State & National News
- Through the lens: Reflections on reporting the Pentagon attack
9.1.21 – Fire Rescue 1 – Through the day, the fire chief made sure his incident commander had what he needed and worked with top county, state and Pentagon officials. - 20 Years of Showing Security Matters
9.10.21 – SSI – Life in the post-9/11 world means security technologies, systems, services and skills are more critical than ever before. - Napa County installs AI-based early fire detection
9.8.21 – GCN – The pole-mounted artificial intelligence-based system uses optical and heat sensors to detect and analyze smoke plumes that indicate fire.
Business Tips
- Beware: IRS ‘Dirty Dozen’ List Includes R&D Tax Credit
9.9.21 – SSI – Mitch Reitman – Many dealers and integrators qualify for the R&D tax credit, but there is a cautionary tale to understand before you apply for the credit. - SBA Updates COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
9.10.21 – CEPro – Due to a rise in Delta variant cases, the Small Business Administration has decided to provide additional aid to small businesses across the country. - Legal Brief: Biometrics Law in New York
9.10.21 – SIW – New rules regulating commercial establishments could have far-reaching implications - Privacy Legislation and its Impact on Integrators …
9.10.21 – SIW – Privacy laws are not going away; in fact, widespread changing regulations offer opportunities for well-prepared integrators to expand their … - How to Choose Which Biometric Is Right for Your Customers
9.6.21 – SSI – Bobby Varma – Before recommending a modality to a user, integrators must have a detailed understanding of how the biometric identity system will be used. - What you need to know about facial recognition home security …
9.8.21 – ZDNet – As facial recognition technology becomes more prevalent in home security cameras, it’s important to understand what it is and how it’s used. - VMS: Think Beyond the Acronym
9.10.21 – SIW – Today’s Video Management System is actually a situational management platform. - How to Build a Data-Rich Access Control Solution …
9.10.21 – SIW – ROI in data-rich access control solutions is being realized today across some of the world’s leading enterprises.
Fire & EMS News
- OH: Fire in trash compactor fills ProVia building with smoke Friday
9.10.21 – The Times-Reporter. Sugarcreek – Sugarcreek Assist Fire Chief John Meek said the alarm came in about 6 a.m. when an employee at the ProVia stone plant pulled the fire alarm and they saw flames. - PA: Painters at Work Prompted Hotel Alarm to Sound – The …
9.9.21 – The Post – Painters improving an upper floor at the Best Western Inn on Industrial Highway in Lower Pottsgrove accidentally tripped an alarm Thursday.
Crime News
- CT: ATM stolen in Killingworth
9.8.21 – Killingworth, CT. (WFSB) – According to Connecticut State Police (CSP), an ATM was stolen from a Shell station in Killingworth shortly after there was an attempted theft of an ATM at the Mobil. Around 2:32 a.m., CSP Troop F received an active glass break alarm at a Mobil station. - CT: Man Crashes SUV Into Newington Gun Shop, Steals …
9.8.21 – Patch – Newington, CT – Newington police are searching for a suspect who crashed his SUV into Hoffman’s Gun Center and stole several handguns, according … - CT: Newington police investigating gun shop
9.7.21 – Hartford Courant -Newington police are investigating a burglary at a local gun store Tuesday morning. Police responded to a burglary alarm at Hoffman’s Gun … - LA: 20000 worth of bikes stolen in Shreveport Honda dealership …
9.11.21 – Shreveport, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Security cameras captured several people breaking in to a Shreveport motorcycle dealership late Friday night, making off with more than $20,000 of merchandise. - MN: Windows broken at 3 businesses early Tuesday
9.7.21 – Post Bulletin – Windows broken at 3 businesses early Tuesday. Rochester police are investigating the incidents, which began about 4:40 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. - MO: Cape Girardeau police looking for burglary suspect
9.8.21 – Cape Girardeau, Mo. (KFVS) – Police are looking for a suspect in a burglary at an area gas station. On September 3, just after midnight, Cape Girardeau police responded to a gas station in the 2500 block of Veterans Memorial for a business alarm. - NC: Asheville Police charge man who broke into business …
9.7.21 – Asheville, NC (FOX Carolina) – Officers said a man was taken into custody after breaking into a business and ran from police Sunday, … - NE: LPD responds to burglary at Casey’s Convenience Store
9.11.21 – KOLN – Lincoln Police responded to a burglary at a Casey’s Convenience Store near the 500 block of W. Cornhusker Highway Saturday morning. - NV: Burglar targeted JC Penney at Meadowood Mall
9.9.21 – (KOLO) – Reno Police are looking for the burglar who broke into the JC Penney store at Meadowood Mall. Police say an alarm activated at 4:30 … - SD: Police Find Sioux Falls Man Drinking Beer Inside Closed Bar
9.11.21 – Sioux Falls, S.D. (AP) – A Sioux Falls man faces burglary charges after police found him afterhours at a bar drinking a beer. - WI: Pleasant Prairie police seek suspect who stole …
9.6.21 – CBS 58 – Pleasant Prairie police responded to an alarm at the Verizon Wireless store around 3:37 p.m. on Thursday, …
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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
- Louisiana Life Safety & Security Association Director – Dera DeRoche Jolet
- Mississippi Security Association Director – Jack Torrence
- Oklahoma Burglar & Fire Alarm Assn. Director – Steven Brekel
- Texas Burglar & Fire Alarm Assn. Director – John Helweg
- Associate Director – Brian Villari
- False Alarm Reduction Association Director – Kerri McDonald
- Executive Director – Brad Shipp
- Louisiana Life Safety & Security Association Alternate – Amy Fuselier
- Mississippi Security Association Alternate – Shelley Pettit
- Maryland Burglar & Fire Alarm Assn. Alternate – Jim Emerick
- Oklahoma Burglar & Fire Alarm Assn. Alternate – Danna Fowble
- Texas Burglar & Fire Alarm Assn. Alternate – Kelly Ryan
- False Alarm Reduction Association Alternate – Alicia Vela