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Member Get A Member Deadline Approaches
Hurry up and send in those member sponsorships so you have a chance to win a free trip for two to Las Vegas. The Member Get A Member Campaign ends July 31.
Every time you sponsor a new member your name will be entered into a drawing to win a free vacation package. The more new members recruited the greater the chances you have of winning.
If you recruit the most new members, you will win the grand prize; two round-trip tickets to Las Vegas on American Airlines, a 4 day/3 night stay at the hotel of your choice, golf for two at the Revere Golf Club, and two tickets to a Las Vegas show of your choice.
For complete contest rules visit www.alarm.org and click on the Member Get A Member Campaign icon.
Proposed Changes to NFPA 731 Approved
Members of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Technical Committee on Premises Security approved tentative interim amendments (TIA) to the 2006 edition of NFPA 731. “Getting these important changes accepted is a great win for our members,” said Immediate Past President Scot Colby. Colby has worked extensively with George Bish, project manager for MasTec and NBFAA’s representative on the NFPA Technical Committee on Premises Security, and others in the association to ensure that the alarm industry’s input is taken into account during the revision process.
NFPA standards are used by state legislatures and municipalities to create statutes and ordinances to regulate various industries. NFPA 731 is a standard for the installation of electronic premises security.
The first amendment to the standard removes references to the Underwriters’ Laboratories (UL) 681 standard for installation and classification of burglar and holdup alarm systems. UL 681 addresses the extent of protection applicable only to a small percentage of unique, high-risk commercial security installations such as for jewelry stores and banks.
The original language would have made the standard a requirement for all commercial security installations.
The committee also modified language pertaining to back-up battery power. Original language made it a requirement that back-up batteries have sufficient capacity to operate an electronic premise security system for a minimum of 24 hours. The committee reduced that time to four hours.
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Bish said even though many on the committee felt four hours was too low they still voted to reduce the hours from 24 to four, since some UL standards require only four hours of power. However, the committee did make it a requirement that all sounding devices operate for 15 minutes on back-up power. Original language stated that only the required sounding devices should operate.
“We reduced the hours that a back-up battery should operate but felt that if a sounding device is installed it should operate on back-up power whether or not the installation of such a device was required,” Bish said.
The final amendment made by the committee dealt with single ground fault indications. Original language required that control units indicate when a single ground fault occurs. That language was removed.
Bish explained that the requirement to indicate a single ground fault is necessary for fire alarm systems but not for burglar alarm systems since they operate on different types of circuitry.
The three TIAs were approved by the technical committee and later by the Standards Council. They will remain in effect between editions of the document. A TIA automatically becomes a proposal of the proponent for the next edition of the document and is subject to all of the procedures of the codes and standards making process.
The NFPA Technical Committee on Premises Security has appointed a task group to discuss and review the more than 300 proposals already submitted to amend the NFPA 731 standard. These proposals would not take affect until the next regular adoption cycle.
The task group’s second and final meeting will be held at the Brinks Home Security headquarters in Dallas, Texas on August 7. The proposals that are recommended will then be discussed by the technical committee. The technical committee’s next meeting will be held August 14 – 16 at the NFPA headquarters in Quincy, Mass.
“NFPA 731 is not going back in the bottle so we as an industry have to stop worrying about putting it back in the bottle and focus on how to make it work for us,” Bish said. “You have to be involved because it’s going to be here.”
Can’t Get an E-Mail To Your Congressman? Here Are Some Tips
Having trouble sending e-mail to your Congressman, want to know what’s going on with VoIP or do you need to know what statutory changes are occurring in your state? NBFAA’s Government Relations Program can help.
Late last month, the U.S. House of Representatives Chief Administrative Officer announced a new feature to the Write Your Representative online service designed to reduce unwanted mass e-mail by requiring a user to complete a simple puzzle before being allowed to send a message to a member. The idea is that only an actual person would be able to complete the puzzle and not mass e-mail programs.
Due to more advanced anti-spamming technology and the exuberant amount of e-mail House members receive, NBFAA recommends its members return to the days of faxing and postage. Sending your representative a fax, while not as personal as actual postage, is just as quick as e-mail and isn’t blocked by filters. Postage on the other hand will take a little longer as all mail must pass through several security screenings before it may be delivered to the individual.
Voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) legislation is still pending in the U.S. Senate. NBFAA members are encouraged to call their Senators and press upon them the importance of this legislation. In its present form, however, consumers who choose to self-install VoIP phone service would not be given the same notification as customers that have VoIP professionally installed. Without it, thousands of alarm customers could be left unaware that their alarm may not function properly after self-installing VoIP phone service so we also ask that you encourage your Senator to support an amendment to include the same notification in self-install kits.
June and July State Legislative Reports are also now available to members and can be accessed from NBFAA’s Web site at www.alarm.org.
NBFAA, SIA, CSAA to Present 2006 Triton Award
 Charlie Darsch |
NBFAA, along with the Security Industry Association (SIA) and the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA), is pleased to announce that Charles G. Darsch of Honeywell Fire Systems is the recipient of the 2006 Triton Award.
The security industry veteran is being recognized for his outstanding dedication and significant contributions to the work of the associations and to the security industry at large.
The Triton award will be presented to Darsch at Razamataz and All That Jazz – the 2006 Tri-association awards dinner on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006 at Cipriani’s 23rd Street in New York City.
Darsch’s career in the security industry dates back to the 1950’s. After serving in the U.S. Army Reserve Military Police, Darsch went on to become a sales engineer for Pollak Corp. in Dorchester, Mass. In 1959, while still working for Pollack, Darsch formed an alarm installing company, which he named Minuteman Security. He has led and participated on many industry committees and his accomplishments are many. Darsch is past president of SIA, as well as a past recipient of SIA’s Goerge R. Lippert Memorial Award and the recipient of NBFAA’s Morris F. Weinstock Award in 1985.
“Without a doubt, many people have benefited from Charlie’s tireless efforts. It is little wonder that there are so many who are thrilled to see him honored in this way. His contributions to all three associations have been outstanding and are exceedingly deserving of this award,” said Scot Colby, immediate past president of NBFAA.
Darsch currently serves as a non-voting vice president for SIA and serves as SIA’s industry liaison to the Alarm Industry Research and Educational Foundation (AIREF). He also serves on the NBFAA Board of Directors as the ex officio AIREF representative.
To make your reservations for Razamataz and All That Jazz – the 2006 Tri-Association Awards Dinner please visit www.siaonline.org.
Alarm History 101: Guns and Safes
In the 1800s, Yankee inventors developed mechanical alarm protection to the hilt – incorporating guns, exploding caps, matches, plungers and other devices in a variety of contraptions – simple, complex and deadly.
 Deluxe Alarm Gun Battery - The proprietor would place his safe on top of this 1870 alarm gun. A robber's attempt to move the safe would trigger eight guns, two in each direction - probably shooting him in the foot. |
One class of mechanisms incorporated guns, creating the most lethal alarm system ever conceived. These raised the art of deterrence to new levels, for these alarm guns deterred criminals permanently.
The ultimate alarm gun was the brainchild of Edward T. Clegg of North Harpersfield, N.Y. Clegg abandoned the one-gun approach in favor of eight. He sidestepped the arming issue by locating the barrels outside the safe – within a platform on which the safe rested. His gun alarm did not kill criminals – it disabled them at the ankles. Within the platform was a complex of gears, gun barrels, hammers and wheels.
The barrels were lined up two to a side, and the hammers were mounted on four shafts that were interconnected by gears. Any movement in the platform wheels released a main spring that abruptly rotated the shafts, bringing down all eight hammers.
Robbers who found the platform on wheels a handy means to remove the safe soon lost their own mobility.
Editor’s Note: The Alarm Industry has an illustrious and interesting history going back more than 100 years. Many do not know the history of the industry that they have chosen as a profession. Because of this we have decided to include a brief look in Member Update at some of the events that have shaped the alarm industry into what it has become today. This new section, titled Alarm History 101 will provide information on the path the industry has taken and of the ideas that have impacted it. If you have questions about our industry’s history you would like answered send an email to communications@alarm.org.
Source: A History of Alarm Security Copyrighted by NBFAA 1979, 1980, and 1991.
Certified Alarm Technician (Level 1) Training Spotlight
Certified Alarm Technician (Level 1), available online and in the classroom, presents an overview of the theory, installation and maintenance of alarm systems, basic electricity, standards, perimeter detection, space detection, fire systems, control panels, communications, closed circuit television, job planning and false alarm prevention.
