Public Safety Updates

• CA: Merced working to cut down on false alarms
  6.28.18 – KFSN-TV – To help manage it, and to make it easier for residents to obtain a permit and make it easier for citations with false alarm calls,” Assistant city manager Stephanie …

Industry News

• ESX 2018 recap: Amazon dominates discussion
  6.25.18 – Products honored and awards bestowed while dealers talk residential and smart home in Nashville
• Toll Brothers Expands Smart Home Technology Available in Homes
  6.26.18 – GlobeNewswire – Toll Brothers has partnered with Alarm.com and Control4 to design foundational technology packages for new homes. Each of the new Outstanding Features …
• EPS Security Acquires Competitor to Expand Michigan Customer Base
  6.28.18 – SSI – The acquisition of Video-Tech-Tronics will increase the growing market share of EPS as a leading commercial and residential security provider.
• DICE Corp. Partners With Microsoft for Financial Management System
  6.26.18 – SSI – DICE says the partnership will provide its growing community of users with a new platform that will be Cloud-hosted, optimized for the security industry and fully integrated with all DICE Matrix web applications.
• Dynamark Security Centers Signs Strategic Alliance Agreement With National Network Group
  6.20.18 – SDM – Dynamark Security Centers signed a strategic agreement with National Network Group (NNG), of Pittsburgh, Penn. This innovative alliance provides Dynamark security dealers with creative new methods of driving business and brings increased members to the fast growing NNG list of premiere security integration companies.
• NSCA Updates Labor Installation Standard Data for 2018
  6.21.18 – NSCA, a not-for-profit association representing the commercial low-voltage electronic systems industry, released updated Labor Installation Standard guidelines for 2018, providing information that systems integrators can use to accurately estimate labor units — the biggest factor impacting project profitability.

Legislative News

State & National News

• NFPA Moving CO Alarm Requirements into Fire Alarm Code
  6.25.18 – Occupational Health and Safety- The National Fire Protection Association announced last week that, with its Technical Meeting in Las Vegas concluded, the requirements of NFPA 720, Standard …
• Understanding the fire safety requirements in NFPA 99-2012
  6.25.18 – Learning the fire and life safety requirements of NFPA 99 as they relate to hospitals and health care facilities is critical.
• Firefighter fatalities are at a new low
  6.25.18 – 2017 saw the lowest number of reported firefighter deaths in 40 years, however, an unusually high number of firefighters were struck and killed by vehicles.
• Amazon May Begin Offering Homeowners Insurance — Here’s What It …
  6.25.18 – Security Sales & Integration – Amazon says it offers everything from “A to Z,” and that might soon include homeowners-insurance — a perfect complement to its Ring Alarm security and home …
• Senate Version of Defense Bill Does Not Include Chinese Camera Ban
  6.21.18 – SDM – The Senate passed a defense spending bill June 18 that does not include a ban on certain Chinese camera manufacturers, including Hikvision and Dahua, as the House version did; however, a final bill will have to be passed by both chambers reconciling the two bills and then signed by President Trump. Whether this final bill includes the Chinese camera ban remains to be seen.

Business Tips

• What millennials expect in the workforce
  6.27.18 – Silicon Republic – Organizations need to adapt and understand what millennials want in a work environment.
• Which Products Can Crossover Effectively from Resi to Commercial? (and Which Don’t)
  6.29.18 – CEPro – Integrators should eye extenders, matrix switchers, touchpanels, fiber leads, HDMI cable, mounts, IP cameras and racks that suit both resi and commercial applications.
• Disruptive Go-to-Market Strategies for Residential Security
  6.27.18 – SSI – As consumers become more accustomed to the affordability and flexibility of DIY security systems, now may be a good time to review your strategy.
• How Security Integrators Can Progress in the Home A/V Market
  6.25.18 – SSI – The new construction home market has heated up and along with it builders are being advised to seek out skilled, low voltage integrators for A/V and smart home technology. Here’s how to ramp up your A/V acumen.
• How to Explain ROI of Security Systems to Residential Clients
  6.28.18 – SSI – Useful tips to help you cut through the jargon and start explaining home security in terms your clients understand.
• Security Providers That Only Offer Basic Services Suffer Reduced Customer Loyalty
  6.28.18 – SSI – The latest research from Parks Associates shows the importance that interactive services play in customers recommending a company’s products or services to others.

