Public Safety Updates

MS: Oxford police connect neighbors to curb crime
3.19.19 – WTVA- Oxford, Miss. – Oxford police hope to connect residents with a new technology system to curb crime in the city. Neighbors by Ring is an alarm system …
TX: El Paso Fire Department targets deaf community with new alarm system
3.18.19 – cbs4local.com- “The deaf community smoke alarm system consists of 3 items, a strobe smoke alarm, an audible smoke alarm, and then we have what is called a bed shaker,” …
TX: Victoria council OKs purchase of generator for water treatment plant
3.20.19 – Victoria Advocate- The council also gave final approval to amend city code as it relates to automatic alarm systems. The changes will require all alarm systems to be registered and …

Industry News

SSI Webcast: Get Your Legal Ducks in a Row Before Entering DIY …
3.19.19 – Security Sales & Integration- Kirschenbaum, who pens SSI’s “Legal Briefing” column, is recognized throughout the United States as an expert in the alarm industry for licensing, contract …
ADT to Replace Pulse With Command and Control Platform
3.19.19 – Security Sales & Integration- … to the original Pulse platform launched in 2010 and replaces it with the new ADT Command and Control —”Command” being the alarm and automation panel, …
Ethics and biometric identity
3.18.19 – SIW – Biometrics represent a huge advancement from the centuries-old use of paper documentation but with a price
Analysis: ADT Pulse vs. Command and Control; 3G Sunset Doom as ‘Opportunity’
3.21.19 – CEPro – ADT Pulse replaced by ‘dream’ security and home-automation system ADT Command and Control, powered by Alarm.com, but ADT faces upgrade challenge for some 3.7 million customers due to 3G, CDMA sunset.
Vivint Combines Car and Smart Home Security in a Single App
3.21.19 – SSI – The service, called Car Guard, allows homeowners to monitor the security, location and diagnostics of a car and sends notifications to users.

State & National News

New smoke alarm law requires stores to only sell hard-wired alarms …
3.18.19 – WKBW-TV- Buffalo, N.Y. – Starting on April 1st, stores in New York State will be prohibited from selling smoke alarms that use replaceable batteries (9 volt or …
Towers of power: States, feds, locals vie for control of 5G
3.18.19 – State Net Capitol Journal – The next generation of wireless technology, 5G, could bring major advancements in everything from entertainment to public safety. But federal, state and local governments are at odds over how that technology should be deployed and where regulatory authority over it should reside. NCSL resources on mobile 5G and small cell legislation.
Yipes! A Phone Charger Caught This Outlet On Fire
3.19.19 – WFMYNews2.com- Why didn’t the smoke alarm sound off? There could be a few reasons: what kind of alarm, where it was located. Not all smoke alarms are created equal.
As Homebuilding Lags in the U.S., Remodeling Industry Picks Up the Slack
3.12.19 – SDM – The home remodeling market in the U.S. expanded by more than 50 percent since the end of the Great Recession, according to Improving America’s Housing 2019, a new report released by the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies.
New smoke detector law to go into effect in New York beginning in April
3.22.19 – SecurityInfoWatch- Over half of the deadly fires in the United States between 2012 and 2016 happened in homes that didn’t have smoke alarms or had detectors that weren’t …
The race to 5G technology needs to take public health into account
2.24.19 – Washington Post- 20 Economy & Business article “U.S. has strong start in race for 5G, report … Not everyone in Congress agrees that rapid deployment of 5G is a …
Best and Worst States for Amazon Package Theft
3.22.19 – CEPrO – Study reveals Wyoming, Vermont and California are the worst states per capita for Amazon package theft. Mississippi is the safest. December and November months have highest theft…

Business Tips

AFA Execs Discuss Key to Longevity, Trends in the Industry
3.18.19 – Security Sales & Integration- Beginning life as Automatic Signal Telegraph Co. of NYC in 1873 and beginning to transmit fire alarm signals two years later, the firm became Automatic Fire …
6 Things to Take Into Account When Using Smart Devices for Fire Safety
3.19.19 – Security Sales & Integration- A fire started at a property that was, by code, not required to have an automatic fire alarm system. The structure also did not have a water-based fire suppression …
How to Deal With Debts During Company Sales
3.21.19 – Security Sales & Integration- But there are plenty of alarm company owners out there who think their nephew just out of law school, or some yoyo recommended by some other yoyo (that …
CE Profile: Towering Success
3.21.19 – CEPro – By Jason Knott – Texas-based Service Tech AV brings a honed installation process, automated ‘Build-a-Bear’ selling system, and requirement that all clients sign service agreements to the high-rise condo and luxury home markets.
Password managers have a security flaw. But you should still use one.
2.19.19 – Washington Post – Exclusive: A new study finds bugs in five of the most popular password managers. So how is it safe to keep all your eggs in one basket?
Security Dealers: How to Gain New Profits by Expanding Products & Services
3.22.19 – While it may be easy to stay within your comfort zone, to remain competitive security dealers and integrators must consider expanding their offerings.

