Posts by Rob Reiter, Chair, SIA Perimeter Security Subcommittee
SIA GovSummit Tackles Top Issues in Perimeter Security and Combating New and Enhanced Threats
The Security Industry Association put together an excellent industry/government/researcher event in the form of the 2022 SIA GovSummit, held May 25-26 in Washington, D.C. Pulling together more than 50 speakers on dozens of topics, this year’s GovSummit featured presentations on standards, budget trends, new initiatives and all manner of topics covering everything from how SIA can…
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$25 Million in New Grant Funding Established for Safety and Security Barriers
As part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Congress secured funding to protect pedestrians from vehicle attacks. The ongoing threat to public safety in crowded spaces, special events and street venues has received notice in H.R. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which was signed into law by President Biden in November 2021.…
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Why Hostile Vehicle Incidents Can’t Be Ignored
With a clear pattern of incidents, here’s why cities must pay attention – and what SIA is doing to drive awareness The road to Waukesha, Wisconsin, runs from Santa Monica, California. It runs from Stillwater, Oklahoma. It runs from Austin, Texas, and Charlottesville, Virginia. The road runs from New York City and New Orleans, Louisiana. …
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