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Radio Spectrum Auction Threatens Alarm Communications

April 13, 2011

Legislation currently being deliberated in Congress if adopted could result in the subsequent auctioning of portions of radio spectrum used by the electronic security industry to transmit alarm signals ...

SIA Defends Biometrics, RFID Technology in 2 States

March 17, 2011

The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently defended the use of biometrics in New Hampshire. The group has also voiced its concern with banning radio frequency identification (RFID) technology in Oklahoma ...

U.S. House of Reps Vote to Repeal 1099 Provision

March 4, 2011

There are a good many installing security contractors, along with so many other small business owners across the nation, who have been alarmed about a certain IRS 1099 reporting mandate ...

Arizona Lawmakers to Consider Statewide Alarm License Bill

February 17, 2011

A bill pending in the Arizona legislature would allow installing security contractors to operate with a single statewide license, reversing the current policy that requires alarm companies to be licensed in individual cities ...

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Monitoring Matters: Beware State Licensing Laws

February 16, 2011

All central station alarm monitors should be trained comprehensively and subject to background checks that include a run of fingerprints through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC).

Illinois Bill Would Allow Fire Districts to Enter Monitoring Business

February 10, 2011

A new bill introduced this week in the Illinois legislature would authorize fire protection districts to operate fire alarm monitoring facilities and exempt such districts from anti-trust liability.

ESA Supports Repeal of Reporting Requirement

January 26, 2011

The Electronic Security Association (ESA) is backing President Obama's support of revoking a reporting measure it deems harmful to small business owners ...

Obama Signs Pair of Security-Friendly Bills Into Law

January 6, 2011

President Obama this week signed into law a bill that will give electronic security companies relief from onerous energy efficiency requirements, as well as food safety legislation that is anticipated to provide new business opportunities for installing security contractors ...

Alarm Industry Fears Illinois Legislation Could Create Unfair Competition

December 8, 2010

Three electronic security industry associations contend proposed legislation in Illinois could force private monitoring companies to compete for business with public entities such as fire protection districts ...

Integrator Set to Finish Major Nursing Facilities Installation Ahead of Schedule

November 3, 2010

Knight Security Systems has completed the first leg of its $12 million contract to install video surveillance cameras in 13 nursing facilities located throughout Texas ...

SIA Releases Privacy Guidelines for Security Technologies

September 14, 2010

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released its "Privacy Framework," a 12-item guideline addressing privacy issues related to security technologies ...

Exemption Sought from Canadian Energy Efficiency Standards

August 25, 2010

The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the Canadian Security Association (CANASA) have written a joint letter to Natural Resources Canada stating that electronic security and life-safety devices should be exempt from energy efficiency requirements that cannot realistically be applied to such appliances ...

SIA Opposes Alaska Biometrics Legislation

August 18, 2010

The Security Industry Association (SIA) is opposing legislation that would sharply restrict the use of biometric technology in Alaska ...

Food Safety Law Likely to Spur Need for Security Systems

August 6, 2010

With the House of Representatives having already passed food safety legislation and approval for the Senate's version of the bill anticipated by year's end, new regulations on foodservice facilities are expected to provide new business for installing security contractors.

House Passes SIA-Supported Bill Promoting CO Detectors

July 28, 2010

The House of Representatives today passed legislation that would establish legal standards for carbon monoxide (CO) detectors and encourage use of the devices.

Why CO Detector Choice Is Critical

June 7, 2010

Increasingly, states and local jurisdictions are mandating the installation of carbon monoxide (CO) detectors. Alarm professionals therefore must not only comply with the industry’s most recent product standards, but understand the differences among various new requirements.