Archive for April 2025
New Colorado Bill Approves Use of Facial Recognition Technology for School Security Despite Other Restrictions
On April 4, 2025, SB25-143 cleared the Colorado General Assembly; the bill will now be sent to Gov. Jared Polis for his signature or veto. For certain applications, the measure conditionally lifts an existing moratorium on new contracting for facial recognition technology by Colorado public schools in place since 2022, while extending the prohibition…
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Policy Update: New U.S. Tariffs on Imports
On April 2, 2025, President Trump invoked his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA) to declare a national emergency arising from conditions reflected in large and persistent annual U.S. goods trade deficits and impose sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs on countries that have asymmetrical trade relationships with the United States. The tariffs…
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Making the Most of Edge AI in the Security Industry
Edge monitoring is key to system reliability and data integrity The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) and the proliferation of connected devices have combined to fundamentally change how businesses and industries operate. AI/ML is no longer confined to cloud data centers. It is now shifting toward the edge, enabling real-time…
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Security Industry Association Announces Winners of the 2025 SIA New Products and Solutions Awards
Vaidio took the top honor in SIA’s annual award program recognizing innovative security products in partnership with ISC West. LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2025 winners of the SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards, the flagship awards program presented in partnership with ISC West recognizing innovative security products, services and solutions. Top…
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SIA Statement on Trump Tariff Announcement
The Trump administration’s announced tariff policies will require careful review and analysis to understand the impact on Security Industry Association (SIA) members, their partners, public safety and the protection of critical infrastructure. While leveraging tariffs to achieve parity with unfair trade practices from other nations is understandable, tariff wars are very difficult to deescalate and have…
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SIA New Member Profile: Triton Sensors
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Triton Sensors offers an advanced vape detection and school safety platform. The company is headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with end users and integrators spanning the globe and products installed in all 50 states and 20+ countries. SIA spoke with Lance Parthemore, co-founder and director of operations at Triton Sensors,…
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Security Industry Association Announces New Chair-Elect, Executive Committee and Board Members
SIA announced the 2025 board and executive committee during The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, and the following Board of Directors meeting at ISC West. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced its new Board of Directors chair-elect and presented its new and returning members to the SIA Board of Directors on April…
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