Public Safety Updates
- BC: New strategy greatly reduces number of false alarms in Delta
2.20.19 – Delta-Optimist- A new Delta police policy has resulted in a 45 per cent reduction in false alarm calls, saving more than 700 operational hours. Chief Neil Dubord presented the … - NC: Paid parking coming to Oak Island; false alarm violations to be penalized
2.20.19 – WECT- An ordinance to regulate police response to false alarms and implement fines for violations was also approved. Town leaders also discussed plans for the Oak … - NT: Police to work with building owners on false alarms
2.19.19 – My Yellowknife Now – Yellowknife RCMP’s detachment commander Insp. Alex Laporte says the police agency is working on preventing false fire alarms. From January to the end of ..
Industry News
- Video: Alarm.com looks to curb false alarms with ‘Smart Signal’
2.19.19 – SecurityInfoWatch – Matt Zartman, Director of Communications for Alarm.com, chats with SecurityInfoWatch.com contributor Steve Surfaro about the company’s recently launched … - Security Industry Mourns the Loss of George Gunning
2.20.19 – Security Sales & Integration- Los Angeles – George Gunning, who gained luminary status in the alarm industry for his extensive dedication to industry trade associations and visionary … - ADT to Integrate FirstNet Service Into Alarm Panels
2.21.19 – Security Sales & Integration- The company expects to have FirstNet-enabled alarm panels available by the second half of this year. By integrating FirstNet service into ADT Command alarm .. - First US State, Vermont, Bans Dahua and Hikvision
The first US state, Vermont, has issued a ban on a number of Chinese and Russian manufacturers including the world’s 2 largest video surveillance manufacturers, Dahua and Hikvision. This follows the August 2018 NDAA banning US Government use of such products. However, the Vermont ban goes even farther.
State & National News
- High-tech window films protect against espionage
2.18.19 – SIW – Multi-purpose window films should be part of a multi-layered approach to developing comprehensive cyber and physical security plans - Google apologizes for ‘secret’ microphone in Nest Secure home alarm …
2.20.19 – Gearbrain- When Google announced earlier this month that its Nest Secure home alarm system would soon work as a Google Home smart speaker, buyers were confused. - Weslaco Fire Department warns residents of home security scam
2.20.19 – KGBT-TV- According to a police release on Facebook, individuals are offering home inspections and attempting to sell security and fire alarm systems to home owners. - Google didn’t tell users that Nest home alarm has built-in microphone
2.20.19 – MarketWatch- Google said Wednesday it forgot to mention that it included a microphone in its Nest Secure home alarm system, the latest privacy flub by one of the tech … - Changes to NFPA 101-2018
1.31.19 – Consulting-Specifying Engineer – NFPA 101-2018: Life Safety Code has three important updates that are vital to fire protection engineers. Read More - UL Opens Catalog of Safety Standards for Online Viewing
SSI – UL has developed more than 1,400 standards to address safety, security and sustainability challenges and foster safe living and working conditions. - Fire at Motel 6 brings to mind need for smoke alarm safety
2.24.19 – nbc16.com- Fire at Motel 6 brings to mind need for smoke alarm safety … the room failed to go off, raising questions about how safe the smoke alarms in your home might be.
Business Tips
- Common Sense Advice On How to Avoid Buyer Confusion
2.18.19 – Security Sales & Integration- As a former alarm company owner and an operations manager for two other security companies, I managed to avoid lawsuits of any kind. That’s not to say that … - Legal Brief: Privacy in the Age of AI and Biometrics
2.14.19 – SIW – Companies deploying these technologies must use human intelligence to ensure artificial intelligence does not present unnecessary liability - Monitoring Roundtable: Execs Share Perspectives on DIY, MIY Competition & More
2.20.19 – SSI- Leading thinkers from six firms serving the central station channel tackle solving top challenges, dealing with the DIY and MIY threat, and how to stand out from the crowd.
