Gains strategic partner in fight against non-response.

Stan Martin, executive director for the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC), and Glen Mowery, SIAC’s law enforcement liaison, recently spoke to members of the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) about what SIAC and the industry is doing to reduce alarm dispatches.

“It was apparent that more than 90 percent of those attending had no idea how much progress we have made as an industry and had never seen any positive statistics on reductions,” Stan said. “The session generated quite a bit of positive energy.”

The duo educated the group on SIAC’s training initiatives, ordinances, alarm management committees, Enhanced Call Verification and CP-01 alarm panel standards. After the session, Bill Hobgood, one of the primary coordinators on the new CSAA/911 communications standard, invited Stan to join him as he travels around the country doing promotional/educational sessions on the new standard.

Based on Stan and Glen’s presentation, Donny Jackson of Urgent Communications Magazine has published an article that includes statistics and other information about false dispatches. Read the article here.

This new relationship will go a long way in helping SIAC, the members of NBFAA and the industry, gain nationwide support for Enhanced Call Verification and CP-01 in municipalities looking to combat false dispatches.

The polls are open and Security magazine will be accepting ‘Most Influential’ nominations from every corner of the industry. The Top 25 will be profiled in the December issue of Security magazine and online at www.securitymagazine.com in front of more than 35,000 industry peers! Who would make a good nominee?

Find out how to submit your nomination.

Tom Binish of A&A Fire and Security Inc. talks with Ron Davis of Davis Marketing Group, aka Graybeards, about his experiences in the security industry.

Join NBFAA for lunch in Pennsylvania and breakfast in Vermont as we hold two legislative events for the chapter membership in those states.

The Pennsylvania Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (PBFAA) is holding its quarterly board meeting on October 6 and PBFAA members are invited to have lunch on us. We’ve scheduled Representative Brendan Boyle to talk about the PBFAA-sponsored statewide licensing bill (H.B. 1544) and other important topics.

Time and Location:
October 6, 2009
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Pennsylvania State Legislative Lunch
Holiday Inn Harrisburg East – Harrisburg Suite
4751 Lindle Road
Harrisburg, PA 17111
www.iharrisburg.com
For directions, call (800) 458-8512
Please RSVP by October 1 to Michelle Whitaker at (888) 447-1689 or michellew@alarm.org.

On October 13, the Vermont Alarm & Signal Association will hold a legislative breakfast for its members where one of the topics of discussion will focus on the introduction of industry licensing legislation in Vermont.

Time and Location:
October 13, 2009
7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Vermont State Legislative Breakfast
Capitol Plaza Hotel – Ethan Allen Room
100 State St. #100
Montpelier, VT 05602-2891
www.capitolplaza.com
For directions, call (802) 223-5252
Please RSVP by October 7 to Michelle Whitaker at (888) 447-1689 or michellew@alarm.org.

As the result of a lawsuit filed by the American Bar Association on August 27th, the Federal Trade Commission has delayed implementation of the Red Flags Rule to November 1st.

Arguably all alarm companies who provide PERS service, maintain credit card information for their subscribers, or send invoices for recurring periodic revenue, are covered by the regulations. According to the regulations you need to have a written plan to deal with potential identify theft.

The FTC has developed a handy do-it-yourself guide to help businesses comply with the new rules.

A complete overview of the regulations can also be found here:
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/business/idtheft/bus23.pdf

The August State Legislative Report, which includes information compiled between July 16 – August 15, is researched and assembled by the NBFAA Government Relations department, and is now available online. The report is located in the Members section under Government Relations at www.alarm.org. To access the report you will be required to log in using your member user login and password.

