February Executive Summary

February Executive Summary

This month was very busy on several different issue areas. States continue to file well-funded school security legislation. We also saw some supportive bills that will prohibit local jurisdictions from fining alarm companies and/or forcing them to collect registration fees...
SnapAV Enters a Strategic Alliance with Clare

SnapAV Enters a Strategic Alliance with Clare

SnapAV has teamed up with Clare, the industry-leading provider of security and smart-home automation products. The alliance makes SnapAV the exclusive source for Clare products. Installers will benefit from the combination of Clare’s intuitive product line and SnapAV’s award-winning support...
Professional Installation and Monitoring Associations Dispute Google’s Statement, “Security Systems Often Use Microphones”

Professional Installation and Monitoring Associations Dispute Google’s Statement, “Security Systems Often Use Microphones”

The Monitoring Association (TMA) and the Electronic Security Association (ESA), (March 5, 2019, Vienna, Va. and Irving, Tx) – Recent reporting by Business Insider, CNN Business and many other publications have highlighted the undisclosed, on-board microphone discovered in Google’s Nest...
Electronic Security Association and Security Industry Association Announce Coordination on Workforce Development Strategies

Electronic Security Association and Security Industry Association Announce Coordination on Workforce Development Strategies

(March 5, Irving, TX) – The Electronic Security Association (ESA) and the Security Industry Association (SIA) are collaborating on a joint strategy to help their members identify, recruit and retain qualified employees for a variety of professional roles within manufacturer...