Public Safety Updates
- AB: Too many false alarms could mean new annual fee for Edmontonians …
5.17.19 – Globalnews.ca- WATCH ABOVE: Edmonton police say false alarms make up 98% of calls from home security systems. Now, they’re floating a new fee for everyone with a … - AR: Pine Bluff police report almost 12000 false alarm 911 calls
5.16.19 – THV11.com KTHV- Pine Bluff, Ark. – The Pine Bluff Police Department said they want to lower the number of false alarm calls activated by residents’ security systems. - AR: Police seeking solutions to false alarm calls
5.14.19 – Pine Bluff Commercial- Studies by a consultant for the Pine Bluff Police Department show that police responded to more than 35,000 calls in a 15-month period. Of those, approximately … - GA: Sandy Springs to consider another alarm verification tweak
5.18.19 – Reporter Newspapers- The city’s alarm ordinance shifted fines for repeated false alarms to the security companies who service the alarm systems, rather than residents and business .. - NY: Saugerties residents blast board over proposed noise ordinance
5.19.19 – Hudson Valley One- “One of the things I’m concerned about is that you have burglar alarms noted in Section 3 … that authorizes the police department to disconnect the alarm.
Industry News
- This little piece of tech can turn your old alarm into a home automation …
5.13.19 – BetaNews- When people decide to install home automation systems and also have security alarms they installed several years ago, it’s highly likely the new tech and old … - ADT Acquires Design Systems Group to Expand Fire/Life-Safety Portfolio
5.14.19 – SSI – DSG, which will join Red Hawk Fire & Security, has a broad range of clients within the commercial, industrial, educational and entertainment industries. - New Smoke Alarm Requirements and Detector Requirements and Features Coming Soon
4.25.19 – UL – Manufacturers of smoke alarms and smoke detectors have until May 29, 2020, to meet the new requirements UL announced in 2016 in an industry file review. These new requirements will bring significant safety enhancements to these products.
State & National News
- Dozens of states consider move to permanent daylight saving time
5.12.19 – The Hill – The number of states taking up time-change bills has spiked in recent years, buoyed by research that shows health, crime and economic benefits to sticking with a consistent time throughout the year, according to Jim Reed, who studies energy- and environment-related legislation for NCSL. NCSL Blog post on daylight saving time. - Outage affects 911 calls by cell phones
5.13.19 – Canton Daily Ledger- … an online service based out of Ontario, Canada, which provides a number of services including 911 services, fire dispatch, alarm monitoring and others. - Tennessee Law Prohibits False Alarm Fines and Related System Fees
5.14.19 – Security Sales & Integration- Nashville — The Tennessee governor has signed a new law that prohibits local governments from requiring installing security contractors and businesses to … - Industry leaders weigh in on new Tenn. alarm law
5.16.19 – SecurityInfoWatch- In the wake of the ongoing legal battle between the alarm industry and the City of Sandy Springs, Ga., over the recent passage of an ordinance that requires … - New Bill Would Require Gun Stores to Secure Weapons After Hours
5.14.19 – The Trace- The regulations would mandate the use of locked metal cabinets and safes, surveillance cameras and alarm systems, and short posts — known as bollards … - Tariff Increases Will Impact Security Product Categories, SIA Says
5.13.19 – SSI – SIA has identified 29 product categories impacted by tariffs, including alarm and access control components, cameras and smoke detectors. - Police officer died from injuries in 1981 gun battle, authorities say
5.16.19 – ABC27- Sgt. Robert “Bo” McCallister responded to an alarm at the Fulton Bank on North Progress Avenue and Nationwide Drive and was shot on Feb. 19, 1981. He was … - Louisiana seeks feedback on silent alarm systems in effort to improve …
5.17.19 – MyArkLaMiss – Baton Rouge, La. -The Louisiana Department of Education today released a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the use of silent alarm systems … - Use these tips to choose a reputable alarm company
5.18.19 – Tyler Morning Telegraph- Over the last several years, the Better Business Bureau has seen an increase in the volume of inquiries into door-to-door alarm sales companies. These calls … - BBB: Choosing a reputable alarm company
5.19.19 – Marshall News Messenger- Over the last several years, the Better Business Bureau has seen an increase in the volume of inquiries into door-to-door alarm sales companies. These calls …
Business Tips
- Tech Tips: What Timer Is It?
