Public Safety Updates

NM: City Puts off Fire Alarm Penalty Decision …
11.26.20 – Rio Grande Sun – The Española City Council voted at its Nov. 10 meeting to table an ordinance implementing new fire inspection and false alarm fees. The fees …
NY: City’s new alarm law to charge for false calls …
11.28.20 – Press Republican — Plattsburgh — Plattsburgh City’s recent “Alarm Systems” law updates will soon charge Lake City businesses and homeowners for false …

State & National News

Treasury Denies PPP Deductibility
11.25.20 – NSBA – Recently, Treasury and the IRS released short-sighted guidance clarifying that forgivable PPP loan funds are not deductible, contrary to Congressional intent. (More)
Nearly Half Of Monitored Homes Want Upgrades
11.23.20 – SSN – Dallas – Security research from Parks Associates finds COVID-19 is a key factor driving households with security monitoring to upgrade their system — 41 percent of monitored households with professional monitoring plan to upgrade their system in the next six months and an equal share plan to self-install an add-on device, with the majority citing the pandemic as a related factor.
Beyond the Card
11.27.20 – SIW – A new generation of access control credentials are proven and available

Business Tips

Now is the time for retailers to invest in security tech
11.25.20 – SIW – Positive market signs in midst of pandemic means stores need solutions to stay on top of Covid-19 mitigation efforts
How to Preserve Positive Company Culture in a WFH World
11.27.20 – CEPro – Business leaders are in a difficult position in 2020, often having to keep employee morale high while working from home. Here are some ways to combat business culture concerns.
Exploring the Extent of Protective Provisions
11.27.20 – SSI – A properly drafted alarm contract will insulate an alarm company from any liability, and on the off chance that liability is found, limit the extent of damages to a nominal sum.
How to Sustain Company Culture in a Remote Work Environment
11.25.20 – SSI – Business leaders are faced with the challenge of keeping employees’ spirits high as uncertainty consumes them these days, but it’s not hopeless.

Fire & EMS News

IN: Vanderburgh sheriff’s deputies responding to burglary alarm discover the home is on fire
11.27.20 – Evansville, Ind (WEHT) After responding to a home burglary alarm, Vanderburgh County sheriff’s deputies say they discovered the home was actually on fire.
PA: Police: Man locked out of hotel pulls fire alarm …
10.23.20 – Citizens Voice – A Pittsburgh man pulled a fire alarm at a Plains Twp. hotel because he was unable to get into a hotel, according to police.
TX: Smoke Alarm Prevents Disaster in Plano Home Fire
11.27.20 – WSPY — Plano firefighters were called Thursday morning for a report of a fire in the garage of a home. Little Rock-Fox …
WA: Sprinkler system credited for dousing Woodland apartment fire …
10.26.20 – A Woodland apartment’s fire sprinkler system quickly doused an early morning kitchen fire Thursday, minimizing damage to the unit and others in the complex.

Crime News

CA: 2 arrested for suspected gun theft at Covelo feed store
11.27.20 – KRCR – Several firearms were reportedly burglarized early Tuesday morning from a Covelo feed and hardware store, and deputies with the Mendocino …
GA: Burglar arrested at JL Newbern Middle School
11.23.20 – Valdosta Today — … patrol officers with Valdosta Police Department responded to a building alarm at J.L. Newbern Middle School
MI: Police & Fire: Woman in pajama pants arrested in party store …
11.23.20 – Battle Creek Enquirer. Battle Creek police responded to an alarm at the store at 1:25 a.m. Friday and found a window in the front door broken and the door still locked.
NC: Sheriff’s Office seeks information on armed Etowah bank …
11.27.20 – WLOS – Henderson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information leading to the identification or location of a suspect of an armed bank robbery that …
NJ: No Way Out: Fleeing Burglar Surrenders To Hawthorne Police …
11.24.20 – Daily Voice – A fleeing burglar was captured by Hawthorne police after he waded into the Passaic River and realized he had nowhere else to go, authorities said.
TN: Teens charged after burglary reported at Memphis gun store
11.25.20 – Memphis, Tenn. (WMC) – Two teens have been arrested after an early morning burglary at a gun store in Memphis. Police responded to an alarm at a gun store on Summer Avenue early Wednesday morning. When officers arrived on the scene, it appeared someone crashed into the front of the business.
TX: Beaumont man arrested for breaking into North End church …
11.23.20 – 12 News – Beaumont man arrested after officers found him breaking into North End church. Beaumont Police said officers who responded to a burglar …
WI: Madison police: Man under the influence breaks into school …
11.28.20 – State Journal – An alarm at Wright Middle School shortly after midnight Saturday reportedly led Madison police to a pants-less, under-the-influence man who had defecated on the floor of the South Side school. … “Griffin admitted to using synthetic marijuana prior to breaking and entering into the school,” he said.
WI: Mount Pleasant Police looking for two robbery suspects
11.24.20 – (CBS 58) – Mount Pleasant Police are looking for two suspects following a robbery at a gas station on Sunday, …

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