Public Safety Updates

KY: 911 center improving alarm response
4.5.22 – Messenger Inquier – The Owensboro-Daviess County 911 Oversight Board has approved a plan that will cut out significant time between when an alarm goes off and …
ON: Brockton council approves false alarm bylaw
4.8.22 – Brockton – Any business with a faulty alarm system would be advised to get it repaired. Failure to do so could be expensive. Council has approved a new false alarm bylaw to address concerns raised by the police services board and South Bruce OPP about the increasing number of false alarms.

News

Denver adds new security rules after burglaries at cannabis …
4.4.22 – Denver – Colorado Sun- Burglaries at cannabis dispensaries prompt Denver to adopt strict security rules. Not everyone is happy about them. The new safety and storage requirements, which went into effect Jan. 1, are drawing a divided response from weed advocates and cannabis prohibitionists.
TDCI’s Division of Regulatory Boards Licensed Over …
4.6.22 – TN.gov – TDCI’s Division of Regulatory Boards Licensed Over 137,000 Professionals and Enacted Efficiency and Consumer Protection Measures in 2021.

Business Tips

Which AV Suppliers ‘Blew Chunks’ During Supply Chain Crisis?
4.7.22 – CEPro – Integrators vent about suppliers who ‘don’t give a rat’s butt,’ pushed delayed orders into new pricing, or offered minimal communication.
Integrators Share Cybersecurity Challenges, Desired Support From Manufacturers
4.8.22 – SSI – Most physical security companies have a great opportunity to grow their business by either adding or partnering to add cybersecurity offerings.
CEDIA: Home Technology Industry Now Exceeds $20B
4.7.22 – SSI – CEDIA’s Integrated Home Market Analysis also reveals areas of expenditure, project size and frequency, specified brands, and latest trends.
Legal Brief: 8 Considerations for Potential Acquisition
4.8.22 – SIW – With so many security businesses being acquired and merged, owners are being approached on a daily basis. Know what do do when it happens to you
How to Build a Strong Access Control Cabling Foundation
4.8.22 – SIW – Planning and building a system using quality, properly rated cable will help guarantee long-term performance and ROI
Modern Selling: The Three Stages of a Value Proposition
4.8.22 – SIW – Presenting a proposal will only work if you deliver it in a logical progression
How to prevent, prepare for and respond to active threat incidents in the workplace
4.8.22 – SIW – Establishing security plans and threat management teams is essential for all businesses today

Fire & EMS News

CT: Boot print, cell phone data and surveillance video prove …
4.7.22 – Newsbreak – Residents of a sleepy Enfield neighborhood can finally sleep a little easier. An alleged arsonist was just arrested. A 64 and 90-year-old …
IL: Plainfield Family Able To Evacuate Burning Home Due …
4.6.22 – Patch – Fire crews said the fire, which started early morning Wednesday, could have caused extensive damage had it not been for the smoke detector.
OK: OKCFD: Smoke alarm saves family of 4 from kitchen fire
4.4.22 – KFOR – The Oklahoma City Fire Department says a family of four is safe after a fire started in their kitchen, thanks to working smoke alarms.
ON: No working smoke alarm in fatal Brampton house fire, fire …
4.8.22 – CDN Firefighter – Brampton, Ont. – There was “no working smoke alarm” in the Brampton home where a fire killed a family of six, …

Crime News

AL: Athens Kay Jewelers broken into, suspects unknown
4.7.22 – Athens, Ala. (WAFF) – A Kay Jewelers in Athens was broken into by three unknown suspects early Tuesday morning. According to Captain Brett …
CA: CVS Pharmacy in southeast Fresno burglarized
4.7.22 – ABC30 – Officers responded to a burglary alarm on Kings Canyon Road and Peach Avenue at the CVS Pharmacy just after 3 am.
IA: Officials seeking suspect who stole cash from ATM in Lynnville …
4.5.22 – Newton Daily – During the investigation, it was determined a white pickup truck was used to remove the machine, allowing money to be stolen. That same morning, …
IL: Granite City man faces burglary charges
4.5.22 – The Telegraph – According to court documents, on March 25 McClain allegedly entered a detached garage in Granite City to commit theft. Bail was set at $45,000.
IL: Police seek help in identifying suspect who tried burglarizing …
4.4.22 – Lake & McHenry Scanner – A person who attempted to burglarize a home in the 500 block of Oak Knoll Road in Barrington Hills was caught on surveillance camera Monday …
KS: Topeka man charged with 2 burglaries, same business
4.8.22 – KSNT – The Topeka Police Department arrested and charged Bradley Martin, 58, with two counts of burglary to a business, two counts of theft, …
MN: Intruder spends the night at the George …
4.5.22 – Yahoo Money – When staff locked the doors of St. Paul’s George Latimer Central Library on Sunday evening, an unwelcome visitor remained inside.
MN: Technology helps foil attempted burglary at Rochester business
4.4.22 – KIMT – Rochester, Minn. – A phone notification resulted in the owner of Med City Coin being able to foil a burglary attempt.
MN: Up on the rooftop burglar broke into Gerster Jewelers in …
4.4.22 – Hometown Source – An attempted robbery was foiled by a triggered alarm inside Gerster Jewelers in downtown Farmington on Sunday night after a burglar gained access by sawing holes in the roof. No one was injured in the failed attempt inside the century-old family jewelry store, which was closed at the time.
NY: Man Sought In Robbery Of Westfield Bank
4.8.22 – Post Journal – Westfield – Police were looking for the man who held up a Westfield bank on Friday. No injuries were reported in the robbery, which occurred …
OH: East Columbus convenience store owner stops burglary
4.6.22 – WBNS – Police: Owner fights off armed burglar at east Columbus convenience store. Police said the store’s owner was not hit by gunfire, …
OR: Man accused of breaking into car dealership, stealing …
4.6.22 – KATU – The suspect had done about $1,500 in damage to the door and had also stolen three Mercedes-Benz key-fobs, according to the sheriff’s office.
SC: Suspect charged after allegedly trying to rob multiple Upstate …
4.4.22 – WIS – The suspect, 65-year-old Samuel Olen McClain, allegedly went to the bank teller and passed them a note asking for money. The teller refused his …
TX: Arrest made during burglary call at KC’s Game Room
4.4.22 – Beaumont Enterprise – An arrest has been made in connection with the burglary of KC’s Game Room early Monday morning. The Port Arthur Police Department received a call at approximately 2:15 a.m. for an alarm at the business, police said.
TX: Howie’s Premium Subs broken into Tuesday morning
4.5.22 – KRIS – Howie’s Premium Subs opened up shop in February at the Moore Plaza shopping center along SPID. The owner tells us, around 5 a.m., security …
VA: Thieves Smash Store Doors at Shopping Center
4.5.22 – Loudoun Now – The Leesburg Police Department is investigating one retail store robberies and an attempted second robbery that happened early Saturday …

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