Burglar alarm owners must register with Suffolk County or face hefty fines for false alarms

Source : Greater Patchogue

Suffolk County officials are urging all residential homeowners and commercial establishments to register their burglar alarms with the county or face hefty fines — even for first-time false alarms.
Registering an alarm costs $100 for businesses and $50 for homeowners.

The new Suffolk County law went into effect last month and comes in response to the 97,000 false alarms police officers responded to in 2015, which amounted to some 32,000 in wasted patrol hours, officials said.

Registered alarm owners will get two free passes for false alarms per year, after which the fees will be $100 for each residential false alarm and $250 for each false alarm at a non-residential building, including nonprofit organizations such as churches.

Non-registered alarm owners will have to pay fees for any false alarm.

A false alarm is defined in the legislation, which appears below, as an alarm signal that results in a police response for something other than an unlawful act or emergency at the home or business/organization.

The permits have to be renewed annually, and the fee for renewing a permit is 50 percent less than the initial registration fees.

The law was passed in November and went into effect June 1.

REGISTRATION

Online by clicking the ‘alarm management’ button at SuffolkPD.org.
In person at SCPD headquarters 30 Yaphank Avenue between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays, excluding holidays.
By mail by picking up an application at your local precinct or by downloading the permit form at SuffolkPD.org. Mail the completed form and fee to the AMPS Office at 30 Yaphank Ave, Yaphank, NY 11980

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Altronix highlights ReServ Series uninterruptible power supplies

Altronix is highlighting its comprehensive lines of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) solutions here at ASIS 2010. Altronix ReServ Series UPS solutions combine a high quality power supply with a UPS in a single highly cost-effective solution. The series includes the ReServ1, ReServ2 and ReServ3 in indoor and outdoor units which are designed to provide simultaneous 12VDC, 24VAC or both camera power during normal, brown out and power outage conditions.

"Our ReServ Series UPS solutions help ensure continuous operation of video surveillance systems 24/7/365," said Alan Forman, President, Altronix. "They provide an economical and reliable solution to help eliminate the effects of power disturbances in mission critical operations."

The ReServ1 offers 12 outputs at 24VAC (rated @ 4 amps) and four outputs at 12VDC (rated @ 2 amps) while the ReServ2 features 16 outputs at 24VAC (rated @ 4 amps). Newest to the ReServ Series portfolio is the ReServ3, which features 16 outputs at 12VDC (rated @ 8 amps). The units are engineered with true sine-wave AC regulated outputs as well as 12VDC regulated outputs to provide reliable and high quality power. To assure smooth transition to back-up power in the event of a power outage condition, the ReServ Series features built-in chargers for sealed lead acid or gel-type batteries, and an audible alarm to provide notification of a UPS condition.

Additional features of the ReServ Series include supervisory status indicators, AC fail and low battery reporting. The units will also maintain camera synchronization, eliminating the need for additional equipment. Additionally, the units are easy to install which helps save time and reduce costly labor.

NOW AVAILABLE! Cash Register to video interface for HD-TVI,AHD, & HD-CVI

New Cash Register to video interface from AVE for HD-TVI, AHD, & HD-CVI

As long as there have been employees, there has been employee theft!

Roughly 1 out of 3 employees will steal every chance they get. Another 1 out of 3 will steal at least once. The problem for a business owner is that they cannot tell which employee steals and which one is honest by looking at the surveillance video.

Since 1988, American Video Equipment (AVE) has been supplying the security industry with the VSI-Pro Cash Register to video interface. The 1^st generation VSIPro was for CVBS or composite video.  The VSIPro is solution for restaurants, convenience stores, gas stations, general retail, newsstands, bars, and any other place that has a cash register.

The VSIPro works by superimposing the transaction information on the video so that there is no doubt as to what the cashier is doing. Without a VSIPro there is no way to tell if the cashier is stealing or not!

The AVE VSIPro is currently in use by Fast Food Restaurants like McDonalds, Burger King, Dairy Queen, Subway, Quiznos, Auntie Anne’s, and more. Gas Station/Convenience store chains like Exxon, Chevron, Valero, Unocal 76, Arco-AM/PM, Sunoco, 7-11 and many more.

