Public Safety Updates

GA: Cartersville abandons security alarm registration ordinance. …
3.9.20 – Daily Tribune – Had the ordinance taken effect, residents would’ve been fined $50 for failing to register their alarm systems, with a $100 fine assessed each time personnel responded to an unregistered alarm.

Industry News

DMP to release FirstNet alarm communication radios – The …
3.9.20 – LTE Technology – DMP announced that it will release a line of FirstNet-certified and compatible alarm communication radios that will work directly with AT&T …
Every CE Industry Event Cancelled or Postponed by Coronavirus
3.13.20 – CEPro – Due to the rising number of cancelled or postponed industry events, CE Pro has created a quick list of each event affected by coronavirus.
ISC West 2020 Rescheduled to July 20-22
3.13.20 – SSI – Originally scheduled to take place in March, ISC West 2020 was pushed back to July due to rising concerns over the COVID-19 coronavirus.

State & National News

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- CA: Calif. PDs to limit responses to essential calls amid …
  3.13.20 – www.policeone.com – … is implementing new procedures in response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic,” Ridgecrest Police Chief Jed McLaughlin said in the …
- CO: Denver, Aurora police no longer sending officers to low-level …
  3.13.20 – www.denverpost.com – Denver and Aurora police will no longer send an officer to take reports on low-level incidents in an effort to protect their staff from the new coronavirus. … if they don’t require an immediate response and if no one is in danger.
- PA: Threat of coronavirus leads Lehigh Valley police departments …
  3.15.20 – www.mcall.com – Coronavirus prompts Lehigh Valley police departments to change how … police departments have adjusted their protocol for responding to …
- OR: Portland police reduce in-person responses amid coronavirus …
  3.13.20 – KOBI – Police said they need to make sure there are enough officers to respond to serious and life-threatening emergencies. Sgt. Kevin Allen said police …
- SC: Charleston Police Department plans to minimize officers …
  3.14.20 – www.charlestoncitypaper.com – Officers likely to come into contact with someone with coronavirus have … Charleston Police Department Alternative Call Response Plan for …
- TX: Coronavirus: San Angelo police move to online reports for …
  3.14.20 – www.gosanangelo.com – Furthermore, in an effort to reduce the risk of unnecessary exposure to our officers and citizens, effective immediately, the Department’s Online Reporting feature will become mandatory for certain crimes until further notice
- VT:Troopers to offer ‘tiered’ response during COVID-19 crisis …
  3.14.20 – vtdigger.org – … updates on how Vermont is responding to COVID-19, contact us at coronavirus@vtdigger.org. The Vermont State Police is changing the way …
School panic button measure raises own alarm among vendors
3.4.20 – Tallahassee – A school security measure emerging from the 2018 slaughter at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School has turned into a tug-of-war between technology vendors, with some saying a panic button proposal is drawn to steer an $8 million state contract to a well-connected company.
57% of IoT Devices Are Susceptible to Severe Attack, Report Finds
3.12.20 – SSI – Amy Rock – The report also found that a vast majority of IoT devices are unencrypted, potentially exposing personal and confidential data.
DHS Urges Public to Guard Against Coronavirus Charity Scams
3.11.20 – SSSI – Malicious cyber actors could take advantage of public concern surrounding COVID-19 by conducting phishing attacks and disinformation campaigns.
60% of Newly Acquired Security Systems Are Self-Installed, Parks Associates Says
3.10.20 – SSI – The research firm’s DIY Home Security Tracker finds do-it-yourself security solutions make up the majority of new security households.
3 in 4 U.S. Households at Risk to Get Hacked Via Voice Assistants by 2025
3.9.20 – SSI – Recent findings show that voice assistants can get hacked by using ultrasonic waves to imitate voice commands, according to Atlas VPN.

