Tag: false alarms
Keefer: Law enforcement-alarm industry partnership remains effective
March 4, 2026Ken Showers
YARMOUTH, Maine — In February, Security Systems News (SSN) highlighted a growing discussion around alarm response and law enforcement workloads. Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) Executive Director Steve Keefer says the national picture shows a broader, more collaborative trend.
Keefer said the discussion raises important points about the workloads imposed on law enforcement, but it misses...
‘Monitoring is on the verge of a major transformation,’ says Rick Sheets
October 8, 2025Ken Showers
YARMOUTH, Maine — As the security industry pivots from reactive response to proactive threat detection, integrators are under increasing pressure to deliver smarter, more predictive ecosystems that not only safeguard homes but also earn customer trust, says Rick Sheets of Brinks Home.
Driven by advancements in AI and automation, monitoring services are evolving beyond basic alerts to offer contextual intelligence, personalized service and seamless integration with smart home technologies....
SightLogix unveils dual-spectrum thermal-visible AI
April 7, 2025SSN Staff
PRINCETON, N.J. — SightLogix has announced dual-spectrum AI for its dual-sensor SightSensor product series.
This new capability integrates thermal and visible AI validation that provides intrusion detection minimizing false alarms. These features are a free firmware upgrade for existing SightSensor HD and SightSensor TC4 cameras.
The dual-spectrum AI capability for dual-sensor SightSensor cameras uses visible and thermal AI false alarm filtering, which correlates image detection from...
Hakimo secures $10.5M in funding, launches AI Operator
March 27, 2025SSN Staff
MENLO PARK, Calif. — Eying surging crime rates, security staffing shortages, and false alarms, Hakimo has announced a $10.5 million funding round and the launch of AI Operator.
AI Operator is an autonomous security agent that monitors existing security hardware, detects threats in real time, and executes response protocols just like a human security professional.
The Series A funding round was led by Vertex Ventures and Zigg Capital with participation from RXR Arden Digital Ventures and...
Ubiety Technologies to make Halo ‘even smarter’
January 13, 2025Ken Showers
CHICAGO — Ubiety Technologies has completed a $10 million Series A-1 financing to enhance its product, accelerate the development of its proprietary AI engine and expand go-to-market capabilities.
Valued at $90 million, Ubiety's growth is powered by its smart home security services platform that offers a connected home and security experience for both internet service providers and home security providers.
"This funding is a testament to the...
Verkada introduces upgraded Alarms solution, next-gen Dome cameras, and expanded AI search
November 8, 2024SSN Staff
SAN MATEO, Calif. — Verkada, has reimagined its Alarms solution to provide more informed alarm responses, minimizes false alarms, and gives administrators more visibility and control across their sites.
In addition to a new suite of hardware, Verkada said that its updated Alarms solution comes with a new software that will allow large and distributed organizations to easily set arming and disarming schedules; more simply manage key codes and enable disarming with credentials like cards,...
Knightscope now selling Automated Gunshot Detection
December 5, 2023Ken Showers
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Knightscope, a developer of autonomous security robots (ASRs) and blue light emergency communication systems, announced the availability of its Automated Gunshot Detection (AGD) systems for both indoor and outdoor environments.
Knightscope revealed that its AGD is now available as stand-alone sensors easily mounted to existing structures or with the optional pole-mounting kit and solar power for installation flexibility. In the coming weeks, Knightscope said...
ADT shares July 4th safety tips
July 3, 2023SSN Staff
BOCA RATON, Fla. – The 4th of July is right around the corner and while some people are already dreaming of fireworks and barbecue, ADT has shared some handy tips to keep you safe and secure during the holiday.
Independence Day, despite its celebratory nature, is a lightning rod for less savory activities and a variety of accidents. Crime rates have been observed to spike around holidays and that makes it a busy time of year for ADT. As Senior Director of Monitoring James Walsh puts it,...
Alarm.com announces Smart Arming feature
December 5, 2022SSN Staff
TYSONS, Va. – Alarm.com has announced its first-to-market Smart Arming feature that can intelligently auto-arm and disarm based on user activity.
Smart Arming was named a CES 2023 Innovation Awards Honoree by going beyond scheduled arming and disarming and intelligently adapting to daily routine. Alarm.com says that Smart Arming is quick and intuitive to setup with users choosing the time of day they want their system armed and disarmed. From there users can go about their...
Appeals Court upholds Sandy Springs ordinance fining alarm companies
July 22, 2020SSN Staff
FRISCO, Texas—The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a controversial ordinance enacted by the city of Sandy Springs, Ga., that fines alarm companies for false alarm generated by their customers.
The Georgia Electronic Life Safety & Systems Association (GELSSA), A-Com Security Co. LLP and Safecom Security Solutions Inc. were the plaintiffs in the case.
The legal challenge was organized by the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC), which has managed all aspects of the effort,...