Crime Prevention Services -
The Foundation Behind The tecdesk
Your trusted partner for Fire & Security solutions across the UK
Established in 1982, Crime Prevention Services has been protecting businesses and residential premises nationwide for over 40 years. As a family‑run, NSI Gold‑accredited Fire and Security provider, we deliver fully integrated solutions that keep organisations safe, compliant and operational — backed by our own 24/7 in‑house Alarm Receiving Centre.
From design and installation to monitoring and maintenance, we support thousands of sites across the UK with dependable, accredited expertise trusted by national contracts for decades.
A National Leader in Fire & Security Since 1982
Over 40 years of national Fire & Security expertise
Since 1982, we’ve delivered accredited
solutions across the UK, including:
- Intruder alarms
- Fire alarms and Life safety systems
- CCTV and video analytics
- Access control
- 24/7 monitoring via our in-house, NSI Gold, Alarm Receiving Centre
- Planned maintenance and compliance services
Our accreditations — your assurance of quality
CPS holds some of the highest accreditations in the industry:
- NSI Gold for Security and Fire
- BS EN ISO 9001 Quality Management
- BS EN ISO 14001 Environmental Management
- BAFE fire safety accreditation
- SafeContractor approved
- Constructionline Gold
These accreditations demonstrate our commitment to quality, compliance and continuous improvement, and they underpin the standards The tecdesk was built on.
Our in‑house 24/7 Alarm Receiving Centre
Unlike outsourced call centres or automated systems, our NSI Gold‑accredited Alarm Receiving Centre is staffed by real people, round the clock, who know our clients, understand their systems, and take responsibility for keeping them safe.
Here’s how that benefits you:
- Real people watching over your premises and assets 24/7
- Direct access to our in‑house monitoring team
- Faster, more accountable response, no outsourcing
- Reliable protection from a team who genuinely cares
Why our connection matters
Shared vales, shared standards
Both divisions operate with the same principles:
- Reliability
- Transparency
- Technical expertise
- Long-term partnership
- People-first service
A proven legacy
CPS’s 40+ years of national service gives The tecdesk a foundation of credibility that few IT providers can match. Clients know they are choosing a division built on decades of operational excellence, not a new or untested venture.
End-to-end protection
When CPS and The tecdesk work together, clients benefit from:
- Unified security and IT strategy
- Reduced downtime
- Faster issue resolution
- Stronger compliance
- A single point of accountability
Nationwide service, local care
From our headquarters in North Wales, we support clients across the UK - delivering consistent, accredited services whether you operate from one site or hundreds. Our engineers, consultants and monitoring team work together to protect your businesses and homes 24/7.
We’re proud that our IT division grew from the strength of our Fire and Security business. The tecdesk reflects everything CPS stands for: dependable service, technical excellence and long-term partnership.
Together, we offer businesses and homes across the UK a complete, integrated approach to safety, security and technology — built on more than 40 years of trust.