Board President
Tim Westphal
Tim serves as the President of the CAA. He is the COO and Co-owner of Bay Alarm Company.
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President’s Corner: How We’re Handling COVID-19 Heading Into the Summer
By Tim Westphal | | Presidents Corner
We are entering that time of traditional family vacations, loading the kid and spouse into a vehicle and heading out on our annual adventure. Are we there yet? Depending on the age of your children, and possibly the patients of your spouse, you have heard this never-ending question. Our world has changed. Like you, I…
Defining Essential Workers in California: An Update from the CAA Board
By Tim Westphal | | Board Insights, COVID-19 Updates, Legislation, News, Presidents Corner
For the past two weeks we have been operating under conditions that no one would have imaged at the time of our Winter Meeting last December in San Francisco. Not since 1918/1919 has the world and the United States been under attack by a invisible operator. Over one-hundred years ago it was the Spanish Flu. …
Upcoming Events
From regional networking luncheons to the major conventions, the CAA and its regional associations will host a number of exciting events this year.
CAA San Francisco Winter Convention 2020
The 2020 winter San Francisco convention will be taking place from December 2nd-5th at the Fairmont Nob Hill in San Francisco.
Regional Chapter Events
Local events are being held every month throughout the state. Join your local chapter for fun opportunities to network and learn from your peers.
About the CAA
The California Alarm Association develops and manages programs to benefit members and to promote the growth of professionalism in the electronic security industry throughout the state of California. Membership dues provide the foundation for funding these programs, but we rely on the financial support of individuals and companies to expand existing programs and launch new initiatives. These non-dues revenues are critical for the protection of the industry in which we all make our livelihood, and to preserve our ability to enhance public safety in our communities.
Mission
- Serve our members and associates by being the industry advocate and liaison with public safety agencies, government bureaus, and licensing, standards and regulation bodies.
- Serve the people of California by being a reliable and trusted resource for safety and security information and services.
Vision
Promote growth, professionalism and innovation in the security industry, and to make all Californians safer and more secure.
Resources
For a complete listing, please visit our Resources Page
Regulatory
Bureau of Security and Investigative Affairs (BSIS) http://www.bsis.ca.gov
(916) 322-4000
Contractors State License Board
http://www.cslb.ca.gov
Associations
Electronic Security Association (ESA)
http://www.esaweb.org
(888) 447-1689
Fax: (214) 260-5979
National Training School (NTS)
(866) 636-1687
California Automatic Fire Alarm Association (CAFAA)
http://www.cafaa.com
WBFAA UATC Apprenticeship Program
http://www.wbfaa.net
Alarm Response Information
Security Industry Alarm Association (SIAC)
http://www.siacinc.org
http://www.pleaserespond.org
Security Industry Trade Magazines
Security Magazine
http://www.securitymagazine.com
Security Distributing & Marketing
http://www.sdmmag.com
Security Systems News
http://www.securitysystemsnews.com
Security Director News
http://www.securitydirectornews.com
Security Products
http://www.secprodonline.com
Cygnus
http://www.securityinfowatch.com
Security Sales & Integration
http://www.securitysales.com
Campus Safety
http://www.campussafetymagazine.com
GSN: Government Security News
http://www.gsnmagazine.com
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