Archive for 2022
Examples of Successful Use of Facial Recognition in Virginia
As demonstrated throughout its 30+-year history of development, facial recognition technology offers tremendous benefits to society when used effectively and responsibly. The benefits of facial recognition are proven and growing, through a wide range of vastly different applications. For example, in the United States, the technology has been used for more than a decade to detect…
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Virginia’s New Rules for Facial Recognition and What They Mean
Updated May 6, 2022 On April 27, 2022, S.B. 741 was enacted in Virginia, replacing the state’s complete ban on local law enforcement use of facial recognition technology with the most stringent law in the country regulating its use. Introduced by Virginia Delegate Jay Leftwich (R-Chesapeake) and Sen. Scott Surovell (D-Fairfax), the measure to establish…
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SIA New Products and Solutions Committee Names ASSA ABLOY as the 2022 Winner of the SIA NPS Merit Award
The company will be honored for its commitment to the SIA New Product and Solutions Awards March 23 during the 2022 SIA NPS Awards Ceremony at ISC West. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) New Products & Solutions (NPS) Awards Committee has named ASSA ABLOY as the 2022 recipient of the SIA NPS Merit…
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ISC West WISF Keynote Preview: Explore the Human Side of Security With Jenny Radcliffe
In this video, get a sneak peek of Radcliffe’s dynamic presentation on people hacking! ISC West is coming up March 22-25 in Las Vegas, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC West have revealed the SIA Education@ISC West conference program, including keynotes from top luminaries and 60+ sessions on the most current business trends, technologies and industry developments.…
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SIA Expresses Concerns on Use of Classroom Door Barricade Devices in Schools
There have long been questions in jurisdictions across the country regarding classroom door barricade devices. Typically designed to be installed on classroom doors during a lockdown in addition to the existing, code-compliant locking hardware, these devices are tempting solutions for schools because they seem to address the perceived immediate need for additional security. But there…
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SIA New Member Profile: Hexagon Geosystems
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Hexagon Geosystems provides a smart 3D surveillance system that detects physical changes in a space, immediately determines threats versus nonthreats with accuracy and reliability and notifies relevant personnel accordingly. Hexagon is a global company operating in over 50 countries, but its 3D surveillance organization is headquartered in Heerbrugg, Switzerland.…
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Security Industry Association Opens Nominations for the 2022 Women in Biometrics Awards
The globally recognized program will honor innovative women guiding the biometrics and security industry during the 2022 SIA GovSummit. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened the call for nominations for the 2022 Women in Biometrics Awards, a globally recognized program presented by SIA with support from sponsors AVISIAN, Biometric Update,…
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Security Industry Association Reveals the 2022 Women in Security Forum Power 100 List
This new annual program showcases 100 women who are role models, leaders, innovators and influencers in the global security industry. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has revealed the inaugural honoree list for the SIA Women in Security Forum Power 100. New in 2022, this initiative presented by the SIA Women in…
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ISC West Keynote Speaker Michael Bouchard Shares Lessons Learned From Active Shooter Response & Recovery
Bouchard, sheriff of Oakland County, Michigan, discusses the top challenges he’s faced in his public safety career, investing in security technology and how law enforcement is addressing workforce development. ISC West is coming up March 22-25 in Las Vegas, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC West have revealed full conference details for the SIA Education@ISC…
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ISC West Announces the 2022 Keynote Series Speaker Lineup
ISC West, in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association, announced today three high-profile Keynote Series speakers, in addition to 65+ sessions previously released as part of the SIA Education@ISC program. NORWALK, Conn. – ISC West, in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), announces this year’s Keynote Series speaker lineup ahead…
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