Adopted at the 120^th Annual Conference

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

October 23, 2013

Support for Alarm Licensing

Submitted by: Private Sector Liaison Committee

PSLC.003.t13

WHEREAS, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) supports efforts of the life safety alarm and electronic security industries, represented by the Electronic Security Association (ESA) and its state chapters across the country, to secure passage of state licensing and regulation statutes that endeavor to protect the safety of consumers; and,

WHEREAS, the IACP understands that the ESA supports such licensing laws, which are still needed in roughly half the states; and,

WHEREAS, the IACP believes state licensing of alarm and monitoring companies increases public safety, protects the consumer and facilitates a consistent, high level of professionalism in the electronic security industry; and,

WHEREAS, licensing requirements can include certification and training, continuing education, compliance with background checks at the federal and state levels and offer greater protection for residential and commercial establishments; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED that the IACP duly assembled at its 120th Annual Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania encourages the adoption of strong consumer protection laws that deter dangerous and deceptive sales practices regarding alarm systems; and, be it

FURTHER RESOLVED that the IACP supports licensing requirements and other regulations governing those in the electronic security industry that are commensurate with the responsibilities the individual performs, and recommends that individuals with the ability to install, move, repair, replace, service, disarm, or reconfigure an alarm system or any individual component connected to an alarm system, at an end-user's premises, should be properly licensed; and, be it

FURTHER RESOLVED that those selling systems or services, and those responsible for monitoring security systems should be appropriately screened and background-checked; and, be it

FURTHER RESOLVED that the IACP lends its endorsement to the alarm industry and its efforts to pass such legislation, recognizing state licensing and regulation will help protect the security and general well-being of the public.