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Tell us Your Story and Win a Free Trip to Vegas
Would you like to be honored for the work you do every day on the front lines of safety and security? How about a free trip to Las Vegas and a public relations campaign that includes a nationally distributed press release and a cover on SDM magazine?
If you have a really great story of how your company’s electronic security system helped save a life, avert property damage, or prevent a crime then you could be the next winner of the NBFAA/SDM Magazine First Line of Defense Award. The First Line of Defense Award is a tremendous way for your company to receive recognition for a job well done.
Each year the winning company and their customer are invited to attend an awards ceremony during the ISC West Expo in Las Vegas. Between now and Nov. 10, 2006, you can tell your success story and be considered for the 2007 First Line of Defense Award. Last year’s winner, American Alarm and Communications Inc. of Arlington, Mass., was congratulated on the award by the former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge during the ceremony.
“Making the United States safer and more secure for families and businesses is the most important function our members perform. Saving lives and deterring crime is what this industry is all about,” said NBFAA President George Gunning. “This award program is an important part of our Public Relations program and vital to getting the word out to consumers on the value of alarm systems. I encourage every member to enter. Even if your story isn’t chosen as the First Line of Defense winner, we intend to publish all of the top stories online so consumers will understand how valuable an alarm system can be.”
Created in 1999, First Line of Defense honors the teamwork among security-installing companies, central stations and emergency authorities that have demonstrated outstanding performance in deterring, detecting or preventing crime and/or loss through the effective use of, and response to, security and fire alarm systems.
For more information on the First Line of Defense Award and complete contest rules or to nominate your company visit NBFAA’s Web site at www.alarm.org or call (888) 447-1689.
NBFAA Members Get Discounts on Hotel, Flights for 2006 Fall Conference
It’s that time of year again. Fall is on the horizon and that means it’s time to start planning for the annual NBFAA Fall Conference and Chartered State Association (CSA) Symposium scheduled for Oct. 22 – 25, 2006. So pack your bags and be prepared to combine fun with meetings, networking opportunities and educational events.
NBFAA members planning to make the trip to New Jersey for Mission Possible can enjoy hotel and American Airlines flight discounts made available to them through NBFAA.
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The Sheraton Suites on the Hudson is an all-suite hotel situated right on the Hudson River with spectacular views of the entire New York City skyline. The hotel, located only a half-mile from Manhattan, makes attending ISC East Expo less expensive and readily accessible. Floating to the ISC East Expo via the New York Waterway Ferry right outside the hotel makes commuting to the show a relaxing and fun experience. Combine the savings in Weehawken with the discounted airfare through  American Airlines and members can’t afford to miss this year’s NBFAA conference. |
NBFAA will continue the 2006 Mission Possible theme which highlights the importance of the association’s overall mission to represent, support and promote the electronic life safety, security and systems industry, empowering members to grow their businesses.
“One of the primary benefits of NBFAA membership is the networking opportunities we provide. Through this event, and other conferences, meetings and trade shows throughout the year and across the country, NBFAA members have access to top companies in our industry, as well as companies that support their business growth and stability,” said NBFAA President George P. Gunning. “We hope everyone can attend and take advantage of the various opportunities available only through face-to-face networking.”
In addition to the CSA Symposium, other conference highlights will include the association’s annual chapter awards luncheon, a “Breakfast With” session and a member reception. The semi-annual face-to-face Board of Directors and committee meetings will also give members the opportunity to interact with other experts in the industry.
Meetings in Weehawken will be followed by events and educational opportunities at the annual ISC East event at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. NBFAA members who register for the association’s conference will receive free registration to ISC East and a 20 percent discount to the educational courses, many of which are accredited by NBFAA’s National Training School.
Registration is also easier than ever with the addition of an online registration form. When members visit NBFAA’s Web site at www.alarm.org they will be able to register for the conference, get information on booking a room at the Sheraton and details on how to get discounted airfare through American Airlines. The event is sure to fill up fast, so register early.
Calling All Members!
Do you know someone who deserves recognition as a chapter president or executive director? Have you been especially impressed this year with an NBFAA chapter or an NTS instructor or training coordinator? Do you believe your chapter newsletter is the best thing since sliced bread?
Now is the time to submit a nomination.
The winners of the 2006 NBFAA Leadership Awards will be recognized during the NBFAA Fall Conference and Chartered State Association (CSA) Symposium. Each recipient will be honored at a special awards luncheon and presented with a commemorative keepsake.
Any NBFAA member can submit a nomination in any or all categories. Go to the Web site today to tell us who you believe are this year’s best.
