What is security certification?Updated 3 months ago
Security certification means a product has been independently tested to recognised UK standards to confirm it can resist attack and meets police preferred crime-prevention requirements. A key box that does not hold and accreditations or security certifications, it's not suitable for external use.
Police-preferred certifications and accreditations explained
Secured by Design (SBD)
A police-backed scheme that identifies products proven to reduce crime. To achieve SBD, a key safe must pass independent security testing and meet strict design and performance standards. SBD products are widely recommended by police, local authorities, and insurers.LPCB / LPS1175 testing
Testing carried out by the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB), which measures how long a product can resist physical attack using common tools. Products are given a security rating, showing they offer significantly higher protection than non-tested key safes.
How this applies to our key safes
C500 Pro Key Safe (Formerly known as Supra)
The original police preferred key safe, achieving LPS1175: Issue 8 A1 standard. Independently tested and recognised under the Secured by Design scheme. You can view C500 Pro's official certification here.P500 Pro Key Safe
With enhanced security features, the P500 Pro key safe is independently tested and accredited, meeting Secured by Design, reaching LPS1175: Issue 8 A1 standard. You can view P500's Pro official certification here.ark Tamo Key Safe
Independently tested and Secured by Design accredited, offering trusted, police preferred protection, reaching LPS1175: Issue 8 A1 standard. You can view ark Tamo's official certification here.ark Tamo Pro Key Safe
Enhanced security version of the Tamo range, police preferred independently tested to recognised standards and approved under Secured by Design, reaching LPS1175: Issue 8 A1 standard. You can view ark Tamo Pro's official certification here.
Important note
All security certifications apply only when the key safe is installed correctly on suitable surfaces such as brick, concrete or flat stone, following manufacturer guidance.