New Process for Renewing ESA Certifications

New Process for Renewing ESA Certifications

As of January 1, there are two big changes to the NTS Certification Renewal process that will make it easier to keep your NTS Certification(s) current. Work Experience During a Renewal Cycle The first change taking effect is that CEU...
Training as a Service Receives Positive Reviews at Launch

Training as a Service Receives Positive Reviews at Launch

Cookie-cutter training solutions will not work to meet the needs of today’s employers. With a tight labor market making retention a priority, proper onboarding and training programs could be the difference between making 2020 a fantastic year or a flop...
Your Voice on the Hill in 2019

Your Voice on the Hill in 2019

Legislation and regulations are constantly changing, affecting our industry and the communities in which our member companies operate. We strive to keep our members in the know, give them a voice on Capitol Hill and share tools so they can...
Troubling State Legislation from Virginia and Utah in December

Troubling State Legislation from Virginia and Utah in December

We normally see and expect a relatively quiet month for legislative upheaval as most state legislatures wind down for the holidays. Maybe it is just a portend of what we can expect in 2020, but some significant legislation impacting the...
Legislative Report – December 2019

Legislative Report – December 2019

Federal Legislative Summary A federal bill that will add meaningful strength in the battle to end persistent “robocalling” abuses that all Americans suffer from, passed Congress and on December 30, 2019, was signed into law by President Trump. Cited as...
What to Watch for in 2020

What to Watch for in 2020

The industry’s evolution will continue in new ways in 2020, but we will continue facing many of the same challenges we have faced for years as electronic security professionals. The biggest new changes will come from legislation, advanced automation and...
Holmes Security Systems Racks Up Resideo Connect Awards

Holmes Security Systems Racks Up Resideo Connect Awards

ESA Member Holmes Security Systems of North Carolina earned multiple Resideo Connect awards in late 2019. Resideo recognized the company with its Life Safety Award, Community Service Award, Circle of Excellence, Security Marketing Excellence Award and the 2019 Medal of Honor.  According to Stephen Wheeler, president of Holmes Security Systems, his company won these awards because of the team’s dedication...
How Do You Assess Training?

How Do You Assess Training?

In a past article, I mentioned the Yungblut family has a new puppy and we are in the midst of puppy training.  This intensive program includes potty training, no-jumping training, sleep training, no-biting training, no-choking-yourself-while-walking training, and the no-barking training.  Phew!   How my husband and I...
Good News for Industry Despite Gridlock in Washington

Good News for Industry Despite Gridlock in Washington

Is Anything Getting Done in Congress? If you watch the news at the national level (regardless of the network) you would be justified to conclude that gridlock in Washington is the result of the great divide over President Trump. Even...
Legislative Report – November 2019

Legislative Report – November 2019

Federal Legislative Summary Federal bills filed or moving in November continue the themes we have seen over the last few months, online privacy, school security and workforce development. Only seven (7) bills were introduced or moved last month. Download the...