Fire & EMS News
- AR: Sprinkler test at Walmart causes fire department response
2.22.19 – Magnolia Banner News- 79 store in response to a sprinkler alarm call. The incident, though, turned out to be a false alarm. It was only a test of the system, according to on-scene … - FL: 8 On Your Side Health & Fitness Expo briefly evacuated due to …
2.22.19 – WFLA- Tampa Fire Rescue confirmed to News Channel 8 the evacuation was due to an automated fire alarm, which triggered a sprinkler, in one of the convention . - GA: Crime Report | 2.20.19
2.20.19 – The Emory Wheel- On Feb. 8 at 11:16 p.m., Emory Police Department (EPD) responded to a fire alarm at Clairmont Residential Center (CRC). DeKalb County Fire Rescue and … - IL: Burnt food sets off 2 separate alarms in Charleston
2.20.19 – Journal Gazette and Times-Courier- Firefighters responded to a fire alarm at 6:52 p.m. Sunday at Pemberton Hall. … A fire alarm was set off by burnt food at 11:43 a.m. Tuesday at Giffin Hall in the … - IN: Police Blotter: Feb. 19, 2019
2.20.19 – pharostribune.com- Logansport Fire Department. 7:36 p.m. — Fire alarm. - KY: Report: Man disables smoke alarm, starts Lexington apartment fire
2.21.19 – WKYT- Lexington, Ky. – A man is accused of taking a battery out of a smoke detector before starting a fire inside a Lexington apartment. Robert Shepherd is .. - MI: Farmington Public Safety officer rescues woman from house fire
2.20.19 – Farmington Voice- According to a press release, officers responded around 2:15 p.m. to a medical alarm at a duplex in the.The first … - MT: Despite fire alarms, Wibaux girls win wild semifinal over Plenty Coups …
2.22.19 – MontanaSports- LAUREL – The fire alarms were a dead giveaway. Or, actually, more of a precursor Thursday of what was to come on semifinal night at the Southern C girls … - NJ: Lacey Police Log: Stolen Trailer, Shoplifting, Fraud
2.23.19 – Patch.com- Carbon Monoxide Alarm – On Thursday, February 21, 2019, at 10:20 p.m., Officer Daniel Ricciardella responded to the area of Neosho Drive for an alarm … - NY: Public Safety Logs Feb. 4-Feb. 7
2.21.19 – The Ithacan- SUMMARY: Simplex reported fire alarm. Activation was caused by smoke from faulty belt on water pump. Fire Protection Specialist Max Noble responded. - OR: POLICE AND FIRE REPORTS
2.20.19 – St. Helens Chronicle- 7: 5:10 a.m. St. Helens firefighters responded to an automatic fire alarm. The alarm was false. Feb. 7: 8:26 a.m. Rainier … - PA: Emergency services
2.19.19 – Lock Haven Express- At 5:15 p.m., the Lock Haven Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at 360 East Park Street in Lock Haven City. The call was cleared at 5:26 p.m. … - SC: Summerville family of 6 forced out of home after fire on Central Avenue
2.20.19 – ABC NEWS 4- The Summerville Fire & Rescue Department received an alarm about the structure fire at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night, according to a Summerville spokesperson. - TN: Pollice/Fire reports for 02/21/19
2.22.19 – Columbia Daily Herald- 1:47 p.m., Alarm system activation, no fire – unintentional, 201 E. 14th St. ◇ 2:06 p.m., EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury, 309 Granada Drive. - WI: Arcade game starts electrical fire at Richfield Cabela’s
2.23.19 – WTMJ-TV – Washington County Sheriff’s deputies and Richfield firefighters responded to the fire alarm at 11:17 p.m. Upon locating smoke, fire departments from … - WI: Merrill Fire Department reports
2.18.19 – Merrillfotonews- Calls: #212- Eng 62, Truck 63 and Med 62 responded to a fire alarm sounding, no fire was found….
Crime News
- AL: Suspects cut hole in roof to carry out overnight Hoover convenience …
2.23.19 – CBS42.com- Once inside, they destroyed the alarm panel, cut the phone lines and disabled the video surveillance system. The suspects took an undetermined amount of … - AR: ATF joins hunt for suspects who stole 79 guns in brazen Arkansas …
2.19.19 – Fox News- The incident occurred at about 3 a.m. on Friday and the burglary did not trigger an alarm, The Arkansas Democrat Gazette reported. The suspects, apparently … - CA: Teen Breaks Into Claremont Skate Shop, Caught Wearing Stolen …
2.24.19 – KTLA- Pomona police responded to Stix Ride Shop just before 4 a.m., when an alarm was triggered. Officers arrived to find the store’s front .. - CA: WATCH: Suspect detained, Saanich Police confirm weapons threat a …
2.23.19 – Sooke News Mirror- The Saanich Police Department responded to reports of a man with a weapon at an apartment building in that block around 7 a.m. after the building alarm was … - FL: 2 high school students arrested for attempted Lakeland gun store …
2.22.19 – The Ledger- After the glass broke, the store alarm sounded and both suspects fled the area. … “Thankfully, the alarm did its job, along with steel security bars at the door, and … - FL: Surveillance video captures attempted burglary of Cooper City home
2.22.19 – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale- The homeowner, who saw the duo peering in through the camera, activated the alarm, and the two ran away. - FL: Three Lakeland businesses hit by smash-and-grab burglars
2.20.19 – The Ledger- Around 6:53 a.m., the Sheriff’s Office received an alarm call indicating EZ Wireless Store had a break-in. When deputies arrived, they found the front doors of … - IA: Trial resumes in Cedar Falls jewelry store holdup
