Why Burglary Has Declined in the U.S.

7.1.20 – Bloomberg –  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. Crime of all kinds has declined a lot in the U.S. over the past quarter century, but no other...

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

6.19.20 – RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — 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,...

SIA Adopts New Ethics Principles for All Members

July 02, 2020  SSI Staff Jump to Comments SILVER SPRING, Md.— The Security Industry Association (SIA) Ethics in Security Technology Working Group has developed a set of ethics principles designed to promote the highest standards of conduct for...

Voluntary recall issued for alcohol-based Mystic Shield hand sanitizer in Louisiana & Texas

7.4.20 – John Walton. SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) A hand sanitizer sold in Louisiana and Texas is voluntarily being recalled after testing found the products contain methanol. Transliquid Technologies LLC. is recalling Mystic Shield Protection...

OK businesses may apply for up to $25K in relief funding starting June 29

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) – Oklahoma businesses will be able to apply for grant funds through the Oklahoma Business Relief Program starting on June 29. The OBRP offers funding for businesses that have suffered revenue loss due to the pandemic. “We are excited to...

Louisiana legislative session’s most sweeping change goes largely unnoticed

BY MARK BALLARD | CAPITOL BUREAU EDITOR JUN 27, 2020 – 6:00 PM Louisiana Senate President Page Cortez, R-Lafayette, conducts business during consideration of the budget bill Friday in the Senate Chamber.PHOTO BY PATRICK DENNIS As the Louisiana Legislature heads...