ESA Announces New Volunteer Leaders at ESX

ESA Announces New Volunteer Leaders at ESX

Indianapolis, Indiana (June 4, 2019) — This week, the Electronic Security Association swears in new officers to drive its executive committee. The new officers were installed during the ESA Annual Membership Meeting on June 3, 2019 at the Electronic Security...
Department of Labor Proposes to Clear Muddy “Joint Employer” Regulations

Department of Labor Proposes to Clear Muddy “Joint Employer” Regulations

On April 9, 2019 the US Department of Labor (DOL) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to update and clarify the interpretation of “joint employer status” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which has not had significant revisions...
5 Ways You Should Be Optimizing for Voice Search

5 Ways You Should Be Optimizing for Voice Search

“Hey Siri, call The Hair Studio.” “Ok Google, what time does Joe’s Pizza close?” “Hey Alexa, reorder paper towels.” We’re increasingly turning to voice search rather than keying in a question or completing a task on our mobile device or...
A Harmonious Security Ensemble

A Harmonious Security Ensemble

The Backstreet Boys, Loretta Lynn, Florence Henderson, Rosemary Clooney, Keith Whitley, Boots Randolph and Steven Curtis Chapman. What do these notable names have in common? All of them have been inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, a museum...
Leaning into Excellence

Leaning into Excellence

Warren Buffet. Mark Cuban. Bill Gates. What do they all have in common? They all share a thirst for learning — they are all avid consumers of information. The fact is, most successful people are. Warren Buffet. Mark Cuban. Bill...
New Tennessee Law Provides Resolution to Current and Potential Alarm Issues

New Tennessee Law Provides Resolution to Current and Potential Alarm Issues

On May 8, 2019, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed SB 1443, which will provide positive safeguards for electronic security and life safety companies. On May 8, 2019, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed SB 1443, which will provide positive safeguards for...
Clare Dealers Purchasing Product through SnapAV Can Now Capitalize on the NorthStar Affiliate Program

Clare Dealers Purchasing Product through SnapAV Can Now Capitalize on the NorthStar Affiliate Program

NorthStar will partner with Clare to offer security account funding on security contracts through its affiliate program for dealers nationwide. Clare and NorthStar have announced a partnership bringing NorthStar’s affiliate program to all Clare security dealers. The program will offer...
ESA to Hold Important Industry and Association Meetings at ESX

ESA to Hold Important Industry and Association Meetings at ESX

ESA will hold important Association meetings during the Electronic Security Expo, June 3-6 in Indianapolis, IN. ESA will hold important Association meetings during the Electronic Security Expo, June 3-6 in Indianapolis, IN. Industry leaders will come together to discuss important...
Apples and Oranges: Why Policy Comparisons Are Important

Apples and Oranges: Why Policy Comparisons Are Important

I was recently asked to provide a comparison of a package policy to our general liability/professional liability program we provide at Security America. In my discussions with the agent, it became clear that what they were looking at vs what...
Experts Say Sandy Springs Alarm Ordinance Could Cost Citizens and Businesses Between $7-$14 Million

Experts Say Sandy Springs Alarm Ordinance Could Cost Citizens and Businesses Between $7-$14 Million

Sandy Springs residents and businesses who use alarm systems to protect lives and property will have to invest millions of dollars in new equipment to continue to receive police response under the city’s controversial and reportedly confusing alarm ordinance set...