Guardian24 achieves Secured by Design approval for MicroGuard lone worker alarm
21 Jan 2016
Guardian24 – the leading lone worker protection solution for the UK and Ireland, has been awarded the prestigious ‘Secured by Design’ accreditation for its exclusive MicroGuard personal safety device.
The MicroGuard has met the extremely stringent specifications set by Secured by Design – the official UK Police initiative that supports ‘designing out crime’ through the use of high-quality innovative products and processes. Along with ‘Secured by Design’, the Police Preferred Specification, the MicroGuard is fully approved to BS 8484 standards, guaranteeing national Police approval of its use.
The coveted award provides end users with reassurance that the MicroGuard is effective in assisting lone workers and those at risk in an emergency. The device is one of very few lone worker alarms to be granted the Police’s national approval.
James Murray, CEO of Guardian24 states: “We are extremely proud to have been awarded the Secured by Design accreditation. The MicroGuard device is now fully certified and compliant to the highest industry standards with the addition of this accolade. End users can rest assured in the knowledge that Guardian24’s service provisions is constantly monitored, assessed and subjected to rigorous external testing.”
Combining the latest GPS, GPRS and fall alarm technologies, the lightweight MicroGuard provides lone workers with discreet and convenient protection at the touch of a button. Exclusively developed by Guardian24, the MicroGuard is one of the most advanced and compact GPS safety devices available in the UK.
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Guardian24 achieves Secured by Design approval for MicroGuard lone worker alarm
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