NTS Releases Spring Online Instructor-Led Training Schedule

NTS Releases Spring Online Instructor-Led Training Schedule

Online Instructor-Led Training courses allow you to get the full benefit of a live instructor teaching a course without the travel time or expense! Interact with your instructor, ask questions, and download course material all from the comfort of your home or...
February Executive Summary

February Executive Summary

This month was very busy on several different issue areas. States continue to file well-funded school security legislation. We also saw some supportive bills that will prohibit local jurisdictions from fining alarm companies and/or forcing them to collect registration fees...
Professional Installation and Monitoring Associations Dispute Google’s Statement, “Security Systems Often Use Microphones”

Professional Installation and Monitoring Associations Dispute Google’s Statement, “Security Systems Often Use Microphones”

The Monitoring Association (TMA) and the Electronic Security Association (ESA), (March 5, 2019, Vienna, Va. and Irving, Tx) – Recent reporting by Business Insider, CNN Business and many other publications have highlighted the undisclosed, on-board microphone discovered in Google’s Nest...
Electronic Security Association and Security Industry Association Announce Coordination on Workforce Development Strategies

Electronic Security Association and Security Industry Association Announce Coordination on Workforce Development Strategies

(March 5, Irving, TX) – The Electronic Security Association (ESA) and the Security Industry Association (SIA) are collaborating on a joint strategy to help their members identify, recruit and retain qualified employees for a variety of professional roles within manufacturer...
Dangerous Legislation Hits States Early in the Year

Dangerous Legislation Hits States Early in the Year

Before the month of January ended, we encountered several bills in state legislatures that remind us of the need for diligence and advocacy. One bill in New Jersey, signed by the Governor on January 31st, will have a significantly negative...
NTS To Launch Assessment Exams in 2019

NTS To Launch Assessment Exams in 2019

Hiring is tough! Not only is it hard to find qualified candidates, it’s even harder to know if your top candidates are truly as great as they seem. Every time I  have an open position to fill, I compare it with gambling. It’s always a...
Remembering the Life and Legacy of George P. Gunning

Remembering the Life and Legacy of George P. Gunning

George P. Gunning passed away on February 14, 2019, leaving behind a tremendous legacy in the electronic security and life safety industry. Gunning was an active member of the security industry for 40 years, where he held leadership positions in...
Sales Onboarding Advice: Why Hiring Right is Only Half the Battle

Sales Onboarding Advice: Why Hiring Right is Only Half the Battle

By Gretchen Gordon, Braveheart Sales Performance Every new sales hire needs to go through a predictive on-boarding program to have the best chance for success. Even the very best salespeople need some guidance to enable them to be successful. Something...

2019 Sara E. Jackson Memorial Award

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2018 Morris F. Weinstock Person of the Year

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