5.2.19 – LL – Timers are an integral part of an access control system, allowing entry and egress on a pre-determined schedule - Promote Independent Living to Your Senior Clients; Profit With Smart Locks
5.13.19 – CEPro – Smart locks could be your entrée into the growing aging-in-place market and a continual source of revenue. - Consumer Financing: Game Changer?
5.16.19 – SIW – The end of the ‘free’ system may signal a new beginning for the residential security industry… - The quiet revolution in privacy protection
5.16.19 – SIW – How states are taking privacy law into their own hands and what it means for your business - Artificial Intelligence vs. Machine Learning: What’s the Difference?
5.13.19 – SSI – Though sometimes used interchangeably, AI and machine learning are not the same thing. Here are the capabilities of each one. - Smart Locks and Seniors: How You and the Elderly Can Benefit From This Technology
5.14.19 – SSI – More and more senior citizens are becoming tech savvy, creating greater opportunity for security integrators with customers that want to age in place. - Key Considerations to Smart Card Access Control Deployments
5.17.19 -SSI – Contactless smart cards can offer an efficient, sophisticated, secure and cost-effective solution to the identity management and access control problem.
Fire & EMS News
- AZ: Tucson Fire crews respond to smoke alarm, find dryer on fire
5.16.19 – KOLD- The initial call was for a smoke alarm, according to Tucson Fire Department officials. However when the first truck arrived at the scene they saw smoke and … - CA: 2 arrested in connection with Sacramento apartment arson
5.13.19 – KCRA Sacramento- The woman was woken up by her smoke alarm and found “several fires” burning inside the apartment that she was able to put out, Wade said. The fire did not … - CA: Burnt Food In Toaster Oven Triggers Alarm And Evacuation At Los …
5.14.19 – Los Alamos Daily Post- County officials indicate that burnt food in a toaster oven at lunch time trigger the fire alarm and all employees were evacuated at about 12:30 p.m. today. - CA: Campus Safety
5.13.19 – The Santa Clara- alarm activation in Graham Residence Hall lounge area. The lounge area was filled with smoke and the building was evacuated. A resident was baking when … - CA: Resident awoken by smoke alarm, suffers minor injuries
5.16.19 – Redlands News- The Redlands Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire, shortly before 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14. A resident … - CT: Weekly Incident Responses For Shelton FD
5.13.19 – Valley Independent Sentinel- On 05/01/19 at 2:57 pm the Pine Rock Co. #4 and the Echo Hose Co. #1 responded to the Shelton Sports Center for a fire alarm activation. - DE: Kitchen Fire Damages Milford Apartment On Tuesday
5.15.19 – First State Update- The apartment’s smoke alarm activated as did the building’s fire alarm system when the fire alarm pull station was activated signaling a fire to the other residents. - GA: Couple, Dog Saved Because Fire Department Installed Smoke Alarms
5.17.19 – Patch.com- Loganville, GA – A Loganville couple and their dog escaped an early morning house fire thanks to a smoke alarm that was installed by Gwinnett County … - IA: Dogs and cats evacuated from fire at Quad Cities Animal Welfare …
5.13.19 – WQAD.com- Several fire engines from the Blackhawk and Rock Island Fire Departments, as well as police and ambulance responded to a fire alarm at the shelter on 1st … - IL: BREAKING: Malfunctioning fire alarm prompts early dismissal at OHS
5.17.19 – Kendall County Now- The email read: “A fire alarm was initiated in our building this afternoon. After a quick response from the Oswego Fire Department, it was determined the building … - IL: Police Blotter 5-12-19
5.13.19 – MyWebTimes.com- … Penn St. for an illegal burn, which was put out. Streator firefighters responded at 7:41 p.m. Friday for an alarm set off by cooking smoke. - IN: Putnam Scanner for May 14, 2019
5.14.19 – The Banner-Graphic- At 7:18 p.m. on Friday, GFD was dispatched for a fire alarm. Firefighters arrived at 7:22 and found that the alarm was caused by burning food. - MA: Arlington PD trying to identify person seen near fire at Chabad Center …
