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Matheson Reintroduces Residential CO Poisoning Prevention Act
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Security Industry Association (SIA), in conjunction with several other groups, is supporting bipartisan legislation reintroduced by Congressman Jim Matheson (D-UT) and Congressman Charlie Bass (R-NH) to increase the use of life-saving residential carbon monoxide alarms. The Residential Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act is similar to legislation that was approved by the…
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SIA and AAPA Urge DHS to Reconsider Port Allocations
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Today the Security Industry Association (SIA), along with the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano. In the letter, the organizations urge the secretary to reconsider grant allocations assigned to the Fiscal Year 2012 Port Security Grant Program or to offer waivers on…
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SIA Submits Comments on Facial Recognition Technology
SIA Submits Comments on Facial Recognition Technology Speaks to benefits of technology and privacy concerns Alexandria, VA –The Security Industry Association (SIA) submitted comments to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) this week, in response to the FTC’s call for comments regarding facial recognition technology. The call for comments came after the FTC held a forum…
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SIA and ESA Present “First Responder and Security Industry Access to Disaster Areas” Webinar
SIA and ESA Present “First Responder and Security Industry Access to Disaster Areas” Webinar Alexandria, VA – The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the Electronic Security Association (ESA) will present a free webinar on January 31, 2012, “First Responder and Security Industry Access to Disaster Areas.” The webinar will take place from 2:00 p.m. –…
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Marcus Dunn Named SIA Director of Government Relations
Marcus Dunn Named SIA Director of Government Relations Brings experience from Capitol Hill, PR and Government Relations Alexandria, VA – The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced today the appointment of Marcus Dunn as the association’s Director of Government Relations. Dunn replaces Don Erickson, who was named as SIA’s Chief Executive Officer late last year. Dunn…
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