Retail
The SIA Retail Security Interest Group unites retailers in one place where they can exchange best practices as well as concerns for protecting their property. SIA retail partners have developed tactics for maximizing their security investment, including deploying video surveillance to optimize customers experience through observing their behavior.
New Atlanta Law Requires Security Cameras at Gas Stations
Learn about the new legislation, approved by the Atlanta City Council and requiring gas stations to install and maintain video surveillance systems. On Aug. 7, 2023, the Atlanta City Council approved new ordinance 23-O-1346, which will require all gas stations in the Atlanta, Georgia, area to install and maintain video surveillance systems. The council hopes…
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How the 7-Eleven Storefront Crash Settlement Highlights the Importance of Retail Safety and Perimeter Security
Taking precautions like installing safety bollards and protective barriers can not only help prevent hostile attacks, but also guard against commonplace accidents. On Feb. 6, a Chicago-area man received a record-breaking $91 million settlement from 7-Eleven after losing both his legs in an accidental crash outside one of the company’s stores in Bensenville, Illinois, in…
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California Enacts Unique Video and Audio Surveillance Requirements for Firearms Dealers
The latest in California’s comprehensive approach to laws aimed at gun violence prevention is Senate Bill 1384, which was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 30, 2022. This particular measure seeks to prevent unlawful firearms sales and reduce gun violence as well as aid law enforcement investigations by creating digital surveillance requirements…
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Keynote Announced! Vertical Insights Symposium on Retail Security
On Nov. 8, join the Security Industry Association (SIA) for a free virtual symposium on retail security! From shoplifting to sweethearting to disgruntled customers, retail outlets face growing challenges in securing their assets and protecting their staff and patrons. During this next offering in the SIA Vertical Insights Symposium series, experts from the retail and…
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SIA GovSummit Tackles Top Issues in Perimeter Security and Combating New and Enhanced Threats
The Security Industry Association put together an excellent industry/government/researcher event in the form of the 2022 SIA GovSummit, held May 25-26 in Washington, D.C. Pulling together more than 50 speakers on dozens of topics, this year’s GovSummit featured presentations on standards, budget trends, new initiatives and all manner of topics covering everything from how SIA can…
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Physical Security Vertical Market Assessment: U.S. Cannabis
This 2022 vertical market report, produced by Omdia exclusively for SIA, provides research and statistics on the market for physical security equipment and solutions in the United States cannabis sector. It examines key market drivers and barriers for the cannabis security vertical, key state regulations on recreational and medicinal cannabis use and how to win business with cannabis end users.
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What Is Proptech, and Why Should I Care?
The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently announced the Proptech Advisory Board, as you may be aware. The mission of this group is to foster engagement between the proptech community and the global security industry through partnerships, education and thought leadership. I believe it is one of those moments we look back as an industry and…
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The Unique Benefits of CCTV Towers: Overt Security Has Its Advantages
Retailers have had cameras, both inside and outside their stores, since the VCR made it economical. Traditionally, the cameras have been hidden in corners, mounted on light poles, or attached to the sides of buildings. But that is changing. Now when visiting retailers, customers might actually notice the cameras because they are not subtly installed…
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SIA Tech Brief: Upgrade Path to AI –Video Over IP, Sensor Fusion and Aggregation of AI Processors
Introduction Many market researchers (Forbes, Gartner, Deloitte) predict the biggest growth in artificial intelligence (AI) will be in workforce augmentation, not automation. AI algorithms train with data sets to recognize a threat and run a series of repetitive tasks, check outcome effectiveness, then optimize the process and repeat. Many employers (including Amazon) are requiring managers…
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SIA Guide to Cannabis Security Requirements
SIA is pleased to introduce the SIA Guide to Cannabis Security Requirements in response to the need for more centralized information regarding the state-by-state requirements in the cannabis industry where applicable.
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