Public Safety Updates
- GA: Sandy Springs’ new alarm ordinance sees first day
6.19.19 – Atlanta Journal Constitution- The city is now, according to experts, the only one in Georgia whose police will not respond to home and business burglar alarms without video, audio or … - GA: 5 Things to Know: Sandy Springs’ false alarm law starts today
6.19.19 – Atlanta Journal Constitution- After eight years trying, tweaking and traveling, it’s time to test the city’s new guidelines, which include steep fines on alarm companies for repeated false alarms. - CT: Fines for false alarms to see increase in Fairfield
6.21.19 – Fairfield Citizen- Fairfield – In an effort to decrease the amount of false alarms police respond to — which the department estimated costs taxpayers more than $80,000 yearly.
Industry News
- B Safe Security Expands Reach With 2 Acquisitions
6.17.19 – Security Sales & Integration- Wilmington, DE – B Safe, a regional provider of intrusion and fire alarms to Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, has acquired Securitech of … - Police arrest 2 teenagers accused of shooting El Paso man
6.20.19 – cbs4local.com- … to have known each other. Police said Bonner was in Winston-Salem installing alarm systems, and had worked previously in High Point and in Louisiana. - New 341 Area Code Coming to Western Alameda, Contra Costa …
6.21.19 – NBC Bay Area- All automatic dialing equipment — including fax machines, alarm and security systems, medical monitoring devices, call forwarding and voicemail services, … - Honeywell Recalls Gamewell-FCI and Notifier Photoelectric Smoke …
6.22.19 – MENAFN.COM- Description:This recall involves “-IV” Intelligent photoelectric smoke sensors sold with fire alarm systems installed primarily in commercial buildings; not sold to … - Guard Tronic Acquires PSI
6.21.19 – Guard Tronic Guard Tronic is excited to announce that we have agreed to acquire the alarm, camera, and access control divisions of Peripheral Systems, Inc. dba PSI Security, of Del City, OK. - SaskTel SecurTek customers receive false tornado warning
6.23.19 – News Talk 650 CKOM- In an emailed statement, SaskTel spokesperson Greg Jacobs said the inaccurate alert was issued by the Alarm.com weather notification service, a third-party …
State & National News
- Security Company ADT Notches $4M Verdict in Federal Deceptive …
6.17.19 – Law.com- Security company ADT has prevailed in a multimillion-dollar federal lawsuit against an alarm group they accused of engaging in unfair and deceptive business … - BBB Consumer Tips: Door-to-Door Security Sales
6.21.19 – MyHighPlains.com- If your alarm system will be monitored, find out the length of the contract. Ask how the company handles questions or concerns regarding your satisfaction with … - Can you have too much access control?
6.21.19 – SIW – By Dr. Steve Albrecht – Recent Virginia Beach shooting exposes security conundrum posed by active assailant incidents
Business Tips
- Are You Ready for Wi-Fi 6?
5.1.19 – CIM – What you need to know about 802.11ax and how to prepare your cabling infrastructure for this exciting new wave of Wi-Fi… - Tech Trends: Going Deeper on Deep Learning
6.12.19 – SIW – The challenge for integrators is sifting through the marketing buzz to get down to real-life uses - How to Marry Security Technology With User Experience
6.17.19 – SIW – Striking a proper balance of convenience with advanced technology ensures systems that users will embrace - Guidelines for Setting Camera Field of View
6.17.19 – SIW – Webster’s dictionary would tell you that a camera’s field of view is the angle between two rays passing through the perspective center of a camera lens to the two opposite sides of the format. - Migrating Access Control to a Secure Future
6.17.19 – SIW – Migrating Access Control to a Secure Future Many EAC manufacturers have updated their devices and adopted the OSDP protocol. The advancement of open … - The Security Industry Has Moved Past Fear-Based Marketing: Do This Instead
6.21.19 – SSI – Is your company allocating at least 10% of its operating budget to marketing and utilizing social media? If not, you’re lagging behind your competitors. - Legal Marijuana, Prescription Opioids, and Employee Drug Testing in the CE Workplace
6.18.19 – CEPro- Do you have a drug testing policy in place at your business? Are you familiar with the law as it relates to the “Drug-Free Workplace” and medical or recreational marijuana? We’ve sifted…
Fire & EMS News
- CA: Ghost Ship Trial: Defendant Testifies No One Was in Charge at …
6.17.19 – KTLA- The owner of the building has not been charged and has not spoken about the fire. Prosecutors say a fire alarm went off the night of the fire, but no one heard it. - FL: Woman arrested for pulling hotel fire alarm and injuring roommate …
6.17.19 – WKRG News 5- Pensacola, Fla. – A woman visiting Pensacola from Dadeville, Alabama has been arrested after police say she pulled a fire alarm at a hotel, bit a … - IL: Police blotter 6-18-19
