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Sonitrol National Dealers Association Names New President

May 7, 2013

The Sonitrol National Dealers Association (SNDA) has elected Chuck Harrelson, president of Sonitrol Security Systems of the Triangle, as its president.

UAA Convinces Police Dept. to Extend Alarm Response Policy

May 3, 2013

After announcing that it would stop responding to unverified burglar alarms by May 1, the Summit County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) has decided to extend its response policy until the end of the year.

PPVAR Adds Audio Verification to List of Services

April 25, 2013

As part of its alliance with the Sonitrol National Dealers Association (SNDA), the Partnership for Priority Video Alarm Response (PPVAR) has formed a new committee to focus on audio verification.

PPVAR Joins Forces With Crime Analytics Firm

February 12, 2013

As it continues on its quest to combat property crimes, the Partnership for Priority Video Alarm Response (PPVAR) has collaborated with Verisk Crime Analytics, which owns and operates national crime databases that provide services to the construction, retail, transportation, manufacturing and insurance industries.

The Benefits of Verified Video Alarms

February 5, 2013

This video demonstrates what actually happens between a central station and the 911 center in several different cases — one with traditional alarms and the other with video verified alarms.

Alarm Response Spoils Jewelry Store Intruder’s Holiday Plans

December 6, 2012

A jewelry store owner here is crediting Peak Alarm Co.’s alarm response service for stopping an intruder from swiping valuable assets from his shop Sunday.

Priority Video Response Seminar Focuses on Police, Industry Partnership

October 18, 2012

More than 100 members of the alarm, law enforcement and insurance industries attended a Partnership for Priority Video Alarm Response (PPVAR) seminar here to learn how to build public-private sector alliances through the use of video alarms and priority response.

Protection 1 Offers Cloud-Based Video Verification Services

October 2, 2012

A partnership between Protection 1 and I-View Now will allow the electronic security provider to offer cloud-based video services to its customers.

Jewelry Store Burglars’ Getaway Foiled by Audio Intrusion Detection

July 19, 2012

Marianna (Fla.) police are crediting an audio security system for helping them apprehend two intruders within three minutes after an attempted jewelry store heist.

Image Sensor Helps SafeMart Home Security Employee Capture Thief

July 19, 2012

After enduring a string of break-ins at his home, a SafeMart Home Security employee installed an image sensor to protect his assets.

Verified Audio Alarm Prompts 3-Minute Response, Stops Metal Theft

June 11, 2012

A verified audio intrusion system helped police in Everett, Wash., capture an intruder who stole scrap metal and welding cables from a major heavy equipment manufacturer.

Public/Private Partnership Formed to Promote Video Intrusion Alarms

May 3, 2012

A group of property crime stakeholders from public and private sectors have formed an affiliation to encourage the use of, and promote priority response for, video intrusion alarms.

Sonitrol National Dealers Association Elects New President

April 30, 2012

The Sonitrol National Dealers Association (SNDA) has elected John Ray III, president and CEO of Sonitrol of Fort Lauderdale, as its president.

Why the Industry Should Embrace Insurers’ Value Proposition

March 16, 2012

It is time the electronic security industry reconsider its value proposition and the stakeholders that we serve.

Alarm Industry Stunned by San Jose’s Sudden Shift to Nonresponse

January 16, 2012

The police department here is no longer responding to unverified alarms as of Jan. 1, a change in policy that alarm industry officials say was sudden and unexpected.

It’s Time to Offer Real Alarm Response

January 13, 2012

Our industry has had a good run. We installed and monitored alarms, but as soon as they actually tripped, the police department handled the immediate response. Response is more important than ever, but the ability of police to provide it no longer exists in most of North America.

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