Public Safety Updates

CA: Update: Oakley City Council Approves Alarm Ordinance, Increased …
4.27.19 – EastCountyToday – On Tuesday, the Oakley City Council unanimously approved an Alarm Ordinance Modification which they hope will cut down on the amount of …
NJ: Red Bank Council Appoints Members to the RBRA & Seeks Energy …
4.25.19 – TAPinto.net- Got an alarm system that gives off false alarms? First two will get you a warning, the third false alarm will cost you $250 and $500 for all subsequent false alarms.
RI: Providence (RI) Ordinance Takes Aim at Reducing False Alarms
4.23.19 – Security Sales & Integration- Providence, R.I. — The police department here has implemented a new false alarm ordinance that requires residential and commercial alarm systems to be …
TN: Bradley County, Tenn., Becomes 50th Jurisdiction to Adopt ASAP-to …
4.23.19 – Security Sales & Integration- Bradley County, Tenn., has become the 50th public safety answering point (PSAP) in the nation to go live with Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP).
VA: Many Roanoke city home, business alarms now go directly to 911 center
4.26.19 – WFIR News Talk Radio- If you have a home or business monitoring alarm system in Roanoke City, there is a good chance any emergency alarm now goes directly to the city’s 911 center …
VA: Roanoke City 911 launches new alarm system for better, faster …
4.24.19 – WSLS 10- Roanoke, Va. – If there’s an emergency, a new alarm system will help Roanoke city first responders get to your home faster. It’s called the Automated Secure …

Industry News

Alula BAT-Connect Turns Legacy Panels Into Interactive Alarm, Home …
4.25.19 – Security Sales & Integration- Alula says its new BAT-Connect communicator is the perfect takeover product for existing installs where an alarm panel lacks Z-Wave home automation, …
Vivint Smart Home edges out University of Utah as 2018 patents champ
4.27.19 – Deseret News- That model likely owes much to the company’s original iteration, all the way back in 1999, as a residential alarm system provider. The company rebranded itself ..

State & National News

The implications of false fire alarms in condos
4.22.19 – REMI Network – Real Estate Management Industry Network- Once a fire alarm in a condominium is determined to be a false alarm, residents are likely to feel relief. After all, there is no real danger. However, for condo …
Tulia Police: Man scamming residents, posing as security service …
4.24.19 – KFDA- If you did not schedule work with your alarm company, Tulia police say no one … he is there to change the batteries or do other updates on their alarm system.

Business Tips

Mass Notification: Intelligibility is NOT Optional
4.24.19 – Commercial Integrator- When designing and installing voice evacuation and mass notification systems, intelligibility is required to be achieved. NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and …
Is There Growing Builder Backlash to ‘Smart Homes’?
4.25.19 – CEPro – Homebuilders are dangerously being advised they are ‘dumb’ for not constructing ‘smart homes,’ and providing Wi-Fi is their only requirement.
Think Access Control is All About the Key Card? This List of Alternative Uses Proves You Wrong
4819 – CI – How access control has evolved from a pure security solution to something critical to business data — & ways you can visualize that for your business.
Keys to Increased Fire System Performance and False Alarm …
4.26.19 – Security Sales & Integration- Alarms that are triggered falsely are typically caused by temporary non-threatening circumstances, while actual fire events typically develop with increasing …

