Door to Door Sales
- Your House Alarm Sign May Attract Seasonal Scam Workers
7.18.18 – The Epoch Times – Some of them were trained to pay extra attention to your outdoor alarm system sign. “They will come to you and say, ‘You’ll need to upgrade your system. - Be cautious of door-to-door alarm salespeople?
7.18.18 – The Hoosier Topics – Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns consumers to use caution when approached by door-to-door salespeople urging them to switch alarm companies. - Fake alarm installer gets Eutawville residents’ personal information
7.20.18 – The Tand D.com – The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to be aware of individuals who may be posing as home security system installers, but are not ..
Public Safety Updates
- FL: Orlando poised to require smoke alarms in rental homes after spate of …
7.20.18 – Orlando Sentinel – On Monday, the Orlando City Council will vote to make property maintenance codes stricter for landlords, including a requirement that smoke alarms must be in … - IL: Rockford Fire responded to over 160 false alarm calls in June alone
7.20.18 – MyStateline.com – First responders precious time is often tied up with false alarms. Just in June, the department responded to 164 calls that turned out to be false alarms — that’s the … - NS: Halifax takes $690K in new false-alarm fee, but doesn’t silence the bells
7.22.18 – CBC.ca – New fines for false-alarm emergency calls have brought in $690,000 to the Halifax Regional Municipality in less than a year, but haven’t reduced the … - NY: Suffolk Legislature July 17 Meeting Agenda: Funding for Public Safety …
7.18.18 – LongIsland.com – … Improving the Alarm System Permitting Law to allow County residents who have failed to register their alarm to have the first time false alarm fee waived; … - VT: Excessive police calls prompt ordinance review
7.17.18 – Brattleboro Reformer – The Bellows Falls village ordinance committee will try to tackle that issue in the … if they hear water running, or if they hear an alarm going off, the chief said.
Industry News
- Santa Fe pays $212K to settle suit over 2013 officer shooting
7.17.18 – Albuquerque Journal – The lawsuit continues against Livewatch Security, whose alarm system went off the night of the shooting, on grounds that the alarm company failed to alert law … - Some Sedona Office Services, Including AlarmBiller, Shut Down by Cyber Attack
7.16.18 – SDM – Customers of Sedona Office’s AlarmBiller and Sedona One cloud-based management applications have been without access to the systems since at least Saturday due to a cyber attack, and have no clear idea of when service will be restored. - Allied Universal acquires U.S. Security Associates
7.18.18 – SSN – Conshohocken, Pa. and Santa Ana, CA – Allied Universal, a security and facility services company based here, on July 16 announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire U.S. Security Associates (USSA) from Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division (GSMBD), adding approximately 50,000 employees and bringing the company’s employee total to more than 200,000. - ADS Security Expands Alabama Presence With 4th Acquisition of 2018
7.18.18 – SSN – The acquired Systems By Design customer base will have access to ADS’ advanced suite of residential and commercial services. - ADT to Launch New Campaign Promoting Smart Home Concierge Services
7.18.18 – SSI – A new marketing campaign will promote the benefits of concierge-like home automation services via ADT Pulse, paired with professional installation. - Red Hawk Fire & Security Opens New Office in Pacific Northwest
7.20.18 – SSN – A new district office in Spokane, Wash., is the latest example of Red Hawk’s sustained focus on building its presence organically and through strategic acquisitions. - Unpatched Dahua DVRs pose security issue
7.20.18 – SIW – Password vulnerability initially discovered in 2013 still affecting many devices
State & National News
- Advances in monitoring technology changing the standards landscape
7.18.18 – SSN – Yarmouth, ME – As technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace within security, monitoring companies and third party standards organizations such as UL are doing their best to understand what this means for central stations today, especially in regard to creating requirements that reflect the current state of innovation within the industry. - How Security Professionals Can Help Create Positive School Memories
7.17.18 – Security – If we want today’s children to look back on their school days as more than just a time of “Run, Hide, Fight” training, lockdowns and lectures on the potential dangers of online behavior, school systems need to institute security measure that will create safer learning environments without making schools feel like prisons. - Thanks to Everett Police for response to false alarm
7.21.18 – The Daily Herald – I usually garden with headphones on and was completely unaware that my home alarm had been triggered. Out of nowhere, I noticed an Everett Police officer at … - Residential Remodeling to Remain Robust Through Mid-Year 2019
7.20.18 – SSI – Homeowners are expected to increase spending on improvements and repairs at a solid clip over the coming year, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) report.
