SIAC: Win-Win Solutions Work Best for Industry and Law Enforcement
By partnering with law enforcement, the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) can better communicate with local governments about alarm ordinances.
By partnering with law enforcement, the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) can better communicate with local governments about alarm ordinances.
The plaintiffs’ petition claims alarm companies do not get a hearing before being fined, which violates their due process rights.
The Security Industry Alarm Coalition credited Per Mar Security’s efforts in helping get the false alarm language into the legislation.
The annual PDQ Award signifies the security industry’s commitment to reducing unnecessary requests for service by the police.
The Eleventh Circuit Court wrote the ordinance is an economic regulation that “does not burden any suspect classification or fundamental right.”
The PDQ Award program promotes partnerships in public safety by recognizing how security companies work with local law enforcement to reduce false alarms.
The Georgia Electronic Life Safety & Systems Association argues the city’s civil fine scheme was not rationally related to a legitimate government interest.
Entries for the annual PDQ Award program, which honors excellence in false alarm management, are due by April 30.
MacDowell, a 39-year security industry veteran and founder/CEO of MacGuard Security Advisors, is also a member of SSI’s Editorial Advisory Board.
City officials adopted fines for alarm companies that claim to have evidence to verify a call for police dispatch but then fail to provide that evidence.