Thursday, July 17, 2008
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In This Issue
NBFAA News
See Yourself in Pictures
Photos from the Day on Capitol Hill in May and the Electronic Security Expo (ESX) in June are now online.
Recaps and photos from both events are available from our Web site, www.alarm.org. On the home page, click on ESX Recap Photos or Day on Capitol Hill Recap Photos.
Members and chapters are free to use the photos on their Web sites and in their publications.
The Photo Group retains all rights to images taken by The Photo Group's photographers at Electronic Security Expo (ESX). The following photo credit must appear with any image published from ESX in any publication other than marketing collateral or EH Publishing internal publications:
*© The Photo Group 2008
Attract and Retain Customers With Well-trained Staff
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A knowledgeable workforce is the key to attracting new customers and retaining existing ones. Ensure your technicians are fully trained by offering them the opportunity to learn from the best instructors in the industry. Complete course descriptions and schedules are available at www.alarm.org in the Education & Training section. Classroom courses are listed by state and class type. Individuals in states where classes are not currently offered, who are interested in receiving training, should contact NTS. For a complete NTS schedule visit NBFAA online. |
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CERTIFIED ALARM TECHNICIAN (Level I)
- July 17 – 19 – Salt Lake City, Utah
- July 18 – 20 – Lake of the Ozarks, Mo.
- July 22 – 24 – Houston, Texas
- July 23 – 25 – Syracuse, N.Y.
- July 25 – 27 – Port Allen, La.
- July 25 – 27 – Nashville, Tenn.
- July 28 – 30 – Lexington, Ky.
ELECTRONIC ACCESS CONTROL (EAC)
- July 17 – 18 – Indianapolis, Ind.
- July 17 – 18 – Boston, Mass.
- July 24 – 25 – Little Rock, Ark.
- July 31 – Aug. 1 – San Diego, Calif.
FIRE ALARM INSTALLATION METHODS
- July 16 – 18 – Long Island, N.Y.
- July 18 – 19 – Nashville, Tenn.
- July 19 – 20 – Lafayette, La.
Video Systems Technologies
- July 22 – 23 – Little Rock, Ark.
- July 26 – 27 – Montevallo, Ala.
- July 29 – 30 – San Diego, Calif.
NBFAA Calendar Highlights
Holy Toledo, Look at All These Chapter Events
NBFAA chapters from across the nation will be holding several events in the coming weeks. Here’s a quick peek at what’s going on:
Washington Burglar & Fire Alarm Association 7th Annual Golf Tournament
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Location: Elk Run Golf Course
Maple Valley, WA (Seattle area)
Download Registration Form
Missouri Burglar & Fire Alarm Association Summer Product Show & Training
July 17-19, 2008
Lake of the Ozarks, Mo.
Tan-Tar-A Resort
New Jersey Burglar & Fire Alarm Association - Membership Meeting
All meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. and there is a $30 meeting charge, dinner will be served
Central Region
July 23, 2008 & October 1, 2008
Northern Region
September 24, 2008 & November 19, 2008
Southern Region
September 17, 2008 & November 12, 2008
Georgia Electronic Life Safety & Security Association Quarterly Meeting
Saturday, August 9 at 10:00 a.m.
The Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead
Cost: $149 per night
Check out the Online Calendar for other industry and chapter events coming up during the remainder of 2008.
Member Benefit Spotlight
Don’t miss out on a single benefit of NBFAA membership. Go to the Web site often and check out our associate members and our member benefit partners. If you’re not using these companies, you might be leaving money on the table.
Announcing the Security Industry Marketplace
Several billion dollars are spent on alarm products and services annually, and as your industry representative, NBFAA wants to help you find the right products at the right price. Designed just for you, the Security Industry Marketplace is a new resource that links industry products and services from across the country on one easy-to-access webpage.
Manufacturers and distributors of electronic security, life safety, access control and video surveillance, and custom home electronics equipment are listed, as well as resources for central station monitoring and running your business.
Use the Security Industry Marketplace to help you get what you need, when you need it – it’s easy, fast and convenient. Access the Security Industry Marketplace at www.alarm.org.
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Industry News You Can Use
Carter Brothers Make Commitment to Industry at ESX
Thrilling the audience, Cris Carter, a 16-year veteran of the NFL, gave the keynote address at the inaugural Electronic Security Expo. He spoke about the dedication and planning it took to be a successful NFL receiver and how those same planning skills were necessary in his new career as an executive in the security industry. Chris and his brother, John, own Carter Brothers, a security company they founded in 2001.
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Verified Response May be Sought by Columbus, Ohio
Too many burglar alarms that cry wolf might spell the end of an automatic response by Columbus police.
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Member News
Brivo Protects the Ponies
Brivo Systems, LLC recently announced that Arlington Park Racetrack, located in suburban Chicago, utilizes Brivo ACS WebService to secure all nonpublic areas within the grandstand and the highly restricted stables area.
