Public Safety Updates

CA: HB police chief proposes program to try to cut false alarms
11.9.18 – Los Angeles Times – Citing high numbers of false alarm burglary calls from businesses and residents eat up time for the Huntington Beach Police Department, Chief Robert Handy is …
OR: Problem 911 callers will now be charged
11.7.18 – Newport News Times – “Each time an alarm goes off, it requires 15 to 30 minutes of time by either the police or fire department to respond,” said City Manager Spencer Nebel. “For fire …

Industry News

Convergint Technologies Acquires SI Technologies Inc.
11.6.18 – SDM – Convergint Technologies is acquiring SI Technologies Inc., bringing further security systems integration expertise to Convergint’s service capabilities.
Security business sued over failed alarm system enters motion to …
11.6.18 – Southeast Texas Record – Houston – A Tulsa, Okla.-based security business sued in response to an alleged four-hour burglary is requesting a state district court to grant its motion to …
Security system tech, arrested for placing hidden cameras in 2 metro …
11.5.08 – kfor.com – Alden worked at Sound Advice from 2015 until his arrest and worked at another security and alarm company, Guardian Security Systems, dating back to at least …
AAA enters security business with acquisition of SAFE Security
11.8.18 – SecurityInfoWatch – “Additionally, consumers trust their security alarm company to provide comfort that they will be there if something goes wrong, which is a theme that resonates …
Instruments Giant Ametek Nabs Alarm.com Competitor Telguard with Acquisition of Parent Co. Telular
11.6.18 – CEPro – AMETEK acquires cellular-communications and IoT provider Telular for $525M, including Telguard SHaaS (smart home as a service) platform for integrating home automation with professionally monitored security.
CES 2019 Preview: 9 Smart Home, IoT, Security and Wellness Co’s. You Never Heard of
11.9.18 – CEPro – CES 2019 Smart Home Finds: A new Rachio competitor, an AI-driven camera “police have been asking for,” IAQ and lighting solutions for wellness, and a self-learning home automation systems that hit every buzzword in the IoT playbook.
The SOC of Tomorrow
11.9.18 – SIW – How AI, augmented reality and other bleeding edge technologies will impact security monitoring

State & National News

Is 5G the Future of Intruder Alarm Systems?
11.5.18 – BW Businessworld – The shutdown of the 2G network in the United States in 2017 had a ripple effect on the market for intruder alarms, mostly affecting the sales of control panels and ..
Key takeaways from the legislative elections
11.7.18 – NCSL Blog – The races have been called (mostly). The parties are over, and the tears are dried. It’s now time to take stock of what happened yesterday, legislatively speaking. Updated maps in NCSL’s StateVote 2018.
39th NY Senate District: Democratic Assemblyman Skoufis beats …
11.7.18 – The Daily Freeman – Before his election to the state Assembly, Skoufis was a project manager at Amerigard Alarm & Security Corporation and a member of the Woodbury Town …
Fight for net neutrality rules gains momentum
11.6.18 – Network World – The U.S. Supreme Court has officially ended the court fight over the repealed netneutrality rules that required internet providers to treat all …
So much changed in statehouses this week: Here’s what it all means
11.9.18 – Stateline – The Democratic power surge in statehouses and governors’ offices will boost a host of progressive priorities, including health care, school spending, gun control, environmental protection and voting rights — even as divided government causes gridlock in Washington. NCSL’s Tim Storey quoted. NCSL’s StateVote 2018.

Business Tips

5 Training Mistakes You May Be Making
10.31.18 – SSI – More training might not be your best choice for closing skills gaps or improving communications. Here’s how to diagnose the real issue.
9 Signs That An Employee Is About To Quit
11.5.18 – forbes.com – You could use the tell-tale signs as a way to initiate a healthy conversation with the person to ascertain why they are seeking a…
Legal Brief: Lessons in Contracts
11.9.18 – SIW – How to use bargaining power intelligently to aid in the enforceability of a limitation of liability

Fire & EMS News

AK: Police & Fire Blotter Sept. 28-Oct. 9
11.9.18 – Skagwaynews – Fire Department personnel responded to an automated fire alarm at a local business. It was found to have been caused by technicians working on the system.
CA: Smoke alarm alerts Santa Rosa couple to garage fire
11.5.08 – Santa Rosa Press Democrat – Santa Rosa fire officials credited a smoke alarm with alerting a Santa Rosa couple to a fire in their garage Monday evening, allowing the pair to evacuate safely …
CT: Fire Breaks Out At Main Street Business In Norwalk
11.6.18 – Wilton Daily Voice – The firefighters were alerted to the blaze by Norwalk Police Officers responding to a burglar alarm who noticed a strong odor of smoke in the area. When the …
NY: Student sentenced for false fire alarm
MPNnow.com – Canandaigua – A youthful offender was sentenced to five years probation for pulling a school fire alarm. The incident dates back to May 10, when the local .
PA: Homeowner fires shots after firefighters respond to alarm
11.8.18 – Citizens Voice – Bear Creek TWP. – Firefighters responding to an automatic alarm at a home early Wednesday were greeted by a gun-wielding homeowner who fired two …

