Public Safety Updates
- CA: Public Safety Committee reviews alarm reduction report
3.15.19 – Tri County Sentry- Oxnard– The Oxnard City Council’s Public Safety Committee examined the false alarm reduction report, March 12, as the Oxnard Police Department sought … - LA: Parish Council enacts fire alarm ordinance, puts Brister roadway plan …
3.15.19 – The Advocate-The council also adopted an ordinance that levies fines for repeated false fire alarms, and upheld two denials by the St. Tammany Parish Zoning and Planning …
Industry News
- Electromagnetic Locks – 7 Applications and the Codes That Apply
When installing electromagnetic locks, it can be difficult to determine which set of code requirements to follow.… - Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Enables Face Recognition From Disarm Images
3.14.19 – Security Sales & Integration- Alarm.com’s Unexpected Activity Alerts for Face Recognition provide property owners the ability to monitor for unauthorized code sharing and receive alerts … - Beyond Licensing Compliance
3.15.19 – SecurityInfoWatch According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), jobs for security and fire alarm system installers were expected to grow much faster than the average for …
State & National News
- New smoke alarm law takes effect next month
3.11.19 – WIVB.com – News 4 – The National Fire Protection Association says three of every five home fire deaths happen in homes without smoke alarms or working smoke detectors. - What to do if your burglar alarm goes off inside your home
3.12.19 – KOAT Albuquerque- The first reaction for a lot of you have when a burglar alarm goes off is to hang out in your driveway or go inside your house and check it out. One of our … - Deadly suburban kennel fire prompts legislators to call for new safety …
3.12.19 – Chicago Tribune- One bill would require kennel operators to install fire alarms that automatically notify emergency responders; the other would require kennels to install sprinklers … - BBB warns of door to door salesperson scams
3.12.19 – WSFA- Montgomery, AL – I’m sure this has happened to you: You’re doing some work around the house and the door bell rings. It’s somebody trying to sell … - It’s Time to Get Smart About False Alarm Reduction
3.12.19 – Security – If there is anything the security industry has learned over the past few years, it’s that this industry is not static. There are constant changes in technology and threats which can range from worrying about a possible break-in to employee theft or protecting a facility, its assets and employees. Security professionals are having to stay up to date with the latest and greatest security system technologies and adapt existing solutions quickly in order to keep their assets and information safe.
Business Tips
- Tech Tips: Bidding Jobs
3.4.19 – LL: Sales, Surveys & Bids Shouldn’t be Losing Propositions - These Adhesives Deserve a Spot in Every Technician’s Truck
3.12.19 – Security Sales & Integration- Many years ago when I had my alarm company, I ran across a competitor trying to put in alarm systems faster with the use of hot glue for securing cabling to … - DOL Publishes Overtime Rule
3.14.19 – NSBA – Last week, the Department of Labor released its proposed rule to increase the salary threshold for overtime pay eligibility to $35,308 a year. (more) - Results of the cabling industry’s first comprehensive salary and wage study
3.1.19 – Cabling Installation & Maintenance- Data from more than 1,200 cabling industry professionals in the U.S. shows pay gaps among geographic regions, education levels, technical specialties, professional certifications and more. - Fire & Life Safety: Drawing the Wrong Conclusions
3.15.19 – SecurityInfoWatch- It was one of my alarm company clients for whom I provide fire alarm system submittals. He was engaged in a deep drama with a building official on what should … - Legal Brief: The Legal Ramifications of Customer Theft
3.15.19 – SecurityInfoWatch- Mrs. Smith disarmed her alarm system and slowly – cautiously – opened the door. She reluctantly greeted the man. He smiled in response, attempting to put her … - Why You Should Proactively Put New Technology in Front of Your …
3.15.19 – Security Sales & Integration- This brings opportunities to you as an alarm dealer to ensure your customers are aware of all the new services and technologies you offer and how they ..