Fire & EMS News

AK: Police & Fire Blotter April 9 – April 22
4.27.19 – Skagwaynews- Fire personnel responded to an automated sprinkler alarm at a business. Fire personnel responded to an automated fire alarm …
AZ: Williams Fire responds to van and trailer fire, I-40 accidents
4.27.19 – Williams News- On March 11, WFD responded to a report of an alarm accidentally pulled with … that was reset by WPD and alarm company as fire personnel arrived on scene.
CT: Smoke detectors, quick firefighters keep Fairfield fire from spreading
4.26.19 – Fairfield Citizen- The town’s emergency communication center got a notification from a fire alarm monitoring company, reporting an activated fire alarm in a home …
CT: Smoke detectors, rapid response limits damage in Fairfield fire
4.25.19 – CT Post- The Fairfield Emergency Communications Center received phone notification from a fire alarm monitoring company reporting an activated fire alarm at the house …
IL: Police Blotter 4-21-19
4.22.19 – MyWebTimes.com- Streator firefighters responded to an alarm at 5:07 p.m. Saturday at 516 W. … to an alarm at 8:04 a.m. Sunday; the alarm was part of a drill.
IN: Putnam Scanner for April 24, 2019
4.24.19 – The Banner-Graphic- At 8:40 p.m. on Monday, GFD was dispatched for a fire alarm. Firefighters arrived at 8:44 and determined the alarm was due to cooking.
KS: For the record 4-23-19
4.24.19 – Blade Empire- Fire Dept./EMS Report At 8:40 a.m. Monday, Emergency 1 responded to Sunset Home for a fire alarm activation. It was a false alarm. At 12:33 p.m. Monday, …
LA: Smoke alarm wakes elderly man during Greensburg house fire
4.23.19 – WAFB- The elderly man living at the house says he was woken up by a smoke alarm installed in 2018 as part of the State Fire Marshal’s Operation Save-A-Life …
MA: APD Logs: Friday, April 19 — Sunday, April 21
4.23.19 – The Massachusetts Daily Collegian- 1:07 a.m.: An officer was called due to a fire alarm being pulled. A witness observed a blonde female pull an alarm on her way out of Stackers.
MA: Marion Police Log: April 14-20
4.26.19 – Wicked Local- 12:42 p.m.: A fire alarm was reported. 12:52 p.m.: A smoke investigation was conducted at Sippican Long Term Health Care.
MN:’ Firefighters respond
4.26.19 – Brainerd Dispatch- Firefighters were called at 11:24 a.m. Wednesday to Community Behavioral Health for a fire alarm. Firefighters determined the …
MS: Crime & Emergency Reports from April 22, 2019
4.23.19 – HottyToddy.com- 4:54 p.m. – Hermitage Gardens – resident pulled a fire alarm 8:03 p.m. cooking activated a smoke detector …
NY: Ithaca firefighters report busy Saturday night
4/25/19 – The Ithaca Voice- At about 11:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27, the Ithaca Fire Department was called to a reported fire alarm at the Circle Apartments on Ithaca College’s campus, …
OH: Man rescued from burning Harrison Twp. home charged with arson
4.23.19 – WHIO- “I smell some sort of smoke and I hear an alarm going off and no one is responding,” neighbor Ryane Williams said in the 911 call. “I went and knocked on the …
OK: OUPD and Norman Fire respond to faulty fire alarm at Gaylord Family …
4.24.19 – The Oklahoma Daily- OUPD Major Bruce Chan said emergency services responded around 9 a.m. to alarms going off in the south portion of the stadium, but that the alarms were due …
PA: 4/25/19 Blotter
4.26.19 – SRU The Online Rocket- April 18 – Police were dispatched to Rock Apartments for a fire alarm activation which caused an evacuation of the building. The alarm was set off by burnt mac …
PA: Sentinel area fire calls for April 19-20
4.22.19 – Carlisle Sentinel- 3:50 p.m.: automatic fire alarm … 2:34 p.m.: automatic fire alarm …
PA: Sentinel area fire calls for April 22
4.23.19 – Carlisle Sentinel – 3:36 p.m.: automatic fire alarm … 3:52 p.m.: automatic fire alarm.
PA: Smoke detectors saved 2 women from fast-burning house fire, fire …
4.25.19 – WPVI-TV- And though first crews helped save the home next door and provided aid to the injured women, they say it was the smoke alarms in the home that likely saved …
SC: A Bluffton man was asleep as his home filled with smoke. Luckily …
4.24.19 – Hilton Head Island Packet- When officers arrived around 12:30 a.m., they found a man lying on a couch inside the home as it filled with smoke and a “very loud” fire alarm going off, the …

