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SIA CEO Issues Statement on the Resignation of Janet Napolitano
Secretary of Homeland Security influenced several security procedures in her 5 years. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association would like to thank Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano for her service and continued support of the security industry over the last 5 years. She has been a key supporter and fighter on a…
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SIA Honored by Department of Defense Committee
Security Industry Association receives Above and Beyond Award from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve SILVER SPRING, Md. – Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense operational committee, has honored the Security Industry Association (SIA) with its Above and Beyond Award. ESGR recognizes employers who show exceptional support for…
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Counterfeit Goods Could Be Threatening Your Brand; SIA Launching Committee to Help
SIA will be launching an anti-counterfeiting committee in the coming months, and as part of the preparation for that project, SIA CEO Don Erickson and I attended the UL Brand Protection Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on June 11-12. The conference, while not focused on security products, provided a good overview of the counterfeiting/brand theft…
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SIA Honors UTC’s Libby Elliott with Statesman Award
Award recognizes contributions to SIA government relations efforts WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Security Industry Association has honored Libby Elliott, director of government affairs (homeland security) for United Technologies, with the Statesman Award. The award, which recognizes exceptional volunteer contributions to SIA’s government relations efforts, was given to Elliott for her work on issues such as…
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Security Industry Association Hosts ‘Strongest Government Summit Ever’
Connecticut Governor, House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Among Keynotes WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has wrapped up another successful Government Summit and Public Policy Dinner. This year’s Summit featured several leaders in government and politics as keynote speakers, including: Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, chairman of the House Homeland…
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Rep. Michael McCaul to be Keynote Speaker at SIA Government Summit
Congressman is Chairman of House Committee on Homeland Security SILVER SPRING, MD – The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced today that Representative Michael McCaul (R-TX) will be a keynote speaker at the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) Government Summit – the premier annual public policy conference in the security industry. The Summit will be held June…
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School Safety Enhancements Act of 2013 Moved Out of Committee
SIA-supported bill provides robust funding for school security SILVER SPRING, MD – The Senate Judiciary Committee voted today to approve the School Safety Enhancements Act of 2013 (S. 146). Sponsored by Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), and supported by the Security Industry Association (SIA), the measure passed the committee with bipartisan…
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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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