Archive for 2012
HID Global’s Carroll Named as Chair of SIA Government Relations Committee
Succeeds Will-Burt Company’s John Stroia ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced this morning that Kathleen Carroll, Director of Government Relations for HID Global, is the new Chair of the Government Relations Committee. The announcement was made at the opening of the SIA Government Summit, the premier public policy conference in the security…
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Secure Border Act (H.R. 1299) Passes House
Legislation shaped by SIA includes provisions for video and other security solutions Alexandria, VA – The Security Industry Association (SIA) applauds the passage of H.R. 1299 – the Secure Border Act – by the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, May 30, 2012. SIA helped shape the legislation, which was introduced by Rep. Candice Miller…
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SIA Files Comments with DOE on Energy Efficiency Rule
Exempts life safety products from no-load energy efficiency standards ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) on Tuesday submitted comments in support of a proposed Department of Energy (DOE) rule that will modify one of the organization’s legislative victories. In January 2011, President Obama signed into law a bill that exempts external power supplies (EPSs) for…
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New York Times Best-Selling Author Brad Thor to Speak at SIA Government Summit
Author will discuss parallels between his novels and real-world threats ALEXANDRIA, Va. – New York Times best-selling author Brad Thor will be a keynote speaker at the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) Government Summit — the premier public policy conference in the security industry. The Summit will be held June 19-20 at the Embassy Suites Washington Convention Center Hotel in Washington DC.…
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Rep. Pete King, Chair of House Homeland Security Committee, to be Keynote Speaker at SIA Government Summit
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced today that Representative Pete King (R-NY) will be a keynote speaker at the SIA Government Summit on June 20 at 9:00 a.m. The SIA Government Summit is the premier public policy conference in the security industry and will be held June 19-20 at the Embassy Suites Washington…
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Senator Fred Thompson to Speak at SIA Government Summit
Multi-faceted public figure is keynote speaker at annual Public Policy Dinner ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Senator Fred Thompson, known as much for his many other endeavors as for his political career, will be the keynote speaker at the Security Industry Association (SIA) annual Public Policy Dinner on June 19 at The Hamilton Live in Washington, DC.…
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Matheson Reintroduces Residential CO Poisoning Prevention Act
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Security Industry Association (SIA), in conjunction with several other groups, is supporting bipartisan legislation reintroduced by Congressman Jim Matheson (D-UT) and Congressman Charlie Bass (R-NH) to increase the use of life-saving residential carbon monoxide alarms. The Residential Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act is similar to legislation that was approved by the…
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Security Industry Association Unveils New Logo at ISC West
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Jay Hauhn, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Security Industry Association (SIA), unveiled the organization’s new logo on March 28, 2012, at the ISC West show in Las Vegas. The new logo, which was created with input from SIA members, the Board of Directors and the SIA Marketing Committee, reflects…
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MorphoAccess VP from MorphoTrak Inc. Named “Best New Product” at SIA’s 2012 New Product Showcase
Siqura BC620WDR from TKH Security Solutions receives Judges Choice Award LAS VEGAS — MorphoAccess VP from MorphoTrak Inc. took the top honor at the Security Industry Association’s 2012 New Product Showcase (NPS), winning the coveted Best New Product Award at the NPS awards ceremony at ISC West on Wednesday. MorphoAccess VP is a physical access…
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The Third Revolution in Mobile Services: Near Field Communication
Experts address the impact of NFC technology on physical security ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A panel of leading experts has been assembled to explore how Near Field Communication technology is revolutionizing mobile services and is expected to change the physical security industry. The discussion, titled The Third Revolution in Mobile Services: Near Field Communication, is part of…
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