By Crystal Jacobs
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...
City Admits Citizens and Alarm Companies Confused About Ordinance
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...
by Chris Heaton - Vice President for Advocacy and Public Affairs
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...
by Chris Heaton - Vice President for Advocacy and Public Affairs
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...
by Mike King — Manager, Hosted Video, Axis Communications, Inc.
Over the next five years, the cloud solutions market is projected to increase by almost 400%. Video cloud solutions are becoming more and more attractive to customers, as they’re flexible, scalable, cost effective and simple to maintain. Unfortunately, cloud solutions increase...
ESA’s National Training School just added Michigan to its list of states that recognize its training for licensing. Michigan’s Bureau of Construction Codes, Electrical Division for Fire Alarm Specialty Technician Candidates has approved NTS’ CFAT Level II as an alternative...
• New program empowers dealers and provides the tools to stand out in highly competitive markets while driving value for homeowners • Launching one-stop dedicated dealer portal to help with lead generation and training Austin, Texas, April 10, 2019 –...
The world of security installs is rapidly changing with the introduction of smart-home products, disruptive recurring revenue models, and increasingly higher consumer expectations. Integrators have more to stay on top of than ever before in order to remain relevant and...

Posted: April 24, 2019
by Chris Heaton - Vice President for Advocacy and Public Affairs
We recently launched a campaign to urge that ESA members contact their elected Representatives and Senators in the US Congress and request that they co-sponsor H.R. 1858 and S. 907, known as the “Fair and Open Competition Act.” This legislation...
by Kevin Brown — ESX Main Stage Speaker
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...