Check out the new SIAC Alarm Management video

video-post Law enforcement officials commenting on the effectiveness of SIAC alarm management programs available FREE to any law enforcement agency looking to reduce alarm dispatches 50-60% the first year year, 80% or more in years two and three.  →

Micro Key Solutions Certificate of Appreciation

MicroKey Micro Key Solutions recognizes a top security dealer integrator who provided continued support and endorsement of Micro Key Millennium Software. Fidel Gonzalez, owner and president of Laredo Alarm in Laredo, TX, is this year’s Certificate of Appreciation honoree. Wayne Torrens,  →

Fire-Lite IP Fire Alarm Communicator

familia_firelite Recognized By Security Industry Association Fire-Lite Alarms’ FireWatch Series upload/download fire alarm IP communicator was awarded top honors in the Fire and Life Safety category of the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) 30th annual New Product Showcase competition. The FireWatch upload/download  →

Keeping Unlicensed Contractors Out of Security

samplehs Installing alarm and security systems is complex work. It requires an education. In Florida, it also requires you have a license that proves you have achieved the necessary level of expertise. After all, you have the public’s safety in your  →

Regional Reports – May 2009

Picture-17 Great NW Region (5/5/09) Ed McDaniel discussed new AAF leadership and budget issues. Norm Mugford discussed what the AAF does to benefit its members, and thanked everyone in the NW region for their support. Mugford then went on to give a Legislative  →

AAF and the Florida Police Chiefs Association announce first ever state model ordinance

corporate Media Contacts: The Margulies Communications Group:  214-368-0909 Ross Blackstone:  ross@prexperts.net David Margulies:  davidm@prexperts.net   POLICE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION SETS A TREND BY ADOPTING AN ALARM MODEL ORDINANCE FRISCO, Texas (April 30, 2007) – The State of Florida set another “first” in its efforts  →

New Legislation Affecting Florida Alarm Contractors – H1351

corporate-hero-new H1351 revises the existing requirement for multiple call verification and by rule will reference the CSAA ANSI standard for dispatch. Refer to these posted documents for the actual language. Also please note the revision of new exemptions for alarm contractors from third party  →