ESA has long advocated and will continue to advocate for school security improvements at the federal and state levels. We have supported well over a dozen bills during the 118th Congress. Unfortunately, with each national tragedy, including the recent school...
On October 22nd, 2024, the Electronic Security Association INC (ESA) filed a petition for review with the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. In response to the FTC’s rule regarding “Negative Option” ESA’s newly elected Chairman, Kevin...
When we launch an advocacy campaign at ESA, especially a federal one, I will often hear back from members about what they heard from their Representative or Senator. Sometimes, it is a well explained reply from the elected official discussing...
Oregon Passes the Right to Repair By Jake Braunger On February 5th, 2024, a Right to Repair bill was introduced in the Oregon state senate. 15 days later the senate passed it and it arrived at the state house. On...
The Leadership Identification & Nomination Committee (Nominating Committee) is charged with identifying, recruiting, and reviewing eligible candidates. This work began in January 2024 when the Nominating Committee announced a call for nominations to all voting members. Voting is open NOW!...
To kick off 2024 the U.S. Department of Labor announced its final rule on Employee or Independent Contractor Classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act. It may make your HR and accounting departments act like they are feeling their way...
As time marches on, our thoughts inevitably turn toward how do we go about securing the future? Particularly the prospect of our children stepping into our roles. Some of us business owners and leaders are also parents, and often ponder...
The Leadership Identification & Nomination Committee (Nominating Committee) is charged with identifying, recruiting, and reviewing eligible candidates. This work began in January 2024 when the Nominating Committee announced a call for nominations to all voting members. Elections will begin April...
The Oregon right to repair bill, which swiftly moved through the state legislature and now awaits the Governor's signature after passing on March 6th, 2024, could disrupt the entire industry’s operations in the Beaver state. Jake Braunger, Vice President of...
On March 6th, over 50 ESA and SIA representatives took to Capitol Hill in Washington DC to represent and advocate on behalf of the security and life safety industry for the 2nd annual Security Hill Day. Kicking things off the night...