Fire & EMS News

HI: HFD investigators determine cause of building fire on Heron Avenue
3.20.19 – KITV Honolulu- She was alerted to the fire by a smoke alarm activation and safely exited the … The unit did have working smoke alarms but it did not have fire sprinklers.
IL: Man hurt in fire at Palatine metal plating facility
3.21.19 – Chicago Sun-Times- At 10:47 p.m., firefighters responded to an activated fire alarm at the Arlington Plating Company, according to a …
IN: Putnam Scanner for March 19, 2019
3.19.19 – The Banner-Graphic- At 9:07 a.m. on Saturday, GFD was dispatched to 10 W. Hanna St. for a fire alarm. Firefighters arrived at 9:12 and found the alarm was set off by steam issuing …
MA: Cohasset police log, March 11-17
3.23.19 – Wicked Local- 12:12 p.m.: A resident of Beechwood Street reported some of her smoke alarms going off. Fire personnel reported a problem detector on the second-floor …
MA: Police/Fire
3.19.19 – Gloucester Daily Times- 11:25 p.m.: A fire alarm activation drew police and fire crews to an address on Norton’s Point. The cause proved to be a faulty alarm. 5:45 p.m.: Police are …
PA: Fire alarm issue forces temporary closure of Elizabethtown’s Amtrak …
3.22.19 – FOX43.com- Lancaster County — An issue with the fire alarm system has led to the temporary closure of the Amtrak station, Amtrak officials announced …
PA: Malfunctioning HVAC unit forces partial evacuation of ManorCare
3.24.19 – Reading Eagle- Crews were dispatched shortly after 8:30 p.m. to ManorCare Health Services for the report of an automatic fire alarm. The incident was ..
TN: Cheesecake Factory at Hamilton Place Mall reopen after evacuation
3.24.19 – WTVC- The official said the evacuation was from a false alarm due to a “knob malfunction” on a stove. An employee at The Cheesecake Factory confirms that the ..
TX: Deadly fire at Wichita Falls apartment building ruled accidental
3.19.19 – KAUZ- Firefighters initially responded to a report of a fire alarm at the six-story building at 1:20 a.m. on Saturday morning. Responders requested additional units when …