Business Tips
- 9 Wiring Fails: Ugly, Lazy, and Amateurish
7.17.18 – CEPro – These 9 wiring jobs might leave you with a migraine. Click through the slideshow if you dare - Security Execs Share How They Tackle Recruiting Challenges, New Opportunities
7.16.18 – SSI – A dearth of capable and congenial employees and resultant inflated wages is inspiring security integrators to refocus recruiting tactics. Find out how they are contending with that and other challenges, as well as plum opportunities in SSI’s annual exec roundtable - How to Stay Focused and Keep Ahead of a Business Tornado
7.20.18 – SSI – The security business is evolving at an increasing velocity with new threats, technologies, service solutions and business revenue models. Are you ready? - Security Tips to Make Elderly People Feel Safe at Home
7.17.18 – SSI – The elderly are easy prey for mischievous criminals. Here’s a handful of solutions and tips to help them feel more safe at home.
Fire & EMS News
- AK: Police calls for Sunday, July 22, 2018
7.22.18 – Juneau Empire – At 3:56 p.m. Thursday, JPD responded to investigate the report of malicious activation of a fire alarm. Investigation continues. - AR: Multiple Crews Battling Fire at Pulaski Co. Church; Firemen …
7.20.18 – www.fox16.com – … Creek, Alexander, East End and Little Rock Fire Department along with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office responded to calls about a burglar alarm going off. - FL: Family-owned business in Plantation catches fire, neighboring …
7.19.18 – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale – According to Plantation Fire Rescue, at around 1:30 a.m., a police officer responding to an alarm discovered a fire at a liquor store … - IA: Sheldon Fire Company Has Busy Weekend
7.17.18 – KIWARadio.com – Harms says fire crews were summoned to Northwest Iowa Community College twice on Sunday, responding to a commercial fire alarm. The first call came in at … - IL: Police 7-18-18
7.19.18 – MyWebTimes.com – Ottawa firefighters responded at 7:25 a.m. Tuesday to a fire alarm caused by cooking. … - MA: Hamilton police log, July 8-14
7.21.18 – Wicked Local – 11:19 a.m.: A fire alarm was reported on Bay Road. The fire was extinguished. 7:30 p.m.: Hazards were reported on Chebacco Road. Wednesday, July 11. - MA: Swampscott police log, July 10-16
7.21.18 – Wicked Local – 2:27 p.m.: A fire alarm was reported at Fish House. 2:51 p.m.: A burglar alarm was reported. 3:07 p.m.: A fire alarm was … - MN: South Lake Minnetonka public safety report: July 2-8
7.17.18 – ECM Publishers – July 2 – Carbon monoxide alarm. July 7 – Fire alarm. July 7 – Medical at … - NC: Raleigh building evacuated after carbon monoxide leak, parts of West …
7.22.18 – WTVD-TV – Raleigh fire officials said a call came in at 12:58 p.m. when an alarm went off with higher than normal readings. The carbon monoxide spike was reported to be … - PA: HVAC issue sparks brief evacuation of county administration building
7.21.18 – Scranton Times-Tribune – … Adams Ave. overheated and started to smoke, setting off a fire alarm and leading to the evacuation of the building, county spokesman Joseph D’Arienzo said. - RI: West Warwick Fire Department knocks down overnight fire
7.16.18 – WLNE-TV (ABC6) – … after receiving notification from the buildings alarm system. The Fire Department arrived on scene and located a fire in a rear loading dock area of the building. - TX: Houston mosque set on fire as Muslim community seeks answers to …
7.20.18 – WUSA9.com – Thursday morning, a maintenance worker heard an alarm in the building and was able to put out the fire with water. “I feel very bad about what happened. - WA: Ballard Police Blotter week of 7-16-18
7.17.18 – Westside Seattle – A man residing heard a fire alarm go off in his building around 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 3. He woke his wife up and then … - WA: Fire alarms pulled as distraction to stage apartment burglaries
7.18.18 – KOMO News – Seattle – A team of crooks is pulling fire alarms to empty out apartment buildings, according to police, and then go door-to-door looking for valuables.
