Terror Knows No Boundaries – Preparing for the Next Wave of Violence

Terror Knows No Boundaries – Preparing for the Next Wave of Violence

Whether it is Catholic churches in Sri Lanka, Mosques in New Zealand or Synagogues here in the United States, terrorists continue to commit destructive or violent acts in places of worship that many people hold sacred. Whether it is Catholic...
Executive Summary — April 2019

Executive Summary — April 2019

April was a month for movement and enactment on good and bad bills around the country. We will highlight those with the most potential impact to membership, but everyone is encouraged to read through the list of bills in your...
The Fantastic Four Qualities of a Hero

The Fantastic Four Qualities of a Hero

Heroes do certain things better than everyone else. They show up with a different mindset and focus. Specifically, I noticed four fantastic qualities that are evident every time a hero shows up: One: Heroes help people-with no strings attached.  Everyone comprehends...
ESA and SIA Partner to Elevate the Industry Amidst Skilled Labor Stressors

ESA and SIA Partner to Elevate the Industry Amidst Skilled Labor Stressors

The skilled labor shortage is reaching epidemic proportions. For the first time, there are more job openings than there are eligible workers to fill them — and economists have us bracing for wage pressures to build with higher competition and...
Proposed Licensing Legislation in North Dakota Poses Threat to Jobs and Businesses

Proposed Licensing Legislation in North Dakota Poses Threat to Jobs and Businesses

While many states are working to reduce regulations and identify the least restrictive means of regulating professions and trades, North Dakota is seemingly moving in the opposite direction. As of today, there are no statewide licensing requirements for electronic security or...
The Only Two Reasons Why Security Salespeople Fail

The Only Two Reasons Why Security Salespeople Fail

This may sound simplistic, but there are really only two reasons why salespeople aren’t successful: 1. They don’t do enough of the right activities to get enough opportunities 2. When they perform sales activities they aren’t very good at them. This...
Bills Filed in Last Month of 2018

Bills Filed in Last Month of 2018

State legislators are making their way back to their respective capitals and bills with a potential impact to the electronic security industry are being filed with more frequency. School security legislation continues to dominate the issue area of most concern...
Get a Look at Austin, Leadership Summit’s Host City

Get a Look at Austin, Leadership Summit’s Host City

The 2019 event’s host city of Austin, TX has plenty to offer, even just within a mile of the hotel. Executives at ESA’s Leadership Summit will have an abundance of opportunities to share best practices, network and learn from out-of-the-industry...
Leadership Summit Sessions Gain CEU Approval, NTS Accreditation

Leadership Summit Sessions Gain CEU Approval, NTS Accreditation

Leadership Summit sessions have been approved for 8 hours of state licensing CEU credits in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi, with approval currently pending for North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. The sessions are also approved for National Training School Renewal credits....

ESA’s National Training School Releases 18 New CEU Courses

Continuing education is for everyone — from the lifelong learner to the ambitious success seeker. ESA’s National Training Schools courses and CEU programs are designed to help electronic security and life safety professionals advance in easily accessible and robust ways....