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As a founder of the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools, SIA is active in promulgating best practices for K-12 public schools. SIA also supports the Congressional School Safety Caucus and advocates for more federal funding in support of school security initiatives and related matters.
Sample Policy for School Use of Video Surveillance and Audio Monitoring
A sample policy from Colorado on the use of video surveillance and audio monitoring in schools
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Know a Lot About History, Know a Lot About Security
Data from cameras and other systems can increase understanding of events and contribute to a holistic approach to school security Safeguarding campuses is a complex, multi-faceted process. The stringent requirements and security challenges of higher education and K-12 facilities propel users to seek out advanced insights to facilitate quick responses and more informed decision-making. It…
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Indiana Offered State School Security Model During SIA GovSummit
Tim Eckersley of Allegion discusses school safety at SIA GovSummit. Officials shared perspective on emergency preparedness measures adopted by the state of Indiana for school security in a panel discussion presented by the Security Industry Association (SIA) and the Congressional School Safety Caucus during the 2017 SIA GovSummit last month. Introducing speakers at the Summit,…
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SIA Names Legislators of the Year
Sen. Cory Gardner and Reps. Mike Coffman and Peter Welch have fought to prevent restrictions on security product power supplies and to restore school safety grant funding. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) today announced it would recognize three Members of Congress as SIA Legislators of the Year for their work on…
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SIA to Host Expert Panel on Securing America’s K-12 Schools with Congressional School Safety Caucus
Rep. Susan Brooks, co-chair of the Congressional School Safety Caucus, to speak on school security initiatives. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA), in cooperation with the Congressional School Safety Caucus, will host a critically important panel discussion on “Securing America’s K-12 Schools” at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center, HVC-201, at 12 p.m.…
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Littleton, Colo., Schools Show Power of Electronic Security Solutions
Guy Grace and colleagues observe a school security monitoring center last month at Littleton Public Schools in Colorado. While in Colorado recently, I had the opportunity to visit with Guy Grace, the director of security & emergency preparedness for Littleton Public Schools and a member of the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) Steering Committee.…
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SIA Recommends School Safety Guidelines, Endorses Proposed Federal Funding for School Security Grants
San Bernardino shooting highlights value of visitor control measures. Silver Spring, Md. — In the wake of a tragic shooting in San Bernardino, California, on Monday, the Security Industry Association (SIA) pressed for wide adoption of school security guidelines developed by the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS), which prescribe a tiered approach for schools…
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Multi-Association Letter in Support of H.R. 1636 School Safety Act
A collaborative letter written to express strong support for H.R. 1636, the School Safety Act, which reauthorizes the school security matching grant under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968
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SIA Opposes Use of Classroom Barricade Devices
Door blocks raise the risk of fire code violations, misuse by bullies, the association says. Silver Spring, Md. — Classroom barricade devices can cause more harm than they prevent, the Security Industry Association (SIA) is warning in support of an effort launched by the Door Security & Safety Foundation. As school administrators consider ways to…
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A Needle in a Video Haystack
Event-driven intelligence can identify the most important elements in surveillance data Today’s global security teams are faced with a complex set of threats, from vandalism, violence and severe weather to more extreme dangers, such as terrorism, all of which can be unpredictable. Because of the nature of these threats and the devastation that each one…
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