Fire & EMS News
- AL: Fire brings devastating loss to Lillian restaurant owner
3.5.19 – WKRG News 5- Around 3 o’clock Friday morning, an alarm at Pirates Cantina Mexican Grill on U.S. Highway 98 in Lillian. Surveillance cameras capture firefighters arriving to … - IL: Police blotter 3-15-19
3.5.19 – MyWebTimes.com- Streator firefighters responded at 9:28 a.m. Thursday for an alarm activated by burnt food and again at 1:05 p.m. Friday for cooking that had … - MA: Firefighters respond to Jacksonville Drive
3.14.19 – Brainerd Dispatch- The Brainerd Fire Department was called at 9:30 p.m. Monday, March 11, to a fire alarm, but was canceled en route. - MA: Police/Fire: Driver crashes into store, takes off
3.12.19 – Gloucester Daily Times- 7:07 p.m.: Fire alarm activation. The Fire Department was dispatched and cleared when the alarm company confirmed it was a false alarm. - MI: One injured in small fire at Northwest Grand Rapids apartments
3.17.19 – MLive.com- NW, about 4:45 p.m. Saturday on a report of a fire alarm. Fire officials said the fire was contained to one unit and that other residents reported hearing a loud … - ND: Heavy snow causes partial roof collapse at Fargo elementary School
3.14.19 – KFGO News- Fire Department Captain Mike Hendrickson tells KFGO News crews responded to a fire alarm around 10 p.m. Tuesday. Firefighters were met by staff who said … - ND: Sprinkler system extinguishes fire at Grand Forks hotel
3.17..19 – KFGO News- The fire department says around 4:10 a.m., crews responded to the Expressway Inn and Suites on a water flow alarm. Arriving crews … - NT: Plagued by false alarms, highrise residents ignored fire
3.17.19 – Cabin Radio- As fire alarms rang out at Hay River’s highrise on the afternoon of March 15, many residents paid little, if any, attention. For years, the 17-story building has been … - OR: Crime Blotter March 4–10
3.12.19 – Psuvanguard.com- CPSO responded to the activation of two fire alarms at approximately 7:09 p.m. in Cramer and Lincoln Hall. An area check and inspection from Portland Fire … - PA: Sentinel area fire calls for March 8-9
3.11.19 – Carlisle Sentinel – 10:30 p.m.: automatic fire alarm, Dickinson Township; Citizen-Mount Holly, Union, Carlisle Fire & Rescue, West Pennsboro, Penn …
Crime News
- AL: Police trying ID suspect in robbery at west Birmingham pharmacy
3.15.19 – AL.com- Don’t alarm anyone. Don’t make me come back there!!! (Oxycodone, Percocet, Hydrocodone, Lortab, Roxy Pills.” The holdup happened Thursday, March 14, … - AZ: Couple break into Arizona bar, drink $89 worth of liquor
3.12.19 – Hamilton Journal News- Police said they responded to an alarm at the Tempe bar and saw a man placing items by the front door, the television station reported. When Adams refused to … - CA: Burglar Vandalizes 3 Milpitas Stores, Enters 1, Gets Arrested
3.15.19 – The Milpitas Beat- An alarm was going off at Victoria Liquors. Less than a minute (47 seconds, to be exact) after the call for service came in, a Milpitas … - CA: Saratoga crime report for the week of March 22
3.15.19 – The Mercury News- 27, deputies responded to an alarm call at the Stop ‘n’ Save. An investigation revealed that someone entered the convenience … - MA: Pembroke police log, March 5-11
3.16.19 – Wicked Local- 4:58 a.m.: A burglar alarm was reported at a business. Police secured the building. - MA: Police Log: 3-13-19
3.13.19 – Daily Item- Fire alarm sounded at Center Village Apartments on Monday at … Accidental burglar alarm at Lynnfield Middle School … - MA: Rochester police log: March 3-9
