Public Safety Updates
- GA: Sandy Springs committee aiming to end false alarms
11.17.18 – MDJOnline.com – Members of Sandy Springs’ new alarm advisory committee said the city is making progress in communicating with alarm companies regarding the city’s false … - GA: Sandy Springs prepares for new alarm ordinance
11.14.18 – FOX 5 Atlanta – Sandy Springs, Ga. – Sandy Springs Police and alarm companies are working to get on the same page with the city’s new alarm ordinance coming in June. - MA: Barnstable Police Remind Burglar Alarm Users to Renew Registration
11.15.18 – CapeCod.com News – HYANNIS – Barnstable Police are reminding commercial and residential burglar alarm users to renew their registrations by the end of the year. Renewal forms …
Industry News
- Home Automation and Alarm Giant Vector Security Adds Retail …
11.14.18 – CEPro – The location is the second to feature a hands-on customer experience with live demos of monitored alarm systems and interactive home automation services. - Security company makes acquisition
11.14.18 – grbj.com “Security Alarm Company has been securing the Lansing area and southeast region of Michigan since 1970,” said Kevin Carlson, president, EPS Security. - Per Mar acquires in Indiana
11.15.18 – SSN – Davenport, Iowa – Per Mar Security Services, a family-owned, full-service security company based here, announced it has acquired ABC Fire & Burglar Company of Gary, Ind., a residential and commercial security services company with approximately 2,000 accounts.
State & National News
- Pa. Widow Sues Security Co., Alleging Fire Alarm Was Faulty
11.15.18 – Law360 – Law360 (November 14, 2018, 6:07 PM EST) — A western Pennsylvania widow is suing a Pittsburgh-based security company she blames for a fire alarm system … - Comcast Raises the Bar on Detecting Package Theft
11.14.18 – SDM – According to a new nationwide survey commissioned by Comcast and conducted by Wakefield Research, nearly one in four people report being a victim of package theft. - Over Half of U.S. Households Now Headed by Someone 50+
11.7.18 – SDM – More than half of U.S. households are headed by someone 50 or over, according to Housing America’s Older Adults 2018, a report being released Nov. 14 by the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies. - Billions are spent to protect kids from school shootings. Has it made them safer?
11.15.18 – Washington Post – In the wake of deadly school shootings, armored doors, bulletproof whiteboards and secret snipers are being marketed to school system officials, who already spend $2.7 billion a year on campus security. But there’s little research on whether any of these safety measures are effective. - CFATS reauthorization should not be a partisan issue
11.16.18 – SIW – Legislation to fund program could have a significant impact on security contractors, consultants - Smoke Sparks False Fire Alarms Across Sacramento
11.17.1 – CBS Sacramento – Firefighters are responding to an unprecedented number of false alarm calls … a fire alarm call only to find out it was caused by outdoor smoke from the Camp …
Business Tips
- The Science of Impulse Buying
11.2.18 – LL – Eye-catching displays and carefully selected add-on products can pay off at the cash register - Video: The Key To Residential Growth
11.2.18 – LL – Increase RMR and profits from selling and installing residential video surveillance systems, smart locks and… - Tech Tips: Bluetooth for Storefront Locks
11.5.18 – LL – KINDOO is a smart system that allows workers to lock or unlock any electric door right from their smartphones… - Are Integrators Ready to be ‘Energy Automation Contractors’?
11.16.18 – CEPro – Sonnen aims to create a new category of smart home integrators who unite solar, energy storage, vehicle charging stations, and intelligent circuit breakers with lighting, shades and thermostats. - 8 Useful Measurement Apps for AV Integrators in the Field
11.14.18 – CI – Some handy measurement apps for AV integrators, including sound measurement apps & distance measurement apps for iPhone and Android. - Booming Elderly Population Means It’s Time to Pursue PERS
11.16.18 – Security Sales & Integration – But security providers looking to add new revenue streams beware — PERS/mPERS is a markedly different business than traditional alarm dealers are used to. - Connected Home Security Tool Helps Ensure a Secure System
11.15.18 – CEPro – According to Dan Fulmer of FulTech Solutions, the Connected Home Security Tool can help integrators and users install their connected devices more securely.
