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Security Industry Insights Video Series - featuring Kerry Egan
Kerry Egan, vice chair of the Young Security Professionals council and vice president of Select Security, talks about growing up in the security business and what it’s like to run her own security business.
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Legislative Focus
Take Action Today on HR 1939 and Ask Your Representative to be a Co-Sponsor
NBFAA’s government relations team has created a custom letter that members can fill out and send to their elected Representatives asking them to co-sponsor HR 1939, the Electronic Life Safety and Security Systems Act of 2009. This is an important piece of legislation for the industry and we need everyone’s involvement to push it through.
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Get Involved
Think Value, Think ESX, Act Now!
Because ESX is industry-owned, we’re always thinking about value for our integration and monitoring company attendees. Take a look at some of the estimated cost scenarios for attending ESX in Baltimore this year.
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ESX 2009 Caters to Spouses with Special Outing and Registration
ESX has been promoting the concept of “bringing the team” since its inception in 2008 and frequently a part of that team as co-worker or virtual co-worker providing moral support and inspiration are spouses. ESX has several packages to entertain your spouse and show him or her the sights of Baltimore while you take advantage of the education opportunities at ESX.
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NBFAA News
Calling NBFAA Paparazzi!
Security Sales & Integration magazine and NBFAA are looking for NBFAA member company photos for our print, electronic and website communications.
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Boost Customer Confidence with NTS Training
It’s no secret that when customers want safety and security for their business or family, they want the person installing their system to be the best trained individual out there. NTS classes can help your staff get the training they need, and your customers expect.
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Member Benefit Spotlight
Salesgenie.com – Unlimited Sales Leads
Salesgenie.com is an online database that will provide your sales team with unlimited leads to help them identify new prospects, build their pipeline and increase their sales.
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Chapter News
Regional California Chapter Presents Scholarship
The Redwood Alarm Association (RAA), a regional chapter of the California Alarm Association (CAA) presented a check to Molly Doherty for taking second place in the state competition.
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Industry News
Enforcement of ECV and Alarm Site Registration Pays Big Dividends for Spokane
“Thanks to the new enforcement of registration and Enhanced Call Verification (ECV), the false alarm stats have dropped significantly” reports Lt. Glenn Winkey who leads the False Alarm Reduction Unit of the Spokane, Wash. Police Department. The enforcement efforts began April 2 and as a result, alarm calls during the first eight weeks under the enforcement program have netted an additional 41 percent decrease over the same period a year ago.
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Alarm Management Committees Started in Texas and Mississippi
Texas and Mississippi joined a growing list of states seeking a cooperative approach to improving alarm management practices. As states and municipalities across the country grapple with resource issues, Texas and Mississippi become the 12th and 13th states to take a novel approach to reducing calls from alarm monitoring centers, thus improving resource allocation.
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New Alarm Response Protocol Enacted in Franklin, Tenn.
Beginning in May, residents and businesses in Franklin, Tenn., will no longer receive hand- written warnings or citations for false burglar and panic alarms or for not having a required alarm permit. Now, residents and business owners will now be notified by mail.
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Mission 500 Raises Support to Sponsor 70 More Children at Expo Seguridad Mexico
With the help of an auction and corporate sponsors, Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focused on the security industry that is dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, raised funds to sponsor 70 more children at Expo Seguridad Mexico.
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Member News
Micro Key Software Announces Changes
As of April 1, Micro Key Software has a new company name, new corporate colors, a modernized logo, fresh tag line, a new marketing partner and an innovative marketing strategy.
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AMS 2009 Dealer Conference Exceeds Expectations
The Alarm Monitoring Services’ 2009 Dealer Conference exceeded expectations as AMS dealers gathered together in New Orleans for three days filled with both education and enjoyment.
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Member Product News
Tri-Ed puts EMPHASYS on Sound
Tri-Ed is pleased to welcome EMPHASYS to its team of vendor partners. A comprehensive line of high-performance architectural loudspeakers, EMPHASYS enhances Tri-Ed’s Home Entertainment category.
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DMP XT Series Upgrade Adds Panel Control via SMS/Text Messages
Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) has released the latest upgrade to its XT Series Burglary/Fire/Door Access Panel, with new features that enhance security, simplify operation for end users, and provide dealers with opportunities for additional recurring revenue from cellular services.
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Introducing Napco’s Newest Motion Sensor
C100STEAM is Napco’s most powerful Dual Technology PIR/MW Sensor to date. It flawlessly scans and monitors a long-range area of 50’ x 50’ in both commercial and residential settings and selects the most appropriate sensitivity mode to keep up with its ever-changing environments.
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