Public Safety Updates

CT: New Law Would Fine False Fire, Burglary Alarms in New Milford
11.28.18 – Patch.com – New Milford, CT – A proposed ordinance would levy fees on residents and business owners who call in false burglary or fire alarms, the News Times is …

Industry News

UTC to separate into three independent companies; looks to sell fire and security ‘field’ business
11.27.18 – Climate, Controls & Security unit to be renamed as Carrier
Alarm.com Connects Dealers to Customers With Emergency …
11.28.18 – Security Sales & Integration – Tysons, Va. – Alarm.com recently unveiled a new feature that keeps its service provider partners connected to their customers directly via the company’s …
Second Acquisition for ADS Security in Louisville
11.29.18 – SDM – ADS Security (ADS), a regional electronic security and automation company headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., acquired the customer accounts of A-Sonic Guard Inc. in Louisville, Ky.
Hikvision launches Security Radar for ultra-accurate intrusion …
11.30.18 – SecurityNewsDesk – This configuration will not only trigger an alarm when an intruder is detected but will also trigger video recording, to help with visual verification of the intruder.

State & National News

Lowe’s Ditches Iris, Looks to Exit Smart Home Business
11.27.18 – Lowe’s to exit ‘under-performing, non-core’ home automation business by finding a buyer for its Iris Smart Home business.
Seamless integration of analytics with video camera controls, software drives AI
11.27.18 – As AI evolves in the physical security space, technology continues to shift from hardware to software solutions
FBI Crime Report Shows Decrease in Burglary, Increase in Motor Vehicle Theft
11.28.18 – SDM – The FBI recently released its annual crime report for 2017, and property crimes were 3 percent fewer than they were in 2016, marking the 15th consecutive year the collective estimates for these offenses declined.
Why installing a smart doorbell might be a clever move
11.27.18 – Washington Post – When Jamie Siminoff invented what is now the Ring doorbell in 2012, he could hardly anticipate that, six years later, consumer spending on “smart” doorbell cameras will top $530 million, according to Strategy Analytics, which forecasts that more than 3.4 million video doorbells will be sold this year, with the United States accounting for the majority of sales.
Ask the Chief: Help dispatchers by maintaining your alarms
11.30.18 – Republican Eagle – Alarm monitoring companies will notify the applicable law enforcement agency dispatch center for response to alarms, and will attempt to contact the …
Reset alarms are a ‘nightmare’ for fire departments
11.30.18 – The Chronicle – Goshen – Goshen village trustees on Nov. 26 focused on how to handle the “nightmare” that fire departments face by people resetting fire alarms before they ..
Widow alleges defective alarm system from Vector Security caused …
11.30.18 – The Pennsylvania Record – 13 in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County against Vector Security Inc., alleging the electronic security company’s fire alarm system installed at the …
BBB on Homes: Don’t forget home security during the holidays
12.2.18 – Chron.com – If an alarm goes off, you want someone to hear it and attend to your pets. Hold your mail. If you’re leaving for more than a couple days and don’t have anyone to …

Business Tips

How to Comply with Small Business Regulations Affecting AV Integrators
11.27.18 – If you’re not up to speed on building codes, safety, Davis-Bacon act and other small business regulations, your AV integrator firm may be breaking the law.
Alarm Customers Not Making Timely Payments? Here’s How It Hurts You
11.29.18 – Security Sales & Integration – Let’s discuss issues that concern buyers of alarm accounts that are matters you need to deal with now. If selling accounts is not something you are considering …
Onboarding New Hires? Follow These Best Practices
11.30.18 – SSI – You are making a huge commitment when you hire someone, so be smart with your money and following these onboarding best practices.