Open to all, this 24-hour course is designed for staff and business owners who have been employed in the alarm industry for at least three months. Course instructors will review the operation, application, installation and maintenance of commonly used equipment and components and present industry standards and legal requirements.
The classroom version of Certified Alarm Technician (Level 1) culminates with the administration of the two-hour Level 1 exam.
Get the Latest NTS Courses and Schedules for Your State
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Great training opportunities are available all over the nation this fall. Be sure to sign up for training courses in your state early. Course schedules for 2006 are available at www.alarm.org in the Professional Development section. Interested individuals in states where NTS is not currently offered should contact NTS immediately. Please use the following numbers when contacting NTS: |
Advanced Burglar Alarm Technician
Sept. 13 – 15 – Syracuse/Utica, N.Y.
Sept. 16 – 17 – Montevallo, Ala.
Sept. 16 – 17 – LaPlace, La.
Sept. 28 – 29 – Charleston, S.C.
Oct. 4 – 6 – Elmsford, N.Y.
Oct. 11 – 12 – Doraville, Ga.
Oct. 18 – 20 – Buffalo, N.Y.
Central Station Training
Aug. 9 – Montevallo, Ala.
Sept. 16 – Nashville, Tenn.
Certified Alarm Technician (Level 1)
July 28 – 30 – Lake of the Ozarks, Mo.
Aug. 3 – 5 – Greensboro, N.C.
Aug. 14 – 16 – Fairfax, Va.
Aug. 14 – 16 – Tulsa, Okla.
Aug. 16 – 18 – Syracuse/Utica, N.Y.
Aug. 18 – 20 – Cullman, Ala.
Aug. 18 – 20 – LaPlace, La.
Aug. 25 – 27 – Nashville, Tenn.
Aug. 27 – 30 – Little Rock, Ark.
Sept. 6 – 8 – Elmsford, N.Y.
Sept. 8 – 10 – Monro, La.
Sept. 11 – 13 – Gaithersburg, Md.
Sept. 13 – 15 – Doraville, Ga.
Sept. 20 – 22 – Buffalo, N.Y.
Sept. 26 – 28 – Pittsburgh, Pa.
Sept. 27 – 29 – Charleston, S.C.
Oct. 2 – 4 – Aurora, Ill.
Oct. 2 – 4 – Appleton, Wis.
Oct. 9 – 11 – Fairfax, Va.
Oct. 10 – 12 – Philadelphia, Pa.
Oct. 20 – 22 – LaPlace, La.
Oct. 26 – 28 – Greensboro, N.C.
Oct. 27 – 29 – Montevallo, Ala.
Oct. 27 – 29 – Memphis, Tenn.
Continuing Education Courses
July 31 – Aug. 4 – Certified Security Project Manager – Toronto, Ontario
Aug. 11 – Required License Training – New Jersey
Aug. 26 – Super 7 CEU Saturday – Meriden, Conn.
Sept. 14 – 15 – NICET – Greensboro, N.C.
Sept. 14 – 15 – NICET I & II Test Prep Course – Philadelphia, Pa.
Sept. 18 – Fire Alarm Test and Inspection Course – Elmsford, N.Y.
Sept. 19 – Fire Alarm Test and Inspection Course – New York City, N.Y.
Sept. 21 – Fire Alarm Test and Inspection Course – Rochester, N.Y.
Sept. 25 – Fire Alarm Test and Inspection Course – New Jersey
Oct. 26 – 27 – NICET II Test Prep Course – Atlanta, Ga.
Electronic Access Control
Aug. 17 – 18 – Tulsa, Okla.
Oct. 7 – 8 – Lafayette, La.
Fire Alarm Installation Methods
July 28 – 29 – Lake of the Ozarks, Mo.
Aug. 12 – 13 – Bossier City, La.
Aug. 17 – 18 – Fairfax, Va.
Sept. 7 – 8 – Elk Grove Village, Ill.
Sept. 7 – 8 – Brookfield, Wis.
Sept. 14 – 15 – Gaithersburg, Md.
Sept. 30 – Oct. 1 – Montevallo, Ala.
Oct. 11 – 13 – Syracuse/Utica, N.Y.
