Industry News
- Kastle Systems expands video-based remote security program
9.9.20 – SSN – Falls Church, Va.—As office locations and business districts nationwide remain at low occupancy and multifamily properties operate at near record levels 24×7, Kastle Systems has introduced KastleSafeVideo, a remote video platform to help these facilities maintain security while also reducing operating costs. - Z-Wave Alliance Develops New Long Range Spec
9.8.20 – CEPro – Z-Wave Long Range offers four times the wireless range and is backward compatible. It is now a suitable solution for MDU projects. - SimpliSafe Launches DIY Security Solution for Businesses
9.10.20 – SSI – SimpliSafe Business Security was designed to support businesses across industries, including healthcare, restaurant and retail - Latest Honeywell Solutions Help Enforce Social Distancing, Mask Guidelines
9.9.20 – SSI – New offerings by Honeywell are said to offer industry-leading accuracy to ensure building occupants are following social distancing and mask
State & National News
- From the Archives: 9/11 Hero Tells Tale of Losses, Lessons
9.11.20 – SSI – In 2004, SSI spoke with ex-Chief Richard Picciotto, the last fireman to escape 9/11’s World Trade Center devastation, about how the electronic security industry could best aid firefighting efforts. - BBB alerts consumers to be cautious when approached by …
9.8.20 -Ozark Radio News – Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns consumers to use caution when shopping for a home security system, especially if approached by an unsolicited salesperson door-to-door or on the phone. - BBB says to look out for unethical home alarm system …
9.10.20 – Fox 2Now – St Louis – More and more homeowners and businesses are choosing alarm systems to scare away burglars. However, some of those companies engage … - Don’t overlook the good to root out the bad
9.2.20 – Police1 – Today’s law enforcement officers are subject to unprecedented scrutiny and demands for accountability. While the vast majority of LEOs serve the public with honor and professionalism, recent events have shown that the misdeeds of even one bad cop can instantly cast aspersions on the entire profession and unravel trust with the public that could take years to rebuild. - Sparks police warn about scammers posing as service workers
9.12.20 – Sparks, Nev. (KOLO) – The Sparks Police Department warns people to beware of unscheduled visits by people who say they are solicitors or service workers. This follows an incident Thursday about 4:30 p.m. when a man went to a home in west Sparks. …
Business Tips
- Are AV Technicians Feeling Safe on the Job Site Right Now?
9.10.20 – CI – Two thirds of your entire workforce could be worried about AV technicians’ safety. If that many people have an issue, there may be a problem with protocols. - Marketing Tips for Integrators: Public Relations
9.10.20 – CI – Media coverage of your integration business is an often overlooked but extremely effective marketing strategy for pro AV integration companies. - Revenues Are Up, But Is Your Profit?
9.10.20 – CEPro – Some labor estimates are tracking way off by as much as 12% due to added time related to coronavirus precautions. - Getting to the Bottom of Low Frequency Sounders
9.7.20 – SSI – Certain fire departments are requiring low frequency sounders be installed retroactively due to being more effective at waking “at-risk” individuals. - We’re Getting a Little Tired of Remote Work
9.8.20 – CI: Endless video meetings and working long hours are causing employees to rethink just how much they like working from home, resulting in remote work fatigue. - How Household Makeup Can Unlock Opportunity for Selling Connected Locks
9.9.20 – SSI – A recent study commissioned by Kwikset reveals smart lock purchasing habits and patterns based on the size of households. Here’s how to utilize that information.
Fire & EMS News
- OH: Homeowner kicks in door to rescue dogs from burning house …
9.12.20 – WKBN – According to the Morning Journal, five departments were called to help put out the fire at a house. An alarm company called the homeowners to tell them their house may be on fire. When the homeowner arrived, he kicked in the doors to rescue two dogs. The house was destroyed.
Crime News
- IA: Labor day morning burglary and theft of ATV from local Sioux …
9.7.20 – NewsNowSux – Labor day morning burglary and theft of ATV from local Sioux City business on Highway 75. About 6:15 am on Monday Sioux City Police responded to a burglary … - TN: RheaTown Store Burglary Under Investigation …
9.8.20 – Greenville Sun – Two suspects are sought in a burglary early Monday at the Rheatown Store. - TN: RheaTown Store Burglary Under Investigation …
9.8.20 -Greeneville Sun – Two suspects are sought in a burglary early Monday at the Rheatown Store. Sheriff’s deputies responded to a burglary alarm about 3:55 a.m. Monday at the business. - TX: 2 wanted in failed ATM theft in Lufkin
9.11.20 – KLTV – In the church parking lot, the officers found the ATM attached by chains to a Ford truck, which itself had been stolen. … It appears that the thieves were forced to abandon their prizes when one of the chains they used to drag the ATM broke. - TX: Family dog helps Upshur County law enforcement nab …
9.8.20 – Gilmer, Texas (KLTV) – It’s not recommended for obvious reasons, but from time to time law enforcement gets an arrest assist from a helpful citizen. - TX: WF Police investigate a break-in at Rider High School
9.8.20 – Wichita Falls Times Record News – Wichita Falls police searched Rider High School Tuesday morning after receiving a report of a burglar alarm and discover the school has been … - TX: WF Police investigate a break-in at Rider High School
9.8.20 -Times Record News – Wichita Falls police searched Rider High School Tuesday morning after receiving a report of a burglar alarm and discover the school has been …
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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