6.18.19 – MyWebTimes.com- Fire calls. At 7:40 a.m. Monday, Ottawa firefighters responded for what ended up being a faulty alarm. Firefighters notified the alarm company. - IL: Police Blotter 6-20-19
6.21.19 – MyWebTimes.com- Ottawa firefighters responded at 12:54 p.m. Wednesday to 400 E. Washington St. for an alarm that was determined to be faulty. Streator firefighters responded at … - IL: Police Blotter 6-21-19
6.22.19 – MyWebTimes.com- Ottawa firefighters responded at 3 p.m. Thursday for two trouble alarms on fire alarm panels. No fire was detected, maintenance was … - IN: Putnam Scanner for June 18, 2019
6.18.19 – The Banner-Graphic- At 5:12 p.m. on Saturday, GFD was dispatched to the Putnam County Jail for a fire alarm. Firefighters arrived at 5:18 and were informed that the alarm had … - KS: Electrical issue triggers fire alarm in Trotter Hall
6.17.19 – K-State Collegian- Fire crews responded to an alarm triggered by an electrical issue in Trotter Hall at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The alarm sounded in the building’s … - LA: Arson suspect faces murder charge
6.23.19 – Houma Courier- Two adult occupants in the single-family home escaped the blaze unharmed after being alerted by a fire alarm, authorities said. A child in the downstairs … - MA: Fire damages Amherst College science lab
6.22.19 – MassLive.com- WGGB-TV reported the 7:20 p.m. alarm indicated fire in a third-floor laboratory. Amherst Fire Chief Tim Nelson reported the fire apparently started in a newly . - MA: Littleton Police Reports: June 6-12
6.21.19 – Wicked Local- 11:57 a.m.: An activated box alarm was reported at Air Liquide … 3:24 p.m.: An activated burglar alarm was reported. A party … - MA: Police Log: 6-22-19
6.22.19 – Daily Item- Security company reported a faulty fire alarm detector on Thursday at 6:21 p.m. Call handled by the Lynnfield Fire Department. Report of … - MO”Alarm goes off at Busch Stadium during Cards game, sending fans to …
6.22.19 – KMOV.com- ST. Louis – A false fire alarm went off at Busch Stadium during the Cardinals-Angels game Friday, sending fans to the concourse. The alarm went … - NE: Man allegedly pulls fire alarm out of boredom
6.17.19 – Grand Island Independent- A 37-year-old Grand Island man told police he pulled the fire alarm of an … Police say he made several 911 hangup calls and then pulled the fire alarm, causing … - NY: RFD, sheriff’s deputies respond to faulty alarm at county courthouse
6.23.19 – Rome Sentinel- Rome Fire Department and sheriff’s deputies responded to an alarm at Oneida County Courthouse Friday afternoon that turned out to be a faulty smoke detector. - ON: False alarm leads to evacuation of Guelph high school during exams
6.19.19 – Globalnews.ca- Guelph police say a false alarm led to the evacuation of a local high school on … The Upper Grand District School Board said a fire alarm at the school triggered … - ON: False alarms
6.18.19 – Chatham Voice – As the man walked out, he yanked the fire alarm. Officers immediately arrested him. A 28-year-old man of no fixed address is charged with setting off a false fire …
Crime News
- AZ: Man found in hiding after shooting multiple homes in Phoenix
6.23.19 – KTAR.com- A security alarm was activated at the house the man was arrested at after bullets had gone through the back door. Residents of the house reported to police that … - CA: Crime Report: Man reports being a victim of strong-arm robbery on La …
6.20.19 – Los Angeles Times- A window was shattered at a home while the resident was out of town. There was an audible burglar alarm and a gardener reported finding a shattered window. - CA: Sheriff’s office investigates string of burglaries in Buellton
6.19.19 – KSBY San Luis Obispo News- Just before 2 a.m. on Tuesday, sheriff’s officials say deputies responded to a burglar alarm at Valley Tool and Truck Rental. - CA: Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for June 7th
6.22.19 – The Pine Tree-… audible alarm tripped at basement door. Keyholder pending // 0856hrs, proper cancel codes received. . Disposition: … - FL: Cleaning company owner arrested at medical office in The Villages
6.22.19 – Villages-News- … deputies responded at 10:31 p.m. Thursday to the office of oral surgeon Dr. Ronald Caylor at Laurel Manor Professional Plaza after an alarm was activated. - GA: Dunwoody police investigate pharmacy burglary
6.21.19 – FOX 5 Atlanta- Thursday, officers responded to Carlton’s Pharmacy after police patrolling the area heard the alarm go … - IL: 17-year-old arrested on 28 counts of burglary in Peoria
6.22.19 – week.com- Police responded to an alarm at Wal Mart early Friday morning. Glass doors were broken and surveillance video showed a … - IL: Despite Monitoring Bracelet, Charles Frazier Vanishes From Senior …
6.21.19 – CBS Chicago- He left and didn’t alarm. We don’t know why,” said Frazier’s niece, Tanisha Tate. The family says Frazier was wearing an ankle bracelet that alerts staff if patients … - IN: Burglars take new iPads from day care center
