Public Safety Updates
- GA: Sandy Springs prepares alarm companies, residents for verification …
4.1.19 – Reporter Newspapers- The city’s new alarm ordinance shifted fines for repeated false alarms to the security companies who service the alarm systems, rather than residents and … - ME: Ordinance would let Woolwich recoup some emergency costs
Wiscasset Newspaper- At the May 4 annual town meeting, Woolwich will consider ordinances allowing the fire department to bill for some emergency calls and false alarms. One of the …
Industry News
- Alula at ISC West 2019: DIY for Dealers, New Communicator & More
4.4.19 – Security Sales & Integration- We are debuting our BAT-Connect Communicator, the ultimate alarm system takeover device. With the BAT-Connect, security and automation partners can … - Interlogix’s TruProtect Unified Security Management System
4.6.19 – SecurityInfoWatch- Users can see who is in the building, respond to alarm events, utilize video verification and manage user and visitor access, all from a single application,” said … - Door-to-door salespeople spring into action
4.7.19 – Hot Springs Sentinel- … complaints each year about door-to-door salespeople using scare tactics and violations of the Home Solicitations Sales Act to sell home alarm systems.
State & National News
- Increasing Sophistication
4.1.19 – Security Today – Video surveillance management is becoming increasingly sophisticated in terms of operational capabilities, including the type and scope of analytics available. - The Next Level
4.1.19 – Security Today – Convenience stores and mini marts have traditionally installed surveillance cameras to deter crime and encourage safety, but too often these have provided images that lacked detail, particularly in low light conditions. - Managed Firewall Services
4.1.19 – Security Today – As cybercrime continues to plague companies of all sizes, across all industries both public and private, we wanted to take this opportunity to explore options that can help protect your data and your business.
Business Tips
- The Integrator’s Guide to PoE: Enhancing Projects and Profits
4.1.19 – SSI – The capability to run electric power over Ethernet cabling continues to facilitate the revolution of networked security devices. Here’s how. - How to Build an Effective Smoke & Heat Detection System
4.5.19 – SSI – Here are some critical components dealers and integrators should always keep in mind when designing an effective smoke and heat detection system. - Visual Verification Solutions are a Critical Component of Any Effective Security System
4.2.19 – SIW – False alarm reduction initiatives have made visual verification a necessity for today’s alarm system deployments
Fire & EMS News
- CT: Crews respond to hazmat incident at Monroe company
4.5.19 – CT Post- Monroe – Around 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Stevenson and Monroe firefighters were called to an activated fire alarm at Anodic Inc., a metal finishing facility … - HI: Smoke alarm alerts neighbor of Aina Haina house fire
4.6.19 – Honolulu Star-Advertiser- The Honolulu Fire Department said a neighbor heard a smoke alarm, saw smoke and reported a fire at a woman’s Aina Haina house this morning. The woman … - IL: Police blotter 4-5-19
4.4.19 – MyWebTimes.com- Ottawa firefighters responded to a false alarm at 11:04 p.m. Thursday. Streator firefighters responded to a fire alarm at noon … - IL: Smoke detectors cause alarm in Cougar Village
4.2.19 – The Alestle- Of these incidents, almost all involved students covering their smoke alarms. Director of University Housing, Michael Schultz, says the smoke alarms have been … - IN: North evacuated after a faulty smoke detector alarm
4.5.19 – The Republic- Columbus North High School was evacuated at about 1 p.m. today after a faulty smoke detector caused the alarm to sound. There was no fire and no injuries … - IN: Putnam Scanner for April 2, 2019
4.2.19 – The Banner-Graphic- At 7:41 a.m. on Saturday, GFD was dispatched for a fire alarm. Firefighters arrived at 7:46 and found a water leak had activated the alarm. - IN: Putnam Scanner for April 3, 2019
4.3.19 – The Banner-Graphic- At 9:40 p.m. on Monday, GFD was dispatched for a fire alarm. Firefighters arrived at 9:44 and determined that the alarm was due to cooking. - IN: Putnam Scanner for April 6, 2019
4.5.19 – The Banner-Graphic- At 2:21 p.m. on Thursday, GFD was dispatched for a fire alarm. Firefighters arrived at 2:26 and determined the alarm was due to body spray. - MA: Marion Police Log: March 24-30
4.4.19 – Wicked Local- Sunday, March 24. 12:15 a.m.: A suspicious party was reported at Cumberland Farms. 1:39 a.m.: A fire alarm was reported. - MA: Police/Fire
4.4.19 – Gloucester Daily Times- 12:45 p.m.: The Fire Department responded to a fire alarm activation on Dock Square. It was discovered the alarm had been triggered by burning incense. - MD: Smoke alarm saves family’s lives
4.7.19 – Herald-Mail Media- DeHaven said it was a “close call,” adding that a smoke alarm saved the lives of … The fire shows the importance of working smoke alarms and of closed doors, … - NY: Clarence woman charged with felony for pulling fire alarm at …
4.4.19 – Buffalo News- A Clarence woman has been charged with a felony for pulling a fire alarm at an Allentown bar when there was no fire, according to police and court records. - NY: Fire at Fairway on Upper West Side
4.4.19 – The Villager- Firefighters rushed to the famed Upper West Side grocery store, after a fire alarm was pulled at 1:27 p.m. The first … - NY: Fire Breaks Out In UWS Fairway Basement, FDNY Says
4.2.19 – Patch.com- Firefighters responded to the store following the activation of a fire alarm in the building around 1:30 p.m., an FDNY … - NY: Public Safety Logs March 18-March 23
4.3.19 – The Ithacan- SUMMARY: Simplex reported fire alarm. Activation caused by burnt food. Master Patrol Officer Bob Jones responded and determined the alarm was accidental. - OH: Smoke in Austin Landing hotel evacuates building
4.1.19 – WDTN.com- Miamisburg, Ohio – A hotel at Austin Landing was evacuated after a fire alarm went off Monday morning. The call came in around 11 am Monday from … - PA: April 3, 2019
4.3.19 – The Advocate- Alarm. Burning food activated a fire alarm. March 27. 11:08 p.m.. Maple Hall. Odor Investigation. A person reported a marijuana odor. An officer responded and … - SC: Fire alarm saves Port Royal home, residents
4.2.19 – fox28media.com- Port Royal, S.C. (WTGS) — The City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Department and the Burton Fire District responded to a structure fire in Port Royal … - TN: Police/fire reports for 04/02/19
4.3.19 – Columbia Daily Herald- 8:29 a.m., Alarm system activation, no fire – unintentional - VT: Fire destroys building, another damages library
4.1.19 – WPTZ- Two fires in Stowe are under investigation. Investigators said a fire alarm at the Stowe Free Library came in at 11:14 p.m. Saturday….