Oct. 12 – 13 Fairfax, Va.
Oct. 14 – 15 – Lafayette, La.
Oct. 17 – 18 – Tulsa, Okla.
Life Safety Code Course & Workshop
Aug. 11 – Memphis, Tenn.
Aug. 26 – Monroe, La.
Oct. 19 – Tulsa, Okla.
Security Industry Association
Aug. 14 – 18 – Certified Security Project Manager – Bay City, Mich.
Sept. 11 – 15 – Central Station Operator – Las Vegas, Nev.
Sept. 26 – 30 – Certified Security Project Manager – Las Vegas, Nev.
Oct. 16 – 20 – Central Station Operator – New Orleans, La.
Oct. 20 – 24 – Central Station Operator – Toronto, Ontario
Oct. 30 – Nov. 3 – Certified Security Project Manager – New Orleans, La.
Security Networking Institute
Aug. 11 – 12 – San Juan, Puerto Rico
Aug. 22 – 23 – Atlanta, Ga.
Understanding Alarm Systems
Aug. 9 – Montevallo, Ala.
Sept. 23 – LaPlace, La.
Oct. 13 – Elk Grove Village, Ill.
Oct. 13 – Milwaukee, Wis.
Oct. 28 – Port Allen, La.
NBFAA Calendar Highlights
Wisconsin’s Going Golfing, Louisiana Schedules Conference
New additions to this issue’s calendar include Wisconsin’s annual golf outing and Louisiana’s 10th annual convention and trade show. To get your event added send an e-mail to communications@alarm.org. Be sure to include a description of the event along with the dates.
In addition to Member Update’s Calendar Highlights , you can stay informed through the online calendar located in the Information Center at www.alarm.org.
Missouri Burglar & Fire Alarm Association
July 28 – 30, 2006
2nd Annual Trade Show
The Resort at Port Arrowhead
Lake Ozark, Mo.
Attendees will enjoy an alarm trade show; cocktail hour and prize drawings; outdoor BBQ and MBFAA meeting; Texas Hold-Em poker tournament; and supervised poolside movies for the kids.
NTS Level 1 courses will be available to attendees all three days and Fire Alarm Installation Methods courses will be available July 28 and 29 only.
For show information and booth registration e-mail rampartbs@aol.com or call
(816) 365-5821. For more information about classes call (573) 341-2562.
New Jersey Burglar & Fire Alarm Association
Aug. 7, 2006
14th Annual New Jersey Alarm Industry Golf Outing
Bella Vista Country Club
100 School Road East
Marlboro, N.J. 07746
Contact the New Jersey Burglar & Fire Alarm Association for more information
at (609) 695-4444.
Mississippi Alarm Association
Aug. 16-17, 2006
12th Annual Convention
Jackson, Miss.
The annual convention will include a golf tournament Aug. 16 at Patrick Farms Golf Club in Brandon, Miss. This year’s fee is $85, which will include the green fee, golf cart, food, beverages and prizes. Contact Ed Trim at (601) 624-5231 or e-mail ed@penningtonandtrim.com for more information.
The convention will also include a Continuing Education Day, a statewide meeting, and a vendor trade show on Aug. 17.
A number of sponsorship opportunities for the trade show and golf tournament are available, and members from other states are also invited to attend. If you have any questions, please contact Don Williams, Mississippi Alarm Association (MAA) president, at (601) 410-5205 or Scot Sunquist, MAA trade show chair at (504) 909-6927.
Wisconsin Burglar & Fire Alarm Association
Membership Regular Meeting Goes on the Road to North Central/North West Wisc.
Aug. 17, 2006
Lumberjacks Restaurant 7 Banquet Hall, Stanley, Wis.
Dinner Meeting and Table Topics Program
Annual Golf Outing
Sept. 12, 2006
Christmas Mountain Village Golf Course
South Carolina Alarm Association
Sept. 27 - 29, 2006
SCAA 2006 Trade Show
Charleston Riverview Hotel
Charleston, S.C.
Attendees will enjoy a golf tournament, training classes, roundtable discussions and trade show. For more information, contact Gabrielle at (803) 252-0580.
Tennessee Burglar and Fire Alarm Association
2006 TBFAA Annual Convention & Trade Show
Oct. 11-13, 2006
Park Vista Hotel
Gatlinburg, Tenn.
