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Event Report: Security Industry Leaders Take Their Stories to Capitol Hill on Security Hill Day
SIA, with support from ESA, hosted the 2024 Security Hill Day March 5-6, bringing together nearly 50 security industry executives in D.C. to promote industrywide policy priorities on Capitol Hill.
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Event Report: Security Industry Leaders Take Their Stories to Capitol Hill on Security Hill Day
The Security Industry Association (SIA), with support from the Electronic Security Association (ESA), hosted the 2024 Security…
Keep Reading »Key State Legislation Trends for the Security Industry to Watch in 2024
With state legislative sessions across the country well underway, policymakers are grappling with a myriad of issues…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Announces 2024 Winners of the SIA Legislator of the Year Award
Reps. Jared Moskowitz and Jay Obernolte will be recognized for their policy leadership on key issues in…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Announces Agenda for 2024 SIA GovSummit
SIA’s public policy and government security technology conference will take place May 21-22 in Washington, D.C. SILVER…
Keep Reading »Highlights From the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and What It Means for the Security Industry
On Dec. 22, 2023, President Biden signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal…
Keep Reading »EU Passes AI Act: What Does It Mean for the Security Industry?
In the early morning hours on Dec. 9, 2023, European Union (EU) lawmakers announced that an agreement…
Keep Reading »Guide to State & Local Laws on Facial Recognition
This publication – free for SIA members! – offers an in-depth reference guide to U.S. state and local laws on facial recognition technology and related legislative trends.
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Border Security
SIA supports ensuring U.S. border security initiatives provide for deployment of modern security technology to its full potential in conjunction with other measures, in a manner that is most cost effective and beneficial for taxpayers.
School Safety and Security
With a goal of safe learning environment for every student, SIA s dedicated to working to enhance the safety and security of schools in the United States.
Facial Recognition
Facial recognition technology makes our country safer and brings value to our everyday lives when used effectively and responsibly.