Named after Electronic Security Association’s (ESA’s) former president, the Sara E. Jackson Award recognizes and honors an ESA member's work on an association committee, task force or board. ESA Chairman John Loud presented Kirk MacDowell with the award during the...
Weinstock Leaders throughout history have come from all different walks of life and devoted themselves to all different causes. But they all share one common quality – they blaze a trail for others to follow in. Within the security industry,...
Our police, firefighters, paramedics, and EMTs put their lives on the line to keep us safe. The security industry works closely with these forces, providing support and technology to help them do their job more efficiently. But ESA wants to...
Aiden O’Brien will lead FAST in its efforts to connect passionate, innovative professionals with new opportunities in the electronic security and life safety industry. The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named Aiden O’Brien to serve as FAST’s first...
Members of the Electronic Security Association recently voted for several open positions on its Board of Directors. Election The purpose of a director on the ESA Board is to work collectively as a team to provide good governance of ESA...
Fire alarm systems have been monitored for decades. Recently, however, there are new opportunities to monitor other life safety systems within a building. A Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter (DACT) has been the most common device used to transmit signals off...
The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has opened the call for nominations for the inaugural FAST Security Technician of the Year Awards, an initiative recognizing security technicians who have demonstrated excellence, premier customer service and leadership within their organizations. Honorees...
What does adaptability mean, and how important is it? The world of sales is changing. It’s no longer enough to have a good product and a solid understanding of the market; today, it’s all about getting your salespeople up-to-date on...
ESA is celebrating its 75th year at ESX 2023 with the Diamond Jubilee and Weinstock Celebration at the Frazier History Museum in Louisville, KY. On Wednesday June 7th from 6 – 7:30 pm, security pros will get together at the...
It’s common for ESA board of director elections to have a modest turnout. We see the association’s most passionate members run and re-run — and their word-of-mouth referral attracts additional folks with new perspectives. To view both the Associate...