Public Safety Updates
- CA: False Alarms In Beaumont Prompt Police Advisory
1.27.20 – News Break – Beaumont, CA – According to the Beaumont Police Department, its officers respond to thousands of alarms going off every year at homes and businesses … - MD: Baltimore considering rebate program for private security cameras
1.30.20 – SIW – City wants to incentivize more residents to buy surveillance systems and partner with police to share footage - NE: Sarpy County to fine homeowners after five false-alarm …
2.1.20 – WOWT – Homeowners or business owners will be hit with a $50 fine for every false alarm starting with the sixth false alarm. The fine goes from $50 to $100 on the 11th false-alarm call. - TN: New technology will help improve dispatch response | News …
1.28.20 – WSMV- Emergency dispatchers in Nashville could respond to emergencies even faster soon, thanks to some new technology. Last week officials set up “automated secure alarm protocol” at the 911 call center. It’s connected to home security system companies, so when an alarm is triggered at …
Industry News
- Industry Gets Long-Awaited Tariff Relief
1.30.20 – CEPro – Phase One trade deal signed by U.S. and China 4A cuts tariffs from 15% to 7.5% on loudspeakers, smart speakers, turntables, TVs, projectors and more.
State & National News
- Who’s really monitoring your home security system?
1.27.20 – Birmingham, Ala. (WBRC) – The “do it yourself” home security market is booming right now. Companies like SimpliSafe offer a wide variety of products that protect every window, room and door in your home from intruders to fires and everything in between all monitored 24/7 by employees ready to dispatch police. - Preparing for Super Bowl LIV Requires Lots of High-Tech Solutions
1.31.20 – CEPro – While millions of people will enjoy the upcoming Super Bowl, very few know what it takes to put on such a massive event. Here’s an inside look. - ADT Survey Shows 92% of Consumers Expect Integrators to Protect Their Data
1.29.20 – CEPro – A recent survey of over 1,000 U.S residents shows consumers expect integrators to help protect against potential government spying and hacking attempts. - New 326 area code will change how you make calls
1.31.20 – Dayton Daily News – Due to the increase in demand for telephone numbers in the Dayton area, the local telephone providers are running out of 937 area code …
Business Tips
- Predicting How IoT and AI Will Affect the Future of Fire Systems
1.30.20 – SSI – Fire and life-safety expert Shane Clary believes in the near future fire systems will lean more toward the use of wireless Internet or intranet as opposed to radio frequencies. - Why Gunshot Detection Systems Are Becoming More Affordable
1.30.20 – SSI – The IoT and Cloud platforms combined with more cost-effective AI engines are paving the ay for a new generation of indoor gunshot detection. - Report: Ring app found to be sharing personal data with Facebook, others
1.30.20 – SIW – Information includes names, email addresses, IP addresses, mobile network carriers and data about sensors installed in the phone - Microsoft Issues Patch for Severe Flaw in Windows 10
1.30.20 – SSI Staff – The flaw makes Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016/2019 “fundamentally vulnerable,” according to a National Security Agency advisory. - Does Your Contract Protect You from ‘Gross Negligence’?
1.27.20 – CEPro – Even with an ironclad contract, integrators can be sued for “gross negligence” on a project. So should you even include that term in your contract?
Fire & EMS News
- LA: Alarm pulled in Lockett Hall by someone working in building …
1.29.20 – Reveille – Alarm pulled in Lockett Hall by someone working in building, students evacuated … Students began exiting Lockett Hall on Wednesday, Jan. - MI: CFD says CO Alarm prevented tragedy on Grand Street …
1.27.20 – Coldwater, MI. – (WTVB) – Coldwater Fire Marshall Steve Trall says a carbon monoxide detector that was installed at a home … - WA: Box left on stove found to be cause of Spokane Valley house …
1.27.20 – KHQ – Firefighters said a box placed on a stove was responsible for a house fire in Spokane Valley Monday morning. According to the Spokane Valley Fire Department, crews responded to the home and found visible smoke and a fire in the kitchen.