Crime News
- CA: Burglars attempt break-ins at 3 Los Altos jewelry shops
4.4.19 – Los Altos Town Crier- Smythe & Cross owner Khatchig Jingirian became aware of the attempted break-in at his shop when his alarm company contacted him Sunday to report his … - CA: Police investigate break-in at home of LA Rams head coach
4.6.19 – FOX 5 Atlanta- Los Angeles – Police are investigating a burglary at the Los Angeles home of Rams head coach Sean McVay. TMZ reported three men wearing hoodies, .. - CA: Taft Police activity for March 31-April 1
4.2.19 – Taft Midway Driller- 2:24 False Alarms Officer initiated activity at Taft Plumbing Co. Disposition: False Alarm. 2:56 Assist other Departments Officer initiated activity … - CA: Three boys caught while burglarizing south Stockton school
4.1.19 – Stockton Record- An alarm call alerted police about 12:25 p.m. to someone breaking into Aspire Rosa Parks Academy. As officers responded, the three boys … - CT: Man Breaks Into Naugatuck Town Hall, Hides In Cabinet: Police
4.5.19 – Patch.com- Naugatuck, CT – A Naugatuck man picked an odd place to break into, allegedly speaking of course. Police said they responded to a burglar alarm at Town .. - FL: Gun shop burglarized in Suwannee County
4.4.19 – WCTV- Deputies responded to an alarm at the business and arrived on scene within four minutes to find the store burglarized. The store owner was called to the scene … - FL: Suwannee County deputies searching for suspects wanted in gun …
4.4.19 – WTXL ABC 27- Deputies responded to a report of a commercial burglary alarm going off at Lundy’s Guns shop at 3 a.m on Thursday. When deputies arrived on scene, they … - FL: Three teens arrested for Suwannee County burglary
4.5.19 – WCTV- Deputies responded to an alarm at the business and arrived on scene within four minutes to find the store burglarized. The store owner was called to the scene … - KS: Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office investigates murder-suicide
4.3.19 – KWCH- The sheriff’s office says deputies were dispatched to a residential alarm around 8:22 a.m.. They arrived a short time later and … - MA: Concord police log, March 25-30
4.6.19 – Wicked Local- 10:43 a.m.: A burglar alarm was reported on Elm Street. Police reported a meeting going on and the parties were late entering the alarm code. 12:32 p.m.: A … - MA: Police/Fire
4.5.19 – Gloucester Daily Times- Burglar alarms sounded at Bomco Industries at 12:13 a.m. and at the Sudbay Motors GMC dealership at 7:19 a.m. In .. - MA: Swampscott police log, March 27-30
4.6.19 – Wicked Local- 5:30 a.m.: A burglar alarm was reported at Qdoba Mexican Eats on Paradise Road. 10:33 a.m.: An animal complaint was reported on Cherry Street at Essex … - MO: Police Blotter for April 4
4.6.19 – Chillicothe Constitution Tribune- 4:43 a.m., An officer responded to a commercial burglary alarm at business. It was determined to be an accidental … - NC: Third suspect charged in Carolina Guns and Gear break-in
4.1.19 – Asheboro Courier Tribune- Mark Lineberry with the Asheboro Police Department, officers responded to Carolina Guns and Gear in reference to an alarm at … - OR: Bend man arrested in Bi-Mart break-in, drugs theft
4.7.19 – KTVZ- Officers were dispatched to the store around 2 a.m. after a burglar alarm sounded, Sgt. Tim Guest said. They arrived to find the glass … - RI: $80000 worth of stolen rims and tires found at East Providence property
4.2.19 – The Providence Journal- And if not for a fire alarm early Sunday morning at a brick building at 912 Broadway, at the corner with Grosvenor Avenue, authorities might never have … - TX: Additional Details About College Station’s Hobby Lobby Surrounded …
4.2.19 – WTAW- The initial response was to a burglary alarm Saturday night shortly before 11:30. CSPD tweeted Sunday after 1 a.m. of a search of someone seen inside the … - TX: College Station police: Two arrested in connection to Hobby Lobby …
4.1.19 – Bryan-College Station Eagle- Officers responded to the alarm at the store just before 11:30 p.m. Saturday and discovered the building had been broken … - WA: Woman caught injecting her thigh with drugs in front of library | Police …
4.3.19 – Bellevue Reporter- The victim activated the home alarm and the suspects ran. They were not located…
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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