Fire & EMS News

• CA: Nursing home resident arrested after California fire captain killed, 2 …
  6.26.18 – WTTV CBS4Indy – The Fire Department responded to a report of a fire alarm. at around 3:49 a.m., Long Beach Fire Department spokesman Jake Heflin said.
• IL: Man Pulls Fire Alarm At Bridgeview Business: Cops
  6.29.18 – Patch.com – Bridgeview, IL — A Chicago man pulled the fire alarm inside a donut shop and gas station, each time causing the businesses to evacuate and drawing a large …
• IL: Police 6-26-18
  6.26.18 – MyWebTimes.com – Ottawa firefighters responded at 6:41 p.m. Saturday to 906 Canal St. for a fire alarm caused by cooking. At 5:07 p.m. Sunday, Ottawa firefighters responded to …
• KY: Police and fire reports for June 26, 2018
  6.26.18 – Winchester Sun – At 10:41 a.m. Saturday, firefighters responded to an alarm sounding. It was a false alarm. – At 12:19 p.m. and 1:14 p.m. Saturday, …
• MA: Fire calls send out firefighters
  6.25.18 – Brainerd Dispatch – At 7:34 p.m., there was a fire alarm at Bang Printing that turned out to be a false alarm. On Saturday: • At 2:46 a.m., there was a vehicle …
• MA: Police/Fire
  6.29.18 – Gloucester Daily Times – 10:45 a.m.: Officers responded to Dodge Street on report of an activated fire alarm. It was a false alarm. 5:59 a.m.: Police received a report of a low-hanging ..
• NV: Fire Alarm at Washoe County Complex Causes Evacuation
  6.28.18 – KTVN – Washoe County reports a fire alarm at the main Washoe County complex on Wells Avenue in Reno. The county says all employees and public have been …
• OH: Police Report
  6.30.18 – Circleville Herald – Caller advised their alarm had gone off but as soon as she called 911 it stopped. Adena … Fire alarm activation rooms 215-227 at Holiday Inn Express. Situation …
• TX: Mesquite Fire and Rescue Weekly call record
  6.25.18 – Mesquite Local News – Fire Alarm: Engine 31, Rescue 31, Truck 11 dispatched to a smoke alarm sounding from a residence with Alarm Company unable to get ahold of homeowner.
• WI: Smoke alarm alerts residents to fire in their town of Bristol home
  6.25.18 – WKOW – Town Of Bristol – Several people are without a home after it was engulfed in flames late Sunday night. According to the Dane County Sheriff’s …

