slope = +/- 50%)

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Procedure:

• Apply with independent rural appraisal commission

• Decision on applicable basic requirements and recommendations

• Consult & assistance by building plan advisor (ALO) (external of internal)

• Preliminary Marque on building plans & descriptions

• Independent inspection • Definite Marque (10 yr valid

dwellings, 5 years for complex and area)

• Possibility of dispensation (equal value) & exception regulation

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Who, What, Where

• Excellent results• Voluntarily but not without

demands• 10 year validation for

dwellings, 5 years for complex and area

• Manual with basic requirements and recommendents

• Nation-wide training, organisation and communication materials

• www.politiekeurmerk.nl

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How did the Marque come into being?

• 1989 Rooted in British Secured by Design • 1990 Thesis - Checklist Social Safety and Built

Environment• 1992 Research on Netherlands demands • 1994 Experimental Manual for new

projects. Extended testing and live experiments. Evaluation.

• 1997 Manual for refurbishment • 1998 Nation-wide introduction• 1999 Final development by ACPO• 2001 Start of Managing Foundation - CPI• 2005 Transition to CCV (Government

Foundation)• 2008 Marque Secured Housing

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How to use it:

• There is only one Marque, but there are more situations where you can use it1. Marque for new estates 2. Marque for refurbishment (BB)3. Marque for individual dwellings (tenants) 4. Marque for individual dwellings (owners)

Ad 1. ContractAd 2. AgreementAd 3. Move and big scale maintenance Ad 4. Benefits and subsidise

• Choice: expertise own staff or external• Imperative: basic knowledge of the Marque

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The results:

• 120.000 burglaries in 1995 dropped to around 80.000 in recent years.

• Risk of burglary in secured dwelling drops up to 90% (new estates)

• 5.500.000 (app.) certificates for dwellings

• 50.000 (app.) new dwellings under Marque each year.

• 3000 trained prevention advisors throughout the existence of de Marque.

• 500 (app.) licensed security corporations

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Thank you for your attention

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Process Secured by Design

• Departments within the local authority develop according the basic requirements and recommendations of Secured by design.

• Before continuing to the next phase the Centre of Crime prevention and Safety and Security (CCV) offers the possibility (at minimal expense) to have plans checked by experts for extra assurance before the building process starts.

• Inspections by the inspection institution (II) this ensure all requirements have been met.

Translation: Politie Hollands Midden

Owner: Centrum voor Criminaliteitspreventie en Veiligheid