5.16.19 – Boston 25 News- On Saturday night around 11 p.m., Arlington Police and Fire were called to a home to investigate a fire alarm. Responders were met by the … - MA: Arlington PD trying to identify person seen near suspicious fire
5.15.19 – Boston 25 News- On Saturday night around 11 p.m., Arlington Police and Fire were called to a home on Lake Street to investigate a fire alarm. Responders were met by the adult … - MA: Man pulls fire alarm, following letter to a ‘T’
5.16.19 – Gloucester Daily Times- Gloucester police had to impart that lesson early Tuesday morning to a man who pulled a fire alarm at his residence because he thought his . - MA: Suspicious Fire at Home of Arlington Rabbi Under Investigation
5.16.19 – NBC10 Boston- Police and firefighters responded to the rabbi’s home at 11 p.m. Saturday to investigate an activated fire alarm. When crews arrived, the homeowners … - MA: Weymouth fire log: Week of May 9-15
5.17.19 – Wicked Local- Thursday, May 9. 12:45 a.m.: Personnel responded to a fire alarm activation on Lake Street. 3:27 a.m.: Personnel responded to a fire alarm activation on Main … - ME: Portsmouth firefighters douse fire at drywall plant
5.18.19 – Seacoastonline.com- Firefighters were initially alerted about the fire by an alarm activation at 11:06 a.m., Howe said. Shortly after, someone from the drywall-making company, at 9 … - MO: Saline Valley Fire Protection District Responds to Residential First …
5.13.19 – My Moinfo- (Imperial) The Saline Valley Fire Protection District responded to a first alarm residential fire Thursday afternoon. - ND: Jamestown Fire Department reports calls for April, early May
5.14.19 – Jamestown Sun- 74: April 4, 11:57AM, ready squad responded to Burger King to investigate alarm activation. Firefighters checked for smoke/fire none … - NY: Poland school fire under investigation
5.15.19 – Utica Observer Dispatch- Poland Fire Chief Michael Galluzzo said during a telephone interview that the alarm inside the school – which sounded at approximately 2:30 a.m. – alerted … - OH: Carbonated pop container explodes, causes scare at Polaris Mall
5.13.19 – 10TV- King says people were running and screaming and the alarm system was going off. Officers arrived to determine a carbonated container of pop exploded while … - PA: Sentinel area fire calls for May 14
5.15.19 – Carlisle Sentinel- 12:25 p.m.: automatic fire alarm … 7:45 p.m.: automatic fire alarm; … - PA: Sentinel area fire calls for May 17
5.19.19 – The Sentinel- 5:18 a.m.: automatic fire alarm, South Filbert Street, Mechanicsburg; … 8:34 a.m.: automatic fire alarm, Erford Road, East Pennsboro Township; Enola, Northeast … - PA: St George’s School Closed due to Fire in the Kearsarge Plaza
5.14.19 – YourErie- Fire and Police were called out about 7:15 this morning to a several alarm fire at the Imperial Buffet in Kearsarge Plaza. Peach Street north and south are closed. - TN: 20 West Knoxville apartments evacuated after bathroom fan fire
5.16.19 – WBIR.com- Fire crews responded to the incident around 2:30 a.m. First, they evacuated the building that had the alarm and then found the cause of the fire– a bathroom vent … - TN: Police/Fire reports for 05/13/19
5.14.19 – Columbia Daily Herald- 2:26 a.m., Alarm system activation, no fire – unintentional, - VA: Fire and rescue calls for May 16
5.16.19 – Rappahannock News- 10:51 a.m. — fire alarm, company. - WI: Attempted homicide charges dismissed in arson plea deal
5.18.19 – WAOW- Police found that a fire alarm in the home was “open and the battery … was pulled away from the connections.” McDonald told investigators that his “girlfriend” …
Crime News
- AL: Caught in the Act: Two criminals break into business office
5.18.19 – FOX10 News- Once he heard the alarm, he quickly ran out. While he climbed through the hole in the door to meet his accomplice outside, it appears he may have been injured … - AR: Police Logs, 5-19-19
5.19.19 – El Dorado News-Times- Police responded May 14 to a burglar alarm at Fred’s Discount Store. Police said a window was broken and an employee said several packages … - CA: Armed Intruder Breaks Into Pasadena School
5.18.19 – Patch.com- The intruder left a large knife behind in the restroom after the school’s alarm was triggered Thursday at about 6 a.m. When school started, children found the .. - CA: Arrest made after burglary and attempted burglary in City of Shasta Lake