Crime News

AL: CAUGHT IN THE ACT: Home burglary suspect identified through DNA
3.20.19 – FOX10 News- Having set off the alarm, he wasn’t there long — eventually running out the front door. Not only was he caught on camera, but police say he left behind DNA.
AR: Attempted Robbers Chased Away By Alarm At Gravette Pharmacy
3.19.19 – 5newsonline.com- Gravette, Ark. (KFSM) — An attempted break-in at a local drug store early Monday (March 18) morning was caught on camera. The owner of Teasley Drug …
AR: Dispatch Desk
3.22.19 – Lovely County Citizen- 12:46 p.m. — An officer responded to an alarm and made contact with the realtor on the scene. All was well….
CA: Fullerton: Burglars steal more than $60000 in merchandise after …
3.21.19 – KABC-TV- “So in 24 hours, the back-up battery for the alarm system, it turned dead.” Tokatli is working with Fullerton police to try and identify the suspects. He said he was …
CA: Police Alert: Pair of Home Burglaries in Newport Ridge
3.23.19 – Newport Beach Independent Newspaper- They also provided some home security tips, including to always lock windows and doors and activate the alarm whenever leaving the house, even if for a few …
CA: Sheriff’s office seeks to identify couple in suspected attempted burglary …
3.21.19 – KSBY San Luis Obispo News- Sheriff’s officials say a deputy responded to an alarm at a and found that a screen to a side window had been …
CA: Thieves target eateries in Pixley, Goshen. Now deputies need help …
3.24.19 – Visalia Times-Delta- At about 3:30 a.m. Saturday morning, the owner of Buzz’s Drive-In reported the building’s alarm system had gone off. When deputies …
CA: Two people arrested after allegedly attempting to burglarize Nipomo …
3.23.19 – Santa Maria Times- When a sheriff’s deputy responded to an audible alarm at a house about 5:30 p.m. Monday, a neighbor reported hearing the …
CA: VIDEO: Men breaking into a Mexican Restaurant in Tulare County
3.24.19 – KMPH Fox 26- Tulare County, CA — TCSO Deputies responded to a Burglar Alarm at Buzz’s Drive-In. When they arrived, the property owner …
CT: Shelton Fire Log: Feb. 25-March 17
3.22.19 – Shelton Herald- At 9:58 a.m., the Echo Hose Co. #1 and the Pine Rock Co. #4 responded to a fire alarm activation. There was no fire. An engine responded.
GA: Lumpkin County sheriff’s deputy fires on woman suspected of …
3.18.19 – MDJOnline.com- … revealed that the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office was called at 7:19 p.m. concerning a report of a residential alarm.
GA: Police: Man caught trying to burglarize Houston County business
3.21.19 – wgxa.tv- Warner Robins Police says around 4:15 a.m., officers responded to the Critter for a business alarm. When officers arrived …
IL: Burst pipe closes Glen Ellyn History Center
3.23.19 – Chicago Daily Herald- The Glen Ellyn Police Department received an alarm early Friday morning from the security system at the history center. Upon investigating, they found a …
IL: Elmhurst police blotter: 20-year-old faces public intoxication charge …
3.23.19 – Chicago Tribune- … March 17 after video showed several men broke glass on an overhead door and drove the cars away before police were able to respond to the burglar alarm.
IL: Police looking for suspect after Gander Outdoors is burglarized
3.22.19 – WIFR- Rockford, Ill. Around 4:40 a.m. Friday, Rockford Police responded to Gander Outdoors in reference to an alarm.
IN: Fine print: Sheriff’s log March 10-16
3.20.19 – Brown County Democrat 3:11 a.m. County officer responds for residential alarm; cleared by 4:32 a.m…
IN: Niles police investigating armed robbery at Check Into Cash
3.21.19 – ABC 57 News- Niles Police are investigating an armed robbery that happened at the Check Into Cash store. Police said they received a hold up alarm at 12:24 …
LA: Police: Man caught stealing electronics from First Baptist Church
3.21.19 – MyArkLaMiss – On Thursday, officers were dispatched to First Baptist Church in reference to a burglary alarm. Officers found Christopher Lee Barnett, 35, in the …
LA: WMPD: Man robbing church said he was cleaning the carpets
3.22.19 – Monroe News Star- According to the arrest report, officers responded to a burglar alarm and found Christopher Lee Barnett, 34, taking computers and other electronics from First …
MA: Arlington police catch late-night bicycle thief
3.20.19 – Wicked Local Arlington- At 3:09 a.m. on Monday, March 18, Arlington police responded to Quad Cycles to investigate a commercial alarm. Upon arrival …
MA: Concord police log, March 11-18
3.23.19 – Wicked Local- 9:31 a.m.: A burglar alarm was reported.
MA: Man arrested for allegedly shooting bank window with BB gun, police …
3.23.19 – WCVB Boston- Police said they responded at 9:02 p.m. to a window break alarm at the Bank of Canton. Upon arrival, police found a broken window at the …
MA: Pembroke police log, March 12-18
3.23.19 – Wicked Local- 8:52 a.m.: A burglar alarm was reported at a business. Police secured the building. 2:19 p.m.: An animal complaint was reported on …
MA: Police Log: 3-23-19
3.23.19 – Daily Item – False burglar alarm sounded on Thursday at 12:55 p.m. Officer reports everything appears OK….
MA: Saugus Police log March 12
3.18.19 – Wicked Local- At 4:28 p.m. the manager of Bob’s Store reported two females set the alarms off and refused …
MA: Suspect arrested after string of vandalism in Randolph
3.24.19 – Boston 25 News- Police say they responded to an alarm at the Bank of Canton Friday night at 9:02 p.m. after a window of the building had been broken.
