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Dr. Lou Marciani Recognized as 2016 SIA Insightful Practitioner
Security Industry Association to present award during SIA Honors Night on Nov. 16 in New York City. SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) today announced Dr. Lou Marciani, Director of the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at The University of Southern Mississippi, as the 2016 recipient of its…
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Tim Eckersley of Allegion to Receive Hauhn Award
SIA to present award during SIA Honors Night on Nov. 16. SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) will present the Jay Hauhn Excellence in Partnerships Award to Allegion Senior Vice President and President of the Americas Tim Eckersley at SIA Honors Night on Nov. 16, 2016, at The Current at Chelsea Piers…
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Industry Associations Endorse New House Bill Addressing Power Requirements of Security and Life-Safety Systems
Legislation proposed by U.S. Rep. Michael Pompeo recognizes unique requirements of such systems SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA), along with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and the Electronic Security Association (ESA), jointly commend U.S. Rep. Michael Pompeo, R-Kansas, for introducing a bill (H.R. 6214) last night in the U.S. House…
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Fredrik Nilsson of Axis Communications to Receive the Lippert Award
SIA to recognize longtime video surveillance executive at SIA Honors Night on Nov. 16. SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) today announced the selection of Fredrik Nilsson, Vice President, Americas, Axis Communications Inc., to receive the 2016 George R. Lippert Memorial Award. Mr. Nilsson actively supports many security industry initiatives, especially those…
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SIA Names Geoff Kohl as Director of Marketing
Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) today announced the hire of Geoff Kohl as senior director of marketing. Kohl will be responsible for delivering strategic marketing direction to expand the awareness of SIA and its product and service offerings. Kohl first entered the security industry in 2004 to launch SecurityInfoWatch.com as its…
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A Chat With Keith W. Cohick, CSPM
Keith W. Cohick, CPP, PSP, CSPM, Exclusive Project Manager and Director of Compliance at Advanced Digital Solutions LLC, recertified his standing with the Security Industry Association (SIA) as a Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM®) recently, and he shared his thoughts on the value of the credential in a chat with SIA Director of Education Kimberly Roberts.…
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SIA Names Consultant Greg Arthur as Certification Chair
Mr. Arthur to advise efforts for SIA Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM®) certification Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) today announced that the association named Greg Arthur, Security Consultant and Contract Project Manager at Security Project Services in San Diego, as chair of its Certification Committee. In his new role, Mr. Arthur will…
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SIA Health Care Group Cites Concerns with Pokémon GO
Game poses challenges for hospitals, says Security Industry Association SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) Health Care Security Interest Group has concerns about the potential negative impact that Pokémon GO could have on hospital security. Pokémon GO was released in the United States by Niantic on July 6 for iOS and Android…
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House Homeland Security Committee Passes SIA-Backed Visa Bill
The Strong Visa Integrity Secures America Act aims to improve visa applicant vetting and overall visa security measures. SILVER SPRING, Md. — The House Homeland Security Committee Wednesday approved H.R. 5253, the Strong Visa Integrity Secures America Act, which is aimed at improving visa applicant vetting and overall visa security measures. During markup of the bill, sponsor Rep.…
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SIA to Recognize Outstanding Leaders at Tyco with SIA Policy Leadership Team of the Year Award
Award recognizes contributions of Tyco team to security advocacy in government relations SILVER SPRING, MD. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to recognize staff at Tyco, with U.S. headquarters in Princeton, N.J., for their excellent work as the 2016 SIA Policy Leadership Team of the Year. The Tyco leaders include Art Jones, Craig…
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