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Glendale police warn homeowners of new tool being used by burglars

Glendale police warn homeowners of new tool being used by burglars

Glendale police are warning Southern California homeowners of a new tool being used by burglars that allows them to disable home security systems and gain entry into homes without detection. 
Landlines are dying out. But to some, they’re a lifeline.

Landlines are dying out. But to some, they’re a lifeline.

According to the National Center for Health Statistics, only a quarter of adults in the United States still have landlines and only around 5 percent say they mostly or only rely on them. The largest group of people holding onto their landlines are 65 and older. Meanwhile, more than 70 percent of adults are using wireless phones only.
Alarm company recognizes DPSO deputies who thwarted Hellcat theft at dealership

Alarm company recognizes DPSO deputies who thwarted Hellcat theft at dealership

"Within six minutes, DPSO deputies apprehended two men who confessed their intent to steal a Hellcat that had been delivered earlier that same day," Guardian Alarm Systems said in a social media post. 
3-25-24 NESA National Monitor

3-25-24 NESA National Monitor

Public Safety Updates PA: Confusion sparked over Pittsburgh police response to ...3.22.24 - WPXI - Before the ...

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Legal Briefing: Can You Record Calls If You Announce That Calls are Recorded?

Legal Briefing: Can You Record Calls If You Announce That Calls are Recorded?

The laws are fairly consistent that it’s a crime to mechanically intercept, listen in or record calls by mechanical means.
Women in Tech Survey: 73% Experience Gender Bias in the Workplace

Women in Tech Survey: 73% Experience Gender Bias in the Workplace

A new survey by SPR finds that gender bias remains widespread in historically male-dominated fields like science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), with 73% of the women in those fields telling researchers that they've experienced gender bias in the workplace during the last year.
CSA Unveils Standard for Smart Home Devices

CSA Unveils Standard for Smart Home Devices

The Connectivity Standards Alliance has introduced the IoT Device Security Specification 1.0, a new certification program that aims to standardize security for consumer IoT devices, addressing the privacy and security concerns surrounding smart home technology.
Central Station Monitoring: A Complete Guide

Central Station Monitoring: A Complete Guide

Central station monitoring guide includes comprehensive looks at fire protection systems, alarm systems, campus dispatch and more.
Research Reveals Key Trends in the Adoption of Visitor Management Solutions

Research Reveals Key Trends in the Adoption of Visitor Management Solutions

The growth in visitor management deployments is “driven by a preference for customizable solutions that enable companies to tailor systems to specific needs and enhance greater control over security efforts,” the announcement says.

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Arkansas job openings, hires, layoffs fall in January

Job openings in Arkansas during January fell 30% compared with January 2023, and hiring during the month fell 14.2% compared with January 2023, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). U.S. job openings fell 15% in January, and hiring fell 10.8%.