Gas Prices Are Higher By Design – Why?

Gas Prices Are Higher By Design – Why?

Back in 1908, Henry Ford introduced the Model T to the world. The first “affordable” car that would help fuel the creation of the middle class and transform our economy. Do you recall from history books when everyone took their...
SIAC Reacts to Fast-Changing Leadership in Law Enforcement

SIAC Reacts to Fast-Changing Leadership in Law Enforcement

SIAC is observing the news media reporting on a dramatic change in leadership in the law enforcement profession. According to CNN, “police chiefs in the largest cities across the county are leaving at an alarming rate.”  Since 2000, more than...
“Fair Repair Act” and its Potential Consequences for Alarm System Companies

“Fair Repair Act” and its Potential Consequences for Alarm System Companies

A federal bill was filed on March 14, 2022 that could alter the contracts and practices of electronic security and life safety companies across the country, if passed. S. 3830 is titled the “Fair Repair Act” and was filed with...
SIA and ESA Express Support for the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act

SIA and ESA Express Support for the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act

The Electronic Security Association and the Security Industry Association (SIA) are part of a community of security professionals unified by the mission of keeping people and property safe. Following inexplicable and senseless school security tragedies that occur far too often...
A Look To The Bright Future of ESA

A Look To The Bright Future of ESA

It is amazing how time flies! I am amazed that nearly two years have passed since I took the position of President and now Chairman of ESA. This role, like many others, came with facing certain challenges and during my...
How To Find Your Leadership After Failure. He Swings. He Shoots. He Misses.

How To Find Your Leadership After Failure. He Swings. He Shoots. He Misses.

Over the past months I’ve spoken a lot about my journey to lead Guyana to the final round of the World Cup Qualifiers. This was my big, hairy, audacious goal (Jim Collins, Good to Great). It had never been done...
ESA Announces the Launch of the Security Nation Podcast

ESA Announces the Launch of the Security Nation Podcast

Fort Worth, Texas – The Electronic Security Association (ESA) has launched the Security Nation Podcast, with its inaugural episode being released and announced at the Electronic Security Expo in Fort Worth Texas. Security Nation Podcast will bring on security pros...
Legislative Report May 2022

Legislative Report May 2022

Here are highlights of legislative activity that could impact the electronic security and life safety industry from May.   Federal Legislative Summary – May 2022 Congress continues to move slowly as it is now focused on what can be done...
Tragedies Remind Us All What is at Stake

Tragedies Remind Us All What is at Stake

The senseless shootings in Buffalo, NY and Uvalde, TX serve as stark reminders how far we have to go to resolve many societal problems. Everyone reading this has their own ideas about the root cause and potential means to resolve...
Security Trade-Offs: When Feelings Diverge From Reality

Security Trade-Offs: When Feelings Diverge From Reality

Every day, we make decisions based on security risks. This can be as simple as whether we lock our front door or what method of payment we use when making a purchase. Sometimes, we understand that our feeling of security...