Crime News

CA: Alleged 7-Eleven robber arrested in Manteca
11.5.18 – Stockton Record – In the robbery last month, police reported they were notified by a silent panic alarm about 12:45 a.m. The clerk told officers a single suspect had entered and …
CO: Burglary alarm results in two arrests, injury to Costilla deputy
11.9.18 – Conejos County Citizen – Burglary alarm results in two arrests, injury to Costilla deputy … 5 when a burglary alarm was reported. Deputy Esquibel arrived on scene and contacted a male …
CO: Deputy injured during Costilla County call
11.7.18 – Valley Courier – Costilla County – Two were arrested and a sheriff’s deputy injured during an incident that began with a burglar alarm going off in Rio Grande Ranches …
CT: Man Accused of Breaking Into Windsor Locks Church
11.8.18 – NBC Connecticut – Tyler McKinstry, 27, is accused of breaking into the New Life Assembly of God Church on Sept. 9. Police said McKinstry set off a burglar alarm during the incident …
CT: Man Stole Leaf Blower From Business, Found With Stolen Chainsaw …
11.6.18 – NBC Connecticut – Investigators said Ruvolo had triggered an alarm by entering one of the trailers and removing a leaf blower. Officers said they found his vehicle nearby on ..
IA: Armed robber makes off with cash at Casey’s
11.8.18 – Pilot Tribune – A hold up alarm was received at 9:46 p.m. Staff at the store told arriving officers that a a black male had entered the store, pulled out a gun and demanded …
IL: Church break-in cleared with arrests at burglary in progress, police say
11.6.18 – Woodstock Independent – Police said Travis T. Flight and Johathan M. Franzen, a transient, were arrested early Oct. 30 after a burglar alarm went off about 1:45 …
IL: Northwest Bank on Rockton Avenue robbed Wednesday afternoon
11.8.18 – MyStateline.com – Officers responded to the bank following a hold up alarm around 12:30 p.m. When they arrived, employees inside reported two …
KS: Suspect arrested after tripping alarm, breaking into home
11.8.18 – Leavenworth Times – Suspect arrested after tripping alarm, breaking into home …. allegedly broke into a home after tripping a fire alarm at a local hospital, a police spokesman said.
NC: Detectives want help identifying woman seen on porch holding gun …
11.9.18 – Durham Herald Sun- Around 11 p.m. Wednesday, deputies responded to an alarm call and found a glass storm door shattered. “The residents …
OH: Englewood police: Suspect caught breaking into Perkins restaurant
11.7.18 – WHIO – Englewood – Quick response to an alarm call late Sunday night at Perkins led to the arrest of a West Milton man. Englewood police were called around 11 …
OR: Public Safety Log (Nov. 6)
11.6.18 – Corvallis Gazette Times – Attempted burglary — About 2 a.m. Sunday, Albany police officers responded to an alarm at Ping’s Garden Restaurant. Wood and glass …
PA: Phoenixville Police respond to 154 calls for service in one week
11.8.18 – The Phoenix – 11 at 5:47 p.m., police responded to the Threads clothing for a panic alarm. The store owner reported that a woman in her …
TN: Police: Civilian rushes to help as suspect, officer struggle for gun
11.5.18 – wreg.com – According to police, the officer was responding to an alarm call at the Pendleton Grocery late Friday evening when he noticed a car illegally …
TX: LPD: Arrest made in connection to weekend commercial burglaries
11.5.18 – EverythingLubbock.com – Around midnight on November 4th, officers responded to an alarm down call for Hillard Office Solutions. Officers quickly arrived …
TX: Wood County Sheriff’s Report October 24-30, 2018
11.5.18 – KSST – Deputies were dispatched at approximately 2:37 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
UT: Burglars steal Stihl tools valued at $15000
11.7.18 – St George News – Brad Norman, a salesman at the company, said he received a call from the alarm company at 10:08 p.m. Monday saying that a window had been broken in their …
VA: Teenagers caught breaking into shooting range may be connected to …
11.6.18 – wtvr.com – At the shooting range, a silent alarm during the break-in triggered a quick response from Chesterfield Police who spotted two suspects on the roof and a third …

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