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COPS FL Site Manager, Altronix ReServ24B, Netwatch SVP, Interface False Alarm Report & HES Strike Selector
COPS Monitoring promotes Dream Rovira to FL Site Manager
PRODUCTSAltronix introduces ReServ24B transfer switch
LEADERSHIPNetwatch appoints Kris Slimmer as SVP
REPORTSInterface exposes hidden cost of false alarms
PRODUCTSHES launches online strike selector guide
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From October 12 Issue
Featuring a Round Up of Last Week's Security Industry News
COPS Monitoring Promotes Dream Rovira to Site Manager of Florida Operations
Rovira advances from Dispatcher to Site Manager, relocating from Texas to lead the Florida monitoring center — continuing COPS Monitoring's culture of internal development, where 96% of managers began in entry-level roles.
Altronix Introduces New Automatic DC Transfer Switch with Built-In Rapid Battery Charging
Altronix launches ReServ24B, an automatic 24VDC transfer switch with built-in rapid battery charging that provides seamless power redundancy for security and access control systems — supporting two power supplies, instant failover, and rapid recharge of SLA or LiFePO4 batteries with LINQ remote management.
Netwatch Appoints Kris Slimmer as Senior Vice President
Security industry veteran with nearly 30 years of experience — including running a $400M region at Allied Universal — joins Netwatch to lead North American sales as the company accelerates adoption of its AI-enabled proactive video monitoring model.
Interface Systems' New Loss Prevention Report Exposes the Hidden Cost of Commercial False Alarms
Interface Systems' "The Real Cost of Alarm Failure" report models false-alarm costs across 25 U.S. cities, revealing that hidden liabilities — guard response, internal labor drain, and police non-response — make up 80% of the financial burden, with worst-case liability reaching $37,230 for a 10-store operator.
HES Launches New Online Strike Selector Guide
HES, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, launches an online tool that walks users through simple questions to deliver customized electric strike recommendations based on opening conditions, lockset type, and application requirements — supporting cylindrical, mortise, rim exit, and tubular vertical rod openings with fire-rated, windstorm, outdoor, and preload options.
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