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Security Industry Association Elects Three to Board
Board members elected unanimously during SIA annual member meeting SILVER SPRING, MD — The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced today that it has confirmed three new members to the SIA Board of Directors. The new board members were elected during SIA’s annual membership meeting, which was held December 4 at SIA’s headquarters in Silver Spring,…
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IACP and SIA Seeking Nominations for 2013 Shanahan Award
Recognizes Public/Private Cooperation to Improve Public Safety SILVER SPRING, MD — The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the Security Industry Association (SIA) are seeking nominations for the 2013 Michael Shanahan Award for Excellence in Public/Private Cooperation. The Shanahan Award recognizes law enforcement agencies and private organizations that have worked together to improve public…
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Bob Woodward to be Keynote Speaker at SIA Government Summit
Event provides unique insights that help create new market opportunities SILVER SPRING, MD – Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist and best-selling author, Bob Woodward will be the keynote speaker at the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) Government Summit – the premier annual public policy conference in the security industry. The Summit will be held June 4-5, 2013 at…
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Security Industry Association Launches Fiscal Year Informer (FYI)
Publication provides appropriations and government relations insights SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released the first edition of its Fiscal Year Informer (FYI), a twice-yearly publication that provides insights into the federal appropriations process. The inaugural 16-page FYI includes exclusive articles by experts from Washington, D.C.-based government relations firms and SIA staff on…
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SIA Sends Letter of Opposition to Michigan SB1291 and 1292
Legislation circumvents laws on background checks Silver Spring, MD – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has expressed its opposition to legislation that circumvents the current law in the State of Michigan by weakening background checks on security system installers in that state. In a letter to Michigan Statehouse leadership, SIA’s membership strongly urged defeat of…
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SIA Securing New Ground Conference Postponed
SIA Security Week events postponed as a result of Hurricane Sandy SILVER SPRING, MD — The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced that the Securing New Ground Conference, which was scheduled for Nov. 1 and 2 in New York City, has been postponed as a result of Hurricane Sandy. The Security 500 conference, which was scheduled…
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SIA, ESA and CSAA Launch New Security Industry Job Board
Security Industry Recruiting Center answers need for qualified employees Silver Spring, MD – One of the greatest challenges facing the security industry today is the shortage of qualified labor. While there may be many young men and women seeking jobs, a great majority of these potential employees are unaware of what the security industry has…
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98% of SIA Members Would Recommend the Association to a Colleague
Strong member retention numbers reflect SIA’s dedication to the industry Silver Spring, MD — The Security Industry Association (SIA) is proud of the loyalty shown by its members, as demonstrated in the most recent survey to assess the needs of members and measure their satisfaction levels with its benefits and services. When asked if they…
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Security Industry Association Releases SIA OSDP Protocol
Protocol allows devices to work together SILVER SPRING, MD – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the release of version 2.1.5 of the SIA Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) specification. The SIA OSDP is a communication protocol that allows devices, such as card readers, control panels or other security management systems to work together.…
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Securing New Ground™ Conference Brings Investors and Industry Together
Registration is free to qualified first-time investor attendees SILVER SPRING, MD – The 17th annual Securing New Ground™ Conference, the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) Executive Conference, is a unique forum where leading investors and executives from the security industry come together for a one-of-a-kind networking and educational experience. The conference, which is being held Nov. 1-2 at…
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