Remembering Patricia M. Smith — ESA Mourns Loss of Past President

Remembering Patricia M. Smith — ESA Mourns Loss of Past President

Patricia M. Smith passed on April 17, 2018, but she leaves a legacy at the Electronic Security Association. From Bethesda, Maryland, Smith attended the University of Alabama and the University of Maryland, where she obtained her business degree. An industry...
ESA Celebrates 70 Years — A Look Back at Morris F. Weinstock

ESA Celebrates 70 Years — A Look Back at Morris F. Weinstock

The Morris F. Weinstock Person of the Year Award is considered to be the most esteemed honor in the electronic security and life safety industry. Awarded since 1970, the achievement recognizes outstanding volunteer leadership. This award is a great honor...
2018 AIREF Golf Classic Celebrates 15 Years of Golf and Giving

2018 AIREF Golf Classic Celebrates 15 Years of Golf and Giving

15th Annual Event Raises Vital Funds for Research and Education in the Electronic Security and Life Safety Industry *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Cobb County, GA Fire Marshal approves NTS Course as NICET Equivalent     --> 2018 AIREF Golf Classic Celebrates 15 Years...
Tips For Working With Builders

Tips For Working With Builders

Greg Simmons, VP at Eagle Sentry, Talks Builder Relationships: Packages, Pitfalls, and Plotting the Discovery Experience with Homeowners.  Greg Simmons, VP at Eagle Sentry, Talks Builder Relationships: Packages, Pitfalls, and Plotting the Discovery Experience with Homeowners THE HOUSING MARKET IS...
School Violence Legislation Leads Federal Activity in March

School Violence Legislation Leads Federal Activity in March

In the wake of Parkland, Florida and the organized protests that followed, Congress is moving with several pieces of legislation that make substantial efforts to do something about the more immediate infrastructure improvements needed to address school safety. Some bills...
School Security, Employer Liability, Fire/Life Safety and more, Lead March Measures

School Security, Employer Liability, Fire/Life Safety and more, Lead March Measures

Legislative action leads to new statutes and there were plenty of new laws with potential impact on the electronic security industry enacted in March. The following highlights some of the more notable bills enacted into law. Legislative action leads to...
Sandy Springs Places 39 Companies on Non-Response List

Sandy Springs Places 39 Companies on Non-Response List

The community of Sandy Springs, Georgia, has revoked the registration of 39 of its city alarm companies, due to delinquent payment of fines. The action is in response to the city’s ordinance passed last year that made alarm companies —...