The Electronic Security Association (ESA) launched its new Executive Management Professionals (EMP) Group designed for individuals charged with the strategic and financial leadership of electronic security integration and monitoring companies.
According to the Security Industry Alarm Coalition, the latest statistics from Phoenix, show the city has one of the nation’s best and most effective alarm management programs. In 2011, 84.92 percent of Phoenix alarm users did not have any false alarms and the program recovered more than $2.8 million in costs to city, SIAC stated.
Leviton, Melville, N.Y., announced the acquisition of Home Automation Inc. (HAI), a provider of home automation controls for residential and light commercial applications. HAI enhances Leviton’s current home automation offerings by providing homeowners with solutions that combine security, energy management and entertainment controls, in user-friendly applications.
Bill Bozeman, president and chief executive officer of PSA Security Network, was named the 2012 recipient of the George R. Lippert Memorial Award. The award, which was first presented by the Security Industry Association (SIA) in 1989, recognizes outstanding contributions to SIA and the security industry. Bozeman was chosen to receive the award by a unanimous vote of former winners.
Red Hawk Fire & Security U.S., announced the first steps in rebranding efforts and the launch of a new company website as the transition from Chubb continues moving forward.
Security Service Company Inc., Fleetwood, Pa., announced it acquired the assets of Four Star Electronic Security, a residential and commercial security provider based in Hamburg, Pa.