Important message from WISA President Stuart Brehm

by | Jul 2, 2019 | News

Members of WISA,

On June 4th, 2019 the Electronic Security Association and state chapters, including WISA, voted to end the chapter agreement effective December 31st, 2019.

The Electronic Security Association and state chapters feel this change will bring more mobility among the national and state associations, in addition to its members. Going forward members will have the choice to be a part of ESA, WISA or both.

The WISA Board of Director is working hard exploring new opportunities and we’re excited for your participation. Meantime, WISA will continue to offer training classes, along with popular events like the Golf Outing, Award Ceremony, Holiday Party and Trade Show.

With these new changes in mind, we need your vote! On October 24that 5:00PM there will be a discussion and a vote on changes to WISA’s bylaws. We will also discuss the potential new landscape of training.

Location: WISA Trade Show at the Timber Rattler Stadium

2400 N Casaloma Dr, Appleton, WI 54913

When: 5:00PM-6:00PM.

The NSA and IACP Endorse SIAC’s Model Alarm Ordinance

by | Dec 6, 2018 | News

After many years of collaboration and deliberation, the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) was successful in obtaining the endorsement of a Model Ordinance for False Alarm Reduction and Management by the National Sheriffs Association (NSA) and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) during their respective annual membership meetings in 2018.

The NSA reviewed and endorsed the model ordinance during its annual meeting in June and most recently, the IACP membership voted in November to accept the board-approved resolution endorsing the model ordinance after its annual meeting.

The ordinance is established to set reasonable standards for users, ensure that alarm owners are held responsible for their use of alarm systems, and to encourage the use of security systems and best practices.

This is a significant development between law enforcement and the electronic security and life safety industries. As we have seen in cities like Sandy Springs, GA there are local government officials who adopt policies that run counter to best practices in alarm management.

The approved resolutions by the NSA and IACP of the model ordinance provides a powerful tool to local law enforcement and elected leaders who want to reduce false alarms and manage limited manpower for public safety, without compromising quality service delivery to citizens.

SIAC is supported by ESA, TMA, SIA and many industry leaders who understand the importance of its mission to reduce false alarms in a way that does not compromise public safety.

The endorsement by leading law enforcement associations in the country of its Model Ordinance demonstrates the great work SIAC does for the electronic security industry and the service it provides to law enforcement and the citizens it serves with alarm management practices that work.

To view the IACP resolution, click here.

by Chris Heaton – Vice President for Advocacy and Public Affairs

Steve Mayer Named Emergency24 Vice President of Operations and Administration

by | Dec 1, 2018 | News

DES PLAINES, IL – Steve Mayer has been named Vice President of Operations and Administration for Emergency24 and is replacing long-time executive, Patrick Devereaux, who has retired but remains with the company in an advisory role.

Before joining the Emergency24 team, Mayer was a VP of Operations in distribution. Previously, he worked in finance, operations, corporate real estate and procurement at United Airlines, Bally Fitness and Career Education.

“Steve’s diverse professional experience will allow him to delve into Emergency24’s operations with a unique and fresh perspective,” said Baird Larson, Vice President and Director of Technology. “We selected Steve because he demonstrated the ability to achieve strong financial, operational and customer-service performance. He has in-depth experience in strategic planning, financial analysis and process improvement.”

Like his predecessor Devereaux, Mayer is a “numbers person” and he says the company will continue to measure itself and implement ways to further strengthen operations.

“I’m excited to join a well-running and long-standing operation that is already a market leader with its people, service and technology. The culture is a great fit with my continuous improvement philosophy,” Mayer said. “Emergency24 has many strengths and a tremendous future. It is very clear that our people and our technology are what attract new customers and have retained existing customers for decades. What excites me most is our opportunity to use these core strengths to grow and improve our services and customer experience.”

EMERgency24, headquartered in Illinois since its founding in 1967, is a nation-wide provider of central-station alarm-monitoring services with branches in suburban Los Angeles, Milwaukee and Washington D.C.

NOTE: Please send inquiries to Kevin Lehan, EMERgency24 at k.lehan@emergency24.com.

 

Steve Mayer

Steve Mayer

Vice President of Operations and Administration

2018 Beneficiary: SIAC

by | Nov 19, 2018 | News

SIAC works tirelessly on behalf of the electronic security and life safety industry to foster strong relationships with public safety officials. Funded solely through donations, SIAC needs the industry to come together to ensure continued operations. Over the years, SIAC has worked to retain police response in numerous communities; prevent onerous ordinances and policies that would fine alarm companies for their customers’ violations. SIAC has also created alarm management committees where law enforcement and the security industry work together towards solutions rather than divisively. This year WIESA was able to donate $1000.00 to SIAC on behalf of our members.

 

Join us Sept 14, 2017 @ Westhaven Country Club Oshkosh, WI

by | Jul 26, 2017 | News

At Westhaven they offer 18 beautifully manicured holes, open to the public for daily fee play.  During your round you will encounter a variety of obstacles to navigate including; water hazards, sand traps, and plenty of trees.  With two creeks feeding into ponds, water will be in play on four holes of each nine. There are many mature trees dating back prior to construction in 1969, when the landscape was mostly farmland bordering Oshkosh. Hundreds of trees have been added in the over forty years since and just for good measure they sprinkled in some strategically placed sand traps.

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