2.19.19 – Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier- As Petitt shifted to activate the store alarm, the masked man shouted “no buttons” and sprayed Petitt in the face. He ordered her to the ground, where, eyes … - IL: Burglars break into O’Fallon business, ride away on stolen …
2.22.19 – Belleville News-Democrat- A burglar alarm went off at … - MA: Cash stolen in New Bedford City Hall break
2.20.19 – SouthCoastToday.com- … other City Hall offices, he said. NBPD detectives are investigating the break and reviewing information from the building’s alarm and camera systems, he said. - MA: Concord police log, Feb. 10-17
2.23.19 – Wicked Local- 4:37 a.m.: A burglar alarm was reported at Concord-Carlisle High School. Police checked the exterior…. - MA: Littleton police reports: Feb. 7-13
2.22.19 – Wicked Local- 10:30 a.m.: An activated burglar alarm was investigated…. - MA: Rochester Police Log: Feb. 10-16
2.22.19 – Wicked Local- 4:36 p.m.: A burglar alarm was reported at a residence… - MA: Wareham Police seeking sledge hammer-wielding B&E suspect
2.23.19 – Wicked Local- Wareham Police responded to the Wreckless Hobbies shop, for an alarm. Upon arrival, Officer Ryan Gomes found the front door to be - MD: Crime Line 2/14 – 2/20
2.21.19 – The Bottom Line News- 02/19/2019 Alarm –Allegany County Dispatch reported a burglary/motion alarm in lobby of S.E.R.F. Upon arrival of officers , a window in the lobby was slightly … - MN: Shakopee police officer cleared in fatal shooting last fall
2.19.19 – TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press- Officer Thor Carlson and a rookie he was training responded to a November fire alarm call at the home of James Hanchett at 823 Apgar St. S. A Minneosta … - MO: Multiple businesses broken into, one burglarized
2.24.19 – KOMU 8- He said the people who broke in might have known to break the back window of the camper because that isn’t connected to an alarm. He also said the buildings’ … - NH: Police: SAU alarm that summoned police was ‘personnel issue’
2.19.19 – Valley News- 13 when the police department responded to a “special ed panic alarm,” which he described as a button that summons a police response. Such alarms are … - OH: Break-in at wireless store: Avon Police Blotter
2.24.19 – cleveland.com- AVON —Breaking and entering, Police responded to an alarm at 2:25 a.m. at a T-Mobile wireless store. Officers found a window broken with a rock … - OH: Grove City: Business owners find glass broken; no items stolen
2.19.19 – ThisWeek Community News- Grove City police officers responded Feb. 12 to burglar alarms sounding at two businesses. Officers were dispatched at 8:23 p.m. to a business in the 3600 block … - OH: Jewelry heist suspects named
2.19.19 – The Review- … cut through into the jewelry store, carrying a backpack and crowbar, shimmying down water pipes and ripping out wiring for the alarm system in the process. - OH: Reward offered in Cleveland bank robbery
2.20.19 – fox8.com- The suspect warned the employee not to press the alarm button. The FBI said he got away with an undisclosed amount of cash. No one was injured. The suspect … - RI: Four accused of breaking into Cranston West High School
2.23.19 – Turn to 10- Officers said they responded to the school at about 5 a.m. after the burglar-alarm system went off. Maj. Todd Patalano, of the Cranston Police Department, told - SC: Orangeburg bank robbed, suspect found in nearby yard; man on …
2.22.19 – The Times and Democrat- Officers learned of the robbery at 8:47 a.m. after someone called 911 and a clerk activated an emergency alarm. Officers were on the scene within two minutes. - TN: Police investigate attempted burglary at Madison business
2.18.19 – WSMV Nashville- Madison,TN – Police say a surveillance video shows a man and woman breaking into an insurance business in Madison this morning. Police say it … - TX: Business burglary suspect caught on camera
2.22.19 – FOX 29- The building’s alarm did go off and the man didn’t get away with anything after spending less than two minutes inside. If you have any information about who this . - TX: Thieves Target Scuba Stores in Frisco, Plano
2.20.19 – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth- They begin to grab gear off the shelves, and aren’t bothered by the alarm when it goes off. Store owner Thorsten Prutz said he was alerted to the break-in by his … - VA: Pittsylvania county gun shop has another attempted burglary
2.19.19 – WDBJ7- … alarm than show up to a building with a gaping hole and a truck sitting in it,” said Jennings. Jennings already has a security system with multiple door sensors, … - WA: Truck backs into beer shop in botched burglary
2.19.19 – FOX13 Memphis- Seattle – The owner of a Greenwood beer shop is dealing with thousands of dollars’ worth of repairs after burglars backed a truck into her store overnight. - WI: Police: Walkie-talkies help police arrest three for burglary
2.22.19 – WKOW- Police responded to a burglar alarm at a construction site around 10:30 p.m., police said. The project had a problem with copper thieves. Officers searched the … - WV: News of Record
2.19.19 – Beckley Register-Herald- Residential/Commercial Alarm: - WV: Wheeling and Ohio County Police Reports
2.18.19 – Wheeling Intelligencer- Saturday. At 9:54 a.m., Market Street, burglar alarm.
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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