Fire & EMS News

CA: UPDATE: Smoking microwave sets off fire alarm at Shasta Estates …
11.29.18 – Redding Record Searchlight – UPDATE: Smoking microwave sets off fire alarm at Shasta Estates senior living … of the Shasta Estates retirement community set off fire alarms in the building on …
CT: Shelton Fire Log: Nov. 19-25
11.30.18 – Shelton Herald – At 11:12 a.m., the Pine Rock Co. #4 and the Echo Hose Co. #1 responded to Crosby Commons for a fire alarm activation. There was no fire.
DE: Cigarette-sparked apartment fire leaves 15 homeless
11.30.18 – The News Journal – Amanda White woke to a fire alarm Wednesday night and, opening her bedroom door, was confronted with thick smoke. Her apartment building was going up in …
IL: Hoopeston Police Department reports Nov. 12-24
11.26.18 – Newsbug.info – 19, 3:40 a.m.- The Hoopeston Fire Department and Hoopeston Police Department were called to the scene of a fire alarm. After a walk …
MA: Marion Police Log: Nov. 18-24
12.2.18 – Wicked Local – 2:21 p.m.: A fire alarm was reported at Tabor Academy.
MD: Hagerstown fire calls
11.30.18 – Herald-Mail Media – 9:21 a.m., automatic fire alarm …
MN: Brainerd firefighters respond to calls
11.29.18 – Brainerd Dispatch -at 9:57 a.m., for a water flow alarm at …
NJ: Jersey family saved by smoke alarm
11.26.18 – ITV News – This is another example of how a working smoke alarm can give early warning of a fire in your home allowing you time to exit safely and call the Fire Service.
NY: Fayetteville-Manlius elementary school to reopen Friday after fire
11.30.18 – CNYcentral.com – According to a spokesperson for the district, the fire alarm was triggered at 8:02 p.m. There were no injuries reported and minimal damage to the building.
OH: Security Notebook
12.1.18 – The Oberlin Review – 12:13 a.m. Officers and members of the Oberlin Fire Department responded to a fire alarm on the second floor of Barrows Hall. The alarm had been activated by .
PA: 11/29/18 Blotter
11.29.18 – SRU The Online Rocket – November 20 – Police were dispatched to Rhoads Hall for a fire alarm activation that caused the building to be evacuated. The alarm was set off by burnt food, …
PA: New Report Sheds Light On Dwindling Number Of Volunteer …
11.30.18 – CBS Pittsburgh – Before anyone could arrive at the station, first responders arriving at Perrytown Place determined a contractor accidentally set off the alarm and the need for …

