Public Safety Updates
- AL: Alabama updating 911 system with newer technology
6.8.19 – WAAY- … 911 with operators being able to text back and newer technology like personal health monitors, crash data in cars and home alarm systems that can send data … - CT: New London to impose fines for false alarms that call for police response
6.7.19 – theday.com- New London – The City Council has approved an ordinance that will impose fines of up to $250 for false alarms that police say are happening much too … - The Monitoring Association onboards its 50th, 51st, and 52nd PSAP
6.7.19 – SecurityInfoWatch- “We have only been “live” with the product for 5 days and out of 95 alarm calls, 15% came in through ASAP freeing up approximately 45 minutes of our … - WA: False Alarm Fines in Everett, Wash., Will Be Sent to Alarm Companies
6.3.19 – A new ordinance leaves it up to security dealers to pass fines to the alarm owners, plus companies will also be charged an annual license fee.
Industry News
- Panasonic to spin off its Security Systems business, sell majority stake to private equity firm
6.3.19 – SIW – New company to be branded as ‘Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions Co.’ - Vector Security expands in the Southeast with acquisition of ADS Security
ADS to retain its brand identity, company’s team to remain in their current roles - ADT awarded $4M in lawsuit against Alder
Jury finds company liable for deceptive sales practices that mislead hundreds of ADT customers - Per Mar Security Services acquires Wisconsin-based Stearns Sound ..0.
6.4.19 – SecurityInfoWatch- Davenport, Iowa – Per Mar Security Services, a leading provider of total security solutions for residential and commercial clients based in Davenport, IA, …
State & National News
- Oregon governor signs bill requiring ‘reasonable security’ for IoT devices
6.3.19 – SIW – Critics say new law it too vague - These Are the 2019 Safest and Most Dangerous States in the U.S.
6.4.19 – SSI: WalletHub’s 2019 report compares the 50 states across 52 key safety indicators to determine which are the safest and least safe. - Tech industry winning war to shape California data privacy law
6.4.19 – State Net Capitol Journal – In the battle to mold and amend California’s sweeping data privacy law before it goes into effect next year, efforts to carve out numerous exceptions are easily winning out over those that would make the law even tougher. - Unique Smoke Detector Saves Lives in Virginia
6.3.19 – WDIO- Updated: June 03, 2019 05:48 PM. Jennifer Johnson was enjoying a barbecued meal in her upstairs apartment a couple of weeks ago. But then, her smoke … - Nationwide Jewelry Store Burglars Disabling Alarm Systems: NCIC
6.4.19 – CoinWeek- In all cases, the power lines have been cut to disable the stores’ alarm systems. Suspects then gained entry either from the roof or sidewall of adjoining space. - IAHSS releases new industry guideline for the use of duress and panic …
6.7.19 – SecurityInfoWatch- The International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) announces the release of a new industry guideline titled “Duress and Panic Alarms and … - Gov. Whitmer signs bill to allow schools to relocate manual fire alarms
6.7.19 – WDIV ClickOnDetroit- These bills will allow schools to relocate manual fire alarm boxes to a secure vestibule to prevent a potential attacker from pulling a fire alarm to lure students out … - New Illinois regulations driving Waterman gun shop out of state
8.7.19 – DeKalb Daily Chronicle- The act will also require businesses that work with guns to install alarm and video systems, provide up to two hours of training for employees and keep an …
Business Tips
- 5 Lingering Myths About 4K Home Theater
6.4.19 – CEPro – Most integrators are not really selling 4K display performance and don’t understand the difference between UltraWide Cinema at 16:9 or 2.4:1. - Real words or buzzwords?: Cyberspace – Part 1
6.4.19 – SIW – Thought to be an outdated term by some, understanding ‘Cyberspace’ and how it differs from ‘Cyber’ is paramount for security practitioners - Effective Mass Notification Rooted in Understanding Human Behavior
6.3.19 – Security Sales & Integration- This is also why the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has improved the requirements of the “Fire Alarm and Signaling Code” to structure a more … - 14 Service Functions More Integrators Should Consider Providing
6.6.19 – CEPro – Integrators are offering perks such as 24-hour phone support, guaranteed response times, same-day emergency response to differentiate in their respective markets. - 7 Reasons Your Customers Should Migrate From Analog to IP Video
6.7.19 – SSI- IP cameras offer the potential to capture and record much higher resolution images than analog cameras. Here’s how to convince your customers. - 3 Top Considerations for Deploying Thermal Security Cameras
6.7.19 – Weigh up these key factors when navigating thermal camera options to distinguish first-class solutions that will yield high-performance.