The categories are:
- CSA Chapter of the Year
- CSA Newsletter of the Year
- NTS Instructor of the Year
- CSA Executive Director of the Year
- CSA President of the Year
- NTS Training Coordinator of the Year
And plan to attend the 2006 Fall Conference and CSA Symposium to share in the excitement when we announce the winners! (Who won’t know that they’ve won until we call their name).
Tri-Association Awards Dinner Packed With Friends, Food, Fun
NBFAA, together with the Security Industry Association (SIA) and the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA), is pleased to host the Tri-Association Awards Dinner annually in conjunction with ISC East.
Appropriately named Razamataz and All That Jazz, the 2006 Tri-Association Awards Dinner will take place at Cipriani’s at 23rd Street. Surrounded by the hustle and bustle of New York City, Cipriani’s at 23rd Street is located in the historic Toy Building. The wonderful Art Deco décor serves as a backdrop to the cuisine made famous at Harry’s Bar in Venice.
The dinner will feature great food, lively conversation and the presentation of the 2006 Triton Award. The award will be presented to Charlie Darsch, director of corporate relations, System Sensor/Honeywell Fire Systems. The Triton Award was established to honor an individual who has made significant contributions to the advancement of the security industry. Darsch serves as vice-chairman on the NBFAA ad-hoc Historical Committee and is the Alarm Industry Research and Educational Foundation representative to the NBFAA Board of Directors.
Since its inception, this annual industry event has donated a portion of each ticket sale to a charitable organization. Past organizations have included the National Crime Prevention Council and Klaas Kids Foundation. NBFAA, SIA and CSAA are pleased to announce that the Alliance of Guardian Angels will be this year’s beneficiary. The goal of the Guardian Angels is to motivate individuals, and to create a safer future through programs devoted to personal safety, civic contribution, value development and cyber security. Their dream is that all children will enjoy a safe environment in which they can rise to their full potential, and can acquire indestructible self-esteem, confidence and pride of accomplishment.
For more information about the event and to register visit www.siaonline.org/razamataz/index.htm
Alarm History 101: The Birth of the Central Station Burglar Alarm
The idea of central station protection originated with the municipal fire alarm system in Boston in 1852. But the innovators of this were slow to realize that such a system also could protect against burglary, robbery and other crimes perpetrated by humans. The crime connection was made at about the same time by Edwin Holmes and E.A. Calahan, inventor of the stock market ticker and reporting system – itself a central station service for communicating Wall Street transactions to business subscribers.
By 1871 Calahan had conceived of a district messenger and police patrol service. Calahan proposed to divide New York City into districts much smaller than those for the public fire alarm system. Each district would be served by a central station, which subscribers could call from any of the call boxes that blanketed each district. Subscribers could summon a messenger or policeman, who was dispatched by the district station.
He proposed to set the size of each district by the distance a “fleet-footed” messenger boy could travel in three minutes from the district station. That the messenger’s speed – and not a policeman’s – governed the dimensions of a district suggests that the security function was secondary. Initially, in fact, the messengers were used to summon help by running to the nearest police station or firehouse.
Calahan designed a transmitting instrument capable of sending out multiple signals. The signaling system was a major step forward, especially when teamed with a receiving register capable of printing diverse messages.
Calahan’s system resembled fire alarm telegraphers. His was more intricate in several respects, such as the confirmation signal that would be sent back to the call box. He also offered a solution to the nagging problem of interference among signals sent simultaneously on the same loop. The system had to be more resilient and complex for it would receive heavier use than its fire alarm counterparts, and it would handle a variety of messages.
Placing the signal boxes on a closed circuit was a crucial feature. Open circuits could give no indication of faults. Advances in battery technology made a closed loop possible. The system used a Lockwood battery, capable of lasting 6 – 12 months on a closed circuit. The copper wire placed near the top and the bottom of a glass jar that measured a foot high and five inches in diameter. The design minimized the formation of black copper deposits on the zinc, prevented evaporation of and the forming of corrosive salts. Each signal box circuit was electrified by 12 or more of these batteries. Another wet-cell design, the Sampson battery, combined corrugated carbon and zinc.
In 1871 Calahan sold his brainchild to a group of New York City investors who established the American District Telegraph Company (no relation to the present day ADT). They felt the greatest potential for their service lay in the home market. Accordingly, they opened their first four central stations in residential Brooklyn in 1872. Evidently, their residential revenues were not as strong as hoped, for in the same year they opened three more central stations in Manhattan and, in 1874, 12 more. Manhattan then became the hub of a vibrant enterprise.