3.16.19 – Wicked Local- Sunday, March 3. 11:54 a.m.: An animal complaint was reported. 2:03 p.m.: A burglar alarm was reported at a residence. - MA: Suspect caught on camera breaking into Foxborough store in broad …
3.16.19 – Boston 25 News- Now, Waltzer said he plans to add another alarm system with glass sensors to hopefully give police more time to catch the suspect if the crime ever happens … - MA: Swampscott police log, March 5-11
3.15.19 – Wicked Local- 8:16 p.m.: A burglar alarm was reported at Stanley School. 8:40 p.m.: Hazardous conditions were reported near Oyo Frozen Yogurt on … - MA: Westwood Police Logs: March 4-11
3.15.19 – Wicked Local- 10:06 p.m.: A burglar alarm was reported. - MN: Lake County Sheriff’s Report
3.15.19 – Lake County News Chronicle- 12:40 p.m. Deputy responded to security alarm at Ely residence. • 2:32 p.m. Deputy took report of fraud. • 6:14 p.m. Deputy served papers at Two Harbors … - MN: Police Blotter – March 17, 2019
3.17.19 – The Lake Country Echo- Burglary: Report on March 8 at 11:11 a.m. of a burglary alarm. Pequot Lakes Police Department…. - MO: Man arrested after police chase in Missouri
3.11.19 – WPSD Local 6- Poplar Bluff, MO – Poplar Bluff Police responded to a local car wash on Sunday morning because an alarm was going off. Officers saw that one of the control … - NY: Police investigate break-in at auto parts store
3.14.19 – RiverheadLOCAL- Riverhead Police are investigating a burglary at a business early this morning. Police responding to an alarm at NAPA Auto Parts … - OH: Loudonville Police Calls
3.11.19 – Akron Beacon Journal- March 2 – 10:47 a.m. Police responded to an alarm drop – the residence was checked and found to be secure. - OH: Thieves caught on camera stealing from Spin Bike Shop in Medina …
3.16.19 – fox8.com- Owner Ray Wagner said he received an alert from his alarm system and was able to watch the suspects in action from his phone. “It’s a really uncomfortable … - OK: Burglar alarm sounds, suspect admits guilt
3.14.19 – KRMG- Tulsa, Okla. – Tulsa police find the man who broke into a Chinese restaurant shortly after 11 p.m. Tuesday. We’re told officers found a broken window in the … - OK: False alarm at Chickasaw Children’s Village
3.12.19 – KXII-TV- Chickasaw Nation Secretary of Family Services Jay Keel says an intruder alert was issued out of caution after a security system restart triggered a false alarm. - QC: Would-be home invaders thwarted by alarm
3.14.19 – CTV News- They were scared off by an alarm system when they tried to force open a back door. The attempt was caught by a security camera, and police are reviewing the … - VA: Arrests made after men found in South Richmond store’s ceiling: ‘Don’t …
3.15.19 – wtvr.com – David, the owner of the B&S Food Mart, said his security alarm went off around 4 a.m. Thursday. When David and his family arrived at … - WA: Post Office in Inchelium burglarized, alarm disabled and packages …
3.12.19 – The Spokesman-Review- The suspect cut phone lines and disabled the building alarms between Saturday night and Sunday morning, according to a Ferry County Sheriff’s Office news … - WI: Units responding to alarm in Bristol
3.15.19 – West of the I- At about 8:50 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding to an alarm at a business.
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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
- Oklahoma Burglar & Fire Alarm Assn. Director – Steven Brekel
- Texas Burglar & Fire Alarm Assn. Director – Kelly Ryan
- Associate Director – Brian Villari
- Executive Director – Brad Shipp
- Maryland Burglar & Fire Alarm Assn. Alternate – Brian Shrake
- Oklahoma Burglar & Fire Alarm Assn. Alternate – Danna Fowble
- Texas Burglar & Fire Alarm Assn. Alternate – Rex Adams