Fire & EMS News
AR: Fire destroys popular restaurant (with videos)
6.4.19 – Hot Springs Sentinel- Co-owner Megann Elmore said she and her fiance, Jason Davis, received about three alerts from their alarm company citing a possible burglary initiated by …
- AR: Sentinel area fire calls for June 3
6.4.19 – The Sentinel- 6:05 a.m.: automatic fire alarm, … 12:28 p.m.: automatic fire alarm, … - AZ: Williams 911: week of June 5, including Memorial Day weekend
6.4.19 – Williams News- Officers assisted Williams Fire Department with smoke alarm …. - CT: Fire Alarm Set Off By Burnt Popcorn At Madison School
6.4.19 – Patch.com- Fire Alarm Set Off By Burnt Popcorn At Madison School … Madison, CT – At approximately 12:35pm today, the fire alarm went off at Island Avenue School In .. - IN: Putnam Scanner for June 4, 2019
6.3.19 – The Banner-Graphic- At 9:27 a.m. on Friday, GFD was dispatched St. for a fire alarm. Firefighters arrived at 9:32 and determined that the alarm had been set off … - MA: Boxborough Police Reports: May 27-June 2
6.6.19 – Wicked Local Middleton- 6:59 p.m.: An activated fire alarm was investigated on … - OH: Burning bacon sets off fire alarm: Medina Police Blotter
6.3.19 – cleveland.com- Fire alarm: Police and fire units responded to a fire alarm at a commercial building at 9:10 a.m. June 3. Reports stated that the alarm … - OH: Police give all clear following bomb threat at downtown Cleveland …
6.9.19 – fox8.com- The Cleveland Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at the Norma Herr Women’s Center around 8:30 p.m.. According to … - OR: June 9 public safety round-up
6.9.19 – Pamplin Media Group- TVF&R personnel responded to a residential fire alarm and a commercial fire alarm. - PA: Sentinel area fire calls for June 2
6.3.19 – The Sentinel- 3:16 a.m.: automatic fire alarm … 2:14 p.m.: automatic fire alarm. - VA: Dryer fire on 14th Street NW
6.4.19 – WINA AM 1070- Charlottesville, VA – Tuesday June 4th, 2019 at 2:09am, units from the Charlottesville Fire Department responded for a report of a water flow alarm. The initial … - VA: Smoke alarm saves Henrico family
6.8.19 – 8News- Henrico County, Va. (WRIC) – A smoke alarm helped a Henrico family escape a house fire early Saturday morning. At 4:30 a.m. Henrico firefighters … - WA: Chippewa Falls woman arrested for starting garage she was in on fire …
6.7.19 – WQOW TV News 18- According to the criminal complaint, Link walked into a senior living facility in Eau Claire, pulled a fire alarm and left the building. A short time later she called 911 …
Crime News
- AB: UPDATE: Break-in at two stores at Eastgate Square trigger early …
6.7.19 – TheSpec.com- Hamilton police say they’ve confirmed a break-in targeting luggage and jewelry stores triggered an early-morning alarm at Eastgate Square. The mall at 75 … - AK: Police blotter
6.6.19 – Valdez Star- Burglar Alarm: A burglar alarm was activated at a local bar. It was found a patron exiting the building might have slammed the door too hard causing the alarm to … - CA: Burglar steals lottery tickets from Claremont gas station
6.3.19 – Claremont Courier- Officers responded to the Chevron gas station around 4:13 a.m. regarding alarm activation, police said. Once they arrived … - CA: Juveniles suspected of burglarizing Hemet, San Jacinto businesses
6.3.19 – Valley News- According to Hemet police Lt. Jeff Davis, the trio got into the business about 2:30 a.m., triggering an alarm to which patrol officers … - CA: Over $100K in jewelry stolen from Hillcrest
6.8.19 – Appeal-Democrat- The Yuba City Police Department responded to an alarm at the jewelry store at 4:45 a.m., Sgt. Michelle Brazil said. Display cases were … - CT: Police say Stonington woman tripped burglar alarm, confronted officers
6.6.19 – The Westerly Sun- Stonington – A Stonington woman was arrested Tuesday after the police said she set off a burglar alarm on a neighboring property and then took up a … - ID: POLICE LOG: From nursing home brawls to alcohol withdrawals
