Public Safety Updates
- GA: City of South Fulton cracks down on false alarms …
11.13.19 – Georgia Sun – The city of South Fulton just passed a new law that will penalize security alarm owners if their security systems repeatedly summon police for false alarms. The law will hold alarm owners responsible for the proper operation of alarm systems, according to Deputy Police Chief … - GA: Sandy Springs Amends False Alarm Law With New Fines
11.11.19 – SSI – City officials adopted fines for alarm companies that claim to have evidence to verify a call for police dispatch but then fail to provide that evidenc - SC: False alarms will incur fines
11.12.19 – Gaffney Ledger – City property owners now will get hit in the wallet for faulty alarm systems. Gaffney City Council on Thursday unanimously passed first reading …
Industry News
- Supreme Security Systems Acquires T&R Alarm Systems, Inc …
11.11.19 – Business Wire – Supreme Security Systems, Inc., one of the largest private electronic security companies in New Jersey, today announced its acquisition of T&R … - Alarm Panel Recall Hoopla Presents Business Opportunity
11.12.19 – SIW – Alarm Panel Recall Hoopla Presents Business Opportunity. Integrators can leverage the hype around an alarm panel vulnerability to discuss much-needed legacy upgrades. - Central Station Monitoring acquires Alarm Central | Security …
11.12.19 – SSN – Estacada, Ore.- Central Station Monitoring (CSM), a full-service intrusion and fire alarm central station based here, recently acquired Alarm …
State & National News
- Legal Brief: A Closer Look at the ADT-Lyft Partnership
11.12.19 – SIW – Recently, on Oct. 14, ride-sharing company Lyft announced a partnership with ADT to address these very concerns. “Lyft and ADT plan to develop new features designed to give riders and drivers peace of mind and enhance the safety of the Lyft platform,” the press release says. - Ring Alarm Begins Taking Pre-Orders for Retrofit Alarm Kit …
11.15.19 – SSI -SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Ring announced this week that its Retrofit Alarm Kit — with a wired-to-wireless bridge — is now available for … - Alarm Panel Recall Hoopla Presents Business Opportunity
11.12.19 – SIW – Integrators can leverage the hype around an alarm panel vulnerability to discuss much-needed legacy upgrades
Business Tips
- 3 Ways to Keep Cyber Intruders Out of the Home
11.15.19 – SSI – Home controls and connected devices bring convenience, but also vulnerabilities. As a security systems dealer, learn how to fulfill your obligation to ensure customers are protected. - 7-Step Sales Presentation to Stay in Control of the Sales Process
11.11.19 – SSI – Having a simple plan for a sales presentation will allow the consultant to stay on track, cover all the bases and make for a happy customer. - What’s public relations and why Is It so important for security?
11.15.19 – SSN – When talking about marketing in the security industry, public relations (PR) is probably the least understood tool in the box—and this is to the industry’s detriment. - Security Business 2019 Salary Survey
11.11.19 – SIW – Security Business magazine’s exclusive survey of more than 100 security integrator executives about average salary ranges for typical junior- and senior-level technicans, as well as salespeople
Fire & EMS News
- AL: Pell City FD responds to alarm at Iola Roberts Elementary …
11.16.19 – Pell City – The smell of smoke and a pulled fire alarm brought a break in the regular Friday afternoon routine for students at Iola Roberts … - KY: Couple grateful for quick actions of first responders during fire
11.13.19 – Wave – Jeffersontown, Ky. Couple grateful for quick actions of first responders during fire…. In the back of the house, they found a fire. Little did they know, Jeffersontown firefighters were already on their way. - MN: Carbon monoxide sets off alarm at Starbucks
11.15.19 – Brainerd Dispatch- Firefighters were called at 5:26 p.m. Thursday to Starbucks for a carbon monoxide alarm. Upon investigation … - ON: Smoke alarm saves lives: Cigarette tossed in garbage ignites …
11.16.19- Barrie 360 – Wasaga Beach Fire says two seniors can credit a working smoke alarm with saving their lives on Friday evening. … “Both were sleeping when the alarm activated due to a garbage can fire in the kitchen,” the fire department … - OR: Madras family narrowly escapes house fire, thanks to alarm …
11.13.19 – KTVZ – Awakened by a smoke alarm, a Madras family of four narrowly escaped out a back bedroom window early Wednesday morning when a … - PA: Employee tripped fire sprinkler, caused $300,000 damage to …
11.14.19 – ABC27 – Employee tripped fire sprinkler, caused $300,000 damage to hotel, … police say he set off a restroom fire sprinkler and caused $300,000 in … - SC: Smoke alarm helps family of 7 escape West Ashley home fire
11.15.19 – Live 5 News – An official with the Charleston fire department says a smoke alarm helped a family get out of their home Friday morning and alerted firefighters before flames got out of control. Just after 1 a.m., the dispatch center received a 911 call for smoke in a house… - TX: ‘It was an experiment’: SAFD Arson Bureau arrests suspect in …
11.16.19 – KSAT – The San Antonio Fire Department Arson Bureau arrested a … SAFD Arson Bureau arrests suspect in connection with two-alarm fire at SAC. - TX: Dog dies in house fire caused by space heater in northeast …
11.13.19 – Fox 4 – Houston – Firefighters say a space heater that was being used to keep a dog warm in a garage sparked a house fire in northeast Houston. … Fire officials say a space heater that was keeping a dog warm in the garage caused the fire. The dog did not survive.