Business Tips

Do You Utilize Your Central Station’s Automation to the Fullest …
3.9.20 – SSI- Do You Utilize Your Central Station’s Automation to the Fullest? Automation platforms often offer innovative tools that can be used to enhance …
Take Care of Your Part-Time and Hourly Employees During AND After This Pandemic
3.14.20 – CI- Organizations are stepping up and pledging to support their hourly and part-time employees affected by COVID-19. The AV industry should follow suit.
How Alarm Companies Can Increase Profits With Online Reviews
3.12.20 – SSI – Online reviews, whether positive or negative, can have a drastic impact on the consumer buying cycle and even affect your visibility on search engines.

Fire & EMS News

CA: False fire alarms prompt frequent evacuations at CSUF | News …
3.9.20 – Newsbreak – False fire alarms at Cal State Fullerton are usually a weekly occurrence that often lead to evacuations of campus buildings. Since the start of 2019, there have …
IL: False Fire Alarm At Chili’s Has Patrons In Parking Lot – Patch
3.10.20 – Romeoville, IL — A fire alarm went off at the Chili’s this Tuesday morning, and witnesses said it sent employees and patrons into the parking lot. Luckily, the alarm was a false one. … Management at the Chili’s said that everything was safe and that the restaurant was open for business.
OK: Man wakes up to a fire that officials say started in a fire place …
2.13.20 – Oklahoma City (KOKH) — A homeowner and his pets are safe after an early morning fire. Oklahoma City Fire crews were called to a home just before 3:00 AM Friday. Crews say the man was woken up by his fire alarm and was able to make it out safely.
Crime News
CA: 5 suspects arrested in Chino Hills burglary investigation …
3.14.20 – Daily Bulletin – Arrested on suspicion of burglary and conspiracy were Demetrius Batchelor, Josiah Kelley, and Khaliq Thomas, all of Perris; and Semaj Lopez …
CA: Police respond to panic alarm, one person detained in Santa …
3.10.20 – KEYT – Police respond to panic alarm, one person detained in Santa Maria. SANTA MARIA, Calif. … Police say there is currently no risk to the public. This incident is currently under investigation.
IL: Brookfield gas stations hit by ATM burglary crew
3.13.20 – Two weeks after a burglary crew smashed its way into a Brookfield liquor store, attempting to steal the ATM inside, burglars struck…
lL: Three church burglary suspects arrested
3.12.20 – egcitizen.com – The Elk Grove police arrested three suspects who allegedly stole a chainsaw and a gas edger from a church during the early morning of March 6. They detained them during a traffic stop where they reportedly found the stolen items in their truck. Elk Grove residents Brian Marshall …
MD: Thieves caught on camera making snacks, stealing candy at Maryland theater, police say
3.11.20 – WCOC- Thieves caught on camera making snacks, stealing candy at Maryland theater, police say. When police viewed footage from surveillance cameras, …
MI: Detroit resident arrested for Monroe County burglaries …
3.15.20 -Huron Township – A Detroit resident suspected in a pair of breaking and entering incidents in Monroe County was arrested Friday morning. The 46-year-old male was taken into custody at approximately 11:45 a.m., according to a press release issued by Huron Township Director of Public Safety, Everette Robbins.
NH: Arrests made in Keene trading card store burglary | Local …
3.13.20 – www.sentinelsource.com – Keene police say they have arrested three men from Maine in connection with an alleged burglary last month at a local trading card store, while …
TN: Lone burglar hits Marathon
3.15.20 – The News – A lone thief hit Marathon Gas for thousands of dollars this past week when he busted through a window, stealing money from a …
VA: Police investigating several break-in attempts at pharmacies …
3.10.20 – Inside Nova – Police investigating several break-in attempts at pharmacies, medical offices. Prince William County police are investigating recent break-ins at medical clinics and pharmacies in different parts of the county. … The burglar or burglars were able to get into both offices, but no property was reported missing.
VA: Vienna Police Working ‘Nonstop’ to Crack Gun Store Burglary …
3.10.20 – Tysons Reporter – Vienna police are urging people to send in tips for their investigation of a burglary at a local gun store. … Janickey told the Vienna Town Council last night that detectives are working “nonstop” on the case.

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