ESA Announces Initiative to Introduce the SECURE Act in State Legislatures

ESA Announces Initiative to Introduce the SECURE Act in State Legislatures

The Electronic Security Association (ESA), the national voice for the electronic security and life safety industry, has announced plans to introduce the SECURE Act in state legislatures across the country beginning in 2026. The proposal, known as Safeguarding Election Candidates...
Life Safety at Risk: The Real Cost of Spectrum Reallocation

Life Safety at Risk: The Real Cost of Spectrum Reallocation

By Taylor Criddle, VP of Advocacy and Public Affairs  The Lower 900 MHz band (902–928 MHz) is the backbone of an entire segment of the life safety and security industry. Under FCC Part 15, this unlicensed spectrum enables millions of...
ESA Forms AI Readiness Council to Help Security Industry Navigate AI Transformation

ESA Forms AI Readiness Council to Help Security Industry Navigate AI Transformation

The Electronic Security Association (ESA) has announced the formation of its AI Readiness Council (ARC), a forward-thinking initiative designed to help the electronic security and life safety industry navigate the complexities of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in a responsible, practical,...
ESA Secures Major Court Victory Over FTC’s Negative Option Rule

ESA Secures Major Court Victory Over FTC’s Negative Option Rule

July 8th marked a win for the Electronic Security Association in the U.S Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit as they successfully challenged the Federal Trade Commission’s Negative Option Rule alongside a group of petitioners including the US Chamber...
Why the FCC Must Protect the Lower 900 MHz Band

Why the FCC Must Protect the Lower 900 MHz Band

The Lower 900 MHz band (902–928 MHz) is a vital portion of spectrum regulated under FCC Part 15. It supports a thriving ecosystem of unlicensed, low-power wireless devices used every day in alarm systems, medical alerts, smoke detectors, security panels,...
ESA Members Elect New Board Leaders to Help Guide the Association Forward

ESA Members Elect New Board Leaders to Help Guide the Association Forward

ESA members recently cast their votes to fill several open positions on the ESA Board of Directors, resulting in the election of a group of dedicated professionals who will help shape the future of the association. These individuals will play...
Electronic Security Industry Applauds Passage of Oregon SB 959 to Combat Signal Jamming

Electronic Security Industry Applauds Passage of Oregon SB 959 to Combat Signal Jamming

The Electronic Security Association (ESA) and its nationwide membership applaud Governor Tina Kotek and the Oregon Legislature for the recent passage and signing of Senate Bill 959, a critical public safety measure that classifies signal jamming devices as burglary tools...
ESA Welcomes Taylor Criddle as New VP of Advocacy and Public Affairs

ESA Welcomes Taylor Criddle as New VP of Advocacy and Public Affairs

ESA is proud to welcome Taylor Criddle to the position of VP of Advocacy and Public Affairs. In his role, he will serve as a voice on behalf of the security and life safety industry in the important arena of...
ESA Announces 2025-2027 Integrator and Associate Directors Elections

ESA Announces 2025-2027 Integrator and Associate Directors Elections

The Leadership Identification & Nomination Committee (Nominating Committee) is charged with identifying, recruiting, and reviewing eligible candidates. This work began in January 2025 when the Nominating Committee announced a call for nominations to all voting members.   Elections will begin May...
Security Hill Day 2025

Security Hill Day 2025

Produced by Electronic Security Association (ESA), and the Security Industry Association (SIA), Security Hill Day, a unique executive event in Washington, D.C., that took place March 5th, 2025, and was created to help raise the collective voice of the security...