MI: Bay Co Sheriff seeks public help identifying thieves after pharmacy …
3.23.19 – WNEM Saginaw- “We were alerted by an alarm, and then upon arrival, it was discovered that the pharmacy was broken into,” Bay County Sheriff Sgt. Don Duchene, said. Security …
MI: Police Beat
3.20.19 – Thecountypress- . March 17: • 12:53 a.m. — Alarm, …
MO: Police arrest suspect in Citizens Bank & Trust robbery
3.22.19 – KQ2.com – According to police, officers received a hold-up alarm from the Citizens Bank and Trust in the Shoppes at North Village around 3:15 p.m. Monday. Police said an …
MO: UPDATE: Police release images of suspected bank robber
3.19.19 – KQ2.com – According to police, officers received a hold-up alarm from the Citizens Bank and Trust in the Shoppes at North Village around 3:15 p.m. Monday. Police said an …
NC: Two individuals arrested for breaking into the Granite Falls State …
3.22.19 – Caldwell Journal- An officer, along with a Hudson Police officer, responded to the bank after an alarm was called in to the Police Department. While at the bank, the officers located …
NC: Weapons charges for twin brothers accused of breaking into church
3.19.19 – WBTV- Deputies responding to a burglar alarm found a torn window screen at the back of the church and chairs that had been knocked over. They also found lottery …
NJ: Mountainside Police Respond to Attempted Burglary
3.22.19 – TAPinto.net- Both actors immediately fled the scene when confronted without gaining entry to the home and after the homeowner remotely set off the alarm via a smart phone.
NV: Henderson police dealing with barricade situation at a home
3.22.19 – Albany Times Union (AP) — Police in Henderson say they are dealing with a barricade situation at a home. They say officers got a call around 5:30 p.m. Thursday about a fire alarm …
NY: Geneseo Police Activity Report
3.22.19 – The Livingston County News Responded to Lakeville Rd for a burglar alarm. Responded to Melody Lane for a smoke detector going off. Responded to the April Meadows Apartments for a …
NY: Shelter Island Police Department blotter
3.21.19 – Shelter Island Reporter- A motion detector activated an alarm on March 12 in Ram Island. Police found that the property appeared secure. They were unable to find a cause for the alarm; …
OH: Marshals to suspect: Come out, come out wherever you are
3.21.19 – Youngstown Vindicator- Marshals spotted him at the store and went inside, but Bonilla ran out a side door, triggering a fire alarm. Reports said when Bonilla saw a marshal at the door, …
OR: Public Safety
3.20.19 – Corvallis Gazette Times- Trespassing: Philomath police responded at 3:59 a.m. to Eco Express Laundry to investigate an activated burglar alarm. Erik L. Devaney, 42, no fixed …
PA: 3/21/19 Blotter
3.22.19 – SRU The Online Rocket- March 8 – Police were dispatched to Old Main for an intruder alarm. The alarm was set off by housekeeping, and the alarm panel was unable to be reset. Health …
PA: Early-morning elementary school intruder pleads guilty
3.23.19 – WFMZ Allentown- 10 for a burglary alarm. An officer arrived to find a broken window on a first-floor door, according to court records. Police said the intruder reached through the …
PA: Police respond to alarm at empty Broad St. school
3.20.19 – Butler Eagle- A burglar alarm at the vacant Broad Street Elementary School in Butler ended with three youths in trouble with the law. Butler police said they went to the school …
PA: Police: Man breaks into Medford home, confronts babysitter and child
3.23.19 – FOX 29 News Philadelphia- … tried to get into the home last week but was unsuccessful. The family called police when they noticed their window screens were cut out and an alarm went off.
SC: Ogdensburg police blotter, March 21
3.22.19 – North Country Now- Police advised the subject that they are not allowed to harbor farm animals. • Burglar alarm activation at Tractor Supply at 6:06 a.m. False alarm.
SD: Clay County Sheriff’s Report
3.19.19 – Yankton Daily Press- 7:46 a.m. — A deputy responded to a report of a residential burglar alarm at a rural residence. A resident was found at home and it was determined he had …
TX: High-speed pursuit kicks off weekend of law enforcement in Lamar …
3.18.19 – Paris News Arrest made after alarm company reports break-in. Officers dispatched to a business arrested Jarrick Watkins of Paris for …
VA: Mount Vernon Crime Report
3.22.19 – Virginia Connection Newspapers- #COMMERCIAL BURGLARY: (AT&T), March 18, 1:04 a.m. Officers responded to the store for an alarm. The entrance door was …
WI: Burglar removes plywood from broken glass door, robs pet food store …
3.18.19 – Channel3000.com – WISC-TV3- Police responded around 1:30 a.m. to Mounds Pet Food Warehouse, where they found an alarm going off and the front door glass …
WI: Burglars take money from town of Middleton auto parts store, sheriff’s ..
3.21.19 – Madison.com- Deputies went to a O’Reilly Auto Parts store at about 1:50 a.m. because of an alarm, said Dane County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Elise …
WY: Casper man charged with killing mother held on $1 million bond
3.22.19 – Casper Star-Tribune Online- The defendant’s mother, 58-year-old Deborah Steplock, was found with a gunshot wound by police responding to an alarm call at a home south of downtown …

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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