Public Safety Updates
- SC: Misuse of 911 hurts Horry County dispatchers, first responders
2.12.19 – WBTW – Myrtle Beach and Florence SC- HCPD hired Meliah Littlejohn in November as its first false alarm clerk. … “In 2018, it said that we had 13,000-plus alarm calls, of which 43 were actually …
Industry News
- Consumer protection action made against alarm company, Vivint Inc.
2.12.19 – KERO 23ABC News- Bakersfield, Calif. — A consumer protection action against alarm company Vivint, Inc by Kern County District Attorney Cynthia Zimmer along with the Contra … - ADT Acquires DIY Home Security Provider LifeShield
2.11.19 – SDM – ADT Inc., a provider of monitored security and interactive home and business automation solutions in the United States and Canada, announced that it has acquired LifeShield LLC, a provider of advanced wireless home security systems, in a transaction valued at approximately $25 million. John Owens will continue in his current capacity leading the LifeShield team. - Vivint Doles Out $1.4M for Violating Alarm Company Act
2.15.19 – Security Sales & Integration- Bakersfield, Calif. — Vivint has agreed to pay a total of $1.4 million to settle a case in which the smart home giant was accused of violating California’s Alarm .. - New device make homes safer for people with hearing deficits
2.17.19 – ABC FOX Montana – Pasco, WA- For many of us if there’s a fire we rely on the sound of a smoke alarm. But for some people traditional fire alarms just don’t work. Pasco Fire …
State & National News
- Secure Networks Ensure the Flow of Data to First Responders During …
2.12.19 – StateTech Magazine- NLETS offers public safety agencies an automated secure alarm protocol, which automates transmissions from alarm monitoring central stations to emergency … - Fire chiefs accused of ‘gambling’ with childrens’ lives with schools …
2.11.18 – Shields Gazette- Instead, during times when they are expected to be occupied, staff at any school where an automatic fire alarm is triggered would be expected to confirm a fire … - SimpliSafe Chased the Wrong Customer. This Pivot Saved The …
2.11.18 – Entrepreneur – The experience left all three feeling vulnerable and scared. They were living in apartments, which don’t often have alarm systems. But when they called home … - New Law Inspired by Parkland Victim to Require Panic Alarms in New …
2.12.19 – Campus Security & Life Safety Magazine – The law requires “all New Jersey schools to install silent panic alarms that will alert law enforcement during emergencies such as an active shooter, or to employ .. - Illinois putting pressure on gun sellers after recent Rural King firearms …
2.16.19 – kplr11.com – Licensed gun dealers must also install video surveillance, have an alarm system that alerts local law enforcement during a break in, and develop a plan to safely .. - Smart Home Products Pose No Issues for Majority of Consumers, Survey Finds
2.14.19 – SSI – In a recent survey, more than 1 in 2 consumers in the U.S. reported feeling extremely or very comfortable with smart home products.
Business Tips
- This Illusory Clause in Most AV Contracts Is Completely Unenforceable
2.11.19 – CI – AV contractors should take note of discrepancies between equipment lists and the narrative listed in AV service contracts. - 3 Steps to Capitalize on Upselling Security Technology
2.15.19 – SSI – Here’s how upselling an organization on upgraded video surveillance, access control and integrated security technologies can help to foster deeper loyalty with existing customers. - We need to stop striving for work-life balance. Here’s why
2.16.19 – Fast Company – Work-life balance makes us set our sights too low, according to this sociologist. - Poor scheduling costs hourly workers sleep and happiness
2.15.19 – Fast Company – The way companies manage workers’ schedules can be incredibly damaging to leading a normal, functional life.
Fire & EMS News
- DE: Burger King blaze among busy night for Dover Fire Department
2.11.18 – Delaware State News – It was a busy 25-hour stretch for the Dover FD, which also responded to three automatic fire alarm activations and a second-floor bathroom fire at Manchester … - IL: Fire alarm on Parkland anniversary leads to elevated emergency …
2.14.18 – The Glenview Lantern- The Wilmette police and fire departments responded to a fire alarm at approximately 9:48 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, at Loyola Academy … - IL: Loyola Fire Alarm Triggers ‘Elevated’ Response Due To Anniversary
2.15.19 – Patch.com- At 9:48 a.m., a fire alarm went off at Loyola Academy’s campus, triggering an evacuation of the high school for about 25 minutes. - KY: House burns after robot vacuum catches fire
2.16.19 – WTHR- Price told WLWT she was in the shower when she heard a smoke alarm go off. She thought it was just her robot vacuum getting stuck. But the alarms were her … - MA: Police/Fire: Driver charged in crash that knocked over tree
2.11.18 – Gloucester Daily Times – 6:54 p.m.: Report of a residential smoke alarm on Granite Street. The Fire Department was dispatched and did not find any smoke or fire. It is unknown why the … - MA: Quincy fire officials remind everyone to check smoke detectors after …
2.17.19 – WGEM – Firefighters said the smoke alarms inside a Quincy home is the reason a family was not hurt in a house fire early Saturday morning. That’s why they’re reminding … - MA: Smoke detectors alert Mansfield firefighters to blaze in their own station
2.13.19 – The Sun Chronicle- Four firefighters responding to the alarms were able to save the building and other … The 2-alarm fire started at approximately 2:45 a.m. Easton, North Attleboro, .. - MT: Faulty fire alarm empties Main Hall