Other business types that utilize the AVE VSIPro include: Grocery Stores, Casinos, Banks (money counters) Thrift shops, Hair Salons, Bars, Restaurants, Golf Pro Shops, Gift Shops, General Retail, snack bars, rental car companies, Sporting Goods Stores, Bait and Tackle shops and more.

In May of this year we released the 1^st ever cash register to video interface compatible with HD-TVI, HD-CVI, AHD, & CBVS . The all new VSIPro-HD is compatible with hundreds of different cash registers and POS systems.

The VSIPro-HD will pay for itself in a matter of weeks in most cases by helping a business owner identify dishonest employees quickly.

TG-1 Express LTE-A - First Universal LTE Communicator

Telguard is the first company to bring 3G/4G cellular alarm communicators to market many years ago, way ahead of others.  Now, Telguard continues to innovate by bringing the first universal LTE communicator to market, just in time for the 2G Sunset.  Your Dealer customers will now be able to choose from our 3G/4G, CDMA or LTE network communicator.

The new TG-1 Express LTE-A also delivers upload/download capabilities when installed with the GE/Interlogix Concord and Concord Express panels enabling remote panel management and configuration.

Geovision 12MP 4K Ultra HD IP Cameras

The 4K Ultra HD standard is hailed as the next benchmark for video surveillance cameras.  Offering four times the resolution of HDTV 1080p, 4K provides the ability to overlook large arenas while also being able to capture fine details.  As one of the leaders in the industry, GeoVision releases the 4K 12MP Series, which consists of the GV-FER12203 fisheye model and the GV-BX12201 box camera model.  This top-of-the-line series offers video resolution of 4000 x 3000 at 15 frames per second or 3840 x 2160 at real-time, which is the highest resolution available in the security industry.

In addition to delivering 4K ultra high definition images, GeoVision's 12MP Series is also designed to meet various application challenges for consistency and stability under a wide range of settings.  The GV-FER12203 is the 360° fisheye model of the 12MP Series.  This state-of-the-art model is rated IP67 weather-proof and IK10+ vandal resistance, making it the perfect anti-blind spot solution for outdoor applications.  It is also suitable for dark environments with minimum illumination of 0.05lux, and features an IR illumination ring for a 50 feet range of clear night vision.  For ease of installation, the GV-FER12203 is fully supported through PoE and requires no additional power source.

The GV-BX12201 is the box camera offering of the 12MP Series.  It offers low-lux capability to provide clear videos with minimum illumination of 0.05lux.  For environments with complex lighting, the GV-BX12201 features Wide Dynamic Range to compensate for highly contrasting light intensities.  As the GV-FER12203, the box model is also fully supported through PoE.

2GIG GC2 Panel Easy Updater Now Available for Orders

NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT

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New 2GIG Easy Updater for 2GIG GC2 Panels

Now you can quickly and easily update a GC2 panel or TS1 keypad without using a 

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computer or incurring the OTA update charges from yourbackend service provider.

The Easy Updater is ideal for a tech who is updating a system from a 2G radio on previously installed panels. Just update the panel using the Easy Updater and replace the old radio.

The new Easy Updater features:

• No batteries required (powered by the panel)
• Includes a 4-Pin Adapter for early TS1 models
• 4-Position LED Display for easy status updates
• LED indicator shows correct cable connection
• Sounder for status change notifications
• Start button to initiate GC2 or TS1 firmware upgrade
• Upgradeable via a Micro-USB cable (not included) with a PC running Windows 7 or 8
• English firmware preloaded (other language versions available for download from dealer site)

ORDER # 2GIG-UPDV

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PRODUCT AVAILABILITY, ORDERING AND SHIPPING INFORMATION

Orders for the new Easy Updater will be accepted immediately. Product will be available for shipping on November 23rd, 2015. Dealers should check with distributors for availability.

Uplink GPS Vehicle Tracking Devices

Uplink provides a turnkey GPS vehicle tracking service for alarm companies to offer their commercial and residential customers. UplinkGPS is a fully-hosted, cloud-based vehicle tracking service. There is no set-up fee, and the mapping website is dealer-branded.

Safety and security, at home and on the road, from the experts at Uplink

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