Public Safety
Through the SIA Public Safety Working Group, SIA develops recommendations to improve the safety, security, and sustainability of cities and communities using technology. SIA serves as the voice of the security industry in appropriate adoption and deployment of security tech alongside active practitioners in police, fire, emergency medical services and other disciplines.
Ensuring Connectivity to Enhance Security
I recently conducted an interview with security industry veteran Michael Kemp about connectivity issues for the Security Industry Association (SIA). Many people may be familiar with initiatives, such as FirstNet, which bring public safety systems into the Internet of Things through a single wireless broadband connection. Still, they may not understand the other wireless options…
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Capitol Hill Symposium on Vehicular Terrorism: Highlights From SIA’s Second Annual Event on Hostile Vehicle Attacks
On Oct. 17, the Security Industry Association (SIA) hosted a free symposium on preventing vehicular terrorism. This event, held at the Reserve Officers Association on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., brought together policymakers, federal agency personnel, state and local government leaders, public safety personnel, project designers, security industry solution and service providers, and other stakeholders…
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SIA-Supported Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Bill Passes U.S. House of Representatives
H.R. 1618 will provide assistance for purchasing and installing residential carbon monoxide detectors. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) applauds the U.S. House of Representatives’ passing of H.R. 1618, the Nicholas and Zachary Burt Memorial Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2019 – a bipartisan bill sponsored by Rep. Ann Kuster (D-N.H.). SIA…
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Twin Cities Marathon Team to Explore Race-Day Security Operations at AcceleRISE 2019
Security and event leaders from Twin Cities in Motion will highlight how securing road races has evolved since the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings at SIA’s inaugural conference for young professionals. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the addition of the Twin Cities in Motion (TCM) race management team to…
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A Guide to Resources for the Prevention and Mitigation of Active Shooter Incidents
The Security Industry Association has reviewed and gathered information to help you prevent and prepare for attacks and survive an active shooter incident if it occurs.
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Federal Grants Guide
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has compiled this list of key federal grant programs and related resources as a tool for SIA members and their customers. While this list is not exhaustive, it provides information on key federal funding programs that support the effective implementation of security solutions.
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2019 SIA Federal Policy Priorities
The Security Industry Association is actively tracking a wide range of policy issues for its members, including workforce development, cybersecurity and school safety.
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Audio for Alarm Verification
Police departments across the nation have become overwhelmed by false alarms triggered by malfunctioning security systems. According to city statistics, of the 62,500 alarms the Memphis Police Department responded to in 2016, 99.2 percent were deemed to be false, as reported by Security Sales & Integration. In the end, it amounted to $1.7 million and…
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New Member Profile: Synectics
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Synectics, founded in 1987 as a surveillance technology research and development house, designs end-to-end integrated security and surveillance solutions for challenging environments in the banking, critical infrastructure, gaming, oil and gas, transportation, marine and public space markets. The company – headquartered in the United Kingdom and with offices throughout…
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Creating Invisible Security to Prevent Vehicular Attacks
Out of sight, out of mind – a new approach to mitigating vehicle terror attacks The terror threat posed to the public has evolved dramatically over the last couple of years. Large-scale, meticulously planned bomb attacks have given way to vehicle assaults that target pedestrians. Concrete blocks and barricades – largely temporary measures – have…
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