Join us as we celebrate with the Chico Chamber and Sierra Nevada Brewery. Certified Systems has served the alarm needs of the brewery since 1988 and we are pleased to announce that we are co-sponsoring the sustainability portion of the BBQ.
We would like to say congratulations and thank you to Sierra Nevada for 30 years of quality brewing and community involvement.
One of our many valued customers.
This event is open to the public!
Date: Thursday, June 17, 2010
Time: 5:30pm – 11:00pm
Location: Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, Chico
Description
The Chico Chamber will host the 30th Anniversary Celebration for Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. at its annual BBQ on June 17th. The fun takes place at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds in Chico, where we’ll honor Sierra Nevada for their contributions to the local community.
TICKETS, $20 ON SALE NOW! Tickets include bbq tasting and side dishes, live music, sustainability exhibits, public safety equipment exhibits and just plain FUN! Does not include drinks. Sierra Nevada beers, mixed drinks and soda will be available for purchase.
Sustainability Fair is SPONSORED BY CERTIFIED SYSTEMS, Inc. AND CHICO ELECTRIC.
For more information, visit the Chico Chamber.
We are committed to your safety
Certified Systems Welcomes New Employee
We are pleased to announce our new addition to the Certified Team, meet David Berman, a very well-rounded alarm expert.
David Berman with President of SAAA Rich Whitlock II
He comes to us with over 15 years of detailed experience in the alarm industry and knows the value of earning your trust. In addition to his diversity of skills, he brings a personable approach that is so vital to our mission. David has the drive and experience needed to help continue our development in the Sacramento area. As some of you may know, we recently acquired another security company in Sacramento.
Together, David and Mark Snyder, (the manger of our Sacramento office), will be handling Sacramento-based business, in addition to our Chico team.
A large part of Certified System’s success is based on the quality of the people we hire. We are pleased to say that David is a perfect addition to our great team of security and alarm experts.
Welcome David!
Chico Talent-Certified Car Washers
Local Chico couple works together to keep our vehicles looking sharp and ready for business. For well over a year Gina and George have been detailing our work vehicles. They come weekly and patiently wait for our technicians to return from the field back to our shop. Together they work hard to wipe the weeks grime away. We appreciate their hard work and look forward to seeing their radiant faces.
Here are couple of pictures of them hard at work-
Video (CCTV) Surveillance
An Eye in the Sky is a Valuable Tool
Take control with complete surveillance security systems for your home or business.
Certified Systems has your home and business security alarm system needs covered with a security camera system. Let our experienced team design and install an IP solution to allow you to view your home or business.
The presence of a security camera system can provide verification to your alarm system. Perhaps you just need to keep an eye on your place while you’re away. We offer the latest technology in both home and business security camera systems, including motion-detecting cameras and systems you can personally monitor in real time over the Internet either on your computer or personal device such IPhone or Droid.
Certified Systems’ professionally designed and installed video surveillance systems are proven to increase personal security, improve productivity of employees, limit liability and the additional security could even lower your insurance payments. Choosing the right solution is something we do together; it’s a matter of recognizing features you feel will satisfy your needs and we’ll do the rest. There are endless possibilities and solutions, let us help you choose the best system for your home and business.
Benefits of CCTV and Security Cameras:
- Digital video recorders (DVR) provide the capture and retrieval of archived video data locally or over your network.
- Surveillance system integrates with intrusion and hold-up buttons to record as needed.
- Enhances the workplace safety for your employees.
- Visual verification from CCTV surveillance system can interface with access control systems.
- Video surveillance system provides visual theft deterrence.
Certified Systems is committed to providing quality equipment and expert installation; backed up by our award-winning Central Monitoring Station.
For a Free consultation, please call our toll-free customer service line at 800-95 NO CRIME Or email us custcare@certifiedsystems.net
Butte County Door-to-Door Alarm Scams
Butte County Sheriff warns of unlicensed door-to-door solicitors; residents urged to report cases to local authorities.
Prompted by complaints received about two weeks ago concerning door-to-door security alarm sales, Butte County Sheriff Jerry Smith has issued a statement reminding residents to ask for identification and a county-issued license from solicitors… There is a detailed application process that must be completed in order to lawfully sell door-to-door.
If the person is eligible, a laminated permit bearing the applicant’s picture is issued and is good for one year. As cited by the ER, most cities in Butte County also require a separate permit for door-to-door solicitations.
