Electronic Security Association (ESA) Appoints Jillian Bateman-McIntosh as Chief Operating Officer 

Electronic Security Association (ESA) Appoints Jillian Bateman-McIntosh as Chief Operating Officer 

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,...
Welcome Our Newest November Integrator Members of 2023

Welcome Our Newest November Integrator Members of 2023

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...
Telguard Recognized for Outstanding Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Telguard Recognized for Outstanding Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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...
Holiday Savings with ESA

Holiday Savings with ESA

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...
Authenticity in Sales: Why it Matters

Authenticity in Sales: Why it Matters

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.”...
FAST Forward: Accelerating Talent in the Security Industry

FAST Forward: Accelerating Talent in the Security Industry

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...
ESA Membership Campaign: 5 Reasons You Need to Stop What You’re Doing and Commit

ESA Membership Campaign: 5 Reasons You Need to Stop What You’re Doing and Commit

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 15% on Certified Alarm Technician Level 1 through December

Save 15% on Certified Alarm Technician Level 1 through December

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...
Industry Award: Is Your Company Working with a Local Sheriff? Apply Now

Industry Award: Is Your Company Working with a Local Sheriff? Apply Now

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...
Donations are Now Being Accepted to Support Children of First Responders

Donations are Now Being Accepted to Support Children of First Responders

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...