6.18.19 – WTHR- … talk to anybody about it or find out anything,” said another mom. According to the police report, the day care doesn’t have security cameras or an alarm system. - IN: Fine print: Sheriff’s log June 10-16
6.19.19 – Brown County Democrat- 4:55 a.m. Residential alarm; cleared by 5:12 a.m… 7 a.m. County … - IN: Group of children caught on video robbing west side business
6.22.19 – Fox 59- Gilman added that he and his business partner are in the process of adding an alarm system and camera upgrades to help with security as a result of the … - IN: Terre Haute police search for suspects in Honey Creek Mall theft
6.20.19 – MyWabashValley.com- Terre Haute, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – Terre Haute Police officers responded to Vendors Village at Honey Creek Mall in reference to an alarm Saturday night … - LA: Vandals create concerns for Downtown business
6.22.19 – FOX 8 Live WVUE- He says the vandals have been costing him thousands of dollars and he says the city is now sending him bills for burglar alarms kicked off by the same people … - MA: Police/Fire: Long Beach neighbors report car breaks
6.22.19 – Gloucester Daily Times- 12:40 p.m.: An alarm sounded at a residence. All was found to be secure…. - MA: Weymouth Police investigating pair of overnight business break-ins
6.17.19 – Boston 25 News- Police had responded to an alarm system alert at Jimmy’s Diner overnight. When officers arrived, the doors to the restaurant were open, but no one was inside. - MD: In deadly gun store heist, burglars were warned cops were coming …
6.18.19 – Washington Post- It was 2:36 a.m., outside a gun store in Montgomery County, Md., and remotely the owner had received an alert via his alarm system that they were lurking … - NC: Fayetteville man charged with murder
6.23.19 – The Fayetteville Observer- About 1:28 p.m. on June 14, officers were dispatched to that area in reference to a business alarm. Once on the scene, they found Johnson’s body outside the … - NJ: Police: Man breaks into teen’s house who he met on Tinder, steals her …
6.22.19 – WABC-TV- The audio of the alarm system in the house warned the victim that the suspect, Wayde Delhagen was entering her bedroom – and fear is still lingering when she, … - NM: Local church burglarized Saturday
6.19.19 – Roswell Daily Record – Raymond Beachum — pastor at the church — said Tuesday he received a call shortly before noon Saturday when the alarm went off at the church. Because he … - NY: Police: South Glens Falls man arrested for burglary
6.23.19 – WNYT-V – A South Glens Falls man is accused of burglarizing a business. Police say 53-year-old Frederick Stimpson broke .. - OH: Highland County Sheriff’s Office reports
6.17.19 – Hillsboro Times Gazette- A deputy was dispatched to an alarm activation at 12:05 p.m. on June 10. The alarm monitoring company also contacted a key … - OK: Oklahoma woman burned by own surveillance camera after setting fire …
6.19.19 – New York Daily News- Oklahoma woman burned by own surveillance camera after setting fire to neighbor’s … An Oklahoma woman was arrested for setting fire to her neighbor’s .. - OK: Police looking for suspect after a restaurant was robbed in east Tulsa
6.23.19 – KTUL- Officers were called to the Monterey’s Restaurant after an employee was closing up when the front alarm went off. TPD says a suspect … - TN: Early Alarm Call At Springfield Business Leads To Break-In Arrest
6.18.19 – Smokey Barn News- Springfield TN – On Sunday around 4:40 am, Springfield Officers responded to an alarm call at the Korner Market located at … - TX: Brazos County grand jury indicts 73 on felony charges
6.21.19 – Bryan-College Station Eagle- Officers responded to the alarm at the Hobby Lobby store just before 11:30 p.m. March 23 and discovered the building had .. - TX: Homeowner: Burglars cut through glass door in local neighborhood
6.22.19 – KWTX- “They actually cut around the door and placed the door softly on the door so the alarm system wouldn’t go off,” Robert Frantz said. Surveillance video captured … - TX: Local cafe damaged during break-in
6.22.19 – The Leader- “We have an alarm, cameras and a very tight safe, so nothing of consequence was taken,” Tea + Victory said in a Friday morning Facebook post. “However, we … - VA: Police believe one person to be responsible for three Botetourt County …
6.22.19 – WSET- Deputies responded to an alarm call at the Greenway Market in the Cloverdale area of the county at 11:09 p.m. upon their arrival they discovered that the … - WA: Police: Man hid from cops in attic of Alfy’s Pizza in Everett
6.17.19 – The Daily Herald- Police were dispatched to the restaurant when an alarm in the roof hatch was tripped. Officers found a pallet propped up against the building … - WA: UPDATE | Bainbridge Island City Hall employees hit panic alarm twice …
6.17.19 – Bainbridge Island Review- Bainbridge Island police were called to city hall twice last week after employees became concerned about an agitated visitor who “became loud with staff,” and …
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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