Crime News

AL: Caught in the Act: Suspect identified by DNA
4.24.19 – FOX10 News- The burglar also set off the security alarm and wasn’t in the house for long. But police said he left something behind, his DNA. Cooley was identified and arrested …
CA: Man arrested for burglarizing gas station and threatening law …
4.22.19 – Action News Now- At approximately 2:37 a.m. Sunday officers with the Redding Police Department responded to a burglar alarm the 76 gas station.
CA: Man is arrested in connection with murder of owner of skating rink in …
4.22.19 – Fontana Herald-News- … Station/Grand Terrace Police Department responded to the location in the 22000 block of Commerce Way following the report of a robbery/silent alarm.
CA: Redding burglary suspect leaves trail of evidence, gets arrested
4.23.19 – Action News Now- Redding, Calif. – A suspected burglar left a trail of evidence for Redding police, leading to his arrest on Sunday. At around 2:37 a.m. on April 21, officers were …
CO: CSPD investigating armed robbery at store overnight
4.26.19 – KOAA.com Colorado Springs and Pueblo News- Police said they were dispatched to a robbery alarm at a business, which is in the shopping center at the intersection of …
CO: Springs police looking for 3 masked suspects who robbed …
4.26.19 – KKTV 11 News- Officers said they responded to a robbery alarm at the Valero Corner Store around 12:48 a.m.. According to police reports, the clerk told …
FL: 2 homes burglarized in Palm City neighborhood
4.25.19 – WPBF West Palm Beach- The homeowners, who asked that their names be kept confidential, believe the house alarm scared the thieves away before they could get in. “A worker down …
FL: Police say man wearing ‘Be A Good Human’ shirt stole $100K in jewelry
4.23.19 – WFTV Orlando- “This is definitely not his first rodeo.” Lehrer said the business has alarms, but no glass break alarm on the window the man allegedly broke in through.
GA: Officers: Alabama man goes on two-day theft spree at Bainbridge ..
4.25.19 – WTXL ABC 27- He was also found in possession of two electronic security deactivation devices which could be used to turn off the alarm sensor which stores often attach to an …
IL: Attempted theft of beer bottles from Spring Grove tavern leads to felony …
4.26.19 – Chicago Tribune- … officials said in a statement that deputies were dispatched around 4:10 a.m. Friday to Route 12 Bar & Grill for a reported burglar alarm.
IL: Man arrested after police respond to alarm at pharmacy
4.23.19 – KFVS- Man arrested after police respond to alarm at pharmacy … Metropolis Police officers responded to an alarm at Metropolis Drugs #2…
IL: Man arrested after police respond to alarm at pharmacy
4.24.19 – KFVS- Man arrested after police respond to alarm at pharmacy … Metropolis Police officers responded to an alarm at Metropolis Drugs #2…
KS: Burglar tries taking beer, cigarettes, snacks
4.24.19 – KAKE- Wichita Police arrest a man in connection to a burglary call this morning. An alarm was set off when someone broke into Barney’s Deep Discount store, …
KS: Police arrest burglary suspect after alarm sounds at pharmacy
4.23.19 – KSN-TV – Wichita, Kan. – Wichita police arrested a 41-year-old man on suspicion of burglary Tuesday. Police responded to Barney’s Deep Discount Drugs in the …
KY: Clark County man accused of committing 5 burglaries in 3 hours
4.27.19 – WLKY Louisville- I was walking by, and your alarm was going off.'” Taylor said the man walked off. Later, with the help of business owners, investigators identified the man as …
LA: DPD Call Log
4.28.19 – Bastrop Daily Enterprise- Apr. 19-26. Provided by DPD. Theft-6. Business Alarm-16. Private Lot Accident-5. Residence Alarm-4. Traffic Incidents (Other Than Designated)-2. Auto Crash- …