The service grew and diversified. Subscribers soon had the messenger boys running myriad errands: delivering flowers, escorting ladies and passing out advertising fliers. In 1875 the boys hand-delivered two thirds of the stock sold on Wall Street, according to the journal Telephone and Telegraph Age. By the same year, the company employed 550 persons and operated 25 district offices, 16 of which shared premises with Western Union. The telegraph giant nurtured the service, watching it closely from the start.
The district company next added fire protection services. Depending on the size of the blaze, subscribers could summon a company policeman equipped with a fire extinguisher or call a messenger with a key to open the nearest fire signaling box. For these new services, the company needed a signal box that could transmit three different messages: messenger, police and fire.
By 1875 the district company had introduced what may have been the first night watch service. Much like modern operations, call boxes were located at points throughout the subscribers’ premises, and watchmen walking regular rounds would send “all clear” signals to a monitoring office at predetermined times. The absence of a signal indicated trouble. Finally, it seems the company offered central station burglar alarm service for some of its residential subscribers, according to an 1875 article in The Telegrapher.
The district company had hardly established itself in New York when entrepreneurs applied the successful formula to other cities. By 1874, messenger and patrol firms were serving Baltimore, Philadelphia and Chicago. By 1887, as many as 20 companies existed, according to a memo by C.C. Johnson, an early president of the modern day ADT. Many of the companies started their name in the same way, “American District Telegraph,” ending with the name of their city or state. Through the end of the 1800s, all the firms were locally owned; although many shared offices with Western Union, they had no common corporate affiliation.
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. Alarm History 101 provides 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 e-mail to communications@alarm.org.
Source: A History of Alarm Security Copyrighted by NBFAA 1979, 1980, and 1991.
A Look Inside FAIM Training
Fire Alarm Installation Methods (FAIM), available online and in the classroom, is ideal for those who wish to expand their knowledge of the installation, service and maintenance of fire alarm systems.
The course also provides the necessary review material to prepare for National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technology Level 1 and Level 2 examinations. Fire Alarm Installation Methods follows the structure of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 72 and is based on the 1996 edition of NFPA 72 and NFPA 70.
The classroom version of Fire Alarm Installation Methods culminates with a two-hour multiple-choice examination. Attendees who successfully complete the exam will receive a certificate of course completion.
Fall NTS Courses Filling Up Fast, Enroll Today
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Missing these training opportunities would be a shame. Enroll early to ensure your place in the class. NTS training offers certification, continued education and networking opportunities for industry professionals. 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. |
Advanced Burglar Alarm Technician
Aug. 18 – 19 – Jackson, Miss.
Certified Alarm Technician (Level 1)
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.
Continuing Education Courses
Aug. 11 – Required License Training – New Jersey
Aug. 26 – Super 7 CEU Saturday – Meriden, Conn.
Electronic Access Control
Aug. 17 – 18 – Tulsa, Okla.
Fire Alarm Installation Methods
Aug. 12 – 13 – Bossier City, La.
Aug. 17 – 18 – Fairfax, Va.
Aug. 19 – 20 – Jackson, Miss.
Life Safety Code Course & Workshop
Aug. 11 – Memphis, Tenn.
Aug. 26 – Monroe, La.
Security Industry Association
Aug. 14 – 18 – Certified Security Project Manager – Bay City, Mich.
Security Networking Institute
Aug. 11 – 12 – San Juan, Puerto Rico
Aug. 22 – 23 – Atlanta, Ga.
NBFAA & Chapter Calendar Highlights
Publicize Your Special Events
NBFAA Calendar Highlights includes special events and annual conventions hosted by Chartered State Associations around the country. Check out the events near you in each issue of Member Update and on the NBFAA Web site at www.alarm.org. 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 NBFAA & Chapter Calendar Highlights, you can stay informed through the online calendar located in the Information Center at www.alarm.org.
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, Wash..
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
A Changing of the Guard in Indiana
The new Indiana Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (IBFAA) president, Marc Turner, says his biggest goals are to increase membership and to bring value and knowledge to the industry in Indiana.
Turner has been in the industry for 15 years. He got his start in Texas working as an installer and eventually wound up in Indiana working for Guardian Protection Services three years ago. He is now their general manager.
Turner reflected on the lack of licensing in Indiana, something he wasn’t used to coming from Texas. He said he hopes to bring value and knowledge to his members through increased training and benefits.
“We don’t have licensing requirements in Indiana so we have to look for other benefits to encourage people to join,” Turner said. “We need to offer our members benefits they can use and to communicate with them, something we haven’t done too well in the past.”
