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SIA Announces Martin Jennings of GSA as Keynote Speaker at the SIA Government Summit

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Jennings leads GSA’s efforts to provide federal buyers with a wide range of commercial products and services. Silver Spring, Md. — Martin Jennings, assistant commissioner of General Supplies and Services for the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) at the General Services Administration (GSA), has joined the SIA Government Summit as a keynote speaker, scheduled for 10…

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SIA to Honor John Convy, Shené Commodore with Statesman Award at SIA Public Policy Dinner

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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 two of its members with the SIA Statesman Award during the SIA Public Policy Dinner on June 3, SIA announced…

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SIA Announces Dr. Reginald Brothers as Keynote Speaker for SIA Government Summit

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Recently confirmed DHS research chief will make one of his first public appearances in his new position at DHS on June 3 at the W Hotel in Washington, D.C. Silver Spring, Md. — Dr. Reginald Brothers, the undersecretary for science and technology at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), will make one of his first…

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Dr. Reginald Brothers — A Very Important Keynote

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With today’s announcement of Dr. Reginald Brothers, undersecretary of science and technology at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as a keynote speaker at the SIA Government Summit, we have truly begun to reveal why we are so proud of this year’s Summit. In less than one month, the Security Industry Association (SIA) will present…

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Thoughts from the New SIA Director of Government Relations

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I am very excited to join the team at the Security Industry Association (SIA), which has a great track record of success in advocating for the security industry. Through more than a decade of congressional staff experience, I have seen that industry associations like SIA play an enormously important role in the democratic process. Free…

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Security Industry Association Applauds School Safety Measure in Omnibus Spending Bill

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Consolidated spending measure includes new initiative for school safety and security, and SIA looks forward to providing input into guidance. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) supports the inclusion of a new school safety initiative in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014 (H.R. 3547) cleared by Congress on Thursday and poised for…

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Security Industry Association Names Jake Parker as Director of Government Relations

​Veteran Hill staffer brings expert knowledge on public policy, federal acquisition Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) has appointed Jake Parker as its director of government relations, SIA CEO Don Erickson announced today. Parker previously served for more than 12 years in various capacities on Capitol Hill, most recently working as legislative…

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Security Industry Association Names Boxer Legislator of the Year

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Sen. Barbara Boxer recognized for her tireless dedication to school safety in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook tragedy. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) yesterday presented Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., with its award for Legislator of the Year in 2013 for her tireless dedication to school safety. Jake Parker, SIA director…

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Security Industry Association and County Executives of America Join Forces to Bolster Public Safety and Emergency Management

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SIA and CEA pool their expertise in security technologies, local policy making to advocate for enhanced security solutions. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the County Executives of America (CEA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) recently to share resources in support of fostering stronger approaches to public safety and emergency…

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Security Industry Association Applauds Passage of TSA Acquisition Reform Act

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Congressional testimony highlighted the benefits of best practices to business Silver Spring, MD — The Security Industry Association (SIA) today congratulated the House of Representatives for passing the Transportation Security Acquisition Reform Act (H.R. 2719), which requires the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to implement best practices and improve its transparency with regard to its technology…

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