Association News

Executive Perspective: Double Bonu$ Program Results in Win for All
Thanks to sponsorships from ADI, Criticom International, and the National Training School (NTS), nearly 300 companies have taken advantage of NBFAA's Double Bonu$ Program, which began in February.

Burglars and Breakfast
Have you ever eaten biscuits with burglars or croissants with criminals? What about fruit with felons? Well, you'll get the chance if you attend the 2nd Annual State of the Industry Breakfast at ISC East 2005.

Take a Bite Out of the Big Apple — Join Us in New York!!!
This year's NBFAA Fall Conference and Chartered State Association (CSA) Symposium are almost here and there's still time to register.

NBFAA and wildbullet.com Celebrate One-Year Anniversary
Almost a year ago, wildbullet.com became a new NBFAA Member Benefit Program offering discounted rates on the company's job posting and electronic recruiting services.

NTS Offers More Than 1500 Online Skills Courses
Take advantage of the online skills course library offered by NTS that provides professional, technical and desktop application software courses at your convenience and on your computer. NBFAA members receive a 20 percent discount!

Member News

NorthStar Alarm Services Saves Family's Home
In June 2005, Mr. and Mrs. Jones had just added an additional monitored smoke detector to their existing NorthStar Security System when their Columbus, Ohio, home nearly went up in smoke. The culprit: a candle left unattended in a bedroom.

Member Benefit Spotlight: Smoky Mountain Internet Services, Inc
Promote your company with a Web site or Internet marketing campaign through SMnet, a full-service Internet company dedicated to the electronic life safety, security, and systems industry.

Industry News

Cooperation and Compromise Needed to Solve Alarm Issues
Stan Martin, executive director of the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC), discusses the necessity for cooperation and compromise in solving alarm issues in a recent article in Security Sales.

False Alarm Ordinance Watch
A number of cities across the United States are responding to false alarms by creating ordinances with costly fines.

Major Alarm Policy Change Averted: Non-Response for Dallas?
On July 21, the local Dallas news CBS 11 reported the Chief of Police David Kunkle was going to propose a major alarm policy for the city. Kunkle said in order to deal with the large number of false alarms occurring he wanted to have the city's police force stop responding to certain security alarms.

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Association News

Executive Perspective: Double Bonu$ Program Results in Win for All

By Tonja Jenkins
Senior Director of Business Development

Thanks to sponsorships from ADI, Criticom International, and the National Training School (NTS), nearly 300 companies have taken advantage of NBFAA's Double Bonu$ Program, which began in February.

The program was established with donations from the three sponsoring organizations, and all new member companies who joined the association between Feb. 15 and Aug. 15 will receive $150 in incentives over and above the discounts and services available to all 2005 members.

In addition to the gift certificates, both ADI and Criticom International will make a donation of $50.00 to NBFAA for each new member company — which NBFAA will in turn share with the Chartered State Associations (CSAs) that have signed up to promote the program. It's a win for the new member, win for the state association, win for the sponsors, win for current members (because they have another 300 fellow companies helping to bear the responsibility of supporting the industry) and a win for the NBFAA!

While the inaugural round of the New Member Double Bonus Program comes to an end, NBFAA looks forward to the possibility of running another round in 2006 and we wish to extend a heartfelt thanks to our first ever sponsors of the program: ADI and Criticom International!

For more information about the New Member Double Bonu$ Program, or if you are interested in sponsoring the 2006 program, please contact me at (888) 447-1689 ext 206 or by e-mail at TonjaJ@alarm.org.

Burglars and Breakfast

Have you ever eaten biscuits with burglars or croissants with criminals? What about fruit with felons? Well, you'll get the chance if you attend the 2nd Annual State of the Industry Breakfast at ISC East 2005.

The breakfast will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 24 and though it is free, pre-registration is required. A Keynote Address will be given following the breakfast by former thieves and hosts of the Discovery Channel show, "It Takes a Thief."

Contact NYBFAA at 800-556-9232(NY) or 814-838-0301 (Outside NY) or e-mail NYBFAA at Info@NYBFA.org Subject: Keynote Breakfast
Please provide your name & company name when submitting RSVP.

Take a Bite Out of the Big Apple — Join Us in New York!!!

