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Sales tax revenues fluctuate during COVID-19

11.9.20 – NACO County sales tax collections are just another element added to the list of items impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Shutdowns, stay-at-home orders and travel restrictions have negatively impacted sales tax revenue for many counties. However, other...

APCO Announces Final Approval of National Standards:

11.5.20 – APCO – Alexandria, Va. – The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International received final approval from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) on October 30, 2020, for two American National Standards...

Alarm Companies purchased by Brinks

These are alarm companies that were purchased by Brinks, courtesy of Sue  Smeltzer of Greenville (NC) Police Department Installer NameADVANCED PROTECTION SERVICESAlliance Security, Inc. aka AH Security, Inc.Ben Franklin SecurityBrinks Home SecurityGuard Me...

News From NFPA: What Is Causing False Fire Alarm Activations?

Photo: Getty Images 10.20.20 – Facility Executive –  By Richard J. Roux, MSFPE, SET, FAI, FAM When properly designed, installed, inspected, tested, and maintained, fire alarm systems and detectors normally provide many years of fault-free operation....