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SIA's government relations staff and volunteers work diligently on efforts that matter to our members and to the safety of our citizens.
SIA Seeks Tariff Relief for Essential Security Products
SIA urges tariff relief to keep our industry strong.
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Security Industry Association Announces Keynote Speaker for 2025 SIA GovSummit
Adam Stahl of the Transportation Security Administration will offer expert insights at SIA’s public policy and government…
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SIA Seeks Tariff Relief for Essential Security Products
On April 22, 2025, the Security Industry Association sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer…
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Colorado Legislature Approves Facial Recognition Technology for School Security Despite Other Restrictions
SILVER SPRING, Md. – Colorado’s SB25-143 is now headed to Gov. Jared Polis after clearing the Colorado…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Protect the Lower 900 MHz Band
SIA urges maintained access to the lower 900 MHz band for important public safety and security technologies.
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SIA Technology Insights – Spring 2025
SIA Technology Insights is a journal produced semiannually by SIA that distills the most current thinking for applying today’s security technologies.
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Guide to U.S. Biometric Privacy Laws
Get helpful information on U.S. statewide laws that impose requirements on the use of biometric data and technologies in 24 states and localities.
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SIA Guide to School Security Funding
SIA is pleased to introduce the SIA Guide to School Security Funding in response to the need for more centralized information on the variety of sources of funding available specifically for K-12 school security solutions, with a guide to many school security grant programs, including federal and state programs.
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Guide to State & Local Laws on Facial Recognition Technology
SIA presents a reference guide to U.S. state and local laws on facial recognition technology and related legislative trends.
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Federal Grants Guide
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has compiled this list of key federal grant programs and related resources as a tool for SIA members and their customers. While this list is not exhaustive, it provides information on key federal funding programs that support the effective implementation of security solutions.
Keep Reading »Guide to State & Local Laws on Facial Recognition Technology
A newly updated reference guide to U.S. state and local laws on facial recognition technology and related legislative trends.
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Our Policy Priorities
SIA closely monitors issues that matter to our members and to the safety of our citizens.
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.
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