This year's NBFAA Fall Conference and Chartered State Association (CSA) Symposium are almost here and there's still time to register. The cost of the conference package is $235 and $425 if you wish to invite a guest/spouse.

The conference package includes:

For additional information or questions contact Kandice Carlson at 888-447-1689 ext. 205. The deadline for registration is August 15.

NBFAA and wildbullet.com Celebrate One-Year Anniversary

Almost a year ago, wildbullet.com became a new Member Benefit Program offering NBFAA members exclusive discounted rates on the company's job posting and electronic recruiting services.

Since it opened in 2001, wildbullet.com has become a national registry for thousands of professionals in the security industry. According to wildbullet, it is the largest specialty recruitment site in the United States developed exclusively for the electronic life safety, security, and systems industry.

Wildbullet.com is just one of the many benefit programs available to NBFAA members. For more information on the program, contact wildbullet.com's NBFAA Account Specialist, Eric Freedman, at 888-528-6729 or visit their Web site at www.wildbullet.com.

NTS Offers More Than 1500 Online Skills Courses

Take advantage of the online skills course library offered by NTS that provides professional, technical, and desktop application software courses at your convenience and on your computer. NBFAA members receive a 20 percent discount!

Also, remember to check out the listing of upcoming NTS courses to see what is coming to your area in the next few weeks. For more information on a course, contact NTS at 866-636-1687 or by e-mail at nts@alarm.org.Complete course schedules for 2005 are also available in the Professional Development section at www.alarm.org. These schedules are updated regularly, so be sure to check back often.

Certified Alarm Tech
Aug.12-14-Johnson City, Tenn.
Aug. 17-19-Syracuse, N.J.
Aug. 19-21- Cullman, Ala.
Aug. 26-28-Fort Smith, Ark.

Fire Alarm Installation Methods
Aug. 13-14-Bossier City, La.
Aug. 25-28-Fort Smith, Ark.
Aug. 26-27- Memphis, Tenn.

Practical Electronics
Aug. 25-28-Fort Smith, Ark.

Life Safety Code Course and Workshop
Aug. 27-28 Monroe, La.

Security Networking Institute
Aug. 18-19 Detroit, Mich.

Member News

NorthStar Alarm Services Saves Family's Home

In June 2005, Mr. and Mrs. Jones had just added an additional monitored smoke detector to their existing NorthStar Security System when their Columbus, Ohio, home nearly went up in smoke. The culprit: a candle left unattended in a bedroom.

But luckily for the Jones, who weren't home at the time, NorthStar's central station quickly dispatched the fire department to their home.

When the Jones returned home and found their door ajar they called the police, who informed them it was their lucky day.

Confused by the situation and the statement, they learned the police officer had been dispatched to the location earlier that day when the fire broke out.

Though there was some damage to their dresser, they were incredibly relieved to find their house was still standing and their priceless valuables still intact. Mr. Jones said he believes that the smoke detector they added to their system saved their house and their valuables.

Editor's Note: Do you have a great story about how your company's electronic security system helped save a life, avert property damage, or prevent a crime? The First Line of Defense Award is a great way for your company to receive recognition for a job well done! If you have questions, contact Georgia Calaway at 888-447-1689 or by e-mail at communications@alarm.org.

Member Benefit Spotlight: Smoky Mountain Internet Services, Inc

Promote your company with a Web site or Internet marketing campaign through SMnet, a full-service Internet company dedicated to the electronic life safety, security, and systems industry. Services include world-class Web site development, award-winning Web site design and hosting, Internet marketing, graphic design for all types of media, and much more. Call Smoky Mountain or e-mail web@smnet.net for NBFAA member-exclusive special discounts.
SMnet - Smoky Mountain Internet Services, Inc.
866-697-6638 or 828-349-9541

Cooperation and Compromise Needed to Solve Alarm Issues

Stan Martin, executive director of the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC), discusses the necessity for cooperation and compromise in solving alarm issues in a recent article in Security Sales.

SIAC, Inc is a 501(c) (6) not for profit Delaware corporation formed by major national security associations in North America - the board of directors includes two representatives each from the NBFAA, Canadian Security Association (CANASA), Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA), and Security Industry Association (SIA). For more information please go to www.siacinc.org.

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False Alarm Ordinance Watch

A number of cities across the United States are responding to false alarms by enacting ordinances with costly fines.