Archive for March 2021
Women’s History Spotlight: Kate Warne
This Women’s History Month, the Security Industry Association (SIA) and its Women in Security Forum are celebrating the many valuable contributions of women in the security industry. One great example is Kate Warne of the Pinkerton Detective Agency. As a 23-year-old widow in 1856, Warne approached Pinkerton founder Allan Pinkerton at the company’s Chicago, Illinois, office with…
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Security Industry Association Names Allegion and Feenics as 2021 SIA Members of the Year
The two companies will be recognized at The Advance for their impressive leadership, engagement in SIA programs and contributions to the security industry. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce that Allegion and Feenics will each receive a 2021 SIA Member of the Year Award. SIA will present Allegion and Feenics…
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SIA Member Profile: Bold Group
Security Industry Association (SIA) member Bold Group is a leader in alarm industry solutions, providing a comprehensive array of alarm monitoring and integrated financial management solutions tailored to achieve optimal business performance. The company is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with offices in Chagrin Falls, Ohio; Canton, Michigan; Plano, Texas; Irvine, California; and Mequon, Wisconsin, and…
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Celebrating the SIA Women in Security Forum This Women’s History Month
On International Women’s Day 2021, and during Women’s History Month, the Security Industry Association (SIA) Women in Security Forum is marking its third anniversary. SIA’s Women in Security Forum was created in 2018 to support the involvement of women in the security industry. The forum works to engage all security professionals to promote, recruit and…
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Security Industry Association Names Craig Sharman as 2021 Chair’s Award Winner
Sharman, chair of the SIA Government Relations Committee, will be honored with the highest individual award presented at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Craig Sharman as the 2021 recipient of the SIA Chair’s Award, an award presented annually and selected by SIA’s Board of Directors chair…
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Volunteers Wanted: Help SIA With Its Student Outreach
The Security Industry Association (SIA) is looking to get members involved in reaching out to students at community colleges, traditional universities and technical schools. We want to raise awareness of the security industry among college graduates and stake out a space for young people within our member companies. Last semester, we saw great success in…
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Highlights From SIA’s Identity & Biometrics Kickoff Virtual Luncheon With DHS-CBP
On Feb. 24, the Security Industry Association‘s (SIA’s) newly created Identity and Biometric Technology Advisory Board (IBTAB) hosted a kickoff virtual luncheon with industry leaders specializing in producing biometrics and digital identification solutions. The event featured remarks from Diane J. Sabatino, deputy executive assistant commissioner, Office of Field Operations at U.S. Customs and Border Protection…
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Security Industry Association Names Tracy Larson as 2021 Sandy Jones Volunteer of the Year
Larson will be recognized at The Advance for her dedication to enhancing SIA’s education, training and certification programs and services. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Tracy Larson as the 2021 recipient of the Sandy Jones Volunteer of the Year Award, which recognizes SIA volunteers who have made tireless efforts to expand SIA’s…
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SIA New Member Profile: Swiftlane
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Swiftlane creates modern access control systems that provide touchless access through facial recognition and mobile credentials. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, but employs engineering, software, security, operations and marketing experts across the United States and internationally. SIA spoke with Saurabh Bajaj, CEO and founder of Swiftlane,…
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