The UK physical security supplier Securikey has achieved ‘Police Preferred Specification’ status for nine models in its convex safety mirror range. The company has gainedy Secured by Design (SBD) status, from the national police initiative.
Securikey worked with Bennett Mirror Technologies, a specialist, to develop the Institutional Polycarbonate, Institutional Stainless Steel and Anti-Vandalism safety mirror ranges, to meet the standards of police and secure facilities. The mirrors have also been developed with prison architects and tested to meet UK Home Office, Metropolitan Police and Prison Service regulations. Providing real-time surveillance, the makers say that these mirrors effectively eliminate blind spots to safeguard inmates, patients, staff and visitors who might be at risk from surprise attacks or collisions.
The models are available in various styles, sizes and materials to suit, and are all ligature-free. They are also designed with anti vandalism properties to withstand harsh use in prisons and psychiatric hospitals.
The Institution Polycarbonate range includes the Quarter and Half face models, both featuring a hard-wearing mirror face of premium quality 3mm polycarbonate. With a flexible protective coating to resist repeated blows and a strong anti-ligature powder-coated steel frame to fasten the mirrors, preventing removal and tampering, this range is suitable the makers say for staff, inmate and patient safety.
The Institutional Stainless Steel range has Quarter Dome, Half Dome, and Ceiling Dome options to meet various site requirements. Made from scratch resistant 1.2mm stainless steel for clear reflection, these mirrors are described as unbreakable, heat resistant and easy to maintain whilst their anti-ligature steel frames ensure they meet security requirements. Due to the pressed counter-step holes in the Ceiling Dome, this model can be fixed to the ceiling or wall without the need for a frame, and an anti-pik filler can be used to further minimise any risk of ligatures.
The Anti-Vandalism Stainless Steel range offers a Stainless Steel Wall Dome Mirror with 180 degrees of vision. This range is designed for highly hostile sites and helps to prevent surprise attacks. Not only is the mirror made with a polished stainless steel that is resistant to repeated blows, but it is also for vandalism-prone areas as graffiti can be removed with solvents without damaging the mirror.
All models are claimed to be virtually unbreakable. Securikey offers an online guide to convex mirrors which can be viewed on its website.
Other SBD-approved product ranges from Securikey include the Euro Grade, Mini Vault Silver, Mini Vault FR Gold, Secure Stor, Fire Stor and Modulprim Modular Vault ranges.
About Secured by Design
SBD focuses on crime prevention for homes and commercial premises. Alan McInnes, General Manager of Secured by Design, said: “We are pleased to welcome Securikey to SBD. These products are a new category for Secured by Design and we fully support the development of this type of innovative security product.”
For more information
Contact Securikey on 01252 311888, email [email protected] or visit securikey.co.uk.