While there is a county issued permit for door-to-door solicitation, which covers a background check, all alarm company employees and operators must go through a DOJ (Department of Justice) background check and have a live scan of their fingerprints.
As a whole, the alarm industry takes this offense very seriously. There are strict policies in place to protect against unlawful door-to-door alarm salespeople. For example, employees and operators are required to carry a license issued by the Bureau and Security and Investigative Services (BSIS).
All security and alarm employees shall posses an Alarm Company Employee (ACE) license and all owner/operators shall posses an Alarm Company Qualified employer license (ACQ). All mandates are dictated from the Department of Consumer Affairs.
To protect yourself from bothersome and potentially costly scams, we urge you to ask any door-to-door salesperson to kindly show you their license. If they are unable to produce a valid license, feel free to take down their information and contact the Butte Country Sheriff at 530-538-7321 or email at infosheriff@buttecounty.net or your local city or county law enforcement departments.
We are happy to say that most of Butte County’s alarm companies are made of good people and to our knowledge; there are no door-to-door sales practices. The issue at hand involves alarm companies from, believe it or not, other cities and even other states.
To be honest, this problem has been around for some time and over the years we have heard some real nasty stories. In same cases a “salesperson” will seek out people with security systems and pretend to be a representative from that company. Once they have your attention they will badger you to “upgrade.” The upgrade is usually them moving your account to their company and charging you excessive fees.
Here are few things to keep in mind if any security alarm salesperson approaches your door.
Clearly Displayed Logos
1. Uniform
Are they wearing clothes with the company’s logo? If not, this might be your first clue. Bottom line, ask for an ACE or ACQ license. If they can’t produce one get a card from them and then ask them to leave, then contact law enforcement.
2. General Equipment Lingo
Often times these scam artist will say they are from a recognizable company like GE or Honeywell. These general statements often gain your trust. Even though these are very reputable companies, they make the hardware, they are not an alarm company.
3. Employee Identification
Again, do they have an ACE or ACQ license on them? If not, no deal.
If any salesperson meets just one of these red flags, we urge you to contact your existing alarm system provider. If you are a Certified Systems customer, please contact us if you encounter such a questionable person. Also, you can look up companies and employees on the BSIS website and even file a complaint. The Butte County Sheriff’s Office encourages residents who are contacted by unlicensed door-to-door solicitors to call their local law enforcement agency.
- If you or anyone you know has encountered something like this, please leave comments below to help us stay up-to-date on security alarm scams.
Full ER article listed here
Maytag Recall-Fire Hazard
Maytag press release is located here: https://repair.maytag.com/prjjck10/default.jsp
Maytag, Jenn-Air, Amana, Admiral, Crosley, Magic Chef, and Performa by Maytag Dishwasher Recall, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Dishwashers
Units: About 1.7 million
Manufacturer: Maytag Corp. of Newton, Iowa or Maytag Corp. of Benton Harbor, Mich.
Hazard: An electrical failure in the dishwasher’s heating element can pose a serious fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Maytag has received 12 reports of dishwasher heating element failures that resulted in fires and dishwasher damage, including one report of extensive kitchen damage from a fire. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recall includes Maytag®, Amana®, Jenn-Air®, Admiral®, Magic Chef®, Performa by Maytag® and Crosley® brand dishwashers with plastic tubs and certain serial numbers. The affected dishwashers were manufactured with black, bisque, white, silver and stainless steel front panels. The brand name is printed on the front of the dishwasher. The model and serial numbers are printed on a label located inside the plastic tub on a tag near the left side of the door opening. Serial numbers will start or end with one of the following sequences:
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Sold at: Department and appliance stores and by homebuilders nationwide from February 2006 through April 2010 for between $250 and $900.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers, disconnect the electric supply by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker controlling it, inform all users of the dishwasher about the risk of fire and contact Maytag to verify if their dishwasher is included in the recall. If the dishwasher is included in the recall, consumers can either schedule a free in-home repair or receive a rebate following the purchase of certain new Maytag brand stainless-steel tub dishwashers. The rebate is $150 if the consumer purchases new dishwasher models MDB7759, MDB7609 or MDBH979; or $250 if the consumer purchases new dishwasher models MDB8959, MDB8859, MDB7809 or MDB7709. Consumers should not return the recalled dishwashers to the retailer where purchased as retailers are not prepared to take the units back.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Maytag at 1-800-544-5513 anytime, or visit the firm’s website at www.repair.maytag.com.
All information was collected from CPSC
