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Insights from SIA’s Chairman: D-Block Spectrum for First Responder Communications
The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 brought to challenges first responders face with electronic communications to the forefront. The lack of reliable interoperable communications led to fire fighters not being aware that police officers had received orders to evacuate the second World Trade tower after the first collapsed. Fire fighters lost their lives because…
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RFID and a Layered Security Approach
“In today’s climate, one would be hard pressed to argue that the safety and security of the children and educators in our public school system is not a compelling governmental interest. Mandatory identification badges issued to all students, staff and visitors further the school’s interest in providing a safe and secure environment for everyone on…
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Security Industry Association Voices Support for School Security Initiatives
Announces formation of committee to assist lawmakers on the issue SILVER SPRING, Md. – Jay Hauhn, Chairman of Board of Directors for the Security Industry Association (SIA), sent a letter to President Barack Obama on the subject of security in the nation’s schools. In the letter, Mr. Hauhn said that SIA members are committed to…
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SIA Profile: Kristina Tanasichuk, CEO, Government Technology & Services Coalition
How did you get into the Security Industry? While I think I was always a “security groupie” — constantly watching every cop/military/law enforcement/first responder show on television since I was young, the events of September 11th changed my life and focused my personal mission on assuring that our country would never suffer such an attack…
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SIA Member Profile: Richard Brent, CEO, Louroe Electronics
How did you get into the Security Industry? It actually was a case of serendipity. Almost 30 years ago, Louis Weiss, the Founder and President of Louroe asked me to be the Trustee of his estate. When Lou passed in 2009, I took on the responsibility of the company and chose to move from Washington DC to…
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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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Rep. Peter King to be Honored with Morrone Award at 2012 SIA Security Week Gala
Award recognizes contributions to the fight against terrorism Silver Spring, MD – The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced today that Rep. Peter King (R-NY), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, will be honored with the Fred V. Morrone 9/11 Memorial Award at the SIA Security Week Gala on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at the Lighthouse at…
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SIA Submits Comments on FIPS 201-2
Draft Still Needs Tuning for High Security and Physical Access Systems Interoperability SILVER SPRING, MD — Today, the Security Industry Association (SIA) submitted important new comments to NIST regarding the revised draft of FIPS 201-2, the standard for Personal Identity Verification (PIV). SIAs PIV Working Group contributed comments and proposed improvements to make the PIV card more…
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SIA Backs Biometrics to Improve Integrity of Medicare, Medicaid Programs
Comments submitted to Senate Finance Committee SILVER SPRING, MD. Biometric technology could provide a highly effective way to reduce fraud in the Medicare and Medicaid programs, the Security Industry Association (SIA) advised the Senate Finance Committee on Friday. The committee, which has jurisdiction over Medicare and Medicaid, on May 2 released an open letter in which it…
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Sharman Honored at 2012 SIA Public Policy Dinner
Stroia and Erickson receive special recognition for government relations work ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Craig Sharman, Director of Federal Government Relations at Tyco International, was presented with the Security Industry Association (SIA) Statesman Award at the organization’s annual Public Policy Dinner. The dinner, held at The Hamilton in Washington, DC is part of the SIA Government Summit —…
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