Unions Push to Force Merit-Based Contractors Out of Public Works Contracts

Unions Push to Force Merit-Based Contractors Out of Public Works Contracts

On February 4, 2022 President Biden issued an executive order (EO 14063) that will, when fully implemented, require Project Labor Agreements (PLA) on all federal construction projects of $35 million or more. This EO includes the work done by subcontractors,...
ESA Welcomes New Board Members: Rick Seymour & Michael Barnes

ESA Welcomes New Board Members: Rick Seymour & Michael Barnes

The Electronic Security Association recently installed two new members on its Board of Directors. The purpose of a director on the ESA Board is to work collectively as a team to provide good governance of ESA affairs and to set...
Case Study: Proguard Protection Services

Case Study: Proguard Protection Services

“Since implementing [simPRO], my profit margins have increased over 10% in just the last year.” - Frank Bauer, CEO           Read why Proguard Protection Services made the switch to simPRO to improve business operations and increase...
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...
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...