Public Safety Updates
- WV: Sheriff tells commission he is concerned about false alarms
1.25.19 – Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune- Keyser – Sheriff Jeremy Taylor brought a concern to the Mineral County Commissioners on Tuesday dealing with numerous false alarms received throughout …
Industry News
- CES 2019: 8 Products that are Smarter Than they Look
1.21.19 – CEPro – What might look like an ordinary bed, USB cable, Ring doorbell or dog toilet … are actually smarter than they appeared at CES 2019. - Surprise! Security Execs Say Don’t Let These Catch You Off Guard in 2019
1.18.19 – SSI – The 3G sunset, change in consumer demand and cybersecurity awareness are just a few issues security experts say you should keep a close eye on in 2019. - Honeywell Updates Pro-Watch Platform With Web-Based Alarm, Event …
1.23.19 – Security Sales & Integration- Web-Based Alarm and Event Handling: improves operator efficiency, enhances user experience and reduces installation costs through an easily deployable thin … - Richmond Alarm Acquires Becker & Ellington Security Systems
1.26.19 – Security Sales & Integration- “We have known Richmond Alarm for decades and have the utmost respect for them and their operation,” says Randy Ellington, president of Becker & Ellington. - Teen Proclaims ‘Best Day of My Life’ After Wayne Alarm Visit
1.26.19 – Security Sales & Integration- LYNN, Mass. — Wayne Alarm Systems recently hosted Logan Mayer, an autistic teenager who is interested in being an alarm technician, for a VIP tour of the … - Court battle over Sandy Springs alarm ordinance rages on
1.22.19 – SecurityInfoWatch- The alarm industry is continuing its fight against an ordinance currently being enforced in Sandy Springs, Ga., which fines dealers for false alarms caused by …
Legislative News
| Bill Text | Description |
| MD HB0164 | Business Occupations and Professions – Licensing and Regulation of Electricians |
| OK SB175 | Electrical License Act; modifying definition for certain class electrical circuits. Effective date. |
| OK SB726 | Alarm, Locksmith and Fire Sprinkler Act; temporary trainee license. Effective date. Emergency. |
State & National News
- 911 centers dealing with more calls for elderly and medically fragile
1.22.19 – WKYT- RICHMOND, Ky. (WKYT) – 911 directors are signaling the alarm over a growing trend involving elderly residents. The US Census Bureau reports more than 15 … - Few Americans Want Strict Limits on Facial Recognition Technology
1.14.19 – SDM – A new national survey from the Center for Data Innovation finds that just one in four Americans (26 percent) want government to strictly limit the technology, and that support drops to fewer than one in five (18 percent) if it would come at the cost of public safety. - New Legislation Proposed to Combat Technology Threats From China
1.9.19 – SDM – Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Committee member Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced bipartisan legislation to help combat tech-specific threats to national security posed by foreign actors like China and ensure U.S. technological supremacy by improving interagency coordination across the U.S. government. - How Video Verification Can Help Solve the False Alarm Dilemma
1.23.19 – Security Sales & Integration- False alarms are a major problem plaguing the intrusion alarm and remote monitoring services industry. Between 90% and 95% of alarms reported to the central …
Business Tips
- 5 Ways New Surge Protection Functionality Benefits Installers
1.21.19 – Security Sales & Integration – Security systems, fire and intrusion alarms, IP networks and communications are all vital to the operation of every business and organization. If these systems . - Algorithm Is Gonna Get You: The Advantages of Video Analytics
1.17.19 – SSI – Here is a real-world assessment of where video analytics are today and the multitude of advantages, possibilities and opportunities they encompass. - All You Ever Wanted to Know About the “Trump Tax Cuts” but Were …
1.24.19 – Security Sales & Integration- Mitch Reitman has 24 years of experience in the Security Alarm industry. Prior to forming Reitman Consulting, Mr. Reitman was Vice President of Acquisitions for - Why Consumer Expectations for Smart Home Technology Are on the Rise
1.24.19 – SSI – Find out why smart home technology is no longer solely piquing the interest of early adopters or tech-minded Millennials. - Real words or buzzwords?: Internet+
1.22.19 – SIW – The Internet has evolved into much more than the information superhighway it was originally conceived to be - Want to Sell More 4K TVs? Start Selling 8K TVs… Now!
1.24.19 – CEPro – L.A. integrator says high price points for 8K TVs actually boost 4K TV sales dramatically. - RMR Service Plan Success Story… in Plumbing!
1.25.19 – CEPro – San Diego HVAC/plumbing company charges $20/month VIP Advantage Membership program for clients. Why can’t you? - Strategies for Selling Video and Working in Harmony With IT
1.25.19 – SSI – In order to work in harmony with IT, video security products should provide flexible network connectivity, login/identity security and scalable patch management tools. - How to Ensure Your Shop Drawings Meet NFPA Standards
1.24.19 – SSI – Fire expert Shane Clary shares exactly what information must be included on shop drawings in order to meet NFPA 72 standards.
