Congress Takes Bi-partisan Approach to Workforce Development

Congress Takes Bi-partisan Approach to Workforce Development

Congress took a break from perpetual division to support a bi-partisan measure that will modernize and update workforce development funding for high-skill, high-demand jobs like those in electronic security. Congress took a break from perpetual division to support a bi-partisan...
Congratulations to ESA’s 2018 Youth Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to ESA’s 2018 Youth Scholarship Recipients

This philanthropic initiative recognizes the work of first responders, who serve to save and protect our country, by granting scholarships to their graduating sons and daughters. In 2018, ESA was supported by COPS Monitoring and Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) to...
What I Took Away from ESX 2018

What I Took Away from ESX 2018

Some of the post event coverage is calling ESX the “UN” event — the disruptor that is redefining what expos and industry shows should be offering to our channel. WE’VE TAKEN ON A NEW PURPOSE as of this year’s event:...
ESA Supports Signing of Career and Technical Education Bill

ESA Supports Signing of Career and Technical Education Bill

The Electronic Security Association announced its support for the signing of H.R. 2353, the “Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act,” by President Trump. This bill re-authorizes and modernizes the “Perkins Act”, which was very much needed...
ESA’s National Training School Partners with High School CTE Programs to Address Industry Workforce Shortages

ESA’s National Training School Partners with High School CTE Programs to Address Industry Workforce Shortages

Workforce shortages within the industry have been a cited concern in trade media for the past few years. As the number of technical job postings increase, ESA’s National Training School (NTS) is tackling the issue head on, aiming to expose...
Louisiana Prohibits Fines for False Alarms

Louisiana Prohibits Fines for False Alarms

Recently, changes were made to local Louisiana regulation with R.S. 40:1664.16(C). A major issue we as an industry have had challenges with include local municipalities passing ordinances that charge alarm fines to the companies rather than the customer. Local ESA chapters and SIAC...
The “Supreme” Impact of Courts on Licensing

The “Supreme” Impact of Courts on Licensing

If you glanced at the news lately you probably know that President Trump made another selection for the Supreme Court to replace the retiring Anthony Kennedy. While listening to or readings stories on Justice Kavanaugh you may have heard the...
States Approve Different Ways to Make Schools More Secure in June

States Approve Different Ways to Make Schools More Secure in June

States continued to approve legislation in June that will provide, in some cases, funding to improve school security through electronic security systems, video surveillance and access control. Unfortunately, some states can only find the means to study the issue. But,...
The History of America’s Independence Day

The History of America’s Independence Day

"Taxation without representation!" was the battle cry in America’s 13 Colonies, which were forced to pay taxes to England's King George III despite having no representation in the British Parliament. As dissatisfaction grew, British troops were sent in to quell...
ESA’s National Training School Updates Requirements on Popular Certifications

ESA’s National Training School Updates Requirements on Popular Certifications

ESA’s National Training School has updated requirements for obtaining its most popular certifications, including the Certified Alarm Technician Level II (CAT II), the Certified Fire Alarm Technician Level II (CFAT) and the Certified Fire Alarm Designer (CFAD) Level III. The...