Audio & the Law

Audio Monitoring Requirement For California Firearms Dealers

SB 1384 requires licensed California firearms dealers to include audio surveillance in their security systems by January 1, 2024. On Friday September 30th, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed State Bill 1384 adding Section 26806 to the Penal Code that requires…

Audio in Security Systems: Where We’ve Come From, Where We’re Going

Audio monitoring has been a misunderstood topic among security industry professionals for many years, with few understanding the immense benefits the audio in security systems is able to provide. Many also misconceive the legality of audio monitoring as precarious and…

How Covid-19 Rescue Plan Funds can be used to Further Public Safety Technologies

January 2022 Update: American Rescue Plan reporting deadline extended to 2022 The rescue plan funds, which were provided through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), originally had an Oct. 31, 2021 reporting deadline. Award recipients now have until Jan. 31,…

3 Best Practices for Audio Security Compliance

As the demand for remote monitoring and secondary source alarm verification continues to increase, so does the need for audio solutions. The widespread adaption of audio security technology has left many with questions surrounding compliance requirements. Audio monitoring is very…

A Sound Solution for Government Facilities

Municipal, state, and federal governments all have a vested interest to enhance public safety. Citizens must feel safe as they enter national parks, federal museums, post offices, city buildings, customs and immigration offices, and other government facilities. Security plays a…

What Security Professionals Should Know About Audio and the Law

Questions surrounding audio monitoring and the law are some of the most frequent inquiries we receive. The legality of audio is often questioned by security integrators and end-users alike due to a lack of information on this topic and fears…