Internationally acclaimed as one of racing’s most beautiful settings, Arlington Park boasts hundreds of thousands of visitors to its clubhouse and grounds during racing season. Park management chose Brivo Access Control Systems (ACS) to manage access to secured areas of the grandstand and the backstretch, a highly secure and regulated area, where more than 2,100 horses are stabled. The grandstand’s 18 door access readers are connected directly to the Park’s network, while the two backstretch gates are connected and controlled wirelessly. All access can be managed with any standard Web browser from any computer, located anywhere with Internet access.
Arlington Park Director of Public Safety and Security ChrisMartin and his staff take advantage of Brivo’s ease of creating and managing multiple groups having different access privileges, both of which change throughout the year. One other Brivo feature Martin has used to great advantage is email and cell phone notification.
“During racing season, we have a lot of staff here and it’s often a changing population. On any given day, if I need to omit access or see a certain individual, I establish a notification and when that person arrives I know where and when to get a hold of him—that’s a great feature,” Martin said.
Member Product News
Napco to Introduce StarLink Full Data
On August 1, 2008, Napco will introduce its full data wireless alarm communicator with telephone line connection and monitoring. Their new StarLink Full Data (SL-1FD-T) features superior performance and easier installation for primary or backup alarm reporting, saving time and money on installation costs. Universally compatible, StarLink Full Data supports all alarm panel brands using Contact ID and 4/2 formats.
Their wireless backup reporting radio uses the GPRS data channel of GSM Networks for affordable, dependable, high-speed alarm communications. Their device requires no additional central station equipment and is supported by an extensive nationwide network (SIM card included). Each unit connects to and monitors your phone line. When StarLink Full Data is used as a backup system, it transmits alarm events wirelessly when telco fails, eliminating duplicate reporting confusion and reporting fees.
StarLink Full Data may be used as a primary alarm communicator. Activation, programming and signal verification is accessible 24-hours a day via telephone or online at www.napcosecurity.com or www.napcostarlink.net. Each unit continually monitor’s itself for optimal performance and reliability and transmits alarm reports to any central station supporting standard formats, i.e., contact ID or 4/2. An ultra-compact, rugged aluminum enclosure accepts standard 1/2” EMT for wiring protection and standard 3/8” recessed magnetic contact for tamper-proof protection. A durable antenna provides RFI protection while EMI-/RFI-shielded electronics ensures dependability. For peace of mind that signal-strength is working maximally during power up, each unit includes an LED indicator on a scale of 1 to 5. What’s more, low standby current (<20mA) allows StarLink Full Data to be powered from an existing alarm control panel/battery.
Bosch Introduces High Performance Divar XF Digital Recorder
Bosch Security Systems, Inc., a full-line manufacturer of security solutions, is introducing an addition to its Divar family of Digital Versatile Recorders (DVRs).
The new Divar XF digital recorder provides real-time viewing, recording and playback in full 4CIF resolution, as well as synchronous audio support on every channel. A leader in video storage technology, Bosch has incorporated state-of-the-art H.264 compression technology into the Divar XF’s advanced design. This technology allows Divar XF to deliver outstanding, high resolution images while reducing storage costs by as much as 30 percent compared with systems that use traditional MPEG-4 encoding.
The Divar XF also features four hard disk drives accessible from the front of the unit for easy servicing. Front accessibility means drives can be easily added or replaced with larger capacity drives, providing the flexibility for additional storage when needed. Video can be archived to USB flash drives, and with image authentication, it can be used as evidence in legal proceedings.
The system includes Divar XF Control Center software for complete remote management, including live viewing, playback, configuration, remote alarm notification and easy exporting of recorded video. With the Divar XF Control Center, all operations can be centralized to create a scalable video management solution.
Using the Bosch Video Management System, customers can integrate the Divar XF into any Bosch IP network surveillance system to provide comprehensive, centralized control over an entire CCTV network, including cameras and storage devices. Using Bosch’s new VideoSDK (Software Development Kit) enables integration with third-party security management systems or specialized software tools, such as fraud detection programs for retail applications.
The Divar XF is ideal for medium to large or growing systems with high security requirements, such as shopping centers, banks and financial institutions, industrial facilities and airports. It is available in eight and 16 channel models.
NBFAA and Members in the News
NBFAA in the News
NBFAA Announces Leadership Award Winners
Security Products
The National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) presented the association’s annual Leadership Awards during the 2008 Summer Conference, including chapter awards, the President’s Award and leadership recognition awards of committee chairs and the association’s Executive Committee.
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Recent Press Releazes
Children of Police, Firefighters Awarded $21,000 in Scholarships
“If someone who not only saves lives but also boosts community spirit isn’t a hero, then I don’t know who is.” That’s what Joseph Wayne Pavlisko, a recent graduate of Kirtland High School in Kirtland, Ohio, had to say about his father, a firefighter and paramedic with the South Euclid fire department.
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Add Burglary Prevention to Your Summer Travel Checklist
Nearly every 15 seconds a burglary is committed in the United States, and the busiest burglar season is summer. So before you pack that suitcase, board the family pet and say goodbye to everyday chores, make sure you’ve planned ways to keep your home and valuables safe. To help with that planning, the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) offers these tips.
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