Public Safety Updates

• Feb. AT&T outage affected 25K 9-1-1 calls
  7.22.24 – Broadband Breakfast – A February AT&T outage caused by human error disrupted more than 25,000 9-1-1 calls, the FCC reports. The outage also affected FirstNet, the nationwide first responder network, whose users weren’t notified until after the problem was fixed.
• Bloomington Police to Address False Alarm Burden with …
  7.26.24 – Hoodline – Bloomington is revising its ordinance to address the high rate of false alarms, exempting medical alerts, and imposing penalties to recover …

Featured Articles

• US House fails to pass Pro Codes Act
  7.24.24 – Law360 – The Protecting and Enhancing Public Access to Codes Act, which would have allowed private groups retain copyright protections when their safety standards are incorporated into laws, has stalled in the US House of Representatives.
• We Asked a Top Criminologist How Burglars Choose Homes. It’s Easier Than You Think
  7.24.24 – CNET – We got the lowdown on burglaries from an expert. Here’s what they suggest to foil common home thieves.
• Integrator Insights: How Integrators Can Modernize the Customer Service Experience
  7.24.24 – SSI – Candice Aragon – Customer service means speed in response, self-service capabilities, omnichannel options and almost-instantaneous resolution of issues.

Business

• California high court rules gig workers can be treated as independent contractors
  7.25.24 – (The Center Square) The California Supreme Court ruled gig workers can continue to be treated as independent contractors, not employees, dealing a blow to the state legislature’s labor regulations.
• Burglars are jamming Wi-Fi security cameras
  7.22.24 – PC World – Burglars are jamming Wi-Fi security cameras — here’s what you can do … Wi-Fi jamming devices to nullify wireless security cameras before …
• Recurring Monthly Revenue Deep Dive 2024
  7.29.24 – SSI – Dan Ferrisi  – “Currently, growing RMR and shifting to an OpEx-driven model is still opportunistic,” Peterson opines. “I believe that integrators who make this move will be able to dominate their marketplace.” He concedes that those who don’t will still be in a decent position — but perhaps not for long.
• How Security Integrators Can Stay Afloat Amid a Flood of …
  7.26.24 -SSI – Scott Goldfine  – This is a game-changing proposition because technology is finally enabling security practitioners – working within a proper organizational …
• Navigating the Integration Landscape: Key Growth Sectors and Strategic Automation
  7.25.24 – SSI – Evan Rice – Here’s how integrators can effectively process their growth, while also addressing hurdles, and setting themselves up for success.
• The Frenzy of Mergers and Acquisition Activity in the Electronic Security Industry
  7.23.24 – SSI –  Kelly Bond – The security industry has seen an increase in mergers and acquisitions in the past couple of years. We explore some of the driving forces.
• Connected Access for All
  7.26.24 – SIW – Brandon Arcement – How integrators can help facility managers and other smart building customers incorporate best practices for mobile credentials

Crime

• CT: Police investigating Hartford alarm in building with attorney …
  7.28.24 – CT Insider – Connecticut State Police say a security alarm went off at 165 Capitol Avenue at 5:11 p.m. on Sunday. The building houses several government …
• DC: Man connected to 8 burglaries, police say he cut holes in …
  6.26.24 – WUSA 9 – In each of the burglaries, police say the man created holes in the ceilings of the businesses. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, 29-year-old Don Diego Chase was arrested on Wednesday after attempting to run from officers.
• FL: Fort Pierce police officer shot responding to armed burglary, suspect dead
  7.28.24 – by Sophie Pendrill, Amber Raub – Fort Pierce, Fla. (CBS12) – An officer was shot while responding to an armed burglary on Hutchinson Island, according to the Fort Pierce Police Department (FPPD).
• IL: Burglars try to break into Near North Side Chicago liquor …
  7.23.24 – CBS News – The latest attempted burglary of the Gold Coast Market, happened at 3:26 a.m. Tuesday. Surveillance video …
• VA: Burglar Caught On Video Breaking Into Mount Vernon Plaza …
  7.23.24 – Daily Voice – One Hatch, Five Stores: Burglar Caught On Video Breaking Into Mount Vernon Plaza, Police Say. A shifty 22-year-old suspect who broke into the Mount Vernon Plaza in Fairfax County through an unsecured fire hatch was arrested after being spotted by an eagle-eyed employee, police say.

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.