Navigating Through the Minefield of Small Business (Association) Health Plans

Navigating Through the Minefield of Small Business (Association) Health Plans

On October 12, 2017, President Trump signed an executive order, “Promoting Healthcare Choice and Competition Across the United States,” with the stated purpose of facilitating the purchase of health insurance across state lines and creating a healthcare system that is...
ESA’s National Training School Launches Online Instructor Led Training

ESA’s National Training School Launches Online Instructor Led Training

Yes, you read that title right. And nope, we aren’t hiring virtual instructors. The ESA National Training School is going to start offering instructor-led training  courses virtually! We are referring to this new delivery method as Online Instructor Led Training (OILT). Yes, you read that title...
ESA Members Advocate on Industry Issues with Federal Elected Officials Throughout New Local Advocacy Event, District Day

ESA Members Advocate on Industry Issues with Federal Elected Officials Throughout New Local Advocacy Event, District Day

Members who participated in ESA’s District Day last week found the visits to their local congressional offices to be productive. Engaging with their elected officials and staffs, ESA Members moved the needle, educating many on the issues we face in...
School Security, Life Safety and Alarm Contract Legislation Becomes Law in April

School Security, Life Safety and Alarm Contract Legislation Becomes Law in April

School security and safety related bills dominated the state legislative activity for the last two months. There were 82 bills that were introduced or moved during this time and many of these bills will provide for infrastructure improvements that include...
Detecting and Deterring Workplace Violence

Detecting and Deterring Workplace Violence

Providing a secure workplace is a vital concern for employers but presents a definitive challenge. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2 million American workers report having been victims of workplace violence, with aggravated assault being the most...
ESA Honors Greenville Businessman and Industry Entrepreneur Robert Few with Prestigious Industry Leadership Award

ESA Honors Greenville Businessman and Industry Entrepreneur Robert Few with Prestigious Industry Leadership Award

Nearly 75 percent of the American workforce will be Millennials or GenX by 2027, according to Forbes. Greenville businessman and entrepreneur Robert Few sees this as an opportunity to prepare the next generation of electronic security industry leaders by fostering...
10 Facts That Shatter Network Video Myths

10 Facts That Shatter Network Video Myths

Why are customers hesitant to adopt IP video solutions? Even though network cameras have been around since 1996, there’s still a lack of knowledge and understanding among small and medium businesses. Whether they’re first time surveillance buyers or they need...
ESA Thanks Ron Walters for His Contributions to the Industry

ESA Thanks Ron Walters for His Contributions to the Industry

Ronald “Ron” Walters has retired as director of the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) after a stellar career that included work in law enforcement, corporate security, an alarm company owner and director of the Security Industry Alarm Coalition. Ronald “Ron”...