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Letter of Support for Indiana Safer Schools Legislation
On Jan. 28, 2019, the Security Industry Association expressed strong support for Indiana’s HB 1225 and SB 266, companion bills designed to promote effective security infrastructure in Indiana’s schools.
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Buy America(n), Consumer Data Protection and the Security Industry: Key State Legislative Updates
With the 2019 state legislative session actively underway, the Security Industry Association (SIA) is tracking movement on two issues this week that could impact security systems integrators, security solution developers, product manufacturers and other companies providing technology and services inside the industry. “Buy America(n)” practices, which impose domestic content restrictions and require state procurement officials…
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Right to Repair Bills, Data Privacy Acts Among Top State Legislative Agendas
With state legislatures actively preparing for the 2019 session, the Security Industry Association (SIA) is tracking movement on issues that could impact security systems integrators, security solution developers and product manufacturers, and other companies providing technology and services inside the industry. Within the broader picture of emerging legislation, one legislative topic likely to become a…
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Post-Election Recap: 2018 Midterm Elections
The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to provide the following post-election analysis and discussion on how the 2018 midterm results may impact the security industry. Moreover, SIA analyzed both federal and statewide election results for potential impact on SIA’s policy priorities. Federal As of Nov. 27, the U.S. House and Senate composition for the…
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SIA GovSummit 2018 Highlights
GovSummit 2018 was a huge success; check out this report for summary findings, session notes and perspectives from the event.
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SIA GovSummit 2018 Tackles Key Issues in School Security, Aerial Drones and More
Leaders in the security industry, government and technology gathered June 27-28 in Washington, D.C., as the Security Industry Association (SIA) hosted its 2018 GovSummit. Each year, SIA GovSummit offers top-quality information sharing and education on security topics affecting federal, state and local agencies. This year’s summit tackled key security and policy issues like moving security…
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Security Industry Association Announces Secure Schools Roundtable at GovSummit 2018
Government, Education Groups and Private-Sector Experts Will Discuss School Safety Best Practices, Funding and Coordination SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced that its upcoming GovSummit will feature an expanded, half-day format for the popular Secure Schools Roundtable on Thursday, June 28. This session will be held in cooperation with the…
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Security Industry Association Announces Keynote Speakers for GovSummit 2018
Christopher Krebs and Soraya Correa of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to Give Remarks at Event Connecting Government, Security and Technology SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the keynote speakers for its annual public policy and government security technology conference, SIA GovSummit. Christopher Krebs, undersecretary (nominee) for the U.S. Department…
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California Consumer Data Privacy Ballot Initiative: What You Need to Know
As businesses grapple with compliance over the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – which went into effect on May 25 – another regulatory measure may be on the horizon for the security industry. This data privacy regulation could be adopted and enforced in one single state – California. What is unique about the…
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Security Industry Association Applauds Signing of Maryland Alarm Bills
Maryland HB 645 and 1117 and SB 662 and 927 Provide Commonsense Updates and Reforms Pertaining to Low-Voltage Alarm Licensing and False Alarm Reduction Silver Spring, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) commends the signing of companion bills impacting alarm systems companies in Maryland – House Bills (HB) 645 and 1117 and their corresponding…
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