Fire & EMS News
- GA: Beloved 35-year-old Cobb restaurant gutted by overnight kitchen fire
11.14.18 – Atlanta Journal Constitution – Tony Ashcraft said he got a call from an alarm company the first few minutes of Saturday that something was abnormal at his restaurant. He saw 10 firetrucks as . - MA: Police/Fire: Vendor reports jewelry worth $5K taken from car
11.14.18 – Gloucester Daily Times – 5:40 p.m.: Police dispatched fire personnel on report of an activated fire alarm. It was a faulty alarm. Ambulance calls: Police and . - MN: Police Shoot, Kill Man During Fire Alarm Call in Shakopee
11.12.18 – KDUZ/KARP Radio – Police say officers were called to a residence in Shakopee shortly after 11 p.m. Friday for a fire alarm. Officers were met at the front door by a man with a gun. - NH: Fire Mutual Aid log, Nov. 13, 2018
11.14.18 – The Keene Sentinel – 6:31 a.m., Peterborough Fire Department, fire alarm. 9:58 a.m., Walpole … 10:16 a.m., Keene Fire Department, fire alarm. - TN: Smoke from HVAC triggers alarm at ORHS
11.13.18 – Oak Ridger – The Oak Ridge Fire Department responded to an alarm at Oak Ridge High School on Thursday a little before 7:30 p.m.. The Oak Ridge Fire Department … - WI: Smoke alarm wakes people to early morning house fire
11.18.18 – WKOW – Madison – People who live in a duplex on Madison’s west side awoke to a smoke alarm early Sunday morning. It happened …
Crime News
- BC: Alert citizen sounds the alarm on Oak Bay break and enter
11.14.18 – Oak Bay News – An alert resident sounded the alarm after spotting a prowler in the Oak Bay Lawn Bowling Club on Nov. 12 shortly after 11 p.m.. Police were called to the club at … - CA: Two arrested for Oggi’s Pizza burglary
11.16.18 – VVdailypress.com – Deputies arrived at the pizzeria at 4:18 a.m. to respond to a burglary alarm. They saw a white Mercedes SUV leaving and … - CA: Visalia screen printing store broken into via roof for second time
11.16.18 – KFSN-TV – “We’re just making sure that the alarm still works, we’re cleaning up, and just going to resume business normally, and hope that this doesn’t happen again,” she … - CT: Cops: Milford man flees Framingham Police, tracked by Natick Police …
11.14.18 – MetroWest Daily News – Officers were on the way around 2 a.m. for a business alarm. However, despite the cruisers’ blue lights being activated, a pickup truck in front . - CT: Man, using blowtorch, accused of helping steal $90000 in electronics …
11.17.18 – Worcester Telegram – Police responded to an alarm at the Connecticut store around 12:30 a.m. and saw two people running away. In a rental car nearby they found a receipt for the … - FL: Hole in the wall gang’ used sledgehammers to break into businesses …
11.15.18 – WFLA – Once inside the businesses, they smashed another hole into a different wall that housed security and alarm equipment, so they could disable alarms and … - FL: Prowler Caught Peeking Through Windows in Kendall Neighborhood
11.14.18 – NBC 6 South Florida – Mike Batista’s doorbell surveillance camera’s alarm set off Friday night when a man was captured peeking around his property. “He’s up to no … - IL: Man, 60, charged with burglarizing two Aurora restaurants
11.16.18 – Chicago Sun-Times – Miller allegedly broke into La Quinta at 11:22 p.m. and triggered a security alarm, police said. The owners arrived in time to spot him exiting the restaurant, and … - IN: Fine print: Sheriff’s log Nov. 4-10
11.14.18 – Brown County Democrat – 6:52 a.m. Residential alarm; false alarm. … 1:42 p.m. EMS 8 responds for medical alarm; . - IN: Irvington neighbors on edge after man armed with rope, scary-looking …
11.16.18 – WRTV Indianapolis – I had to calm myself down because my alarm did not go off,” said Scott. “I knew the house was secure and my family was okay.” In the video, which you can … - IN: Man arrested for allegedly breaking into Four Winds Field
11.14.18 – WNDU-TV – South Bend, Ind. – A man was found inside Four Winds Field late Monday night after activating an alarm. South Bend police officers were dispatched … - MA: Late night theft of barber tools thwarted by Somerville police
11.16.18 – Wicked Local – At around 3 a.m., Officers David Ruf and Tyler Sousa were dispatched to the site for a glass break alarm. When they arrived at the scene, they saw the front door … - MA: Police log: 11-15-18
11.15.18 – Daily Item – Homeowner accidentally triggered burglar alarm on Tuesday at 11 p.m.. Accidental burglar alarm reported from Lynnfield High School on … - MA: Westwood Police Logs: Nov. 5-12