LA: Teenager arrested after haphazard burglary attempt went viral
4.27.19 – WBRZ- The teenager is seen rummaging through the register while a low alarm sounds in the background but is shaken and scared when a louder alarm blares.
LA: VIDEO: Bumbling burglar scared away by alarm during salon break-in
4.26.19 – WBRZ- “He wasn’t very smart about doing it, because whenever the alarm went off he ran out the door and as you can see he dropped the bat,” said another stylist, …
MA: Bridgewater police log, April 15-17
4.27.19 – Wicked Local- 12:10 a.m.: A burglar alarm was reported. Police checked the property and spoke to the homeowner….
MA: Newburyport Police release video of suspect in jewelry store robbery
4.27.19 – Boston 25 News- Officers responded to the jewelry store for a glass break alarm at 2:26 a.m. Friday, police said in a statement. Several valuables were taken.
MA: Police: Ex-youth pastor forced girl to have sex by threatening to report …
4.26.19 – Boston 25 News- Police said when he learned the boy was present, he turned on his home’s alarm system so neither juvenile could leave, the television station reported. The boy …
MA: Rochester police log, April 7-13
4.27.19 – Wicked Local- 6:36 p.m.: A burglar alarm was reported at a residence on Thistle Lane. Saturday, April 13. 12 a.m….
MA: Rochester Police Log: April 14-20
4.26.19 – Wicked Local- Tuesday, April 16. 12:21 p.m.: Suspicious activity was reported. 2:31 p.m.: A burglar alarm was reported at a residence.
MA: Would-Be Burlington Burglar Foiled By Alarm, Detective
4.26.19 – Patch.com- Burlington Police Detective James Hanafin determined the suspect fled after an audible alarm went off in the home. Police were able to view footage from a …
MA: Would-Be Burlington Burglar Foiled By Alarm, Detective
4.27.19 – Patch.com- Burlington Police Detective James Hanafin determined the suspect fled after an audible alarm went off in the home. Police were able to view footage from a …
MD: Hagerstown woman charged with assault at Meritus Medical Center
4.23.19 – Herald-Mail Media- The deputy who filed the charges reported that he went to work an overtime assignment at the hospital when a panic alarm went off on the fourth floor, the …
MD: Maryland State Police Respond to Home Alarm in Salisbury; Arrest 3
4.25.19 – WBOC TV 16- Salisbury, Md.- Maryland State Police say three people are facing drug charges after troopers responded to a residential alarm that went off at a Salisbury …
ME: Break-in at Rockland school forces closure on Monday
4.22.19 – Biddeford Journal Tribune- RSU 13 Business Manager Peter Orne said the alarm at the school activated shortly after 2 a.m. Screens had been cut in windows and one window had been …
ME: Burglars hit 2 pawn shops in Moline
4.26.19 – Quad City Times- “On April 15 at 3:03 a.m., Moline police officers responded to an alarm at Pawn King, and found the front door glass had been shattered. Nothing …
ME: Scarborough Police Beat: April 26
4.25.19 – The Forecaster- 4/15 at 7:29 a.m Alarm call on campus drive. 4/15 at 6:34 p.m. Alarm call. 4/15 at 10:50 p.m. Smoke odor investigation …
ME: Thief smashes into Port jewelry store early Friday morning
4.26.19The Daily News of Newburyport- At 2:26 a.m. Friday, police were sent to M.K. Benatti Jewelers in response to an alarm about broken glass. While en route, police said they were advised a …
MN: Litchfield Police reports April 17-22
4.24.19 – Crow River Media- At 7:27 a.m. Litchfield Police responded to an alarm at a business. Upon officer’s arrival, everything was found to be okay. At 6:15 p.m. …
MO: Police Blotter for April 19-21
4.23.19 – Chillicothe Constitution Tribune- 4:50 a.m., Officers responded to an intrusion alarm at a business. The business was found to be secure and an …
