Such is the philosophy behind the First Line of Defense Award, sponsored by SDM and the National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA). In its second year, the First Line of Defense Award continues its mission to recognize and publicize the effectiveness of electronic security and life safety systems. The award honors the dealers, central stations and emergency authorities that have demonstrated outstanding performance in deterring, detecting or preventing crime and/or loss through the effective design, use and response to security and fire alarm systems.
Top honors in the 2000 First Line of Defense Award go to Network Alarm, Norman, Okla. In a retail application, the company installed a Napco burglar alarm complete with a Visonic handheld panic device, preventing injury during a late-night armed robbery and leading to the suspect’s arrest.