Crime News
- AL: Deputies searching for two suspects in weekend robbery
7.17.18 – Anniston Star – A deputy responded to the J&M Midway Grocery around 11:30 p.m. Saturday after the clerk pushed a panic alarm under the counter, Calhoun … - AR: Burglar steals nearly $400 from west Little Rock ice cream shop after …
7.17.18 – Arkansas Online – Surveillance footage showed a white male attempt to enter the business through an unlocked rooftop door at 2:40 a.m. When the alarm sounded, he climbed … - CA: Neighbors in Ventura help nab a burglary and prowling suspect
7.21.18 – Ventura County Star – When he failed to break in, he went to a second residence and forced his way in through a window, activating the alarm and waking up neighbors, according to … - CA: Suspect arrested in burglary at Sigona’s Market
7.22.18 – Climate Online – At about 12:29 a.m., officers responded to an alarm call at the market, and while en route learned from the alarm company that surveillance video showed the … - CT: Man gets 105-month sentence in gun shop theft
7.20.18 – CT Post – According to court documents, on June 17, 2015, at approximately 3:08 a.m., Woodbridge police responded to a business alarm at Woodbridge Firearms … - FL: Cantonment Man Gets Jail Time For Nightclub Burglary
7.17.18 – NorthEscambia.com – He then pulled the business’s alarm off a wall before stealing liquor, tobacco and other products worth $100. The burglary was captured on video. - GA: Man accused of burglarizing Thomasville gas station
7.18.18 – WCTV – Police responded to the gas station just before 1 a.m. in reference to an alarm. Upon arrival, officers noticed shattered glass on the ground from the front door. - GA: Officer accidentally fires weapon while responding to call
7.17.18 – CBS46 News Atlanta – A family says an Atlanta Police officer who responded when their home alarm went off accidentally fired his weapon inside their kitchen. The home belongs to … - GA: Savannah police officer sent to wrong address, shoots dog
7.17.18 – WSAV-TV – “I’ve lived here 18 something years and I’ve never had an alarm system,” she said. Police were supposed to go to the 100 block of 58th Street. An early morning … - GA: Thief uses forklift to steal car
7.21.18 -Covington News – According to a Covington Police Department incident report, officers responded to a burglar alarm for the clean-up bay at Ginn Motor Co. … - HI: Woman devastated after burglars steal over $66000 worth of items …
7.17.18 – K5 – A Honolulu woman is devastated after burglars stole over $66,000-worth of items and cash from her storage locker. … - IL: Police investigating robbery at Walgreens in southwest Champaign
7.21.18 – Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette – Lt. Bruce Ramseyer said authorities got an alarm call at around 5 a.m. at the Walgreens, and around the same time, a witness … - MA: Acton police reports: July 6-12
7.18.18 – Wicked Local – 10:42 p.m.: A burglar alarm was reported. Tuesday, July 10. 6:35 a.m.: A burglar alarm. 7:42 a.m.: An alarm … - MA: Athol Police log
7.17.18 – Athol Daily News – 7:06 a.m. – Alarm company reporting first a fire alarm, then burglar alarm activation. Police and fire departments on scene; confirmed no … - MA: Attleboro police arrest break-in suspect at former Brennan School
7.17.18 – The Sun Chronicle – Attleboro – Police responding to a burglar alarm at the former Brennan Middle School on County Street apprehended a suspect inside the building early … - MA: Cohasset police log, July 9-15
7.21.18 – Wicked Local – 1:41 a.m.: A burglar alarm was reported at Santander. Police reported the building appeared secure. 3:38 a.m.: A fire alarm … - MA: Rochester Police Log: July 8-14