Crime News
- AB: Lethbridge robbery suspect nabbed red-handed after silent …
1.29.20 – CTV – Lethbridge robbery suspect nabbed red-handed after silent alarm … man, the employee triggered a panic alarm notifying police of the robbery. - AK: Arkansas authorities search for bank robbery suspect …
2.2.20 – WATN – Earle, Ark. (localmemphis.com)- Crittenden County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $2,000.00 reward for anyone who can identify a bank robber who threatened to use a bomb in Earle, AK - AR: VIDEO: Employee beaten by robber at auto parts store in …
1.30.20 – Arkansas Democrat Gazette – An auto parts store employee was pistol whipped … - AR: VIDEO: North Little Rock police investigate armed robbery
1.29.20 – Arkansas Democrat Gazette – An auto parts store employee was pistol whipped and left bloodied during a robbery last week and North Little Rock police are seeking the … - CA: Officials ask for help identifying ‘falling burglar’ who crashed …
1.28.20 – Daily Bulletin – Officials ask for help identifying ‘falling burglar’ who crashed through … a man who crashed through the ceiling of a Rancho Cucamonga liquor … - CA: Suspected burglar enters Glendale business after climbing to …
1.28.20 – LA Times – Suspected burglar enters Glendale business after climbing to the roof, police say. Juan Garcia, a 33-year-old from Los Angeles, is accused of. - CA: Video shows ‘not-so-graceful burglar’ fall through ceiling at …
1.29.20 – Sacramento Bee – Video shows ‘not-so-graceful burglar’ fall through ceiling at liquor store, CA cops say … Police said video footage showed the same man break into the store through the roof before stealing “a large amount of” lottery tickets. - CT: New York man charged with breaking into Stamford post office …
1.27.20 – Stamford Advocate – Stamford – A homeless New York claims to have been on a “mission ordained by God” when he was allegedly caught trying to steal about . - FL: TPD investigating Ridge Road homicide
1.27.20 – WTXL – A Tallahassee neighborhood is tense after a weekend packed with police presence and a homicide investigation. - GA: Burglar takes several containers of laundry detergent …
1.27.20 – WGXA – Burglar takes several containers of laundry detergent from Family Dollar on … forced open the doors to the Family Dollar. - GA: Deputies: Four juveniles arrested for burglary of Academy …
2.2.20 – Macon, GA – Four teens are facing burglary charges after Bibb deputies arrested them in connection to a Saturday Academy Sports burglary. According to a release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a ringing burglar alarm at the Academy Sports around midnight. - IA: House fire in west Iowa City causes $140K in damage
2.1.20 – The Iowa City Fire Department contained a house fire that caused $140000 in damage in west Iowa City early Thursday morning. - IA: Juveniles arrested in Atlantic robbery attempt …
1.30.20 – KMA – Two suspects are in custody following a robbery at an Atlantic convenience store late Wednesday evening. Atlantic Police Chief Dave Erickson says officers were dispatched following a holdup alarm at Casey’s General Store shortly before 11 p.m. - MI: Man arrested for armed robbery at 6 fast food restaurants …
1.30.20 – (FOX 2) – A man who’s accused armed robbery at several fast food restaurants across metro Detroit has been arrested. The FBI believes he’s … - MI: Man wanted for weekend gas station armed robbery
1.27.20 – WSAQ – Authorities are looking for a man accused of robbing a Port Huron Township gas station Sunday morning. According to the St. Clair County … - MO: Police Release Surveillance Photos After Ballpark ATM Theft …
2.1.20 – Ballwin-Ellisville, MO – Do you recognize this man caught on surveillance video? Ballwin police want to talk to him after an ATM was stolen from the Ballwin … - MO: Thieves break into St. Louis County jewelry store by breaking …
1.7.20 – KDSK – A family-owned jewelry store was burglarized last week and police said the thieves got in by breaking into two other businesses next door. - NY: Johnson City Police Charge A Local Man with Burglary …
1.27.20 – WICZ – One man is in custody after he burglarized a business in Johnson City on Sunday. The Johnson City Police … - OK: 2 juveniles sought after breaking into metro home, stealing …
1.28.20 – KOMO – 2 juveniles sought after breaking into metro home, stealing samurai sword … Police said they stole multiple items, including a samurai sword. - OK: OCPD: Child Burglary Suspect Caught On Camera Moments …
1.28.20 – Newsbreak – Oklahoma City – Police are looking for two young suspects accused of breaking into a northwest Oklahoma City home. A child was caught on camera … - PA: Police Looking for Duryea American Legion Thief
1.28.20 – WNEP – Duryea, Pa. – Police in Duryea are looking for the person who broke into an American Legion post and stole a cash box. Officials say it … - TX: Corner store in downtown Austin burglarized twice in less than …
2.1.20 – CBS- Austin – Austin Police responded to a glass break alarm at the Bread Basket 7th Street, a corner store around 1 a.m. Officials say a suspect or suspects busted the glass, stole various merchandise items and fled - VA: Henrico police investigating after items stolen from business
1.29.20 – NBC12 – Henrico police are investigating after a business was burglarized early Wednesday morning. - WY: AT&T Store Burglarized
1.28.20 – Jackson Hole Radio – The Jackson police officers responded to a burglary alarm at the AT&T store near Albertsons shortly before 4:00 am yesterday and found the store had been broken into and burglarized. Police called management to the scene and ascertained a number of cell phones had been taken
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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
- Louisiana Life Safety & Security Association Director – Dera DeRoche Jolet
- Mississippi Security Association Director – Jack Torrence
- Oklahoma Burglar & Fire Alarm Assn. Director – Steven Brekel
- Texas Burglar & Fire Alarm Assn. Director – John Helweg
- Associate Director – Brian Villari
- False Alarm Reduction Association Director – Kerri McDonald
- Executive Director – Brad Shipp
- Louisiana Life Safety & Security Association Alternate – Amy Fuselier
- Mississippi Security Association Alternate – Shelley Pettit
- Maryland Burglar & Fire Alarm Assn. Alternate – Jim Emerick
- Oklahoma Burglar & Fire Alarm Assn. Alternate – Danna Fowble
- Texas Burglar & Fire Alarm Assn. Alternate – Kelly Ryan
- False Alarm Reduction Association Alternate – Alicia Vela