Turner was elected to his post in January. “I told them I’d be happy to take on this responsibility. I wanted to be active,” Turner said.
Member News
When Alarms Aren’t False:
Sentry Watch Owners Victimized, Catch Criminals
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Those in the alarm industry know how useful monitored security systems can be in deterring and even helping capture criminals. Few, however, have actually experienced it first hand. Not so for Gene Loye, president of Sentry Watch, Inc. |
While attending the Central Station Alarm Association meeting in Savannah, Ga. Loye received a phone call from his central station informing him they had received an alarm signal from his residence and had dispatched the police.
 Gene Loye, president of Sentry Watch, Inc. |
Loye then called a neighbor and asked him to meet the Forsyth Co. sheriff’s deputy that had been dispatched to investigate the alarm. Both arrived at the house at the same time and noticed the garage door open. The deputy went to the front door to see if he could get someone to come to the door.
“All the while I’m on the phone with my central station and they are informing me of the alarm signals they were receiving,” Loye said. “They told me they had just gotten a signal from the basement door and then the basement patio door.”
Loye, communicating via 2-way, told his neighbor what his central station had just said. “I said ‘Bob you’ve got to get to the back patio, they’re going to get away’,” Loye said.
His neighbor and the deputy both went to the back of the house to find two men sitting in Loye’s basement drinking his beer. When asked what they were doing there one of the men told the deputy he had just inherited the property and they were checking it out.
When asked for identification (ID) the same man told the deputy he was the President of the United States and that he was just looking at the property and that his ID was upstairs. The deputy, along with the neighbor, escorted the man upstairs where the perpetrator turned on the officer and assaulted him.
After a brief altercation the officer was able to subdue the suspect and cuff him. Both men were arrested.
“I think our people did an excellent job of responding and reacting to the situation as they always do with our regular customers,” Loye said.
Loye’s story is a perfect example of why monitored intrusion detection systems are so important to the safety and security of lives and property. Without the alarm system, Loye and his wife might have returned home to find two intruders in their residence, one of whom was obviously violent.
While the media often covers stories about false alarms, it’s important to remind people of what happens when alarms aren’t false. If you, or someone you know, has a story of how an alarm system saved a life or property the NBFAA would like to hear it. This new spotlight, titled When Alarms Aren’t False, will feature stories like Loye’s. Our goal is to have a story in each issue of Member Update. Also, don’t forget to submit your story for the NBFAA/SDM Magazine First Line of Defense Award.
To submit your story to be spotlighted in When Alarms Aren’t False please contact the NBFAA at communications@alarm.org or call (888) 447-1689. When submitting your story, be sure to include your name, phone number, and your company name.
For official rules and to nominate your company for the First Line of Defense Award visit NBFAA’s Web site at www.alarm.org.
Brivo Systems Expands Sales and Marketing Teams
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Brivo Systems announced the expansion of the company’s sales and marketing teams. Dave Williams has been appointed as the new director of Business Development. Bill Ellifson joins the team as the new sales manager for the Midwest Region. Meredith Esham has been hired as the new director of Marketing. |
Prior to moving in the business development role, Williams was the Midwest Regional sales manager. He joined Brivo in February 2004, and he has more than 14 years of experience in the electronic access control industry.
Ellifson brings a wealth of experience to Brivo, with 11 years technical and managerial roles in the security industry. Prior to joining Brivo, Ellifson was Business Development Manager for Batteries Plus.
Esham’s marketing experience spans more than 10 years and covers a broad range of industries, including telecommunications, Internet technology, consulting, manufacturing, and electrical distribution.
Brink’s Company Reports Higher Second-Quarter Earnings
The Brink’s Company reported second-quarter income from continuing operations of $21.2 million or 42 cents per share, up from $2.2 million or 4 cents per share in last year’s second-quarter.
The improved results were driven primarily by higher profits in Brink’s, Incorporated, the company’s secure transportation and cash management business, as stronger performance in North and South America more than offset continued weakness in certain European countries.
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Member Product News
Bosch Introduces New Flat-Panel Monitors
Bosch Security Systems has introduced two additions to its line of flat-panel liquid crystal display (LCD) monitors.
These monitors are built to accommodate the increasing use of personal computers and digital video devices in security applications by incorporating two looping composite video inputs, two looping audio inputs, one separate video (S-video) input, and an analog video graphics array (VGA)/digital visual interface (DVI) input. To enhance the multi-input capability, a "picture-in-picture" function has been added, allowing any of the composite video or S-video inputs to be inserted into each other, or into the VGA/DVI input display when operating in the VGA/DVI mode.
