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Entries for the 2013 SIA New Product Showcase Now Being Accepted
Showcase recognizes top new security innovations SILVER SPRING, MD — Applications are now being accepted for the 2013 SIA New Product Showcase (NPS), scheduled for April 9-10 at ISC West in Las Vegas, Nevada. Since 1979, the NPS has been the premier awards-based marketing program in the security industry, and the 2013 category list has been updated to…
Keep Reading »Awards Presented to Outstanding Leaders at SIA Annual Meeting
Members recognized for their service to SIA and to the security Industry SILVER SPRING, MD — Jay Hauhn, Chairman of the Security Industry Association (SIA) Board of Directors, named the recipients of awards for service during the association’s annual membership meeting, which was held December 4 at SIA’s headquarters in Silver Spring, MD. They are:…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association and Government Technology & Services Coalition Announce Collaboration
Organizations will share resources to build a stronger security industry SILVER SPRING, MD — The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the Government Technology & Services Coalition (GTSC) have announced a new strategic collaboration between the two organizations. Through this collaboration, SIA and GTSC will work together on advocacy and public policy efforts and develop joint…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Elects Three to Board
Board members elected unanimously during SIA annual member meeting SILVER SPRING, MD — The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced today that it has confirmed three new members to the SIA Board of Directors. The new board members were elected during SIA’s annual membership meeting, which was held December 4 at SIA’s headquarters in Silver Spring,…
Keep Reading »IACP and SIA Seeking Nominations for 2013 Shanahan Award
Recognizes Public/Private Cooperation to Improve Public Safety SILVER SPRING, MD — The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the Security Industry Association (SIA) are seeking nominations for the 2013 Michael Shanahan Award for Excellence in Public/Private Cooperation. The Shanahan Award recognizes law enforcement agencies and private organizations that have worked together to improve public…
Keep Reading »Bob Woodward to be Keynote Speaker at SIA Government Summit
Event provides unique insights that help create new market opportunities SILVER SPRING, MD – Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist and best-selling author, Bob Woodward will be the keynote speaker at the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) Government Summit – the premier annual public policy conference in the security industry. The Summit will be held June 4-5, 2013 at…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Launches Fiscal Year Informer (FYI)
Publication provides appropriations and government relations insights SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released the first edition of its Fiscal Year Informer (FYI), a twice-yearly publication that provides insights into the federal appropriations process. The inaugural 16-page FYI includes exclusive articles by experts from Washington, D.C.-based government relations firms and SIA staff on…
Keep Reading »SIA Sends Letter of Opposition to Michigan SB1291 and 1292
Legislation circumvents laws on background checks Silver Spring, MD – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has expressed its opposition to legislation that circumvents the current law in the State of Michigan by weakening background checks on security system installers in that state. In a letter to Michigan Statehouse leadership, SIA’s membership strongly urged defeat of…
Keep Reading »SIA Securing New Ground Conference Postponed
SIA Security Week events postponed as a result of Hurricane Sandy SILVER SPRING, MD — The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced that the Securing New Ground Conference, which was scheduled for Nov. 1 and 2 in New York City, has been postponed as a result of Hurricane Sandy. The Security 500 conference, which was scheduled…
Keep Reading »SIA, ESA and CSAA Launch New Security Industry Job Board
Security Industry Recruiting Center answers need for qualified employees Silver Spring, MD – One of the greatest challenges facing the security industry today is the shortage of qualified labor. While there may be many young men and women seeking jobs, a great majority of these potential employees are unaware of what the security industry has…
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