Public Safety Updates

• Calif. police department considers stopping responses to …
  7.31.23 – Police 1 – Interim Police Chief Jason Ta said earlier this week that, given Vallejo’s shrinking police force, it’s getting harder and harder for his agency to justify responding to alarm calls. He said that of the 3,627 of these calls that Vallejo police responded to in 2022, 98% turned out to be false alarms.
• False alarms straining Decatur Police, stretching officers thin
  8.2.23 – WCIA – Decatur, IL – Police Chief Shane Brandel said false alarms make up more than 90 percent of their alerts. Between January and May, they responded to nearly 1,000 burglar alarms and only three of them led to a report.

Featured Articles

• Legal Briefing: Police Response to Burglar Alarms Not an Emergency?
  8.2.23 – SSI – Ken Kirschenbaum – Question in New York case about whether burglar alarms are truly emergencies could shield police from liability from causing injury en route.
• Recurring Revenue Rescues the Business Blahs for Security Integrators
  7.31.23 – SSI – Scott Goldfine – Security integrators are becoming more proactive about passive income. SSI’s 2023 Recurring Revenue Deep Dive shows the flow of RMR streams.
• As police forces struggle, can private security industry seize …
  8.4.23 – SIW – As police forces struggle, can private security industry seize the moment? Private security forces may be more needed than ever as public police departments struggle with recruitment, retirements, high costs for wages and equipment and anti-police sentiment.

Business Tips

• Pendants Thwart Panic
  8.1.23 – Security Today – By Warren Hill – The unfortunate state-of-affairs surrounding safety and security throughout the country about hostile events has increased in all industries over the years. Security consultants and dealers are tasked with providing the most up-to-date and vital solutions in this ever-changing landscape.
• How to Prevent Your Physical Security System from Becoming Your Biggest Cybersecurity Threat
  8.3.23 – Security Today – By Bud Broomhead – One of the fastest growing threats to organizations is being breached through cyber vulnerabilities in their IoT devices, specifically physical security systems. The number of attacks reach a record of over 3 billion in 2022, and 2023 is likely to be bigger still.
• The Continuing Evolution of AI
  8.1.23 – Security Today – By Aaron Saks – The amount of talk, buzz, hype and promise over artificial intelligence (AI) is on the level usually associated with a recently launched product.
• Revolutionizing Perimeter Security
  8.1.23 – Security Today – By Danny Youngerman – In an ever-evolving world, the need for robust and cost-efficient perimeter security measures has become paramount. Traditional methods often fall short of effectively safeguarding sensitive or large areas.

Fire & Life Safety

• IL: Smoke alarms credited for ‘quick’ fire department, resident …
  7.31.23 – Chicago Sun-Times – Smoke alarms credited for ‘quick’ fire department, resident response when fire starts in Belmont Cragin. Three people were taken to hospitals, …

Crime

• BC: Island jeweller can’t get insurance after repeated targeting …
  8.4.23 – Victoria News -Island jeweller can’t get insurance after repeated targeting by thieves. 19 break-ins over 25 years in his Duncan, Nanaimo and Qualicum stores frustrate …
• FL: $3000 burglary, DUI arrest, and construction debris fire …
  8.4.23 – IslanderNews.com – $3000 burglary, DUI arrest, and construction debris fire among recent KB police activity. #policeblotter: pictured are three KBPD police …
• FL: Florida man burglarizes luxury Porsche from Sarasota Classic Car Museum
  8.4.23 – SARASOTA, Fla. (CBS12) – Officers responded to a 3 a.m. burglary alarm activation in June at the Sarasota Classic Car Museum, but no employee could be reached, and the building was concluded to be secure.
• NE: Two thieves stole several phones from Grand Island …
  7.31.23 – KLKN-TV – LINCOLN, Neb. – Police are investigating an early Monday morning burglary at a Verizon store in Grand Island.
• NY: A series of burglaries take over Ithaca businesses, including a …
  7.21.23 – ITHACA, NY (WBNG) – The City of Ithaca has experienced a series of commercial burglaries in the last five days, according to the Ithaca …
• PA: State Police Investigate Break-in at Rockdale Township …
  8.1.23 – Erie News Now – Troopers responded to the building for an inside motion alarm July 25 around 1:23 a.m..
• SC: Former employee accused of burglarizing Dollar General …
  8.1.23 – WCBD – According to Charleston Police Department, Officer Brown responded to a reported burglary alarm at Dollar General at 4:26 a.m. …

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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), Mississippi Security Association (MSA), Oklahoma Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (OKBFAA) and Texas Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (TBFAA). For more info visit www.nesaus.org.