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Guide to U.S. Biometric Privacy Laws
Get the latest details on biometric privacy laws and state and local biometric information and related legislative trends in 24 states!
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Security Industry Association Names Bobby Parmiter as Chair of SIA’s Government Relations Committee
Bobby Parmiter, senior public policy manager at Amazon, will lead the committee’s efforts to advise SIA members…
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False Alarm Fine Relief: New York Set to Enact Legislation Ensuring Only Those Who Set Off False Alarms Get Fined
Alarm companies who work within the state of New York will be able to take sighs of…
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Groundbreaking Texas AI Law Also Brings Needed Clarity on Use of Biometric Technologies for Security
On June 22, 2025, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law H.B. 149, the Texas Responsible Artificial…
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Navigating the Tariff Landscape: SIA GovSummit Insights and Analysis of Recent Actions
After a chaotic few months of trade policy from the Trump administration, the security industry is carefully…
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Lawmakers, Industry Advocates Avert Misguided Ban on Keys in Minnesota
On June 10, 2025, the Minnesota House and Senate passed HF 4, the state’s annual budget measure,…
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10 Stats on School Security You Should Know
CISA just did a study on K-12 school security. Here are 10 key takeaway stats. In today’s…
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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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