11.16.18 – Wicked Local – 8:12 a.m. A burglar alarm was reported. 10:24 a.m. A burglar …. The order had a shipping address to Houston, Texas. The resident was … - MD: VIDEO: Police in Waldorf Investigating Burglary
11.12.18 – Southern Maryland News Net – They observed two suspects standing at the front door; one suspect used a crow bar and pried the door open. Once inside, the alarm activated and the suspects … - MN: Lake County Sheriff’s Report
11.18.18 – Lake County News Chronicle – 7:38 a.m. Deputies responded to security alarm in rural Two Harbors. All secure. • 10:53 a.m. Deputy responded to report of theft in Knife River. • 11:14 a.m. … - MO: Beaufort Area Store Burglarized
11.15.18 – The Missourian- The store’s alarm company notified the owners that the alarm had been activated. advertisement. Deputies canvassed the area and dusted for prints, authorities … - NC: Crime spree of restaurant break-ins in Gaston County and Lincolnton
11.15.18 – WBTV – Helton, the general manager of The String Bean, says his alarm company notified him sometime around 4 o’clock in the morning that there seemed to be a … - NV: VIDEO: Home surveillance catches invader come through doggie door
11.16.18 – News3LV – “He came back at three in the morning the next day and set off our alarm because he was trying to get through our kitchen window, Giusti said. close video ad. - OH: Conneaut Police
11.17.18 – The Star Beacon – A burglary alarm was heard at 6:47 a.m. Tuesday. A man was arrested in the Municipal Court on orders of the Municipal … - OH: Cops: Sabina man caught breaking into Greenfield ATM
11.17.18 – Hillsboro Times Gazette – According to Oyer, Eidenier “tore into” the machine, and a triggered alarm brought police to the scene. Officers responded to find Eidenier “removing items” from … - OH: Glass Door Smashed During Robbery Of Westlake Restaurant
11.12.18 – Lake County News Chronicle – 7:19 p.m. Deputy responded to security alarm at Two Harbors residence. False alarm… - OH: Pharmacy broken into for second time in two weeks on Cleveland’s …
11.17.18 – News 5 Cleveland – Cleveland police responded to a business alarm set off at St. Luke’s Lowcost Pharmacy around 1:30 a.m.. According to … - OH: Screams during Ohio State game draw Bucyrus police
11.12.18 – Richland Source – Friday, Nov. 9. 6:49 a.m. A false alarm at Pizza Hut was received. - OK: South Tulsa CBD stores increase security after multiple break-ins
11.14.18 – kjrh.com – Tulsa, Okla. — It was the second break-in for Feel Good CBD Wellness this month. Intruders shattered the front window, took products, and ripped an alarm box … - OR: Roseburg man arrested while attempting to burglarize Parrott House …
11.12.18 – KPIC News – Shortly after 7:15 a.m., deputies and Roseburg Police officers responded to an alarm call at the restaurant. When the first responding deputy arrived, a man was … - TX: Man Accused of Shooting Amarillo Police Officer Indicted
11.15.18 – MyHighPlains.com – Amarillo, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – The man accused of shooting an Amarillo Police … Officers responded to a burglary alarm. - VA: 3 stolen cars, multiple business break-ins all part of man’s alleged …
11.16.18 – WSLS 10 – The alarm at Gardner’s Pawn Shop was activated. Officers arrived to find the front doors had been broken out using a vehicle and that … - VA: Stafford Sheriff seeking two suspects in $80000 burglary
11.17.18 – PotomacLocal.com – Stafford – The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two suspects involved in a burglary that occurred at the AT&T store located at .. - WI: Fitchburg police looking for two men who stole money, cigarettes from …
11.16.18 – Channel3000.com – WISC-TV3 – According to a news release, it happened around 3:20 a.m. Officers responded to a burglar alarm at the Capitol Petro gas station…
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NESA Board of Directors
- President – Chris Russell
- Vice President & – Maryland Burglar & Fire Alarm Assn. Director – Craig Bober
- Secretary – Kathleen Schraufnagel
- Treasurer and Arkansas Security Alarm Assn. Director – Rick Howell
- Past President – Jordon Brown
- Kansas Electronic Security Alliance Director – Vacant
- Oklahoma Burglar & Fire Alarm Assn. Director – Steven Brekel
- Texas Burglar & Fire Alarm Assn. Director – Kelly Ryan
- Associate Director – Brian Villari
- Executive Director – Brad Shipp
- Maryland Burglar & Fire Alarm Assn. Alternate – Brian Shrake
- Oklahoma Burglar & Fire Alarm Assn. Alternate – Danna Fowble
- Texas Burglar & Fire Alarm Assn. Alternate – Rex Adams