6.3.19 – BYU-I Scroll- Cleaning the alarms. “This was an event where police received a report of a burglary alarm at a local bank. Police arrived and found that a cleaning person had … - IL: Burglar Targets Pearle Vision In North Park, Steals Nearly $7000 In …
6.4.19 – CBS Chicago- A person living upstairs, came down after hearing the alarm. That’s when the other cars sped off and the suspect, in the SUV, jumped in and quickly drove away. - IL: Police Reports: Resident thwarts burglary by hitting panic alarm
6.6.19 – The Glenview Lantern- A Glenview resident stopped a burglar in his tracks after the man broke into the home while they were inside by pressing a panic alarm, according to reports from … - KS: POLICE
6.6.19 – Marion County Record- May 28 – Officers responded to a commercial alarm and found a cleaning crew at work. Officers investigated a report of a suspicious … - MA: Athol Police Log: June 6-7
6.9.19 – Athol Daily News 11:05 p.m. — Alarm company is reporting a burglar alarm activation at a business, Main Street. Officer checked the property, all secure. 11:21 p.m. — Motor … - MA: Bridgewater police log, May 24-June 3
6.7.19 – Wicked Local- 6:51 p.m.: A burglar alarm was reported at Bridgewater Girls Softball Fields. Police checked the area. 7:43 p.m.: An erratic operator was … - MA: littleton Police Reports:
6.8.19 – Wicked Local Middleton- 8:57 a.m.: An activated burglar alarm was reported. The incident was investigated. 9:13 a.m.: Vandalism was reported at Littleton High School … - MA: Milton homeowner walks in on attempted robbery, police say
6.3.19 – Wicked Local- Milton Police Deputy Chief James O’Neil said an officer was sent to the house at about 1:15 Friday afternoon after a burglar alarm was … - MA: Police Log: 6-6-19
6.6.19 – Daily Item- Burglar alarm reported on Tuesday at 9:31 a.m. Officer … on Wednesday at 6:52 a.m. Security company canceled alarm. - MA: Swampscott police log, May 28-June 2
6.6.19 – Wicked Local- 4:49 p.m.: A burglar alarm was reported. 4:59 p.m.: An animal complaint was reported on Forest Avenue. 5:53 p.m.: A hit-and-run was reported … - MA: Three arrested in Milton home invasion
6.3.19 – The Patriot Ledger- A burglar alarm called police to a house on Garfield Avenue at around 1:15 Friday afternoon. The home owner, who got an alert about the alarm on his cell … - MA: Three men captured in Milton after alarm alerts resident to attempted …
6.4.19 – The Boston Globe- Three men from Hyde Park were allegedly caught empty-handed Friday after a home alarm alerted police to a break-in at a house in Milton, officials said. - MI: Rock thrown through window of Traverse City business
6.4.19 – UpNorthLive.com- Grand Traverse County, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) — Grand Traverse sheriff deputies responded to a Traverse City golf shop Tuesday morning after an alarm … - MN: Meeker County Sheriff’s report May 28 to June 3
6.6.19 – Crow River Media- Tuesday, May 28, 2019. At 12 a.m. the Sheriff’s Office responded to an alarm at a business. All was found to be okay. At 12:34 … - MO: Northland police sergeant uses quick thinking to nab multi-state …
6.7.19 – fox4kc.com- The sergeant heard other officers responding to an alarm at the Best Buy around 2 a.m. Friday. When officers arrived, they … - MT: Missoula Police Catch Two Men Burglarizing Ogren Park at Allegiance …
6.3.19 – Newstalkkgvo- At around 4:30 on Sunday morning, Missoula Police officers responded to the report of a burglary alarm. Police Public Information Officer Travis Welsh says the … - NH: Police seek information about 2 Dunkin Donuts burglaries
6.7.19 – Manchester Ink Link -Manchester, NH – At about 12:30 a.m. on June 7 Manchester Police responded to the Dunkin Donuts for an alarm. When officers … - NJ: Trenton police look for suspects in liquor store break-in
