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Rising energy costs may lead to increase in crime
UK officials worry citizens may turn off alarms systems to compensate for energy prices
APX Alarm plagued by misconduct allegations
Authorities nationwide receive complaints about firm's sales tactics
Texas man angered over city's burglar alarm policy N.J. town enforces alarm ordinance Alarm incentives dwindle in UK California town gets tough on false alarms Florida county seeks increase in alarm registraion, renewal fees Virginia Beach increases fines for false alarms
Announcements
Rob Bayless named DMP’s northwest regional sales manager
Former security dealership owner joins alarm systems manufacturer
IQ Certification honors Lisa Prosser
Former IQ chairperson recognized for her contribution to the program
RIMI-NABDA enters into contract with AES-IntelliNet
DMP hires market development director for financial solutions
Honeywell releases 2008 Security and Communications Sourcebook VOXCOM and iControl announce partnership Honeywell still No. 1 for intrusion market
ProductWatch
ADT introduces SafeWatch SafePass CMT introduces the Habitat Monitor DMP debuts XT Series panel at ESX Bosch debuts low cost IP communications receiver Pyronix to unveil new products DMP panel software upgrade strengthens communication links
Alarm Systems Columns
Playing the finance game
Have the rules changed for alarm company lending?
The Legal Side: Are a subscriber's own contracts too risky?
Legal Side columnist Ken Kirschenbaum addresses whether it's risky for security firm to sign a customer's contract
The Legal Side: Maintenance v. Service of Alarm Contracts
Are these terms interchangeable? Ken argues that you'd be wise to stick with 'service'
The Legal Side: California Case Affects Gross Negligence Claims
Ruling from California's highest court affects alarm contract exculpatory clause
Alarm Systems Features
Security and alarm firms hit hard by gas prices
Companies forced to increase rates, implement new vehicle policies
Inside the history of Honeywell and ADEMCO
Honeywell dedicates new museum to history of intrusion alarms at its Long Island office
How video surveillance fits into the home
Current Thinking on Security Fog Systems
Best Practices in Managing the Central Station: Part 2 Security Dealers Speak Out on Dallas' New Verified-Response Policy Selling Home Automation with Security