7.20.18 – Wicked Local – 3:45 a.m.: A burglar alarm was reported at a residence on Mattapoisett Road. … 11:04 a.m.: A hold-up alarm was reported at a business. - MI: Police search nearby park for Freddie’s Tavern break-in suspect
7.20.18 – ABC 12 News – The Mount Pleasant Police Department responded to a burglar alarm at the restaurant. They found obvious signs of a … - MI: Surveillance video of Freddie’s break-in released
7.22.18 – The Morning Sun – Photo Courtesy of Mt. Pleasant Public Safety Mt. Pleasant Public Safety released a surveillance video of the break-in at Freddie’s Tavern that occurred on July … - MI: Thief who stole cash from Mount Pleasant tavern caught on camera
7.21.18 -nbc25news.com – Mount Pleasant, MI – The City of Mount Pleasant Public Safety Department needs your help identifying a man who they say stole money from a local … - ND: New details emerge in Minot pharmacy burglary
7.19.18 – KFYR-TV – Minot police say they responded to an alarm at KeyCare Pharmacy at the Trinity Medical Arts Center shortly before 1 a.m. … - ND: Pharmacy burglar bagged
7.19.18 – Minot Daily News – Police respond-ed to an alarm at Key Care Pharmacy located in the Trinity-Medical Arts building at 12:55 a.m. Upon arrival … - NJ: Police Rescue Woman Locked in Burger King Restaurant
7.16.18 – TAPinto.net – Nutley, NJ – Officers from the Nutley Police Department responded to a 911 call on Sunday at 5 a.m. from a woman who was locked in the Burger King … - NM: Hobbs Police search for serial burglar
7.21.18 – KRQE News 13 – Police say the man is targeting businesses around town without alarm systems and taking his time once he’s inside. Even though he is wearing a mask, police … - NM: Police blotter
7.22.18 – Newsbug.info – Watseka Police responded to an activated alarm at 7:20 a.m. on July 18. Police found the alarm to be false. Watseka … - NY: Oswegatchie man charged with attempted burglary
7.21.18 – WatertownDailyTimes.com – Troopers charge at 1:43 a.m. on June 25 at Adirondack Pharmacy while responding to a burglar alarm and awaiting the arrival of a … - OH: Conneaut police
7.18.18 – The Star Beacon – A burglar alarm heard at 4:04 p.m. Sunday was … A burglar alarm heard at 7:38 p.m. Saturday … - OH: Loudonville Police Calls
7.16.18 – ThisWeek Community News – July 3 – 12 a.m. Police responded to an alarm drop at Dollar General. Everything was found to be secure. … - OK: Sand Springs snow cone stand burglarized
7.19.18 – KTUL – Now, he’s being proactive by installing a new alarm system with future plans of adding security cameras. The good news here is he’s able to cover the loss but … - ON: Thief makes off with safe after break-in at Hewitts Farm
7.16.18 – CTV News – Information from the alarm company reveals the thief or thieves broke in and got away in less than three minutes. Hewitt wonders if they knew exactly where to … - OR: Police: Three arrested after vandalizing, breaking into temporary Grant …
7.20.18 – KPTV.com – Officers responded to the school at 3:26 a.m. after security reported the alarm was activated and they could hear … - OR: Stolen Gun, Vandalism Found Inside Portland High School
7.21.18 – 750 KXL – Portland, OR – A lot of damage and a stolen gun. Just some of the things police found inside a Portland high school early this morning. Security alarms went … - WA: North Seattle apartment buildings targeted by burglars
7.19.18 – KIRO Seattle – Police warn that thieves are breaking into north Seattle apartment complexes and pulling fire alarms in the middle of the night to get residents to evacuate their … - WA: Sheriff’s Report, July 19, 2018
7.19.18 – The Wahkiakum County Eagle – 3:37 p.m. An alarm was activated.
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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