Here's what's happening in this week's Security News Round-Up:

Triple Threat: Chimera Integrations' Path to Integrator of the Year

The 2024 SDM Systems Integrator of the Year excels at its three top priorities: employee & community connection; a customer approach with cutting-edge technology; and financial success that feeds directly back into the company and the communities it serves.
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Seattle Adopts Verified Alarm Response, Raising Alarm Industry & Public Safety Concerns

Starting October 1, the Seattle Police Department (SPD) will only dispatch officers to professionally monitored intrusion alarms if there is verified evidence of a crime, such as video, audio, panic alarms or eyewitness reports indicating an unlawful entry or attempted break-in at a residence or commercial property.
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Pye-Barker Acquires Peak Alarm, Adding 6 Locations in Western U.S.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Salt Lake City-based Peak Alarm Co., one of the nation’s leading security alarm providers.
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Midwest Alarm Services Acquires Safety Systems in Michigan

Midwest Alarm Services, based in Des Moines, Iowa, has acquired Safety Systems, a safety and security company based in Jackson, Mich.
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