The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named 10 winners for the 2025 Security Technician of the Year Awards. Now in its third year, this prestigious awards program highlights the critical role that security technicians play within the industry, celebrating their excellence...
Recently a large suburban community in Texas hired a new chief of police. The candidate they selected was a strong advocate for utilizing technology to enhance policing effectiveness. As American City and County Magazine recently reported, “Advancements in police technology...
At the heart of the Electronic Security Association (ESA) lies a simple but powerful truth: Our greatest strength is our people. The volunteers who give their time, talents, and passion to this association shape the future of electronic security and...
By Kevin Stone, ESA Chairman Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming many industries, including our own electronic security industry. From enhancing traditional alarm systems to revolutionizing how CCTV footage is monitored and analyzed, AI is helping businesses and homeowners alike...
By Tracy Larson, President, WeSuite Hiring a new salesperson is always a leap of faith—especially when that person is new to the security industry. They may bring sales experience, people skills, and enthusiasm, but translating that into accurate quotes, margin-conscious...
Sometimes we all need a little help getting where we want to go. Like a GPS navigation system in your car or even a good old fashioned Hagstrom map in your glove compartment, we all can use a little direction...
This month we have had 32 new integrator members join the association! Here are all the new Integrators that have joined ESA in August. Welcome to the ESA Community! Many electronic security and life safety integrator members join ESA for...
By Taylor Criddle, VP of Advocacy & Public Affairs Most business owners don’t realize how deeply laws and regulations can impact their operations—until it’s too late. By the time rules are passed and enforced, the key decisions have already been...
At ESA, we take pride in delivering training that does more than just inform — it equips professionals with the tools to build long-term, successful careers in electronic security and life safety. I’m thrilled to share an exciting development that...
By Crystal Jacobs, Program Lead at Security America As artificial intelligence (AI) and remote monitoring technologies continue to become an alternate solution in the security industry, insurers are reevaluating how these innovations alter the risk landscape. While these technologies offer...