The report contains subject highlights of bills followed for the month of August 2009:
• 32 bills relating to Alarms
• 7 bills relating to Automatic Contract Renewal
• 7 bills relating to CCTV
• 68 bills relating to Licensing
• 9 bills relating to Taxes
• 2 bill relating to Line of Duty Act fees for Alarm Companies

Of particular interest this month, MI H 5154, a bill that provides for income tax incentive for installation of photoelectric smoke detectors or ionization smoke detectors; MO H 395, a bill that provides that any section of a licensed nursing home facility in which a major renovation has been completed on or after August 28, 2007, must install and maintain an approved sprinkler system in accordance with National Fire Protection Association; and TX S 1410, a bill that would provide for the regulation of plumbers and multipurpose residential fire protection sprinkler specialists; prohibiting municipal regulations requiring the installation of fire protection sprinkler systems in certain residences.

Questions or concerns regarding the information contained within the report should be directed to our Director of Government Relations, John Chwat at Gov.Info@alarm.org.

We ask that the information enclosed be treated as a member benefit and shared only within your organization.

Share a festive evening with friends at the 2009 Tri-Association Awards Dinner, to be held Wednesday, October 28 at Chelsea Pier 61 in New York City.

Alan Forman, president of Altronic Corporation, will be honored with the George R. Lippert Memorial Award and John Murphy, president of Vector Security, will receive the Triton Award.

Each year, NBFAA, the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) and the Security Industry Association (SIA) honor two members of the security industry at the fall Tri-Association Awards Dinner. The Lippert Award, which was first presented in 1989, recognizes outstanding contribution to SIA and the security industry, while the Triton Award, which began in 2004, recognizes industry statesmanship and efforts to promote good working relationships among the three associations.

The Tri-Association Awards Dinner brings more than 200 executives together for a high-powered networking, exceptional entertainment and to salute accomplishments of industry peers.

This year’s theme is The Gilded Age, a time of industrial and economic growth in the United States. The gala theme looks at the beginnings of that era, including structures such as the Brooklyn Bridge (1883), which represents new technology – the largest suspension bridge of that time. The Statue of Liberty (1886) dramatizes the political and economic opportunity available to U.S. citizens and Ellis Island (1892) the mass migration from all parts of the world embracing opportunity.

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Mark your calendar and start making plans to attend these exciting NBFAA events in 2010.

NBFAA Leadership Summit: Shaping the Future
Jan 12 – 14, 2010
Fort Worth, TX
This year, the annual Leadership Summit will be held in historic downtown Fort Worth. Featuring three full days of important meetings and networking, the summit will also include valuable seminars addressing industry trends and how chapters can generate non-dues revenue.

NBFAA has contracted a negotiated rate at the Fort Worth Renaissance hotel for $179 per night.

Registration for the summit is free when completed by Monday, December 14. Late registrations will be accepted through January 5 at a cost of $125. On-site registration will be available for $150. A cancellation fee of $125 will apply for cancellations after December 15.

AIREF Golf Classic
March 23
Las Vegas, NV
You know you love it – the annual AIREF Golf Classic in Las Vegas. Make sure you’re there to take part in a day of world class golfing with your industry colleagues and golf without guilt – because you’ll be supporting a great cause!

NBFAA Day on Capitol Hill
April 27 – 28
Washington, D.C.
The premiere lobbying event of the industry, Day on Capitol Hill offers NBFAA members an opportunity to sit down with their elected officials and lobby for programs and initiatives to benefit the electronic security industry.

NBFAA has once again received a negotiated rate from St. Gregory Hotel & Suites. Attendees can receive accommodations at $240 per night.

Looking forward: 2010 NBFAA Summer Conference
June 14 – 18
Pittsburgh, PA
The NBFAA Summer Conference is where association leaders help shape the future of NBFAA and work to improve the business environment for the security industry. You can make a difference – join us for the 2010 NBFAA Summer Conference. Learn more about Pittsburgh, click here [link to fun facts page]. To view the exciting Welcome to Pittsburgh 2010 video, click here [link to video].

Electronic Security Expo (ESX) – Where Leaders are Made
June 14 – 18
Electronic Security Expo experienced its second year of success and the excitement continues to build. Be sure to register early for 2010 ESX – Where Leaders are Made. Book your hotel rooms in advance to ensure discounted, convenient accommodations. Arrangements have been made with the following hotels:
• Renaissance – $129 per night
• Westin – $179 per night
• Omni – $179 per night