News
- How Industry Efforts Toppled Georgia False Alarm Law
4.2.21 – SSI – John Loud explains the concerted efforts by industry stakeholders in helping defeat the spread of a punitive alarm ordinance across the state. - Georgia to Ban Cities From Fining Alarm Companies for False Alarms
4.1.21 – SSI – Lawmakers passed a bill that overturns the ability for jurisdictions to fine alarm companies for false alarms that are triggered by end users. - Kastle Systems launches vaccination authentication solution for building access
3.30.21 – SIW – Vaccination status and testing results layer on top of existing access control technology
Business Tips
- How the Alarm Industry Can Raise the Bar to Properly Test Systems
3.30.21 – SSI – Equipment, layout, wiring, transmission equipment, service and monitoring need to be tested together to ensure a “system” operates as intended. - President Biden Renews Paycheck Protection Program for Small Businesses
3.31.21 – President Biden has extended the federal Paycheck Protection Program for another two months amid coronavirus-related economic strain. - A hybrid office will require new routines. Here’s how to get it right
4.2.21 – FC – Despite new norms around flexible work environments, inclusive work spaces and habits still deserve consideration. - CDC says travel is ‘low risk’ once you’ve got COVID-19 vaccination
4.2.21 – Cnet – There’s no need to quarantine after international travel if you’ve been vaccinated, the agency says, but you should continue to wear a mask and avoid crowds. - UL Issues Fire Hazard Warning on Cat 5E Cable Brand
4.1.21 – CEPro – UL has issued a warning related to a specific Cat 5E cable made by Claritronix after discovering the product fails to meet the flammability requirements of UL testing in the United States and Canada.
Crime News
- CA: Sheriffs detain naked man suspected of burglarizing Valencia …
4.3.21 – The Signal – The burglary suspect was found inside Novila Salon & Spa. Diez said a preliminary investigation that included a conversation with the detained … - GA: Valdosta man arrested for store burglary
4.1.21 – WALB – The M&M Food Mart, VPD found the … - LA: Baton Rouge police arrest alleged bank robber tied to multiple …
3.29.21 -WBRZ – A suspected bank robber was caught in East Baton Rouge within hours of a robbery in another parish. - MA: Boston Police investigating brazen burglaries at Newbury …
4.1.21 – Boston25 – A hooded female suspect is first seen breaking into Street Salon and Barber Shop. The owner told Boston 25 News that the .. - NJ: PD: Parking Ticket, Spit Lead To Lyndhurst Jewelry Store …
3.31.21 – Daily Voice – A parking ticket and spit led Lyndhurst police to a jewelry store burglar who smashed a display case and fled not with diamonds or pearls, … - ON: Man arrested after allegedly breaking into a London, Ont …
3.29.21 – Canadian Press – London, Ont. – Police in London, Ont., say they have arrested a man after a school was broken into overnight. - SC: Lexington police charge two in catalytic converter theft
4.3.21 – The State – Lexington police arrested two men Thursday in an attempted catalytic converters heist at a car dealership after finding one of the men in the woods and another under a vehicle in the middle of the night, according to reports. - TX: APD asking for help identifying suspect in business burglary
3.30.21 – KFDA – Amarillo – Police are searching for a burglary suspect that shattered a window and stole from a business in Amarillo earlier this month. - TX: Security camera captures burglar in the act inside local Family …
3.30.21 – Killeen, Texas (KWTX) – A security camera captured burglar in the act inside a Killeen Family Dollar Store and now police are hoping someone recognizes him. Officers responded to the break-in at around 6:15 a.m. on March 16 after the burglar triggered an alarm. - WA: Woman hides in store, accused of gathering thousands …
3.29.21 – KGMI – A 35-year old woman was booked into Whatcom County Jail last week after allegedly gathering $73,000 worth of merchandise to steal from a … - WY: April Fool- ATM Stolen from Platte Valley Bank Using Pickup …
4.1.21 – K2 Radio — Casper PD reports that the truck used to steal the ATM was, in fact, also stolen. “Officers believe the vehicle was stolen just a few hours before the …
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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 – Alberto Hook
- Executive Director – Brad Shipp
- 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 – Kerri McDonald