5.13.19 – Action News Now- Less than an hour later a burglar alarm went off at a home. A deputy on the way to the call observed a person matching … - CA: Clearlake Police logs: Sunday, April 14
5.16.19 – Lake County News- 01:41 Commercial Alarm 1904140007. Occurred at McDonalds. Panic Keypad Motion/No Resp/. Disposition: False Alarm. … - CA: Clearlake Police logs: Wednesday, April 17
5.17.19 – Lake County News- 01:34 Commercial Alarm Occurred at … 01:41 Commercial Alarm 1904170010. Occurred … 01:43 Commercial Alarm - CA: Man arrested for stealing from the Salvation Army in Redding
5.13.19 – KRCRTV.COM- … 9:00 a.m., the Redding Police Department responded to the Salvation Army for a report of an audible warehouse alarm. - CA: Millions At Risk In Dam Failure | Blues Festival | LA Today
5.18.19 – Patch.com- Armed Intruder Breaks Into Pasadena School. The break-in happened before school started, and an alarm scared off the intruder who left a large knife in a girls … - CA: Thieves steal $30000 worth of jewelry from Nob Hill shop
5.15.19 – KOB- Leeds said the alarm was never triggered, and she guesses they’ve lost at least $30,000 worth of jewelry. “Every single piece of Lilly Barrack jewelry is … - CA: Video Shows Garden Grove Burglar Linked to Several Thefts Hiding …
5.14.19 – KTLA- Officers had received a call about an alarm going off at the banquet hall just before 3:30 a.m. on Thursday and contacted the business’s owner just as they were … - CO: Logan County Sheriff’s deputies respond to active burglary
5.18.19 – Journal Advocate- At 6:50 a.m. deputies were dispatched regarding a Sterling Police Department assist with alarm activation. At 4:15 … - CO: Police: Break-in suspect caught red-handed by police
5.13.19 – KKTV 11 News- Police were called around 3 a.m. after an alarm was triggered, and pulled up in time to see the intruder walking out of the … - CT: East Hartford police: man broke into auto dealership
5.18.19 – Hartford Courant- While an officer investigated an abandoned vehicle, an alarm came in at Gengras Chevrolet police spokesman Lt. - CT: Man Robbed Bank Inside Stop & Shop: Fairfield Police
5.18.19 – Patch.com- Shortly after receiving the report of the crash, Fairfield’s Emergency Communications Center received a report of a hold-up alarm at People’s Bank inside the … - DE: Delaware: Rookie move — Suspect tries to sell stolen baseball card
5.17.19 – ThisWeek Community News- A 1952 Mickey Mantle rookie card valued at $12,000 was discovered stolen after police responded to a burglar alarm at a business… - IL: Rockford man arrested following burglary to a beauty shop
5.14.19 – WREX-TV- Around midnight, officers responded to a security alarm at the Beauty Max. When officers arrived on scene, they say … - IN: Man accused of breaking into CVS to get coffee, damaging squad car
5.17.19 – ABC 57 News- On May 14, around 7:15 a.m., officers with the Mishawaka Police Department responded to an alarm at the CVS. - IN: Police: More break-ins happening in broad daylight
5.17.19 – WRTV Indianapolis- Moments later, the home’s ADT alarm sounds, police were dispatched and found a broken window. Police call the Herron-Morton neighborhood one of the safer … - MA: Police Log: 5-14-19
5.14.19 – Daily Item- Burglar alarm reported at the Huckleberry Hill School on Sunday at 6:44 p.m. Officer reported an unsecured door, but a check of the interior found … - MA: Police/Fire
5.15.19 – Gloucester Daily Times- 1:47 p.m.: Accidental residential burglary alarm on Dean Road. … 3:37 a.m.: False fire alarm activation at a house. Police said the alarm was … - ME: Portland police catch man burglarizing golf course
5.19.19 – WABI- Police responded to an alarm set off by a man running on the course around 4 a.m.. Joseph Earles, 53, was taken into custody after an officer and a K-9 found … - MI: Caught on camera: German Shepherd confronts burglar inside of home
5.18.19 – WXYZ- DETROIT – Kristin King was working Thursday morning when she got a strange call from her home surveillance company, SimpliSafe. “My alarm … - MI: Guns stolen overnight in Coopersville
5.13.19 – WWMT-TV- Coopersville, Mich. — Ottawa County deputies continued to search for stolen guns in Coopersville Monday morning. At 3:40 a.m., an alarm went off at … - MN: Man who drilled through Waconia T-Mobile store wall in heist convicted