The annual event will also feature a sporting clay tournament, golf tournament, trade show, eight continuing education hours, annual meeting, luncheon, and casino party.
For information on exhibiting or dealer registration, please contact Penny Brooks, TBFAA executive director, at TBFAAexdir@aol.com or at (615) 791-9590.
Washington Burglar and Fire Alarm Association
12th Annual Security Show
Mirabeau Park Hotel
Oct. 13, 2006
Spokane, WA
This is the most cost effective opportunity for you to promote your products to a large population of Pacific northwest dealers.
- Golf and President’s Reception—October 12
- Show: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.—October 13
- Price: $495 single booth—$825 double booth
(Single booth 8x10, 6’ table— 100 volt electrical service)- Hotel Room: (509) 924-9000
2006 NBFAA Fall Conference
2006 Fall Conference and Chartered State Symposium
Sheraton Suites on the Hudson
Oct. 22 – 23, 2006
Weehawken, N.J.
NBFAA’s Fall Conference, which will be held Oct. 22 and 23 at the Sheraton Suites on the Hudson in Weehawken, N.J., will include the CSA Symposium, annual chapter awards luncheon, Board of Directors meeting, committee meetings and member reception. Make plans now to attend this annual event. Conference updates and registration information will soon be available at www.alarm.org.
Louisiana Life Safety & Security Association
10th Annual Convention & Trade Show
Nov. 14-16, 2006
The Pontchartrain Center
Kenner, La.
We will be offering a Golf Tournament to benefit our Scholarship Program, Continuing Education Units and Trade Show. What better way to meet various industry peers and gain global knowledge!
Chapter News
Washington BFAA Approves Apprenticeship Program
After nearly three years of development and court battles, the Washington Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (Washington BFAA) is closer to holding online courses for their apprenticeship program.
The journey has not been an easy one according to Linda Murray, vice president and chief financial officer of Evergreen Security. Murray is currently the chairman of the Apprenticeship Program Board of Directors.
Murray said the association began the process of creating an apprenticeship program three years ago but was forced into a court battle by the local union which delayed the development more than a year.
After working with NBFAA, NTS and the California Alarm Association (CAA), the Washington BFAA has nearly finished work on the program and have already begun accepting applications.
According to Murray the program has received eight applications. Although the applicants can’t begin training yet, Murray said there is still a benefit of applying early. Companies will be able to pay apprentices apprenticeship wages which are based on a percentage of the journeyman level of $14 per hour on all prevailing wage jobs. Actual wages depend on how long the apprentice has been in the program. For example, an apprentice that has completed zero – 1000 hours of training will receive 57.2 percent of the journeyman level wage while an apprentice that has completed 3001 – 4000 hours of training will receive 80 percent.
“I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel,” Murray said.
All that remains, according to Murray, are some online modules and training courses from NTS and CAA. She plans to begin having classes in the fall. Apprentices will be required to complete at least 144 hours of online courses and 2000 hours of on-the-job training each year for two years.
“I really want to see this program become successful,” Murray said. “I think our industry needs to wake up and show people that we have a trade worth pursuing. We need to educate our employees and people who have companies to see the importance of an apprenticeship program.”
Murray said she would like to see the Washington and California programs adopted into a national model.
“If we get our act together as an industry we can succeed at this,” Murray said.
Editor’s Note: Look for the upcoming issue of Newsline for more information about the California apprenticeship program and plans to go national.
Member News
BOSCH Manager Appointed to Two Seats
Bosch Security Systems announced that Senior Fire Product Manager Jack McNamara recently received two industry appointments.
McNamara has been named chairman of the National Electrical Manufacturing Association (NEMA) Signaling, Protection and Communication Product group, where he will work with association representatives to promote safe product installation, innovative product development, and ongoing industry training.
He has also joined the Board of Directors of the Automatic Fire Alarm Association (AFFA), whose mission is to be the foremost industry advocate organization dedicated to improving the quality, reliability and value of fire and life-safety systems.
DICE Corporation Brings on Industry Veteran as President
With more than 30 years of experience in the security industry, Mike Simpson has been brought on to head up the growth engine at DICE Corporation as the team’s new president.
