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ESX 2009

January 20 2009

Baltimore County Police Chief to Speak at Electronic Security Expo

Esteemed law enforcement leader will kick-off ESX Industry Icebreaker Luncheon presentations

January 20, 2009 – The Electronic Security Expo (ESX) announced today that Baltimore County Police Chief, James Johnson, will be a featured speaker at the ESX Industry Icebreaker luncheon. The luncheon, scheduled for Tue., June 23 at 12:15 pm, will be held at the Baltimore Convention Center.

During his speech, Chief Johnson will explain his motivation for advocating legislation that encouraged broader deployment of video surveillance in Baltimore County shopping centers and detail his satisfaction with the program’s results to date. He will also discuss ways to foster collaboration between public safety and private security.

A 30-year veteran with the Baltimore County Police Department, Chief James Johnson holds the distinction as being one of only two people in the history of the agency who has worn every badge from Cadet to Chief. Chief Johnson holds a Masters Degree in Applied Behavioral Science from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Baltimore. He has been honored with various awards and citations including the Department’s second highest award, the Silver Star.

“ESX is honored to have Chief Johnson’s participation at the event. The Chief’s experience and understanding of the importance for expanding the use of video surveillance and increased collaboration between private security and law enforcement provide lessons we can all learn and apply for the public good in other locations,” stated George De Marco, the ESX Expo Chair

The luncheon will also feature the announcement of the Security Industry Alarm Coalition William N. Moody Award and the First Line of Defense Award. The Moody Award recognizes volunteers who have demonstrated exemplary leadership and dedication in this mission. The First Line of Defense Awards is presented annually by the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) to the company that goes above and beyond the call of duty to save lives and property.

ESX and a circle of affiliated meeting and activities hosted by CSAA, NBFAA and ESX media sponsors will take place from June 22 – 26, 2009. ESX features over 70 seminars and an expo floor with 200 electronic security manufactures and service providers. For complete ESX event details, please visit www.esxweb.com

For more information on exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities, contact Lauren Hill at 508-618-4555, lhill@ae-ventures.com.

 

About ESX
Owned, directed and sponsored by the industry leading trade associations, NBFAA and CSAA, and produced by the award-winning AE Ventures team, ESX is the premier training event for security integration and monitoring companies. ESX focuses on systems integration, its nexus with monitoring and best practices to offer the highest quality and most comprehensive education in the industry. Thanks to this unique focus and the sponsorship of CSAA and NBFAA, ESX attracts the biggest, best and most progressive installing and monitoring companies in the world to meet with the hundreds of exhibiting electronic security equipment vendors. For more information, visit www.esxweb.com.

About NBFAA
NBFAA, a non-profit 501(c) 6 trade association, is the nation's oldest and largest organization dedicated to representing, promoting, and supporting the electronic life safety, security, and systems industry. Member companies specialize in a wide spectrum of services to commercial and residential consumers, including security and fire alarms, video surveillance, access control and monitoring. In cooperation with a federation of state associations, NBFAA provides government advocacy and delivers timely information, professional development tools, products and services that members use to grow and prosper their businesses. The NBFAA may be reached at (888) 447-1689 or on the Web at www.alarm.org.

About CSAA
The Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) is a trade association representing providers, users, bureaus, and other agencies of UL-Listed and/or FM-Approved Central Station protection services. It is legally entitled to represent its members before Congress, regulatory agencies on the local, state and federal levels, and other authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) over the industry. Now in its 57th year, CSAA continues to serve its members’ interests in an ever-increasing variety of ways. The CSAA may be reached at 703-242-4670 or on the Web at www.csaaul.org.