Action Over Claims: The Overlooked Threat in Alarm Industry Subcontracting

Action Over Claims: The Overlooked Threat in Alarm Industry Subcontracting

By Crystal Jacobs, Program Lead at Security America Insurance  The decision to utilize subcontractors carries significant weight for companies in the alarm industry. From an insurance and liability perspective, this is not a simple cost-benefit equation. It requires careful evaluation...
Preparing Security Businesses for AI: ESA’s New Council

Preparing Security Businesses for AI: ESA’s New Council

By Merlin Guilbeau, CEO, Electronic Security Association  The Electronic Security Association (ESA) has always been dedicated to preparing our members for what’s next. Today, we are at the forefront of one of the most significant transformations our industry has ever...
Beyond the Lens: Turning Video Monitoring into RMR

Beyond the Lens: Turning Video Monitoring into RMR

The demand for video monitoring continues to grow as technology evolves and customer expectations shift. Once viewed as a passive tool for observation, video monitoring is now positioned as a proactive method of preventing threats, reducing false alarms, and even...
Life Safety at Risk: The Real Cost of Spectrum Reallocation

Life Safety at Risk: The Real Cost of Spectrum Reallocation

By Taylor Criddle, VP of Advocacy and Public Affairs  The Lower 900 MHz band (902–928 MHz) is the backbone of an entire segment of the life safety and security industry. Under FCC Part 15, this unlicensed spectrum enables millions of...
FlyLock Partners with ESA to Enrich Service Offerings for Franchise Locations

FlyLock Partners with ESA to Enrich Service Offerings for Franchise Locations

FlyLock, a leading provider of access control solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with the Electronic Security Association (ESA) to arm technicians with industry-leading training and to enrich services offered by its growing network of nearly 100 franchise locations across...
Welcome Our Newest September Integrator Members of 2025

Welcome Our Newest September Integrator Members of 2025

This month we have had 34 new integrator members join the association!  Here are all the new Integrators that have joined ESA in September. Welcome to the ESA Community! Many electronic security and life safety integrator members join ESA for...
VirtuGuardâ„¢ Video Auditing: A New Use for Video Surveillance

VirtuGuardâ„¢ Video Auditing: A New Use for Video Surveillance

BOS Security’s VirtuGuard™ is a provider of Video Auditing Services. Any company with surveillance camera infrastructure should be conducting video auditing. Typically, businesses only tend to use their camera infrastructure when they believe they need to view something, an incident...
Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Announces 2025 Security Technician of the Year Award Winners

Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Announces 2025 Security Technician of the Year Award Winners

The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named 10 winners for the 2025 Security Technician of the Year Awards. Now in its third year, this prestigious awards program highlights the critical role that security technicians play within the industry, celebrating their excellence...
Modern Policing Meets the Security Industry: Opportunities and Obstacles

Modern Policing Meets the Security Industry: Opportunities and Obstacles

Recently a large suburban community in Texas hired a new chief of police. The candidate they selected was a strong advocate for utilizing technology to enhance policing effectiveness. As American City and County Magazine recently reported, “Advancements in police technology...
Recognizing a Lifetime of Service: ESA Honors Volunteers with Lifetime Membership

Recognizing a Lifetime of Service: ESA Honors Volunteers with Lifetime Membership

At the heart of the Electronic Security Association (ESA) lies a simple but powerful truth: Our greatest strength is our people. The volunteers who give their time, talents, and passion to this association shape the future of electronic security and...