The price we pay for false alarms is staggering, hidden, and growing. Sadly many first responder’s lives have been lost responding to calls when no emergency existed. We pay a fortune for the excessive personnel time and the costly wear and tear on police cars, fire engines, and fire trucks all for nothing. We lose precious time when we are unable to respond to real alarms when resources are not immediately available. Lets’ take a look at an alarming fact (pun intended): Acco

False alarms from security and fire alarm systems are rampant; more than 90% of the alarms that police and fire departments are dispatched to each day are due to faulty alarm systems, not break-ins or fires. All of us pay the price for the false alarm nightmare every day in wasted police and fire services, and the costly false alarm fines. Most false alarms are due to poorly designed and installed systems, not an end user mistake. End users of alarm systems most often cancel

A recent post by Vincent J. Bove, CPP “Sanctuary Profaned: Protecting America’s Houses of Worship” reminded me of my responsibility; as a security and life safety systems integrator I am a key part of a team. A team that includes the complete set of emergency responders (Police, Fire and Medical), the spiritual leadership, office management, worshiping community, local government and me. And, that I have a pivotal role in helping my house of worship clients to re-think their

When your business is challenged by Mother Nature, an act of man or a technological mishap, you will be thankful that you followed the tenants for the four agreement of business continuity, and had a well-rehearsed Business Continuity Plan in place. By doing this, your employees will still have jobs, your business will continue to support your suppliers, your customers, and you. Be Impeccable with Your Word Your business is your word, you have made an agreement with your empl