Crime News
- CA: Burglar Smashes Window, Steals Cash Register at Dry Cleaner
11.12.19 – NBC7 – A suspected burglar used the cover of fog and the element of surprise to break into a Kensington dry cleaner in operation for more than three … - CO: Burglar hits police cruiser after Walgreens break-in
11.14.19 – KKTV – A burglar rammed into a police cruiser twice trying to flee from officers late Wednesday night. - CT: Milford PD arrest man after he stole an iPad and smashed car …
11.17.19 – CTpost – Milford PD arrest man after he stole an iPad and smashed car dealership window. By Michael P. Mayko. Updated 9:28 pm EST, Saturday, … - FL: Deputies investigating an attempted robbery in Jackson County
11.11.18 – WJHG – Jackson County, Fla.- Authorities in Jackson County are seeking information about an attempted robbery Sunday night. - FL: Police: Florida woman locks herself in Walgreens, heats up food
11.14.19 – clickorlando.com – A woman who intentionally stayed in a Walgreens after the store closed was found smoking a cigarette and warming up food, according to the . - LA: cpso arrests additional suspect responsible for atm thefts
11.14.19 -News 15 – Lake Charles, LA –. In the early morning hours of Saturday, July 13 the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a bank off Sampson … - MA: Man arrested after allegedly breaking into, stealing from store …
11.13.19 – WWLP – According to the West Springfield Police Department, officers saw Kenneth Delgado walking away from Fast Feet and attempting to run from police at 11:30 p.m. Officers arrested him… - MD: Man Arrested For Alleged Bank Robbery In Arnold …
11.14.19 – Arnold, MD. (WJZ) – Police have arrested a man in Anne Arundel County for allegedly robbing a bank on Wednesday. Officers responded … - MI: Break-in: Suspect broke into Aspirus Monday …
11.16.19 – Journal – Houghton police are looking for the suspect in a Monday morning break-in at the Aspirus Houghton clinic. … The suspect had fled the scene by the time officers arrived at the scene, said Police Chief John Donnelly. … Judging by surveillance video, the Masked suspect appears to be a man … - MO: VIDEO: Burglar Smashes Cases, Steals Cards at Kansas City …
11.17.19 – Sports Collector Daily – A burglar broke through the front door of a Kansas City area sports card shop, then used a hammer to smash three display cases and steal … - OH: Store alerted police to man breaking in, taking items | News …
11.16.19 – Vindicator – Youngstown * Surveillance video shows a man breaking into Walgreens at 12:33 a.m. Thursday and stealing … - OK: Muskogee Police: Man Arrested After Search In Salvage Yard …
11.14.19 -News on 6 – A man was arrested after police said he was involved in an early morning burglary at a South Tulsa salvage yard. - OR: Three from Lakeview arrested in ATM theft
11.11.19 – Klamath Falls News On Friday, November 8, 2019, three people were taken into custody by Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies with assistance from Klamath County Sheriff’s Deputies regarding a recent ATM theft at the Castels Southside Chevron on November 7. Christine Elizabeth Ray, Robert Michael Jones … - TN: Berry Hill Officer-involved shooting, suspect on the run …
11.11.19 – Nashville (WSMV) – A shooting investigation involving a Berry Hill Police Officer is underway early Monday morning.
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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