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SIA to Honor Paul Schomburg of Panasonic with Statesman Award at SIA Public Policy Dinner
The Statesman Award, presented in conjunction with the SIA Government Summit, represents outstanding contributions to advocating for the security industry before government decision makers. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) will honor Paul Schomburg, senior manager of government and public affairs at Panasonic Corp. of North America, with the SIA Statesman Award…
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SIA Outlines Security Considerations for School Boards Planning Infrastructure Improvements
National School Board Association Advocacy Institute hosted a SIA-sponsored panel on developments in school construction, security and financing. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) on Sunday presented the latest on school security technology at the National School Boards Association (NSBA) Advocacy Institute in Washington, D.C., where more than 800 school board members…
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SIA Delivers Recommendations for Audio Video Recording Onboard Trains to Federal Railroad Administration
FRA to issue requirement for cameras on trains by April 1, 2015 Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently presented recommendations for the adoption of image and audio recording technologies to strengthen investigations and accident prevention efforts onboard U.S. passenger and freight trains before an advisory committee of the Federal Railroad Administration.…
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Crippling Import Duties on Security Manufacturers
The Information Technology Agreement (ITA) has been one of the most successful multilateral tariff-reduction agreements in history, helping increase global trade in information and communications technology (ICT) products by more than 400 percent since the treaty went into effect in 1997. Negotiated through the World Trade Organization (WTO), 70 countries generating 95 percent of the…
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HSPD-12: An Exercise in Teamwork
I remember when Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12 was first published on Aug. 12, 2004. This directive by President George W. Bush called for a governmentwide personal identity verification (PIV) standard for access to federally controlled facilities and networks.Industry was eager to assist in providing the latest security solutions for what could become a…
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SIA Welcomes House Passage of Chemical Security Authorization Measure
Bill would provide regulatory certainty for Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards program. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) welcomes passage of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program Authorization and Accountability Act (H.R. 4007), SIA-endorsed legislation that was adopted unanimously by the House late Tuesday. “The security industry provides many of the innovative…
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SIA Applauds House Passage of DHS Acquisition Reform Measure
Bill represents a coordinated effort to work with industry partners. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) applauds the passage of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acquisition Accountability and Efficiency Act (H.R. 4228), SIA-endorsed legislation that passed unanimously in the House this week. “Moving this bill forward demonstrates that bipartisan consensus can…
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Highlights from the 2014 SIA Government Summit
If you attended last week’s SIA Government Summit, you know that it was a great opportunity to network with industry leaders and hear from top officials in Washington working on security issues. If you were not able to attend, here are some of the highlights from last week: Newly confirmed Department of Homeland Security (DHS)…
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SIA Protests Measure to Restrict Foreign Ownership of Security Firms in South Africa
SIA writes to Senate Finance Committee to call for pressure on South Africa through amendments to the African Growth and Opportunity Act. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) has added its voice to security organizations protesting a bill in South Africa that would ban foreign ownership of security firms. On May 28,…
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SIA Names Rep. Patrick Meehan as Legislator of the Year
Rep. Meehan earns distinction due to his commitment to homeland security research and development, chemical facility security and cybersecurity for critical infrastructure sites. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Congressman Patrick Meehan, R-Pa., as its 2014 Legislator of the Year. A keynote speaker at the 2013 Government Summit, Rep. Meehan…
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