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NTS Office in Louisiana Affected by Hurricane Katrina
Due to Hurricane Katrina, the National Training School (NTS) office located in Louisiana has been temporarily closed. If you need to contact NTS please call 866-636-1687 or send faxes to 814-838-5127. For information via e-mail contact Dale Eller at DaleE@alarm.org.

iPod Giveaway Winner Announced
Felix Giannini , president of Lexco Security Services in Connecticut, is the winner of the NBFAA iPod Giveaway held several weeks ago in New York City during ISC East.

Catch a Glimpse of the Latest NTS Courses
NTS offers a wide selection of education and training programs at your fingertips. Take a glimpse at the courses in your area and sign up today.

Member News

Security Networks Acquires Tri-State Alarms
Security Networks acquired full-service installation company Tri-State Alarms in Broomhall, Pa., for $17 million.

Bosch Adds New and Improved Flat-Panel Monitors
Bosch Security Systems announced the addition of two, new flat-panel Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) monitors.

Member Benefit Spotlight: Online Business Skills Courses
As a member of NBFAA you have access to cutting-edge online training at a fraction of the cost of traditional programs. This includes more than 1,500 online courses, including desktop applications, server administration, and "soft skills" such as contract negotiation and interview techniques.

Industry News

HID Establishes Office in China
HID Technology Company Limited opened a new office in Shenzhen, China, last month that will house sales, customer support, warehouse and business development space for the company's smart card products in the region.

Georgia and Tennessee Police Chiefs Endorse ECV
The Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) announced that the Georgia and Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police have endorsed Enhanced Call Verification (ECV).

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NTS Office in Louisiana Affected by Hurricane Katrina

Due to Hurricane Katrina, the National Training School (NTS) office located in Louisiana has been temporarily closed. If you need to contact NTS please call 814-838-2015 or send faxes to 814-838-5127. For information via e-mail contact Dale Eller at DaleE@alarm.org.

To all CSA's who are completing NTS courses, please send class reconciliation materials and test results to NTS at the following address:
3718 West Lake Road, Erie, PA 16505.

The temporary telephone, fax and address should be used until further notice, as officials in Louisiana have informed us that we may not have full access to this area for up to six weeks, or longer.

Education and Standards Manager Ann Dowdy is safe and sound just not able to work from her home at the moment. Please continue to keep those affected by Katrina in your thoughts and prayers.

We will keep you informed as developments occur.

iPod Giveaway Winner Announced

Felix Giannini , president of Lexco Security Services in Connecticut, is the winner of the NBFAA iPod Giveaway held several weeks ago in New York during ISC East. Lexco Security Services, founded in 1975, is a member company of NBFAA located in Connecticut.

Participants were registered for the iPod drawing when they completed a member or non-member survey, which was created as a means to gather feedback on the association.

Catch a Glimpse of the Latest NTS Courses

NTS offers a wide selection of education and training programs at your fingertips. Take a glimpse at the courses in your area and sign up today.

Editor’s Note : With the disruption of lives and businesses in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, a number of courses may be affected. Please contact NTS at 814-838-2015 for questions concerning courses in those states.

Understanding Alarm Systems
Sept. 24-LaPlace, La.

Certified Alarm Tech
Sept. 9-11-Monroe, La.
Sept. 9-11-Knoxville, Tenn.
Sept. 12-14-Beltsville, Md.
Sept. 13-15-Pittsburgh, Pa.
Sept. 16-18-Del City, Okla.
Sept. 21-23-Charleston, S.C.
Sept. 23-25-Nashville, Tenn.
Sept. 27-29-Little Rock, Ark.
Sept. 27-29-Philadelphia, Pa.
Sept. 28-30-Buffalo, N.Y.

Practical Electronics (Level 2)
Sept. 16-18-Del City, Okla.

Advanced Burglar Alarm Technician
Sept. 14-16-Syracuse, N.Y.
Sept. 17-18-LaPlace, La.
Sept. 17-18-Montevallo, Ala
Sept. 21-22-Charleston, S.C.
Sept. 30-Oct. 2- Jackson, Miss.

Fire Alarm Installation Methods
Sept. 16-18-Del City, Okla.
Sept. 22-23-Elk Grove, Ill.
Sept. 22-23-Milwaukee, Wis.
Sept. 30-Oct. 2- Jackson, Miss.

Life Safety Code Course and Workshop
Sept. 16-18-Del City, Okla.

Central Station Training
Sept. 21-Montevallo, Ala.

Security Networking Institute
Sept. 19-20-Dallas, Texas
Sept. 22-23-Houston, Texas
Sept. 30-Oct. 1-Georgia

Member News

Security Networks Acquires Tri-State Alarms

Security Networks acquired full-service installation company Tri-State Alarms in Broomhall, Pa., for $17 million.

Tri-State offers Security Networks $475,000 of recurring monthly revenue and 14,000 residential accounts. This purchase came on the heels of the April acquisition of Marlin Central Station in Orlando and the October 2004 acquisition of Pilot Home Technologies of Charlotte, N.C. As the company’s third important acquisition in nine months, Security Networks' top executives believe the company is on track to hit $2.5 million to $3 million in RMR over the next three to five years.

Tri-States' 40 employees will not be affected by the deal and the company will continue to do business as Tri-State Alarms. All of Tri-State's accounts will be moved to Marlin's monitoring facilities.

HID Establishes Office in China

HID Technology Company Limited opened a new office in Shenzhen, China, last month that will house sales, customer support, warehouse and business development space for the company's smart card products in the region.

Terry Lee, formerly with Krone Communication, will represent the company as general manager.

HID, a division of the Assa Abloy Identification Technology Group, specializes in the manufacturing of access control products for commercial users that include corporations, universities and healthcare facilities.

In June, HID opened HID India Private Limited, a customer and technical support office.

Georgia and Tennessee Police Chiefs Endorse ECV

The Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) announced that the Georgia and Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police have endorsed Enhanced Call Verification (ECV).

ECV, developed by the NBFAA, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the National Sheriffs Association (NSA), is one of several alarm management protocols. ECV is a proven method of reducing police dispatches by requiring monitoring centers to make two calls to a customer to determine whether a false alarm has occurred.

SIAC is a 501 (c) (6) non-profit organization comprised of four major North American security associations—NBFAA, Canadian Security Association (CANASA), Security Industry Association (SIA), and the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA)—representing one voice for the alarm industry on alarm management issues. SIAC’s primary charter is to significantly reduce calls for service while strengthening the lines of communication with law enforcement professionals and end users, and to ensure the safety and security of more than 35 million alarm system users in homes and businesses throughout North America.