6.8.19 – WBBJ-TV- “At about 4:15 a.m., the police department was notified of a burglar alarm going off at the 45 Package Store. Officers responded and found that the business had … - OH: Police investigate Salem burglary
6.4.19 – Morning Journal News- “They made a mess,” Chief J.T. Panezott said. Police were notified about an alarm at the store at 5:08 a.m. and responded to the scene… - OK: Attempted break-in at Oklahoma medical marijuana business leads to …
6.4.19 – kfor.com- At around 1 a.m. Saturday, Marietta police were called to a burglar alarm. Surveillance video shows a man outside of the business when a loud … - PA: Burglar leaves behind person-shaped hole in North Philadelphia …
6.5.19 – 6abc.com Philadelphia (WPVI) — Philadelphia police responded to a burglary alarm at a pharmacy to find a body-sized hole in the front of the building early Wednesday .. - SC: 3 armed bank robbers sentenced to collective 88 years in prison
6.3.19 – wpde.com- The men were able to take $30,000 and fled, but not before bank employees were able to trip a silent alarm and place a dye pack in the bag. Lydon said the … - SC: Man captured after gun battle at car dealership now charged in …
6.6.19 – WBTW – Myrtle Beach and Florence SC- Robert Eugene Hendricks, 42, of Patrick, SC, has been charged with shooting at Darlington County deputies when they responded to an alarm call at a Dodge … - SC: Spartanburg store burglarized twice in 2 weeks, suspects caught on …
6.8.19 – WSPA.com- The Welcome Store and gas station is secured with alarms and surveillance cameras from all angles. However, that didn’t … - TN: Beauty Supply Store Robbed Again While WREG Reporter Is Inside
6.4.19 – 5newsonline.com- The reporter from our Memphis affiliate WREG, along with other customers, watched as they ran out of the store and set off the alarm. “I just saw two guys … - TN: Suspect arrested after leading officer on wild, high-speed chase
6.3.19 – WVLT.TV- According to court documents, an officer saw Jonathan Dennis Bond driving away from the back of East Tennessee Discount Drug after an alarm was triggered. - TN: Thieves target beauty supply store again while WREG reporter is inside
6.3.19 – wreg.com- Our reporter, along with other customers, watched as they ran out of the store and set off the alarm. “I just saw two guys running out of the store. I thought they … - TX: Drunk man attempts to break into Marietta dispensary
6.3.19 – KXII-TV- Chief Distin Schott says a burglar alarm alerted police someone was trying to break into the dispensary around 1 a.m. … - TX: Nacogdoches police: Burglars hit drive-thrus at Chick-fil-A, Pizza Hut
6.4.19 – KTRE- Nacogdoches, Texas (KTRE) – Investigators with the Nacogdoches Police Department are looking into burglary-related incidents that took place at two … - TX: Police respond to bank robbery in Wolfforth, suspect in custody
6.7.19 – EverythingLubbock.com- At approximately 12:57 hours on 6-7-19, the Wolfforth Police Department responded in regards to an Alarm at AIM Bank. During the - TX: San Antonio man hides in Best Buy store at closing time to steal items …
6.6.19 – WLOS- Alerted by the store’s alarm company, officers found the car, but could not find the suspect inside the entertainment venue. A Best Buy employee was later able to … - WA: Renton Police: Suspect sought for raping, beating woman near …
6.4.19 – Q13 FOX- The woman was carrying a personal alarm and was able to set it off after the attack. A Renton officer heard the alarm and found the woman severely injured in … - WA: Teen suspect arrested in hour-long rape of woman in Renton
6.7.19 – KEPR 19- Police found the woman at 3:05 a.m. on May 29 when an officer heard an alarm. The officer found the attack survivor … - WI: Waupun Police Beat 05-30 to 06-02, 2019
6.3.19 – WiscNews- Alarm — Friday at 12:27 a.m., police responded to an alarm … Alarms — Friday at 7 and 8:08 p.m., police responded to alarms …
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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