Crime News

• CA: Burglars cut their way into SLO Costco, steal cellphones — without …
  6.25.18 – The San Luis Obispo Tribune – Police believe that burglars used a cutting tool to enter a back door. They were able to steal cellphones without setting off the alarm. It’s unclear why the alarm …
• CA: Sheriff’s Office Shares Bank Robbery Arrest Details
  6.27.18 – MyMotherLode.com – As reported here, the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office responded early in the four o’clock hour yesterday afternoon to a hold up alarm and 911 report of a …
• CA: Stanislaus resident caught in act of robbing Sonora bank, Sheriff’s …
  6.27.18 – Modesto Bee – At about 4:15 Monday, the Sheriff’s Office received a robbery alarm from the BBVA Compass Bank in The Junction shopping center on Mono Way. Multiple 911 …
• CA: They tried to steal vending machine items, but Visalia and Exeter K9 …
  6.27.18 – KFSN-TV – A burglar alarm sounded at 4:20 am Tuesday at Visalia Honda. A short time later, officers from the Visalia Police Department saw multiple suspects running …
• FL: Thieves smash windows, steal thousands in items from Lehigh home
  6.27.18 – WZVN-TV – They said a man claiming to work with ADT came to their home trying to sell them an alarm system. “He wanted to check the perimeter of our home.”.
• GA: Athens Police pin two bowling alley burglary suspects Thursday morning
  6.28.18 – WTVC – Employees told officers about the alarm, and said they arrived at the business to find that someone apparently had a ball after hours. Officers began searching …
• LA: Two arrested, two wanted in gun store burglary
  6.29.18 – KALB News – Alexandria, La. (APD) – On June 29, shortly before 3:00 a.m., the Alexandria Police Department received an alarm activation at a gun store.
• MA: KPD: Man burglarizes local business and leaves a trail of candy …
  6.26.18 – KEPR 19 – Kennewick Police responded to an alarm at a business shortly after midnight on the 3000 block of West Kennewick Ave. Officers found a broken glass door and …
• MA: Littleton police reports: June 14-20
  6.27.18 – Wicked Local – 5:43 a.m.: A burglar alarm was reported. …
• ME: Wiscasset Police Report
  6.26.18 – The Lincoln County News – June 16: Officers conducted 13 property checks, investigated a burglar alarm (false alarm), conducted a welfare check, responded to a motor-vehicle accident at …
• MI: Man claiming to be resident in break-in fights officers before fleeing
  6.25.18 – WZZM13.com – An officer was sent to an alarm at 8:10 p.m. and found a man in the apartment. He told the officer he lived there but was unable to reset the alarm and then began …
• MI: Police: Someone broke into Highland Township gas station, tried to …
  6.26.18 – Hometownlife.com – Just after 4 a.m., Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a glass breakage alarm at the BP gas station. Deputies found that the …
• MI: Suspect in custody after smash-and-grab at Walgreens in Eastpointe
  6.26.18 – WXYZ – Around 12:45 a.m., police responded to an alarm at the Walgreen’s store on Gratiot Road. Upon arrival, officers found that a group used a stolen pickup truck to …
• MI: Thieves fail at another attempted smash and grab in Detroit
  6.27.18 – Fox 2 Detroit – Masord is of course relieved the thieves were scared off by that alarm and that they didn’t get away with anything. However, Masord will still have to pay to …
• MN: Litchfield Police Report
  6.25.18 – Crow River Media – 3:02 A.M. Litchfield Police responded to an alarm at a business. Upon officer’s arrival, everything was found to be secure. 10:10 A.M. …
• MO: Lincoln Police Report
  6.28.18 – Benton County Enterprise – 06/13/2018: At 11:53 P.M. Lincoln P.D. Officer responded for an alarm. The incident was handled by the responding officer.
• MT: UPDATED: Officers searching for suspects in Billings police building …
  6.28.18 – KULR-TV – Updated information sent by Police Chief Rich St. John: Last night at 0220 hours, officers responded to an alarm at our evidence facility located on Midland …
• NH: Charlestown Police looking for bank robber
  6.27.18 – WMUR Manchester – Charlestown Police were searching for the man who robbed a bank Tuesday afternoon. Around 3:40 p.m., officers responded to a hold-up alarm at the …
• NJ: Man Steals Items At Route 303 Lowe’s After Cutting Alarm Wire, Police …
  7.1.18 – Orangetown Daily Voice – A 57-year-old man used an unconventional method to steal items from Lowe’s, police said. Investigators from the Orangetown …
• OH: Bike shop burglars caught on surveillance video in Cleveland Friday …
  6.29.18 – WTVC – Right as the burglars exited the store, the alarm sounds. Scott’s Bicycle Centre says the men took a 2018 Trek Powerfly FS 5 Large and a 2018 Pivot Mach 5.5 …
• OH: Bucyrus Police charge teen after Sunday morning crash on Friendship …
  6.25.18 – Richland Source – 12:50 p.m. A false alarm was received…. 9:40 p.m. Officers responded to an alarm  …
• OH: Lakebottom burglary suspect triggers alarm — and is caught with 38 …
  6.29.18 – Columbus Ledger-Enquirer – A Lakebottom-area resident’s remote-monitoring home security system tipped Columbus police to a Thursday break-in leading to the arrest of a suspect who had …
• OH: Lights & Sirens: Dog found locked in car
  6.27.18 – Bucyrus Telegraph Forum – A false alarm was received. 8:36 a.m.. Officers assisted the Marion County Sheriff’s Office …
• OH: North Kingsville police
  6.27.18 – The Star Beacon – North Kingsville. Burglar alarms heard Sunday …
• OH: WATCH: Thieves steal ATM by dragging it behind pickup truck
  6.26.18 – Dayton Daily News – According to a police report, officials responded to Four Points Mini Market just after 5:30 a.m. on a burglary alarm.
• PA: Police and fire for June 27, 2018
  6.27.18 – Gettysburg Times – 4:28 a.m. – An alarm sounded. The owner met police and told them the alarm system is not working properly and the …
• PA: Police search for man connected to two business burglaries
  6.25.18 – WFMZ Allentown – The alarm immediately sounded when a man smashed the windows at the Firearms Defense Industry on Route 73. Police said it only took the man two minutes …
• SD: Clay County Sheriff’s Report
  6.28.18 – Vermillion Plain Talk – 5:17 p.m. – The Sheriff responded to a report of an intrusion alarm at a rural property. No intrusion had occurred. The property contact person was present and it …
• WI: Ellsworth police: Cow hoof spotted hanging from trailer; Grease …
  7.1.18 – Pierce County Herald – Police assisted Pierce County Sheriff’s Office with an alarm … Police responded to a bank alarm at 7:14 a.m. June 19.