Expertise Behind Secure and Compliant Systems
Our team brings together experience across security engineering, project delivery, operations, and compliance, working collaboratively to design, install, and maintain integrated security systems that meet recognised industry and regulatory standards.
Pete Rushforth
Managing Director
With over 35 years in the high-security industry, Pete has held senior positions at Thorn EMI Security, Bell Security, Securitas, and Synectics.
Since joining Crime & Fire Defence Systems in 2012, he has helped lead the company’s growth and reputation for trusted, government-compliant security delivery.
Chris Laughton
Consultant
Founder of Crime & Fire Defence Systems in 1999, Chris is a qualified Emergency & Security Systems Engineer with extensive experience in major systems sales and customer relations.
Now focused on consultancy& business development, he continues to support the company’s mission of innovation and excellence.
Craig Watts
Operations Director
Craig brings over 20 years of experience in the high-security sector, having worked in senior roles at Thorn EMI Security, Bell Security, and Securitas.
He joined Crime & Fire Defence Systems in 2012 and now oversees project operations, ensuring every system meets the highest standards of compliance and safety.
A Culture Built on Quality and Responsibility
We operate within a structured, compliance-led framework that prioritises safety and risk management, system reliability and resilience, cyber security and information protection, and clear governance and accountability across all areas of our work.
Every member of our team understands their role in maintaining these standards — from design through to installation, maintenance, and ongoing support.
Specialist Knowledge, Real-World Experience
Operating in regulated and security-sensitive environments requires more than technical capability. It demands experience, accountability, and a clear understanding of risk.
Our team has hands-on experience delivering projects across utilities, defence estates, transport infrastructure, and complex operational sites.
This ensures every solution is approached with a practical understanding of safety, resilience, and long-term performance.
Part of the Journeo Group
As part of Journeo Group, our team benefits from the strength of a wider technology organisation operating across the UK and mainland Europe. This relationship enhances our ability to deliver complex, integrated systems while maintaining the specialist focus required for high-security environments.
PARTNERS
We work closely with trusted technology and systems partners to deliver reliable, integrated security solutions for critical infrastructure environments.
PARTNERS
We work closely with trusted technology and systems partners to deliver reliable, integrated security solutions for critical infrastructure environments.
We work closely with trusted technology and systems partners to deliver reliable, integrated security solutions for critical infrastructure environments.
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