5.17.19 – KMSP-TV- The tracker activated an alarm just before 2 a.m., which notified law enforcement and allowed them to chase the getaway vehicle outside of Waconia. The chase … - MO: Police Blotter for May 16
5.18.19 – Chillicothe Constitution Tribune- Press release for May 16, 2019. 3:36 a.m., Officer out on foot patrol in downtown area. 6:06 a.m., Commercial business alarm … - MS: Police investigating string of battery thefts in Mississippi
5.17.19 – wreg.com- A security camera in Oxford caught a picture of the suspect’s vehicle cruising in the bus shop lot on May 1. An alarm was activated and the suspects drove away. - MT: Riddle’s Jewelry burglarized in Great Falls
5.19.19 – Great Falls Tribune- Officers responded to a commercial alarm at Riddle’s Jewelry just before 7:15 a.m. and found that two doors had been forced open, … - NM: No suspects in Monday credit union robbery
5.19.19 – Silver City Daily Press and Independent- Just before 9 a.m. Monday, Central Dispatch received a holdup alarm notification from the credit union. According to the dispatch blotter, a man with a silver … - NY: Woman who helped Glenville gun store heist suspects is sentenced
5.14.19 – The Daily Gazette- Security cameras captured the suspects on video, but no alarm sounded. Owners have said early tests didn’t find a cause for that failure, and police have … - OH: Liberty crime activity: Police say hotel employee sold hotel’s TV
5.19.19 – WKBN.com- Officers were called to Valley Counseling Services for an alarm drop. Upon arrival, an officer found a broken window. He then saw a flashlight going on and off … - OH: Lights & Sirens | Child endangering case investigated
5.18.19 – Bucyrus Telegraph Forum- Officers responded to an alarm . It was a false alarm … - OH: Lights & Sirens | Woman rescued from dumpster
5.14.19 – Bucyrus Telegraph Forum- It was a false alarm. 5:57 a.m. Officers picked up a small plastic bag of medication that was found. 9:09 a.m.. A report of stolen … - OK: Burglary Alarm Leads Tulsa Police To Teens In Hale High School
5.17.19 – News On 6- Burglary Alarm Leads Tulsa Police To Teens In Hale High School … juveniles into custody Friday morning after a burglary alarm went off at Hale High School. - PA: Police briefs
5.18.19 – Sunbury Daily Item- False alarms/dialing devices. 5 p.m. May 11 Police were dispatched to BB&T Bank for an ATM burglar alarm. - PA: Police: Texas man burglarized GameStop, hid in HVAC air duct above …
5.15.19 – FOX43.com- State Police were called to the business around 2:44 a.m. Saturday to investigate a motion alarm activation going off. Turner has been charged with burglary, … - TN: Police/Fire reports for 05/16/19
5.17.19 – Columbia Daily Herald- 9:33 a.m., Alarm system activation, no fire – unintentional, - TN: Surveillance video captures same man trying to break into East …
5.19.19 – wreg.com- He’s since installed an alarm system and eight security cameras. “It was a wake-up call for sure,” Bodry said. “I’ve lived here for 16 years. Nothing’s really ever … - TX: Tyler PD investigating burglaries of cell phone businesses
5.14.19 – EastTexasMatters.com- Tyler Police received an alarm. Officers responded to find the front door shattered and pry marks were on the secured pull down cage which was not breached. - VA: Rash of armed robberies, burglaries investigated
5.14.19 – PotomacLocal.com- Armed robber evades Stafford drone. 7-Eleven Saturday, May 11, 3:55 a.m. On this date, units responded to a hold-up alarm at a 7-Eleven … - VT: Manchester Police Department Call Log
5.16.19 – Brattleboro Reformer- 5/8/19 3:01 – Alarm – Carlin St – audible alarm sounding / old smoke detector in … 5/8/19 11:34 – Alarm- Upland Down Rd – alarm company called to cancel, error … - WI: ‘Intelligent Dog’ Sets Off Kennel Burglar Alarm After Hours: Cops
5.16.19 – Patch.com- When police arrived on the scene, the responding officer said they saw that there was an audible motion alarm sounding, and also a dog running around inside. - WV: Police Reports
5.17.19 – Wheeling Intelligencer- At 8:12 a.m., burglar alarm. At 8:55 a.m., burglar alarm….
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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