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Why Burglary Has Declined in the U.S.

Better Alarms and Less Cash at Home Bring Hard Times for Burglars. In the internet age, there are easier ways for crooks to make money.

Watch out for security companies promising to upgrade your home alarm system

If you get an unexpected guest at your door claiming they are with your alarm company to upgrade your system, you need to be on guard. Eighty-three-year-old Raleigh homeowner Irene Jones was caught off guard by the scam, which left her with two alarm systems and several thousands of dollars in bills.

SIA Adopts New Ethics Principles for All Members

Any organization that qualifies for membership in SIA must affirm that they have read and understand the nine principles.

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Public Safety Updates CT: Meriden dispatchers union sounds alarm about understaffing ...6.30.20 - My Record ...

BUSINESS TIPS

How to Avoid Falling in a Rut While Navigating the COVID-19 Crisis

Running a business during a pandemic may have you feeling like you’re in “Groundhog Day,” but here’s some advice: Ask yourself, what would Bill Murray do?

Marketing Tips for Security Dealers: Understanding the Marketing Funnel

Security pros can apply marketing know-how to guide prospects through the awareness and evaluation phases to the point of making a purchase.

How Security Dealers Can Fend Off Channel Disruption

Security dealers no longer compete with just each other, but now must also fend off retail giants and multi-service operators.

Build predictable recurring revenue in unpredictable times

The “as-a-service” business model and approach is designed to help build recurring revenue for integrators; it’s no longer feasible to simply install a system, have the customer pay for the system outright, and then move on to the next customer

3 Integrators Explain How They Keep AV Technician Teams Working Efficiently

These insights from integration firm leaders will help you manage your team of AV technicians in a time when good management is more critical than ever.

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New Maryland laws take effect Wednesday

The Maryland General Assembly passed more than 600 bills before the state legislature's session ended in March. ... The vast majority of the new laws go into effect Oct. 1, but here are some that start Wednesday, July 1.

Texas town’s entire police department placed under coronavirus quarantine, report says

All 12 officers in a small Texas town's police department went into self-quarantine after one member tested positive for the coronavirus this ...

Arkansas governor signs executive order allowing cities to require masks

- Arkansas governor passes executive order allowing cities to require ... has signed an executive order that allows cities to mandate masks to ...

Small businesses in Louisiana can apply for Main Street Recovery Program grants to help with COVID-19 expenses

Small businesses in Louisiana can apply for Main Street Recovery Program grants to help with COVID-19 expenses. Small businesses ...

Gov. Kelly orders Kansans to use masks in public spaces, setting stage for another fight

Gov. Laura Kelly said Monday she is ordering Kansans to wear face masks in public spaces beginning July 3, as coronavirus cases surge upwards across the state and nation.

Mississippi lawmakers earmark $1.25 billion in CARES money for schools, businesses, health care, unemployment

The Legislature earmarked the spending for small business grants, internet access in rural areas and computers to help schools provide distance learning in the pandemic, and to reimburse hospitals, cities, colleges and other institutions for pandemic-related expenses.

Dozens of new Oklahoma laws to take effect July 1

Oklahoma poll workers will get a pay bump in the new fiscal year. State law requires three workers for each polling location — an inspector, judge and clerk — with each paid between $85 and $95. Under a new law, judges and clerks will be paid $100 and inspectors will be paid $110 for working on Election Day.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott mandates face masks in most counties

Abbott previously resisted calls for such an order and at one point banned local governments from requiring masks. First-time violators will be issued a warning, though repeat offenders could be fined up to $250.