
Public Safety Updates
- Tech Firms Partner to Automate Commercial Fire Notifications
9.11.23 – RapidSOS, whose software connects dispatchers with responders, and Emergency24, which sells alarm monitoring services, have teamed up to send alarm signals for commercial fires more quickly and accurately, according to a statement. - CA: Police Say Scammers Are Going Door-To-Door Posing …
9.14.23 – Patch – Fremont police emphasized that its officers do not go door-to-door requesting alarm permit verification or renewal. Those with relevant information or have seen suspicious activity are urged to contact Fremont police. - CA: Vallejo police may stop responding to some alarm calls …
9.14.23 – NBC Bay Area – Like most Bay Area communities, Vallejo is facing a critical police officer shortage and the city’s now considering a plan to stop … - OK: False security alarm calls are draining resources, Owasso …
9.15.23 – Fox 23 – “So far this year, there’s only been seven genuine alarms, meaning somebody got into a home or a business, it was burglarized or robbed,” he said. “So you’re talking one percent of the 650 plus alarms calls that we’ve been to this year.” Boatman said it’s a drain on the department’s resources.
Featured Articles
- SIA Applauds Calif. Security Products Exemption in Right to Repair Legislation
9.14.23 – SSI – Callling it a “key trend nationally,” Security Industry Association says security products exemption is critical. - Fire Side Chat: Carbon Monoxide Remains as …
9.12.23 – SSI – Fire Side Chat: Carbon Monoxide Remains as Misunderstood as It Is Elusive. NCOAA says a high number of medical issues that are misdiagnosed … - As lawmakers eye regulation, AI could reshape Congress itself
9.15.23 – SIW – CQ-Roll Call – As tech industry leaders and senators came to a consensus that government should regulate artificial intelligence, a group of lawmakers, staff and advocates leaned into the potential powers of AI to change the legislative branch and how it works.
Business Tips
- Fire safety issues often overlooked in safety auditing & inspections
9.14.23 – ISHN – By Tunzyaan Griffin– Safety auditors are proficient in finding OSHA violations or deficiencies; however, fire protection issues are often overlooked because the safety auditor is unaware or not familiar with their nuances. - Are Your Testimonials Helping Or Hurting? 4 Common Mistakes To Avoid
9.18.23 – Entrepreneur – By Thomas Strider – Misused testimonials can ruin your business. Learn how to avoid the four common mistakes companies make with endorsements before your brand takes a hit.
- 5 High-Profile Reputation Nightmares Your Brand Can Learn from
9.18.23 – Entrepreneur – By Adam Petrilli – Several high-profile PR nightmares provide a window into what works and how not to steer your company through a crisis of confidence. - How to say no and set better boundaries at work
9.18.23- Fast Company – Managers need to lead by example to establish a culture where saying no is acceptable.
Life Safety
- MN: Thursday night fire damages Rochester home
9.15.23 – ABC 6 – Police arrived after a burglar alarm was tripped but found flames and smoke coming from inside the residence.
Crime
- AL: Caught in the act: Duo attempts to sell stolen camera …
9.12.23 – Mobile, Ala. (WPMI) – According to Mobile Police, on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at approximately 5:20 p.m., officers responded to an incident… - CA: Smash-and-grab thieves hit two Northridge shops
9.13.23 – KTLA – At least five suspects were caught on surveillance cameras breaking into Yonder Coffee, one of two businesses burglarized on Sept. 13, 2023. Smash-and-grab suspects seen fleeing at the Northridge Mall after stealing bag loads of items from Macy’s on Sept. - CA: Stolen car crashes into RC Country Hobbies …
9.11.23 – KCRA – Raczkowski, who watched the burglary unfold on video, said the thief used the trash can to gather up goods to steal. “I’ve got expensive … - CT: Monroe Police: Dunkin’ Donuts burglar may have struck twice
9.15.23 – A window on the side of Dunkin’ Donuts was still boarded up Friday, in the aftermath of a burglary at the store. - GA: Police look for suspect accused of burglarizing at least …
9.13.23 – WSB-TV – Atlanta – Atlanta police are asking for help identifying a suspect in multiple recent home burglaries in the Bolton Hills neighborhood. - IN: Two arrested, charged in South Bend restaurant burglary
9.13.23 – 4 days ago – South Bend, Ind. (WSBT) – Two men are now behind bars after being accused of burglarizing a South Bend restaurant. - MT: Burglary reported at Missoula’s Famous Daves BBQ
9.13.23 – KPAX – Missoula Police Department Public Information Officer Whitney Bennett says that just before 2:30 a.m., 911 dispatch was alerted to a burglary alarm at Famous Daves BBQ. When the first officer arrived, he observed a broken window and advised other officers to set up a perimeter prior to entering the building. - NY: Jamestown Man Charged with Attempted Burglary, Drug …
9.13.23 – Chautauqua Today – Jamestown Man Charged with Attempted Burglary, Drug Possession … A Jamestown man was arrested on a handful of charges stemming from an attempted … - TN: Business owner holds alleged burglar at gunpoint until …
9.13.23 – WREG.com – The owner then held Holden at gunpoint until officers arrived. Memphis Police made the scene and found a flathead drill in Holden’s pocket; he … - TX: 1 arrested after Tuesday night break-in at JC Penney’s at …
9.13.23 – KFDA – According to the police department, 25-year-old Junayd Howard was arrested on a charge of “burglary of a building” after allegedly being caught running from the scene with JC Penney’s property. - WA: Man in Thurston County accused of stealing hundreds of …
9.13.23 -The Olympian – A 40-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of two counts of second-degree burglary earlier this month after Olympia police say he stole 321 packs of cigarettes. The same store was burglarized twice to accumulate that total, according to police.
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