
Public Safety Updates
- BC: Cranbrook adopts updated False Alarm Bylaw
9.27.23 – My East Kootenay Now – City officials said the new False Alarm Bylaw will invoice businesses for alarms that are set off due to faulty security systems and repeat offences triggered by negligence of equipment.
Featured Articles
- FCC Proposes Reviving Net Neutrality
Nearly six years after the FCC repealed net neutrality, the commission is preparing to revive the concept, which regulates the internet to ensure equal access to both enterprise and consumers. - Nationwide test of FEMA emergency alerts scheduled for …
9.26.23 – National Weather Service (.gov) – FEMA will conduct a nationwide test of its Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at approximately … - Nebraska lawmaker considers legislation for advanced fire …
9.26.23 – Nebraska Examiner – By: Zach Wendling – Lincoln – A Nebraska lawmaker is looking to potentially require more advanced fire alarms in residential homes that he said Tuesday could save lives.
Business Tips
- Smart Home Cybersecurity Issues Finally Stealing Attention
9.28.23 – CEPro – The government is taking action to make smart homes more secure as cybersecurity issues in IoT devices reach untenable levels. - Are Fobs and Keycards Still Sufficient to Protect Your Customers?
9.28.23 – SSI – Bob Eckel – Safety concerns are leading many organizations to reconsider their physical access control systems and add more advanced solutions. - Visualizing Change: 5 Cutting-Edge Uses of Live Video in the Public Safety Sector
9.26.23 -SSI – Janet Brown – The use of broadcast-quality video in public safety is growing due to the demand for situational awareness and command/control communication.
Life Safety
Crime
- CA: CCPD thwarts commercial burglary
9.29.23 – Culver City News – “At 3:30 a.m., CCPD Officers responded to a commercial burglary alarm, they said. “There were two men with … - CA: Four arrested for burglarizing nearly a dozen businesses in …
9.26.23 – CBS News – Los Angeles – Two men and two juveniles were arrested on Tuesday after they committed nearly a dozen burglaries in Glendale, making off with thousands of dollars before they were caught. Police were called to the 400 block of S. Glendale Avenue at around 3 a.m. after one of the business’ alarm went off. - FL: Silent alarm alerts police of attempted robbery: Suspect still …
9.27.23 – Action News Jax – Currently, Detectives from the JSO Robbery and Violent Crimes Unit and Crime Scene Unit are on the scene finishing interviews with employees and . - NC: 4 Raleigh businesses on New Bern Avenue broken into …
9.27.23 – (WTVD) – Thieves broke into three businesses and targeted a fourth during a six minute span early Wednesday morning. The first incident … - NY: Burglar steals $5K painting in smash-and-grab from NYC …
9.25.23 – New York Post – A $5,000 painting was stolen from a Manhattan gallery in a smash-and-grab robbery early Monday, according to cops and sources. The burglar … - PA: Troopers Investigate Attempted Burglary at Summit …
9.29.23 – Erie News Now – Pennsylvania State Police are investigating an attempted burglary at a Summit Township business, according to Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers. - TN: Man accused of breaking into Family Dollar, biting, scratching …
9.26.23 – WREG – The suspect, later identified as Moses Blackburn, reportedly started running towards the back of the store once he saw officers walk through the front door. Reports state that when the officers caught up with Blackburn, he bit one of them on the hand in an attempt to resist arrest. - TX: ‘Uninvited Guest’: Bryan police investigating break-in at …
9.25.23 – KBTX News 3 – Despite damage to the building and a cash register, the restaurant is still open and serving customers.
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