Physical Security Pros, End Users to Discuss Business Trends, Other Topics With Experts at ISC East
Security integrators, dealers and installers will view the latest technologies, products and services in New York City.
ISC East kicks off Nov. 18 at the Jarvis Center North convention facility in Manhattan.
For a legal perspective, industry attorney Wendy Carlisle will present “The Seven Deadly Sins of Alarm Contracts,” also on Nov. 18 (11:40 a.m.-12:30 p.m.). Carlisle will discuss a recent law case that changed the way contracts are interpreted. She’ll also provide real-world examples of good and bad contracts, and how installing security contractors can differentiate between the two. Along with a Q&A portion to the session, participants will receive a checklist-styled cheat sheet for alarm contract essentials.
There seems to be a widespread belief in the industry that [the FTC’s Cooling-Off Rule] only applies to the door-knocker sales model. That’s not true. Many companies are making themselves vulnerable by failing to follow this FTC rule in their contracts.
“One common error is failure to comply with the FTC’s Cooling-Off Rule, which gives a consumer three days to cancel a sale. There seems to be a widespread belief in the industry that this rule only applies to the door-knocker sales model,” Carlisle tells SSI. “That’s not true. Many companies are making themselves vulnerable by failing to follow this FTC rule in their contracts.”
SIA Education@ISC coursework qualifies for continuing education (CE) hours with several industry accreditation bodies, including ALOA education credits (AEU), ASIS Int’l continuing professional education credits (CPE) and NICET continuing professional development points (CPD). Certificates of attendance will be distributed after the show. Participants can use the document to self-report their education hours to those industry bodies that award CE and professional development credit.
The ISC East “My Show” mobile app is available to assist registered attendees plan and organize their time efficiently. The app categorizes educational sessions, special events and show floor locations, plus it includes an exhibitor directory and interactive map. Users can send messages and request meetings with exhibitors. Also, the “Attendee Network” feature allows event-goers to find and connect with peers and make plans to meet up at the show. Instructions to download the app are provided during the registration process.
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About the Author
Rodney Bosch, Senior Editor
Although Bosch’s name is quite familiar to those in the security industry, his previous experience has been in daily newspaper journalism. Prior to joining SECURITY SALES & INTEGRATION in 2006, he spent 15 years with the Los Angeles Times, where he performed a wide assortment of editorial responsibilities, including feature and metro department assignments as well as content producing for latimes.com. Bosch is a graduate of California State University, Fresno with a degree in Mass Communication & Journalism. In 2007, he successfully completed the National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association’s National Training School coursework to become a Certified Level I Alarm Technician.
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