The Telephone Consumer Protection Act and Alarm Company Liability

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act and Alarm Company Liability

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) was enacted in 1991 at the dawn of the internet and technology age and was written to provide consumers with certain protections as they related to “robocalls” using automatic telephone dialing system or “autodialers.”...
ESA’s Scholarship Program Recognizes Children of First Responders, Donates Over $67,000 in 2018

ESA’s Scholarship Program Recognizes Children of First Responders, Donates Over $67,000 in 2018

This year, the Electronic Security Association and its participating state chapters have awarded over $67,000 in scholarships to college-bound children of first responders throughout the nation. The trade association, comprised of electronic security and life safety installation, integration and monitoring...
4 Reasons to Add Managed Services to Your RMR Model

4 Reasons to Add Managed Services to Your RMR Model

You might be hesitant to expand your offering outside of alarm services, but adding managed services to your RMR model will attract business from new and existing customers. The security industry is changing, as more and more customers are demanding...
Kasey Taught Me — Koorsen’s Fire & Life Safety Dogs Save Lives

Kasey Taught Me — Koorsen’s Fire & Life Safety Dogs Save Lives

STOP, DROP, and ROLL. A concept we are all too familiar with. One that most of us learned as children in school or with our parents. Such a basic concept, that does exactly what it needs to do: remind you...
School’s Out: ESA Offers Security Tips for Parents Whose Children are Staying Home Alone this Summer

School’s Out: ESA Offers Security Tips for Parents Whose Children are Staying Home Alone this Summer

Most children are excited about the freedom the summer months offer – especially when trusted to stay home alone. “What excites children, however, often causes angst for parents,” says Angela White, president of the Electronic Security Association. “Recognizing this dilemma,...
ESA’s CEO Speaks about Deceptive Security Sales Practices, Points Consumers to ESA Members for Reputable Service

ESA’s CEO Speaks about Deceptive Security Sales Practices, Points Consumers to ESA Members for Reputable Service

Summer is here, which means homeowners nationwide will soon be targets of deceptive door knockers trying to con them into switching their alarm service. Last week, ADT, ESA, TMA, and the Louisiana State Fire Marshal joined the Better Business Bureau of...
ESA’s National Training School Innovates Industry Learning

ESA’s National Training School Innovates Industry Learning

This week, the Electronic Security Association’s National Training School, launched its new Online Instructor Led Training (OILT) platform providing synchronous online training to its customers. ESA has been a front-runner when it comes to offering online courses for the electronic...