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.
Albuquerque Association, Police to Receive IACP-SIA Award
Shanahan Award Recognizes Excellence in Public-Private Cooperation SILVER SPRING, MD — The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) have announced that the Albuquerque Police Department and the Albuquerque Retail Assets Protection Association (ARAPA) are being awarded the IACP’s Michael Shanahan Award for Excellence in Public-Private Cooperation. The award,…
Keep Reading »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…
Keep Reading »SIA Announces 9th Annual “Ride for Education” at ISC West 2012
Providing Scholarships for First Responders Alexandria, VA — The Security Industry Association’s (SIA) 9thannual Ride for Education is scheduled for Saturday, March 31, 2012. The event takes place the day after the annual ISC West show, which will be held March 27-30 at the Sands Expo Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event raises money for…
Keep Reading »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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