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Want to Grow Your Government Business? Participate in an “Industry Day”
Industry Days (and Reverse Industry Days) are a great way for those in the security industry to get a better understanding of how government agencies work and learn about their acquisition plans. Usually held before a Request for Proposal (RFP) is released or before any major program changes are initiated, Industry Days allow for agencies…
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Guest Opinion: Act Now to Secure Public Space: Commercial Drones Continue to Evolve and We Have No Plan!
I’ve written before about the urgent need to update and develop airspace regulations for commercial drone technology, and I want to share further thoughts and ideas with the security industry and policy leaders, as I am frustrated with the speed of change on these matters. The time has come to make real changes and develop…
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Congress Sends NDAA FY23 to Biden’s Desk, Adds Semiconductor Procurement Restrictions
Bill would authorize more than $850 billion for national security programs Congress has advanced the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2023 (FY 2023); included in the legislation is the authorization for more than $850 billion for national security programs. Included in the “must-pass” package are procurement provisions addressing…
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Bill Would Require Federal Prisons to Upgrade to Video Surveillance, Radio and Public Address Systems
Prison Camera Reform Act responds to Justice Department concerns with insufficient camera coverage, inoperable cameras, footage quality, inadequate video retention and system interoperability challenges. Updated Jan. 25, 2023 S. 2899 – The Prison Camera Reform Act of 2021 – which cleared the House floor on Dec. 14, 2022 – was signed by President Joe Biden…
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The 2022 Midterm Elections’ Impact on the Security Industry
How SIA is preparing for the 118th Congress The 2022 midterm elections are over and now attention turns to the 118th Congress. Republicans will have a slim majority in the House next year after netting 9 seats in November, and Democrats will maintain control of the Senate after flipping the Pennsylvania seat, regardless of how…
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2022 Midterms Post-Elections Recap: Who Holds the Power
The 2022 midterm elections are now in the rearview mirror. The Senate race in Georgia between Herschel Walker and Senator Raphael Warnock will be advancing to a run-off on December 6, but the control of the chamber was secured by Democrats after Lt. Gov. John Fetterman’s win in Pennsylvania. In the House, Republicans have done…
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FCC Adopts New Rules Implementing the Secure Equipment Act of 2021
FCC prohibits new device authorizations for Chinese telecommunications and video surveillance products on the FCC’s Covered List Following its adoption earlier this month, on November 25 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published its Report and Order as required by the Secure Equipment Act of 2021. The Security Industry Association (SIA) applauds actions by the FCC,…
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Event Report: SIA’s Capitol Hill Symposium on Perimeter Security
Government and industry met to identify challenges in hardening of facilities and public spaces At the Security Industry Association (SIA) Capitol Hill Symposium on Perimeter Security in Washington, D.C., on October 27, 2022, industry and government connected to explore threats to safety and the share information on the evolution of technology to secure facilities and…
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Drone-Related Threats Addressed in New Government Stopgap Funding Law and Multiple Active Bills
The U.S. government has narrowly averted a midnight shutdown of most federal agencies with the passage of a short-term spending bill hours before the deadline. The stopgap bill passed in the Senate with a 72-25 vote, passed 230 to 201 out of the House and was then signed by President Joe Biden. The legislation, known…
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Guest Opinion: It’s Time for Counter-Unmanned Aerial/Aircraft Systems in the Private Sector
Protecting Our Public Space Using “Take Control” Technology In March 2021, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a new rule for the commercial drone market requiring “digital license plates” by September 2023. This move is positive, but there are many reasons why it still falls short of what our aviation governing body of the nation…
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