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Coronavirus and Plastics

Coronavirus and Plastics

Studies reveal that Covid-19 may remain on plastic surfaces for two to three days.  This makes cleaning those surfaces, such as alarm systems’ touchpads, vital in maintaining a clean, healthy environment. Guard Tronic is offering another solution:   What if you...
Smoke alarm or smoke detector

Smoke alarm or smoke detector

We saw this tweet on the Texas Fire Marshall’s Twitter account: 🚨 Weekend #FireSafety #ToDoList: Check the date on your smoke alarm. They should be replaced every 🔟 years. pic.twitter.com/oF17O60GQr — TX Fire Marshal (@TXSFMO) May 1, 2020 We wanted to...
UL Task Group

UL Task Group

Jordon Brown, our Fort Smith regional manager, was added to a Underwriters Laboratories Task Group for the standard, UL827.  The group is evaluating how central stations can maintain security during a pandemic event like Covid-19.  This Task Group has a goal of...
Better Business Bureau Questions SimpliSafe

Better Business Bureau Questions SimpliSafe

Full article is linked below: A division of the BBB National Programs has questioned the efficacy of certain advertising claims made by SimpliSafe, recommending the company modify some claims and discontinue others, including the assertion that its DIY security system...
Opening after Covid-19

Opening after Covid-19

As businesses begin opening after quarantine, most will have occupant load restrictions.   Many will be required to have 50% or less of their rated occupancy rating during the first few weeks of opening. With the Virtual Keypad app on your phone, smart device, or...

ADT Data Breach

ADT: Staffer breached accounts 220 learn technician had access to systems, including video cams The home security company ADT is alerting more than 200 of its customers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area that their accounts were compromised by an employee who had...