New Tennessee Law Provides Resolution to Current and Potential Alarm Issues

New Tennessee Law Provides Resolution to Current and Potential Alarm Issues

On May 8, 2019, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed SB 1443, which will provide positive safeguards for electronic security and life safety companies. On May 8, 2019, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed SB 1443, which will provide positive safeguards for...
Clare Dealers Purchasing Product through SnapAV Can Now Capitalize on the NorthStar Affiliate Program

Clare Dealers Purchasing Product through SnapAV Can Now Capitalize on the NorthStar Affiliate Program

NorthStar will partner with Clare to offer security account funding on security contracts through its affiliate program for dealers nationwide. Clare and NorthStar have announced a partnership bringing NorthStar’s affiliate program to all Clare security dealers. The program will offer...
ESA to Hold Important Industry and Association Meetings at ESX

ESA to Hold Important Industry and Association Meetings at ESX

ESA will hold important Association meetings during the Electronic Security Expo, June 3-6 in Indianapolis, IN. ESA will hold important Association meetings during the Electronic Security Expo, June 3-6 in Indianapolis, IN. Industry leaders will come together to discuss important...
Apples and Oranges: Why Policy Comparisons Are Important

Apples and Oranges: Why Policy Comparisons Are Important

I was recently asked to provide a comparison of a package policy to our general liability/professional liability program we provide at Security America. In my discussions with the agent, it became clear that what they were looking at vs what...
Experts Say Sandy Springs Alarm Ordinance Could Cost Citizens and Businesses Between $7-$14 Million

Experts Say Sandy Springs Alarm Ordinance Could Cost Citizens and Businesses Between $7-$14 Million

Sandy Springs residents and businesses who use alarm systems to protect lives and property will have to invest millions of dollars in new equipment to continue to receive police response under the city’s controversial and reportedly confusing alarm ordinance set...
Terror Knows No Boundaries – Preparing for the Next Wave of Violence

Terror Knows No Boundaries – Preparing for the Next Wave of Violence

Whether it is Catholic churches in Sri Lanka, Mosques in New Zealand or Synagogues here in the United States, terrorists continue to commit destructive or violent acts in places of worship that many people hold sacred. Whether it is Catholic...
Executive Summary — April 2019

Executive Summary — April 2019

April was a month for movement and enactment on good and bad bills around the country. We will highlight those with the most potential impact to membership, but everyone is encouraged to read through the list of bills in your...
Resideo Unveils Premier Security Dealer Program

Resideo Unveils Premier Security Dealer Program

• New program empowers dealers and provides the tools to stand out in highly competitive markets while driving value for homeowners • Launching one-stop dedicated dealer portal to help with lead generation and training Austin, Texas, April 10, 2019 –...
Boost Your Next Smart-Home Install with These 2 Products

Boost Your Next Smart-Home Install with These 2 Products

The world of security installs is rapidly changing with the introduction of smart-home products, disruptive recurring revenue models, and increasingly higher consumer expectations. Integrators have more to stay on top of than ever before in order to remain relevant and...
The Fair and Open Competition Act is About More Than Large Public Work Projects

The Fair and Open Competition Act is About More Than Large Public Work Projects

We recently launched a campaign to urge that ESA members contact their elected Representatives and Senators in the US Congress and request that they co-sponsor H.R. 1858 and S. 907, known as the “Fair and Open Competition Act.” This legislation...

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