Fire & EMS News
- CA: Investigators Find No Battery In Carbon Monoxide Detector After …
1.25.19 – CBS Sacramento- PG&E was called to the apartment complex Wednesday afternoon. Neighbor Eric Scott says he had heard an alarm going off upstairs, a few … - DC: Fire forces Fox News, television networks DC staff to evacuate
1.21.19 – FOX 5 DC- Investigators say everyone was able to make it out the building safely thanks to the fire alarm. Fire officials say they found an electrical panel on fire in a studio … - IA: Alarm Brings Fire Department To Prairie Trail Village Apartments
1.22.19 – KIWARadio.com- Sheldon, Iowa — Sheldon firefighters were summoned to a fire alarm at Prairie Trail Village Apartments around 6:30 Tuesday morning. Assistant Sheldon Fire … - IL: Firefighters put out flames at Hononegah High School
1.21.19 – WREX-TV- Rockton Fire responded to a fire alarm at the school around 8:30 p.m. Sunday. When firefighters arrived, they could smell smoke. Eventually, they found prop … - IL: Police Blotter 1-24-19
1.25.19 – MyWebTimes.com- Fire calls. Streator firefighters responded at 11:41 a.m. Wednesday to Streator High School for an alarm activated by dust from sweeping. - IN: Putnam Scanner for January 25, 2019
1.25.19 – The Banner-Graphic- At 8:19 p.m. on Tuesday, GFD was dispatched for a smoke alarm. Firefighters arrived at 8:23 and determined the alarm was due to cooking. - MD: Fire Department stresses importance of smoke alarms after south …
1.25.19 – WBAL Baltimore- Some south Baltimore neighbors are shaken up after a fast-moving fire spread to two homes. Now investigators are working to figure out what caused it. - MI: Man found unresponsive, dies after fire at Bradley House Apartments …
1.26.19 – MLive.com- 25, public safety personnel responded to the complex for a fire alarm. The first personnel to arrive could smell smoke, but did not see any. - NH: Smoke detectors save residents from Amherst house fire, officials say
1.23.19 – GazetteNET- The fire went to a second alarm, and Amherst was assisted by fire crews from Northampton, Hadley, Pelham, and South Hadley, as well as ambulances from … - NV: Sprinklers prevent downtown building fire from spreading
1.25.19 – Las Vegas Sun- About 20 minutes later, a fire alarm was received from the building location, indicating the fire might have gotten inside, officials said. Firefighters forced their way … - OH: Area police reports 1-21-19
1.21.19 – Defiance Crescent News- Fire -— Saturday, 1:47 p.m., firefighters were called to an alarm. Fire — Saturday, 4:15 p.m., firefighters were called to an alarm. - OH: Area police reports 1-22-19
1.22.19 – Defiance Crescent News- Fire — Saturday, 1:47 p.m., firefighters were called to an alarm. Fire — Saturday, 4:15 p.m., firefighters were called to an alarm… - OH: Circleville Police Report
1.25.19 – Circleville Herald- Advised there is some type of alarm going off in the basement and she isn’t sure if it is a smoke alarm or carbon dioxide alarm. - ON: Recurring fire alarms frustrate Waterloo building residents
1.23.19 – CTV News- Some residents at a Waterloo apartment building say they are fed up because fire alarms are constantly going off. “The safety of our residents is our highest and… - PA: Somerset fire department releases report
1.25.19 – Daily American Online- The Somerset Volunteer Fire Department responded to 26 alarms in December. Those alarms consisted of one structure fire, seven automatic alarms, one false … - TX: Newton County Sheriff’s Report 1.21.19
1.21.19 – Orange Leader- Received a fire alarm from ADT Security. Everyone rolled that way. The owner was frying pork chops and it got a bit smoky. Fried pork chops sound so good. - VA: Electrical fire causes $25K in damage to Martinsville home
1.22.19 – WSET- FIrefighters say they responded to a fire alarm … - WI: Firefighters contain industrial building fire in Madison
1.25.19 – WKOW- The fire was reported just before 9:30 p.m. The initial call was for a fire alarm call when firefighters arrived at the building they reported seeing smoke, a Dane … - WI: Units responding for alarm in Bristol
1.26.19 – West of the I- Units responding for alarm in Bristol … At about 11:03 a.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units are responding to a report of a fire alarm at a business …
Crime News
- AL: West Alabama escapee recaptured after home break-in, subsequent …
1.26.19 – AL.com- The home alarm sounded, and Robbins fled. He was taken into custody Friday by Alabama State Troopers, the Fourth Circuit Drug Task Force, Clarke County … - CA: Modesto Man Arrested In Ripon For Burglary, Possession Of Heroin