From 1998 until recently Simpson was the vice president of finance and administration, chief financial officer for Per Mar Security Services, a top 20 company among SDM Magazine’s list of the 100 largest security providers in 2005. At Per Mar he was responsible for all financial and administrative functions including their central station that services over 40,000 customer locations.
NAPCO One of Nations 100 Fastest Growing Companies
Security Sales & Integration
NAPCO Security Systems Inc. was recently named No. 72 in Fortune SB Magazine’s Sixth Annual FORTUNE Small Business Listing of America’s Fastest Growing Small Public Companies.
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DMP Begins Next Phase of Expansion
Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) has entered the next phase of a facilities expansion project designed to add 92,000 square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space to its Springfield, Mo. headquarters.
Following DMP’s 2005 building expansion, which increased working space for production, new-product development, and customer service by 40 percent, a 22,000-square-foot addition begins in July and is slated for completion by the fourth quarter of 2006. A 70,000-square-foot final phase is scheduled for completion in 2009.
Member Benefit Spotlight
Security America Risk Retention Group |
Security America Risk Retention GroupReduce your premiums by purchasing your general liability/errors and omissions insurance through Security America Risk Retention Group. Security America's coverage is specifically tailored to meet the needs of electronic life safety, security and systems professionals. Join other NBFAA member companies that have saved thousands of dollars on their annual premiums by taking advantage of this member exclusive coverage. “I’ve been saving money with Security America since the beginning, but now that I can use a local agent to sign up, it makes it easier and more convenient for me. Plus, it gives me an additional resource. When I have a question, I can get my local agent’s opinion plus the assistance from the experts at Security America. Best of all, I’m still saving about $7,000 a year. Security America has very competitive pricing and I recommend that all NBFAA members take advantage of their free quote offer. What do you have to lose?” - George Gunning, USA Alarm Systems, Inc. Visit www.securityamericarrg.com for more information. |
Industry News You Can Use
ASIS International Seeks Your Input
ASIS International has called for a public review of a draft of the Pre-employment Background Screening Draft Guideline. Public review and comments will be accepted through Aug. 15, 2006.
The guideline should serve as an educational and practical tool that organizations can use as a resource in understanding the reasons for pre-employment background screening, understanding the legal principles surrounding the issue of background screening, and assistance in developing policies and procedures that will enhance an organization’s hiring policy.
The guideline presents practical information concerning the value of background screening, the importance of the application form, relevant legal issues and considerations, the key elements of pre-employment background screening, and the types of information to utilize in verifying the key elements.
You may go to www.asisonline.org/guidelines/guidelines.htm to download a copy of the Pre-employment Background Screening Draft Guideline. To submit comments, the comment form must be used. Go to www.asisonline.org/guidelines/guidelines-comments.xml to use the comment form and to submit your comments online.
Market Report Sees 37% Rise in Demand for Security on a Global Basis
Security Sales & Integration
A new market report entitled “CCTV Market Update (2006-2007)” predicts a 37-percent increase in demand globally for security surveillance equipment between 2006 and 2007. The report alleges that this increase is partially the result of convergence of access control with other security technologies, such as biometric and video surveillance.
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Burglar Alarm Systems Booooring? Pleeease!
Security Sales & Integration
For more than 150 years, the primary objective of burglar alarm systems has remained the deterrence of criminal acts. However, in more recent years, burglar alarm system controls and sensors have truly moved to the next level, or third wave if you will. The rapid acceleration of technological advances has even caused many to refer to such systems today as the more high-tech sounding intrusion detection..
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Olive Branch, MS Heads off False Alarms
SecurityInfoWatch.com
Olive Branch police hope a new information campaign will reduce the number of false burglary alarms and free officers to respond to real emergencies..
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NBFAA and Members in the News
Safe at Home
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Cameras scan the entrances, recording anyone coming close. Windows and doors bear sensors to detect any opening. Motion detectors record movement inside. It's all part of another day at home. In 2005, home security generated $6.7 billion in sales by the top 100 firms in the field. It also has filled home supply stores with alarms, floodlights and timers.
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Recent Press Releases
George Gunning Leads New NBFAA Executive Committee
George Gunning took the helm as president of NBFAA on July 1, 2006 along with a new executive committee representing the national scope of the electronic security industry’s largest professional trade association. Gunning becomes the first NBFAA president from the western United States in more than 30 years.
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