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The TBFAA Transmitter is brought to you by the Texas Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (TBFAA). Some material is provided by the National Monitor, a service of the National Electronic Security Alliance (NESA).

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TEXAS NEWS

Silent alarm technology now required in Texas schools

Sep 9, 2024

A preventative technology that may have saved saved lives in Georgia’s recent school shooting will soon be implemented in Texas.

In regulating AI, Texas lawmakers face balancing act between its benefits and harms

Sep 2, 2024

By the end of the hearing, at least some of the 11 committee members appeared convinced that the state should enact laws that regulate how and when private companies use artificial intelligence.

Texas DPS Director Steve McCraw retiring after 15 years as state’s top law enforcement officer

Aug 26, 2024

The longtime head of the Department of Public Safety will step down at the end of the year.

FEATURED ARTICLES

Panic alarms credited for quick SRO response in Georgia shooting

As the FBI and state and local investigators continue to sift through evidence in the Apalachee High School mass shooting, the implementation of panic alarm technology just a week ago is being credited for getting law enforcement to the scene quickly.

Revamping America’s first responder infrastructure – an untapped market for contractors

Government officials overseeing first-responder operations are continuously seeking assistance, services, products, funding, and collaborative initiatives to address the pressing needs of these facilities.

School Shootings: Prevention, Response, Mitigation and Recovery Resources

Adopting the following practices will help schools address the growth of school shootings as well as other K-12 security concerns.

9.9.24 – NESA National Monitor

Public Safety Updates Can gov tech help solve the 911 nuisance call problem?8.26.24 - GovTech -Emergency ...

Tech Trends: Bringing Interoperability to Readers

Reader technology is at the center of digital transformation, and reader manufacturers are finding their systems are now being tasked with communication across multiple systems

Going Deeper and Wider with Commercial Clients in Security and AV, Part 2

PSA TEC panelists discuss emerging security and AV trends, recurring revenue and getting paid your worth in the second part of our recap.

Unlocking the End-user Perception

Understanding the perception of end-users who may be a bit more unfamiliar with the industry is key to unlocking the strategy and approach to the implementation of biometrics.