2.11.18 – Montana Kaimin – A false alarm cleared students, faculty and staff out of Main Hall Monday morning. Firemen emerged from Main Hall a little after 10 a.m., blaming a faulty fire … - OH: Area police reports 2-14-19
2.14.18 – Defiance Crescent News- Fire — Wednesday, 5:34 a.m., firefighters were called to an alarm … to Defiance County East for an activated fire alarm. - OH: Smoke alarm response
2.11.18 – Napoleon Northwest Signal – Napoleon Fire and Rescue responded to Rent-A-Center in Napoleon, at approximately 7:30 p.m. Monday for a report of a smoke alarm. - TX: Smoke alarm at DFW airport FAA facility causes delays, diverted flights
2.13.19 – KCBD- The FAA says the alarm was declared just before 12:30 p.m. at their DFW Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) center, a ground facility that manages …
Crime News
- AR: Bullet hits Little Rock home, hits statue; no injuries, arrests, police say
2.15.19 – Arkansas Democrat-Gazette- A Little Rock man awoke to the loud crash of gunfire that set off his home alarm and pierced through a window pane early Thursday, authorities said. Police said … - AR: Man tried to steal stuff from two Fayetteville stores, police say
2.16.19 – Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette- Woodcock grabbed two game consoles and a television and tried to run out of the store through the back door, setting off an alarm, according to the affidavit. - CA: Burglars steal cash, thousands of dollars in merchandise from Country …
2.12.19 – The Almanac Online- The store has an alarm system that alerted deputies from the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office and the store owners of … - CA: Man arrested on suspicion of burglary for third time
2.15.19 – KYMA- Calexico Police Detective Armando Orozco said, “Patrol units received an alarm activation at a local residence… - CA: Security video: Break-in brings feeling of violation, financial hit for …
2.15.19 – The Bakersfield Californian- Unfortunately, the salon’s glass-break sensor, a type of detector that sounds an alarm when glass is broken, did not activate. Similarly, the burglar’s movements … - FL: Man arrested after pawn shop robbery in Orange County
2.12.19 – Orlando Sentinel- Orange County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man they say robbed a pawn shop with a gun Tuesday on South Orange Blossom Trail. Deputies received a call … - FL: Thieves smash glass, steal Orlando Magic memorabilia from Wells …
2.13.19 – Fox 35 Orlando – She thinks the buildings audible burglar alarm scared them away because … up while FOX 35’s crew were on-scene and offered to upgrade the alarm system. - FL: Video shows men dressed as workers breaking into Wellington home …
2.15.19 – WPEC- Now the hunt is on for the ashes, and the two men caught on surveillance video breaking in. Jake Wetjen said he was on his way home for lunch when his alarm … - GA: VIDEO: Burglary suspect caught on camera entering Butts County home
2.14.18 – jacksonprogress-argus- Butts County authorities are on the lookout for a burglary suspect caught on camera entering a home and scrambling away after setting off an alarm. The Butts … - MA: Pembroke police log, Feb. 5-11
2.16.19 – Wicked Local- 10:31 p.m.: An audible alarm was reported on Washington Street. Friday, Feb. 8. 1:45 a.m.: Suspicious activity was reported. A police search of … - MD: Police searching for two suspects after reported armed robbery …
2.17.19 – FOX 5 DC – According to police, officers responded to a panic alarm at Silver Spring Jewelry at around 6:53 p.m.. While officers were … - MI: Man charged in Lenox Township home invasion
2.11.18 – The Detroit News – A Livonia man was charged in connection with a Macomb County home invasion, sheriff’s officials said Monday. Deputies responding to a residential alarm on … - NY: Albany, Dougherty County Police/Fire/EMS reports — Feb. 13-14, 2019
2.15.19 – The Albany Herald- Burglar alarms on Newton Road, Moultrie Road, Pendleton Street and Honeysuckle Drive;. - NY: Naked and afraid: Man sends nude photos and money to woman in …
2.17.19 – Rochester Democrat and Chronicle – Three days later, deputies responded to the store for the burglary alarm. Deputies found the front double doors had been smashed. A perimeter was established … - OH: ‘If I was home, I would be deceased’: Doorbell camera captures break …
2.12.19 – WHIO- Dayton – A doorbell camera and alarm system captured a break-in at a Dayton home while the homeowner watched the crime. … - OH: Lights & Sirens | Truck left crash scene
2.12.19 – Bucyrus Telegraph Forum- A false alarm was investigated… - SK: EPS members called regarding an assault with a weapon
2.11.18 – Estevan Mercury – Officers also attended to a residential alarm call in the early morning hours. Police learned that the alarm was false and that no further action was required by … - WA: Loose llama, shot seal, tenacious trespasser | San Juan County …
2.12.19 – Islands’ Weekly- A Lopez Island deputy responded to a commercial alarm in the Lopez Village. The alarm appeared to have activated due to a mechanical glitch, and a report … - WA: Man robs Mercer Island Wells Fargo bank
2.11.18 – Mercer Island Reporter – The bank set off a silent alarm. Police quickly arrived on scene and as the suspect exited the branch he was taken into custody without any incident, said Mercer … - WA: Police Beat: Breaking and laundering, a missing cat, and a snowy hit …
2.17.19 – Tacoma News Tribune – The owner was sleeping at home when her phone jangled at 3:55 a.m., sounding an alarm. The owner realized she’d forgotten to lock the door. Pressing buttons …
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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