Tag: BFAAM
ESA backs Michigan Alarm Association
October 4, 2012SSN Staff
IRVING, Texas—The Electronic Security Association has thrown strong support behind the Burglar and Fire Alarm Association of Michigan by opposing legislation that would potentially facilitate the entry of telecommunications companies into the state's electronic security and life safety sector. According to a statement from the trade association, the legislation would place an undue burden on existing providers.
Two recently introduced bills—Senate bills 1291 and 1292—would create...
Detroit enacts enhanced call verification
December 9, 2010Daniel Gelinas
DETROIT—Authorities here have teamed with the Security Industry Alarm Coalition and the Burglar and Fire Alarm Association of Michigan to enact an enhanced call verification policy to help reduce false alarms. The ECV policy went into effect Dec. 1 and, according to SIAC, resolves a situation that could have gone very badly for the industry.
Enhanced Call Verification goes beyond a traditional single call to the premises, in that it requires a second call to a cell phone or alternative number...