Public Safety Updates
- ‘Every day is different’: Ala. county dispatchers reflect on 911 improvements and challenges
5.11.24 – The Decatur Daily – Morgan County 911 dispatchers describe the rewards and challenges that come with the job
Featured Articles
- More owners opt for smart home technologies
5.8.24 – The Boston Globe – Vacation property owners in New England are increasingly integrating smart-home technology into their homes, such as energy-efficient thermostats and advanced security systems, to enhance the utility and security of their properties. Matthew H. Cole, president and CEO of Cape Associates, highlights that these technologies are becoming essential, with a significant uptick in adoption shown by a YouGov report indicating that many Americans now own at least one smart-home device. - Parks Associates CONNECTIONS conference addresses role of multidevice households
6.9.24 – SIW – 60% of households with smart devices are using them as point solutions, leaving a large portion of their value unrealized. - Business Fitness: The Financial Impact of Active Shooters and Violent Attacks
5.8.24 – SSI – Paul Boucherle – Active shooter events have been on the rise over the last six years. All businesses have a responsibility for a reasonable “duty of care.”
Business Tips
- Matter supports more devices with upgrade 1.3
5.8.24 – ZDNet – Matter 1.3 can incorporate EV chargers, water management devices, microwaves, ovens, cooktops, vent hoods and laundry dryers in addition to its previous devices. The update, which the Connectivity Standards Alliance released today, also includes upgrades to entertainment and developer features. - California law requires workplace violence prevention plan …
5.7.24 – SIW – California law requires workplace violence prevention plan, other states could follow. California Bill 553, signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom last fall, requires all employers with more than 10 workers to enact workplace violence prevention plans by July 1. - How systems integrators are unlocking the power of AI …
5.9.24 – Security Info Watch – How systems integrators are unlocking the power of AI video for luxury retailers … AI video into wider systems, such as ERP software, easier. - Verkada launches AI-powered search
5.10.24 – SIW – Verkada – Verkada’s AI-powered search will enable customers to use everyday language to search their video security camera footage for people and vehicles.
Crime
- CA: False alarm for reported bank robbery in South LA
5.9.24 – CBS News – There was a heavy police presence outside a Wells Fargo in South LA, where officers were investigating a possible bank robbery. - CA: Naked burglary suspect arrested outside Santa Rosa …
5.9.24 – The Press Democrat – Naked burglary suspect arrested on roof near Santa Rosa, investigators say. A Santa Rosa man broke into a home on Wednesday where he was found wearing a pair of the homeowner’s pants, investigators said, adding that the man fled the home and was eventually arrested without any clothes on. - GA: Burglars steal $250000 from Atlanta strip club in early morning …
5.10.24 – Rought Draft Atlanta – Atlanta Police investigators are looking for two burglars who entered the Onyx strip club through the ceiling and made off with $250,000 – all without ever triggering an alarm. The incident occurred around 4:16 a.m. on May 6 at the Cheshire Bridge Road club, according to the APD report. - IL: Burglar At Smoke Shop Superstore Arrested Behind Store
5.7.24 – Patch – Joliet – Joliet police say they captured a 36-year-old woman who was in the process of burglarizing the Smoke Shop Superstore over the weekend. - MO: St. Louis Man’s Burglary Spree Was Busted by His …
5.7.24 – Riverfront Times – Police say in their probable cause statement they nabbed James in part because he was wearing a GPS bracelet when he committed the burglaries at … - OR: Woman’s doorbell camera captures accused serial burglar
5.10.24 – KCW – ‘Just really angry’: Woman’s doorbell camera captures accused serial burglar. Police say the man appears as door-to-door salesman, but then … - TN: Couple says burglar took shower before stealing their stuff
5.12.24 – WREG – Austin – A couple says a burglar took a shower and ate some of their food before stealing about $400 worth of items from their home. - VA: Surveillance cameras did not deter Norfolk burglary suspect
5.8.24 – Norfolk, Va. (WAVY) – Surveillance cameras at a Norfolk business captured another burglary in progress. On May 1 and May 3, officers were …
NESA is a federation of state associations established to serve and promote the electronic systems industry at the direction of, and through its affiliated state associations. Seven state associations are part of NESA – Arkansas Security Alarm Association (ASAA), Kansas Electronic Security Association (KESA), Louisiana Life Safety & Security Association (LLSSA), Maryland Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (MDBFAA), Oklahoma Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (OKBFAA) and Texas Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (TBFAA). For more info visit www.nesaus.org.