SIA Issues ANSI-Approved CP-01 False Alarm Reduction Standard
First released in 2014, the 2019 version aims to reduce unnecessary police dispatches with various improvements and adjustments for current technologies.
First released in 2014, the 2019 version aims to reduce unnecessary police dispatches with various improvements and adjustments for current technologies.
A new report reveals which major cities have the best and worst police response times, as well as police response times based on the type of crime.
The increase in false alarm fines has resulted in a 20% reduction in false alarms since a new ordinance went into effect.
Located near Cleveland, the city of Lorain passed legislation that aims to drastically curtail police dispatches to more than 40,000 false alarms each year.
The 911 location service will be operational later this year with the rollout of the next generation of Apple’s operating system, iOS 12.
The Sandy Springs City Council voted 6-0 to approve amendments to the fee structure and appeal process for false alarms.
Should an alarm company run afoul of the city’s controversial ordinance, its permit will remain suspended for three months after it comes into full compliance.
Police say the goal is to serve as a deterrent by giving businesses and homeowners a financial incentive to take whatever steps are necessary to curb the number of false alarms.
The donation will be divided between the fund established to fight the Sandy Springs, Ga., ordinance and to promote the SIAC Model Alarm Ordinance.
More than 35 security companies had their registration with Sandy Springs, Ga., revoked and are currently not able to request police officers to respond to intrusion alarms.
This next installment of the SSI Industry Hall of Fame Webcast Series features Jim Henry, executive vice president of corporate development for Securitas Electronic Security.
The new IEEE 802.3bt standard increases the maximum PoE power available mainly by utilizing all four pairs of the structured wiring.
