Janet Robinson

The board discussed and took action on several key items, including the approval of company and individual licenses for various periods. Key regulatory actions included adopting rule changes to the Administrative Code regarding licensing fees, establishing new definitions for digital ID badges, and clarifying reciprocal licensing requirements. The board also addressed an exemption request for Custom Security Systems based on the Supremacy Clause, reviewed and approved certification courses from WorkForce Remote, and received updates on an FBI audit. Furthermore, the board reviewed financial reports for the first quarter of the fiscal year, discussed non-renewal enforcement, and reviewed ongoing legislative bills relevant to the board's operations.

The meeting focuses on the review of RFP submissions for administrative services and the approval of contract extensions for Region 1 Inspector John Gayle, Region 2 Inspector Will Hamm, and Investigator Daniel Loper.

The committee reviewed minutes from the previous meeting and discussed ESA's proposal concerning CEU accreditation. They discussed how to handle the review of revised versions of CEUs expired as of December 31, 2015, and recommended that revised and new CEUs be sent to both the Alarm Association and the Locksmith Association for review and recommendations. The committee also discussed the possibility of Nelson Russell reviewing irrelevant courses and certification programs. Mrs. Jennings requested a list of certification programs pertaining to Central Station training, and she will draft changes to the Rules and Regulations.

The Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure convened to discuss several key items. The board addressed training matters, including approving new and revised CEU courses from Elite CEU, Inc. and JADE Learning, Inc. They also reviewed and approved the licensing of companies and individuals for 2015, 2016 and 2017. Additionally, the Education Committee's meeting minutes were reviewed and approved with amendments, with further discussion on CEU training review processes tabled for future finalization. The board also discussed findings from Investigative Committee meetings in an Executive Session, addressing complaints against Safe Touch Security Service LLC, Alliance Security, Inc., and Alder Holdings LLC, and also discussed an issue regarding Alabama Fresh Air. Furthermore, the board elected a new chairperson for 2016 and addressed current renewals for 2016-2017, including a contract agreement with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA).

The meeting included discussions and votes on changes to the Administrative Code, specifically regarding CEU credit requirements for licensed individuals. The board reviewed and approved CEU courses presented by the Society of Professional Locksmiths. They also addressed the permitting and licensing of companies and individuals for 2017/2018, along with fines for late or non-renewal of licensing. The board discussed reports of unlicensed companies and reviewed the contract with Copperwing Design LLC for a consumer education campaign. Additionally, they discussed the appeal filed by Vivint, Inc., and matters related to the good name and character of licensed companies, as well as legal ramifications of potential litigation, were addressed in an Executive Session.