ESA’s annual Day on Capitol Hill took place May 16 and 17, during which time security industry representatives visited nearly 100 U.S. House and U.S. Senate Congressional offices to discuss topics pertinent to the security issue and develop communication and relationships with lawmakers.
The newly formed Campus Security Coalition, a networking group focused on sharing ideas and spearheading discussion about security and safety at schools nationwide, unveiled its 2017 School Security Grant Program. The initiative is designed to help schools better address threats, further strengthen security efforts and realize more proactive intelligence efforts.
Affiliated Monitoring's second annual Catalyst Conference was held in Adventura, Fla., at the Turnberry Isle Resort & Hotel May 15-17, focusing on sales and marketing techniques for dealers within the PERS industry, as well as providing a healthy amount of time for attendees to relax, network and enjoy all that south Florida has to offer.
FLIR Systems Inc. appointed James J. Cannon president and CEO, effective June 19, 2017. Cannon will succeed Andy Teich, whose retirement after 33 years of service was previously announced on February 14, 2017.
John M. Merklinger, director of the Rochester/Monroe County 911 center and 311 call center, is the recipient of The Monitoring Association’s 2017 Public Sector Award.
CEDIA has accepted the resignation of its Global President/CEO Vin Bruno, effective immediately. Bruno has resigned in order to focus on new opportunities in the residential and commercial technology industries, building upon his distinguished career and service to CEDIA, Crestron and VCOM International Multimedia Corporation, the company reported in a press release.
With thousands of consumers victimized by fraudulent door-to-door home security sales every summer, the Better Business Bureau, with the help of ADT and several industry associations, is sounding the alarm about deceptive tactics.
Best Buy and Vivint Smart Home announced a strategic partnership to give customers an easy way to automate and manage their homes, called Best Buy Smart Home powered by Vivint.
The Electronic Security & Technology Association (ESTA), presented its first Lifetime Achievement Award to member Bob Helstrom, owner and CEO of Custom Security Systems, Lacey, Wash. Helstrom received the award at a luncheon held in his honor on May 2, 2017, during the ESTA annual Owner’s Conference in Seattle.
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