Crime News

CA: 2 juveniles accused of burglarizing school in Jurupa Valley
11.28.18 – Press-Enterprise – Riverside County sheriff’s deputies responded about 6:50 p.m. after an alarm was triggered. Two juveniles were found …
CA: MCSO: Colorado man arrested for burglary and vandalism of …
11.28.18 – KRCRTV.COM – 25 at around 8:15 p.m. deputies on patrol heard the alarm at Sherwood School going off, so they investigated. When they arrived, officials said they found wet …
CA: Winters Public Safety Report, Nov 29
11.26.18 – Winters Express – 18: 12:51 pm commercial audible alarm….
CT: Ansonia police warn of burglary attempts
11.26.18 – CT Post- Each business had an audible alarm that sounded and the suspect or suspects fled. Police ask that business owners make sure they set any alarms when …
GA: Burglar steals empty box, leaves trail of blood
11.29.18 – Gwinnettdailypost.com – 23 after the store’s glass break alarm sounded, a police report said. After reviewing surveillance video, police determined that the suspect smashed the store’s …
MA: Cohasset police log, Nov. 12-18
12.1.18 – Wicked Local – Wednesday, Nov. 14. 8:31 a.m.: A burglar alarm was reported at a residence. Police located an open door and secured the building.
MN: Hermantown business owner offers $5K reward following break-in
11.29.18 – Duluth News Tribune – He posted news of the burglary on Facebook, describing how he woke up to an alarm at his Hermantown store. “Kick in my front door, I’m going to be upset,” he …
MN: Lake County Sheriff’s Report
12.1.18 – Lake County News Chronicle – 12:23 p.m. Deputy responded to security alarm.
MN: Police Reports
11.30.18 – ECM Publishers – alarm, commercial was reported at Diamond Jill’s. (4:14 a.m.) … alarm, commercial at Taco Bell. (12:25 a.m.).
MN: Two Harbors Police Report
12.1.18 – Lake County News Chronicle – 5:50 a.m. Officer responded to alarm at local business.
MT: BEST OF THE BLOTTER
11.29.18 – Lone Peak Lookout – While responding to a burglar alarm at a residence at 7:25 p.m. a deputy found two unsecured doors, but no signs of disturbance.
OK: Altus pawn shop burglary suspect caught by police
11.29.18 – KAUZ – Altus, OK (RNN Texoma) – Atlus Police have arrested a man they believe is … officers were called out on an alarm call at Go .
OK: Surveillance video leads to Oklahoma man’s arrest for lewd acts
11.28.18 – kfor.com – Oklahoma City – An Oklahoma City man is facing a felony charge after police said he allegedly sexually assaulted a child, which was caught on camera.
OH: Conneaut Police reports
12.1.18 – The Star Beacon – A burglary alarm was heard at 4:36 a.m. Tuesday. A hold up/panic alarm was reported…
OH: Man attempting to stop thief stabbed outside his house in Cleveland’s …
12.1.18 – News 5 Cleveland – 28, a man woke up to his security alarm going off, police said. The man …
OH: Surveillance photos show violent struggle between homeowner and …
12.1.18 – fox8.com – Police say the owner of the home awoke to his security system alarm going off. He then looked outside and saw a man exiting his garage, so he ran downstairs …
OR: Oregon Police, ATF investigating armory burglary
11.27.18 – Press Publications Inc. – There was a burglar alarm, he added, but “the alarm company failed us.” He would not elaborate. “I can’t say more than that without causing harm to the …
PA: Accused Pottstown killer ‘indigent,’ seeks court appointed lawyer
11.30.18 – The Mercury – 18 when borough police responded to the residence to investigate the activation of a security alarm. As officers arrived at the scene, they observed a male jump …
PA: Police log: Report of a prowler and possible underage party
11.29.18 – The Evening Sun – 7:36 a.m. A commercial burglar alarm in …
SC: Ogdensburg police blotter, Nov. 29
11.30.18 – North Country Now – Report at 6:28 p.m. of an alarm activation at the nigh drop box at Seacomm Federal Credit Union. Police said no signs of any problems. Building …
TX: Lee County Sheriff’s Report
11.28.18 – Lexington Leader – November 19, 2018 Advised of a residential glass breaking alarm for two windows. Deputy West, Deputy Jessup and Lexington Officer Young …
VA: Dublin Police still search for suspect in burglary, 5 guns stolen from …
11.29.18 – virginiafirst.com – “We’re upgrading the security system, the alarm system, upgrading cameras and we will be upgrading the way we, we’ll be locking the long guns up too,” said …
VA: Packages stolen off same Norfolk porch two nights in a row
11.27.18 – wtkr.com – Sadler says she went out of town for Thanksgiving, and during the course of their family vacation she says she was notified by an alarm back at home.
VA: Thieves break into Portsmouth home while woman was inside
12.1.18 – WAVY-TV – I have cameras, I have alarm systems in my home, I have a pitbull.” However, she also knows this could happen to anyone. “If I did have the dog door secured so …
WA: Burglars cut hole in store wall to steal thousands in running gear
11.28.18 – Q13 FOX – They pulled the alarm system. They pulled the phone system so this was very professional,” said Ben Raykovich, owner of Sound Sports. Raykovich and his wife …
WA: Home alone in Silver Beach, kids called for help when they heard …
11.30.18 – The Bellingham Herald – The homeowner remotely turned on a security alarm, Murphy said, prompting Benson to attempt to disable it, damaging it in the process. Officers had to break …
WV: Wheeling Police Reports
11.26.18 – Wheeling Intelligencer – At 7:02 p.m., burglar alarm. At 6:43 p.m., headquarters, civil matter….

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