The Electronic Security Association (ESA) recently announced Jillian Bateman-McIntosh as its Chief Operation Officer (COO). Jillian steps into the new role with a deep commitment to further expand and update the association’s educational programs and offerings, help improve member benefits,...
This month we have had 12 new integrator members join the association! Here are all the new Integrators that have joined ESA in November. Welcome to the ESA Community! Many electronic security and life safety integrator members join ESA for...
2023 TMA/SSN Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award Telguard, a leader in security and life safety technologies, has been honored with the prestigious 2023 TMA/SSN Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award. From The Monitoring Association and Security System News. The award, presented...
The holiday season is a time filled with joy, warmth, and the spirit of giving. It's a magical time when families and friends come together to celebrate love and gratitude. The act of gift-giving embodies the essence of generosity and...
By Audrey Pierson, Audrey Pierson Consulting “Security salespeople are . . .”. How you complete this sentence depends on who you are. As a long-term sales professional in our industry, I complete the sentence with “…smart, helpful, solution-oriented, and trustworthy.”...
Companies across the entire security industry face challenges in hiring talent. Competition with other careers, a lack of awareness of what the field of security is, and a disconnect between training resources and potential employees all contribute to this gap...
By John Loud Trade associations are the backbone of industries, connecting professionals, shaping policies, and advancing collective interests. While all of you have undoubtedly benefited from the resources and opportunities provided by ESA, it’s equally important for professionals to consider...
Save on Certified Alarm Technician Level 1 through December! ESA’s National Training School’s Certified Alarm Technician Level 1 course (CAT 1), followed by a two-hour examination, is the foundational course that provides students with an understanding of the industry and...
By Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) Sheriff/Private Security Partnership Industry Award The Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) and The Monitoring Association (TMA), invites entries for the industry-sponsored “Sheriff/Private Security Partnership” industry award. “SIAC has a long history of successfully partnering...
The electronic security industry works intimately with public safety organizations such as police departments, firefighters, paramedics, and EMTs, all of which offer vital services to our communities, keeping people, places and property safe. This holiday season, electronic security and life...