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FEATURED ARTICLES
Why 900 MHz Technology Is Crucial for Reliable Alarm Monitoring
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FARA NEWS
Accidental 9-1-1 calls rise due to kids, smartwatches
Officials in Alabama’s Morgan and Limestone counties report that a child playing with a parent’s smartphone is the most common cause of an accidental call to 911. Apple Watches’ fall detection feature is another culprit.
BUSINESS TIPS
What is Matter and Why Does it Matter in Monitoring?
Monitoring centers can track the rhythm of a home to understand expected behavior versus anomalies that require attention.
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Life Safety Code Compliance for Integrators
For integrators venturing into the field of life safety applications, understanding the intricate web of life safety codes, standards and best practices is crucial.
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How Integrators and Consultants Can Talk the AI Talk
When it comes to artificial intelligence in security systems, the integrators and consultants who can properly communicate its capabilities and underlying technology are the ones who will win the business.
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10 Proactive Steps to Mitigate OSHA’s Most Common Safety Issues
Here is how they can design workplace environments to prioritize safety and fight the most frequent safety violations.
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FARA BELIEVE IT OR NOT
Burglars tunnel through wall to steal $10m in goods from LA jewelry store
Heist took place at Love Jewels in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday after thieves bore through levels of concrete
STATE NEWS
Arkansas
Four takeaways from the final workweek of the Arkansas 95th General Assembly
The final working week of the 95th General Assembly of the Arkansas legislature ended on Wednesday.
Maryland
2025 Maryland Legislative Tracker: What passed out of Annapolis
The Maryland General Assembly adjourned for the year on April 7th after passing 878 pieces of legislation.
Kansas
Kansas Legislature overrides Kelly’s vetoes at record rate. What bills passed
Kansas lawmakers passed 116 new laws this legislative session, making it the second-most productive Legislature in the past two decades.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma lawmakers focus on reducing regulation
Within a matter of hours on the same day, members of the Oklahoma Legislature advanced two measures designed to significantly restrict regulation in Oklahoma.
Louisiana
Landry addresses second regular session, promises insurance reform
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry opened his second regular legislative session today, outlining a bold agenda centered on insurance reform, improving public health and reorganizing the Department of Transportation and Development.
Texas
Sorrell professor provides expert testimony on occupational licensure to the Texas Legislature
A Sorrell College of Business professor's research into state licensing regulations has led him to the Texas Legislature.