1.22.19 – CBS Sacramento- Ripon (CBS13) – A Modesto man was arrested in Ripon Sunday after officers responded to a glass break alarm. - CA: Police calls: Teen robs elderly woman in Safeway parking lot
1.26.19 – The Almanac Online- Someone smashed a window and “broke off” the panel to an alarm system of a model home, but apparently stole nothing. Estimated loss: … - DE: Cops find sledgehammer hole, suspect in ceiling at furniture store …
1.24.19 – The News Journal- State police troopers Tuesday showed up for a burglary alarm at a furniture store near New Castle and found a man standing next to a sledgehammer hole in the … - KS: Liquor store smash and grab nets partial six pack
1.25.19 – Salina Post- According to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester, police officers responded to a burglar alarm at 12:44 a.m. Thursday at Brooks Liquor. He said … - LA: WMPD arrested a man found with 100 syringes, a stolen pistol in his …
1.21.19 – MyArkLaMiss – WMPD was dispatched to the Animal Hospital in reference to an alarm. When officers arrived, the veterinarian Bob Bell said it was a … - MA: Police Log: 1-25-19
1.25.19 – Daily Item- Unfounded burglar alarm on Wednesday at 12:55 p.m. at the Sunglass Hut. Officer reports alarm was set off by a UPS package delivery, all is … - MI: Vehicle smashes through gas station doors, ATM stolen
1.22.19 – The Oakland Press- Deputies discovered the break-in when responding to a glass breakage alarm at around 4:40 a.m. at the BP station. - MN: Worthington Police Department seeks public help identifying burglary …
1.22.19 – Daily Globe- According to Worthington Sgt. Brett Wiltrout, a burglary alarm was activated at 2:39 a.m. Jan. 19… - NM: Burglars in NE Albuquerque may be using peanuts to see if people …
1.26.19 – KOB- Slanga said he’s been writing down when he sees peanuts in the neighborhood. He also installed an alarm system after his neighbor’s house was broken into, … - NY: Queens jewelry heist: Suspect breaks in through roof, steals 90 …
1.26.19 – WABC-TV- Police are investigating a brazen robbery of a jewelry store in Queens after a thief broke in through the roof and made off with 90 percent of the store’s inventory. - OH: Conneaut police reports Jan. 24
1.24.19 – The Star Beacon- 15. Disturbance reported at 12:36a.m. Jan. 16. Police responded to a burglary alarm. - OH: Police Blotter: Bird sets off alarm; customer accidentally calls pizza place
1.23.19 – The Post- Well, this is hawk-ward. The Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded Tuesday to a residential alarm. Upon arrival, the … - SC: Ogdensburg police blotter, Jan. 20
1.21.19 – North Country Now – Caller at 9:25 a.m. reports that his older black dog got out of the house and was missing on Judson Street. • Commercial burglar alarm at 5:12 a.m. at Lowe’s on … - TX: Crime Stoppers: Aggravated Robbery at Beaumont Exxpress Mart …
1.22.19 – KFDM-TV News- Monday, January 21, 2019, at approximately 3;16am, officers responded to a panic alarm. While officers were en route to the location, … - TX: Man arrested in one of Austin’s first bank robberies of 2019
1.22.19 – KVUE.com – Austin, TX – Police have made an arrest in one of the first two bank robberies … After the suspect walked away, the teller pulled the bank’s robbery alarm. - TX: Teen arrested in connection to Exxpress Mart robberies
1.24.19 – Beaumont Enterprise- The first robbery took place on Monday at about 3:16 a.m. when officers responded to a panic alarm at the store. The second … - VT: Bristol Police Log: Police probe car vandalism
1.24.19 – Addison County Independent- 10 responded to an alarm that turned out to have been activated by accident. • On Jan. 11 investigated a parking issue at a local business and found that it had … - WV: CVS Drugstore in Downtown Wheeling Target of Three Separate Crimes
1.25.19 – Wheeling Intelligencer- Darin Browning, 31, of Wheeling was arrested after city police responded to a motion alarm at the CVS Pharmacy around 10:20 p.m. on Jan. 13.
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NESA Board of Directors
- President – Chris Russell
- Vice President & – Maryland Burglar & Fire Alarm Assn. Director – Craig Bober
- Secretary – Kathleen Schraufnagel
- Treasurer and Arkansas Security Alarm Assn. Director – Rick Howell
- Past President – Jordon Brown
- Kansas Electronic Security Alliance Director – Vacant
- Oklahoma Burglar & Fire Alarm Assn. Director – Steven Brekel
- Texas Burglar & Fire Alarm Assn. Director – Kelly Ryan
- Associate Director – Brian Villari
- Executive Director – Brad Shipp
- Maryland Burglar & Fire Alarm Assn. Alternate – Brian Shrake
- Oklahoma Burglar & Fire Alarm Assn. Alternate – Danna Fowble
- Texas Burglar & Fire Alarm Assn. Alternate – Rex Adams