Public Safety Updates
- Public safety turns to tech amid staffing challenges
11.4.24 – Government Technology – Emergency dispatch agencies are increasingly relying on advanced technology to manage staffing shortages. North Carolina’s transition to next-generation 911 has modernized communication, while companies like RapidSOS are introducing tools that integrate with the internet of things. However, outdated radio communications and the slow adoption of digital IDs remain significant challenges.
Featured Articles
- What can the security industry expect from a second Trump term?
11.8.24 – SIW – By Paul Rothman – A closer look at what history would indicate, along with some educated speculation on topics such as AI regulation, border security and more - News poll: Overwhelming consensus to beef up security for holidays
11.7.24 – SSN – Yarmouth, Maine – Ken Showers, Managing Editor – The holidays are a time of large financial transactions, making it a prime target for fraud and theft, say the respondents to a recent SSN News Poll. - Security design: Important points of protection in a building
11.6.24 – Security – Just as a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, a building with a single unaddressed weak point is vulnerable no matter how well fortified it is everywhere else.
Business
- Matter 1.4 expands support for smart-home devices
11.7.24 – ZDNet – The Connectivity Standards Alliance has released Matter 1.4, expanding support for device types such as solar-powered equipment, electric vehicle supply equipment and thermostats. This update enhances automation and user control, and it improves the multi-admin feature for seamless integration across ecosystems. - Want Loyal Customers? Try These 5 Things
11.11.24 – Entrepreneur – 1. Foster genuine connections · 2. Create shared experiences · 3. Build trust · 4. Listen and learn · 5. The power of personalization. - Say goodbye to passwords
11.11.24 – Fast Company – Passkey adoption is up, and problems are being fixed. It’s been a couple of years since Apple, Google, and Microsoft started trying to kill the password, and its demise seems more likely than ever. - The most important thing to do after any negotiation
11.11.24 – Fast Company – Taking the lead on the follow-up ensures you aren’t creating space for a participant to second-guess or back out.
Crime
- CA: Pueblo PD locates burglary suspect through snow footprints
11.8.24 – KRDO – Officers report that they allegedly found 27-year-old Antonio Factor “literally with bag in hand.” Pueblo Police say he allegedly had an … - NH: Pelham, NH burglary leads to 3-hour manhunt – NBC Boston
11.6.24 – NBC- Boston – A burglar was caught on a security camera breaking into a New Hampshire home on Tuesday, leading to a 3-hour manhunt. Pelham police said they responded to a call around 4 p.m. Tuesday for a report of a residential burglary at a home on Stevens Road. - PA: Man Arrested Inside Church After Burglary Alarm Triggered
11.4.24 – Levittown Now – A Tullytown Borough man was arrested late Friday night inside St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church after police responded to a burglary …
NESA is a federation of state associations established to serve and promote the electronic systems industry at the direction of, and through its affiliated state associations. Six state associations are part of NESA – Arkansas Security Alarm Association (ASAA), Kansas Electronic Security Association (KESA), Louisiana Life Safety & Security Association (LLSSA), Maryland Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (MDBFAA), Oklahoma Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (OKBFAA) and Texas Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (TBFAA). For more info visit www.nesaus.org.