NJ: Paterson man fired shot after argument in bodega on Easter morning …
4.22.19 – NorthJersey.com- After firing the single round, Reyes allegedly fled the scene in a black Dodge, but “minutes later” the shop’s owner triggered an alarm and police were able to …
OH: Conneaut police reports
4.27.19 – The Star Beacon- Alarm drop at 12:53 p.m. on April 22. … Alarm drop at 7:37 a.m. on April 23. Theft of mail in …
OH: Lights & Sirens | Dog bite sends teen to hospital
4.23.19 – Bucyrus Telegraph Forum- Friday. Incidents. A false alarm was received. 7:08 a.m.. A false alarm was received.
OH: North Kingsville police reports
4.23.19 – The Star Beacon- Burglar alarm at 2:26 p.m. on April 17. Officers discovered it to be a false alarm.
OK: Man accused of breaking into one house, possibly caught on tape …
4.22.19 – KOKI FOX 23- Officers were able to arrest Uriah Mitchell after a security alarm started going off in one of the homes. The homeowners were able to show police security camera …
OR: Police logs and arrest report for April 26
4.27.19 – Polkio.com- April 20 at 12:19 a.m., Ag West Supply: An alarm was canceled but a deputy responded anyway because last week a valid alarm was …
PA: Drugs, Cash Taken in Pharmacy Burglary
4.27.19 – wnep.com- The owner said the burglar cut the phone lines, so the alarm wouldn’t go off and then took all the drugs in the narcotics cabinet, along with some cash.
PA: Millcreek police catch burglary suspect
4.22.19 – GoErie.com- The man was apprehended after officers were sent to Aldi on an alarm call late Sunday afternoon. One person is in Millcreek Township …
PA: Police 4.22.19
4.23.19 – Clearfield Progress- Police were dispatched to a business on April 20 for a report of an alarm going off. Police were advised that this was a …
TN: Burglars caught on camera breaking into home in West Memphis
4.25.19 – FOX13 Memphis- “She was upstairs asleep, and she had the smoke alarm go off, from what I understand that’s when she woke up. And then she noticed that there was stuff …
TX: Bumbling burglars butt-dial 911 on themselves, arrested after high …
4.28.19 – ABC News- The men are alleged to have knocked off a Best Buy in Sugar Land, Texas, at about 3 a.m. While responding to an alarm at the store, dispatch received a 911 …
TX: Man pleads guilty in connection to fatal beating of elderly Del Valle …
4.23.19 – Austin American-Statesman- Travis County deputies responded to a panic alarm at the home in the 6800 block of Plains Crest Drive and discovered a man fleeing. Wade greeted them at the …
TX: Panic alarm leads Abilene police to workplace violence, assault arrest
4.23.19 – ReporterNews.com- Workplace violence erupted Monday afternoon as a woman assaulted her ex-boyfriend at his place of employment, Abilene police said. According to police, the …
TX: Panic alarm leads Abilene police to workplace violence, assault arrest
4.24.19 – ReporterNews.com- Workplace violence erupted Monday afternoon as a woman assaulted her ex-boyfriend at his place of employment, Abilene police said. According to police, the …
TX: San Angelo man robbed ex-wife, car dealership, and own mother …
4.24.19 – San Angelo Standard Times- 17, 2018, San Angelo police answered a burglary alarm at Ray’s Auto Sales. Police found “the front door unsecure with signs of …
WA: Douglas County Sheriffs Report April 17-22
4.25.19 – Quad City Herald- Alarm. Animal problem at Bridgeport Marina RV Park. …
WA: ‘Panic buttons’ could cause quicker response, possibly saving lives …
4.24.19 – KREM.com- Spokane, Wash. — Investigators are crediting a home alarm system with alerting authorities of Tuesday’s stabbing and subsequent abduction at a Spokane …

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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