The flat-panel monitors are available through Bosch Certified Security Dealers, who can be found on the company’s Web site at www.boschsecurity.us under the Dealer Locator link.
ADI Teams with American Power Conversion
ADI announced it is partnering with American Power Conversion (APC) to offer a line of power conditioning and battery back-up products designed for the home and audio visual (AV) industry. With the addition of APC’s line of power protection solutions, ADI can provide its customers with a more comprehensive product offering for home and commercial applications.
ADI will also offer APC’s battery back-up and surge protection solutions, including the Back-UPS HS 500, which is designed for structured wiring and home networking applications.
Industry News You Can Use
NFPA Kicks Off Fire Prevention Week 2006
From October 8-14, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will be spreading the word that more fires start in the kitchen than in any other part of the home and teaching families and kids how to keep cooking fires from starting in the first place
“Prevent Cooking Fires – Watch What You Heat” is this year’s theme. According to the NFPA, three in 10 reported home fires start in the kitchen, more than any other place in the home, with unattended cooking being the leading cause of kitchen fires.
In her blog, Judy Comoletti, NFPA Vice President of Public Education, stated, “I just read a news story of a tragic fire in Rochester, N.Y. that claimed three lives. The fire started as a result of unattended cooking on the stove. It’s a reminder how important it is for every fire department to focus on this year’s Fire Prevention Week theme.”
Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, the tragic 1871 conflagration that killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres. The fire began on October 8, but continued into and did most of its damage on October 9, 1871.
According to popular legend, the fire broke out after a cow - belonging to Mrs. Catherine O'Leary - kicked over a lamp, setting first the barn, then the whole city on fire.
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For more information on the 2006 Fire Prevention Week visit NFPA’s Web site at www.nfpa.org. |
Grill the Fire Expert: Fire Insurance/Power Concerns
SecurityInfoWatch.com
Q: Is a special business insurance required of a company that installs fire alarm systems? Who provides this service?
A: There is a major fire alarm association who has many benefits you should check out. It’s the NBFAA.
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Video Confirmation of Burglaries Urged in Dallas
The Dallas Morning News
A phone call dragged Missy Hale out of a sound sleep one recent Sunday morning. The security company for the car dealerships she manages told her that a burglar alarm had been tripped at the company's Pleasant Grove lot. But before she could call police, she had to drive there to confirm the alarm was valid, thrusting her into a tense situation. Dallas' new verified response alarm ordinance requires proof of a break-in before police will dispatch sworn officers. But months after the law became effective, some alarm companies and business owners are now lobbying the police department to accept monitored video cameras as an alternative to eyewitness verification.
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Ford Announces Recalls on Vehicles Popular with Security Installers
SecurityInfoWatch.com
Installing companies may want to look through their vehicle records soon if they’re using Ford vans or pick-up trucks for their installers. Ford has recalled 1.2 million vehicles for a defective design on the cruise control system that could lead to cruise control failure and possibly fire.
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NBFAA and Members in the News
NBFAA in the News
Pick Home Security System with Care, Attention to Detail
Dayton Daily News
Home invasions have become an all-too-common problem. You hear about burglaries every day. The details are frightening and the thought of someone breaking into your home is terrifying. In light of this, many people consider home security systems. They find peace of mind knowing their homes are protected. Others consider the possibility of lowering their homeowner's insurance rates.
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NFPA to Loosen Burglar Alarm Standard Language…A Little
CE Pro
The members of the security industry fought like crazy to prevent the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) from creating electronic premises security installation standards, which could eventually lead to statutes and ordinances adopted by state legislatures and municipalities.
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Recent Press Releases
NBFAA Primed for Mission Possible at ISC East
It’s that time of year again. Fall is on the horizon and that means it’s time to start planning for the annual NBFAA Fall Conference and Chartered State Association (CSA) Symposium scheduled for October 22 – 25, 2006. So pack your bags and be prepared to combine fun with meetings, networking opportunities and educational events.
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Nominations Sought for First Line of Defense Award
Would you like to be honored for the work you do every day on the front lines of safety and security? How about a free trip to Las Vegas and a public relations campaign that includes a nationally distributed press release and a cover on SDM magazine?
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NBFAA Requests Public Review of Remote Supervising Stations Standard
The NBFAA has announced that the public review period for the NBFAA Standard for Remote Supervising Stations (SRSS-01) will begin tomorrow and remain through Sept. 25, 2006.
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