SIA Announcing New Chair of Government Relations Committee: Erica McCann, Amazon

Security Industry Association Names Erica McCann as Chair of SIA Government Relations Committee

Erica McCann of Amazon will lead the committee’s efforts to advise SIA members regarding policy affecting the security industry and make recommendations. SILVER SPRING, Md.— The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Erica McCann as chair of the SIA Government Relations Committee—an expert-led group that helps identify and advise SIA members regarding legislation, regulations and other policy trends…

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2026 SIA Committee Chair of the Year Award Dan Merkle
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Security Industry Association Names Dan Merkle as 2026 SIA Committee Chair of the Year

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Dan Merkle, chair of the SIA Artificial Intelligence Advisory Board, will be honored at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Dan Merkle as the 2026 recipient of the SIA Committee Chair of the Year Award, which recognizes individuals for excellence in leading SIA committees and advancing member objectives.…

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SIA Women in Security Forum Support WISF's Essentials 4 Job Securiyt Giveback
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Security Industry Association Announces 2026 “Essentials 4 Job Security” Giveback Initiative

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Before and during ISC West, the SIA Women in Security Forum community asks the security industry to give back in support of Dress for Success Southern Nevada. SILVER SPRING, Md. –  The Security Industry Association (SIA) Women in Security Forum (WISF) community has kicked off the sixth annual Essentials 4 Job Security Giveback, a program coinciding with…

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SIA 2026 Members of the Year: Amazon and YourSix
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Security Industry Association Names Amazon and YourSix as 2026 SIA Members of the Year

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The two companies will be honored for their impressive leadership, engagement in SIA programs and contributions to the security industry at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce that Amazon and YourSix will each receive a 2026 SIA Member of the Year Award. SIA will present the honorees…

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SIA Member Profile: Gloocel, Steve Pineau, CEO

SIA New Member Profile: Gloocel Innovations

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Gloocel Innovations provides smart access for multi-residential and commercial buildings. The company is headquartered in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. SIA spoke with Steve Pineau, CEO of Gloocel, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA. Tell us the story of your company. Steve Pineau: Several years ago…

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SIA 2026 Sandy Jones Volunteers of the Year Daniel Reichman, Ai-RGUS Mark Schreiber, Safeguards Consulting
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Security Industry Association Names Daniël Reichman and Mark Schreiber as 2026 Sandy Jones Volunteers of the Year

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Reichman and Schreiber will be honored for their leadership in growing SIA’s programs and services at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Daniël Reichman and Mark Schreiber as the 2026 recipients of the Sandy Jones Volunteer of the Year Award. SIA will present Reichman and Schreiber with the…

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IntelligentSIA: The Top 10 Benefits, Events and Opportunities for Members in February 2026

Hey, SIA members! Here are the top things you need to know about our latest activities and resources, upcoming events and opportunities and more. Welcome, New Members! The Security Industry Association (SIA) would like to welcome its newest members: Defend Systems, Emerson Electric, Fortifye, Global Security Co-Operative, Gloocel, InSight Security Group, Loffler, Ones Technology, Phantom…

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SIA 2026 Board of Directors Nominees

Security Industry Association Announces 2026 Board of Directors Nominations

SILVER SPRING, Md.— The Security Industry Association (SIA) Nominations Committee has recommended individuals to serve as members of the 2026–2028 SIA Board of Directors, pursuant to the SIA bylaws. These nominations will be submitted for ratification at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership gathering during ISC West. The following individuals have been nominated for an initial two-year term starting in 2026:…

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Security Industry Association Welcomes New Leadership of RISE Community for Young Professionals

With several new members, the RISE Steering Committee, under the leadership of new chair Kelly Ann Christensen and vice chair Joey Joy, guides the SIA RISE community in fostering the careers of emerging security industry leaders. SILVER SPRING, Md.— The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named new members and leadership of the steering committee for SIA RISE, a community that fosters…

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