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Free Security Guidelines & Advice For A Domestic Dwelling

Download The MLA’s Security Guidelines for your home

Live in a domestic dwelling and need security advice?

In addition to the advice from a local approved MLA locksmith, the Master Locksmiths Association has produced the `MLA Guidelines for the Minimum Security for Domestic Property’.

Download Home Security Guidelines PDF

Guidelines used by Police Forces & Insurers

This document is designed to help and is used by

Police Crime Reduction Officers to give you the best advice possible on security
Police Forces
Insurers
MLA members

The document can be downloaded free by clicking here ( Updated January 2025 version )

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