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Member Input Requested on Section 301 Tariffs
UPDATE: SIA will host a webinar briefing on Wednesday, Aug. 15, for members to discuss the tariffs. Register immediately for this webinar, titled “Section 301 Tariffs and the Security Industry.” The Security Industry Association (SIA) is seeking input on the series of tariffs on Chinese goods imposed and proposed by the Trump administration pursuant to…
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Section 301 Tariffs and the Security Industry
Special Notice – Section 301 Tariff Exclusion Process Available
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has announced a process to obtain product exclusions from Section 301 tariffs on $34 billion in Chinese goods imported to the United States. In effect as of Friday, July 6, an additional 25-percent tariff applies to 56 tariff subheadings identified by the Security Industry Association (SIA) as impacting security-related products.…
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SIA GovSummit 2018 Highlights
GovSummit 2018 was a huge success; check out this report for summary findings, session notes and perspectives from the event.
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SIA GovSummit 2018 Tackles Key Issues in School Security, Aerial Drones and More
Leaders in the security industry, government and technology gathered June 27-28 in Washington, D.C., as the Security Industry Association (SIA) hosted its 2018 GovSummit. Each year, SIA GovSummit offers top-quality information sharing and education on security topics affecting federal, state and local agencies. This year’s summit tackled key security and policy issues like moving security…
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2018 SIA Policy Priorities
Learn about SIA’s policy priorities in the areas of airport security, cybersecurity, fair and open trade, school safety, aerial drones and more.
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UAS FAQ for the Security Industry
SIA is pleased to unveil its UAS FAQ for the Security Industry to assist security providers and practitioners in comprehending the unmanned aerial system (UAS) regulatory landscape prior to procuring and operating aerial drones for commercial security purposes. The fact sheet covers general regulatory requirements for UAS operations, counter-UAS rules and potential legal action, pilot certification requirements and UAS waiver authorization for certain UAS operations.
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Security Industry Association Announces Secure Schools Roundtable at GovSummit 2018
Government, Education Groups and Private-Sector Experts Will Discuss School Safety Best Practices, Funding and Coordination SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced that its upcoming GovSummit will feature an expanded, half-day format for the popular Secure Schools Roundtable on Thursday, June 28. This session will be held in cooperation with the…
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Security Industry Association Announces 2018 Legislator of the Year and Statesman Award Winners
Sens. Orrin Hatch, John Thune and Gary Peters, Reps. Dan Donovan and John Rutherford and Security Industry Veteran Rob Reiter Will Be Honored at SIA GovSummit SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the recipients of its Legislator of the Year and Statesman Awards for 2018. The awardees will be honored…
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Security Industry Association Announces Keynote Speakers for GovSummit 2018
Christopher Krebs and Soraya Correa of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to Give Remarks at Event Connecting Government, Security and Technology SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the keynote speakers for its annual public policy and government security technology conference, SIA GovSummit. Christopher Krebs, undersecretary (nominee) for the U.S. Department…
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