Illinois Electronic Security Association
The Illinois Electronic Security Association actively engages in consumer and industry advocacy, promotes public safety and fosters positive relationships with police, fire and elected officials at the local, state and national levels. Regular Members are business entities licensed by the State of Illinois (225 ILCS 447/) as Private Alarm Contractors or Private Alarm Contractor Agencies that agree to conduct business in accordance with the Association's Bylaws, Code of Ethics and Anti-Trust Policy. Major business activities include installation, service or inspection of burglar alarm, fire alarm, closed circuit TV, access control, alarm monitoring and all other security services.
While the IESA has evolved to represent the modern range of services provided, the first objective of the Association remains true:
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Our history...
| November 1965 | Organized as a Not-For-Profit corporation in the State of Illinois, the purpose of the Chicago Area Alarm Association (CAAA) was to promote the mutual objectives and interests of the electrical protection industry. The original Board of Directors was comprised of three members: |
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| March 1980 | Under President Robert Bonifas, who later served as NBFAA's President from 1986 - 1988, CAAA became the Illinois Burglar and Fire Alarm Association (IBFAA). |
| August 1992 | To more accurately reflect the spectrum of the industry, IBFAA adopted its current name, Illinois Electronic Security Association (IESA), under President Jerry Robinson. |
