FAST Security Technician of the Year AWards

Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Announces 2025 Security Technician of the Year Award Winners

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DALLAS, Texas—The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named 10 winners for the 2025 Security Technician of the Year Awards. Now in its third year, this prestigious awards program highlights the critical role that security technicians play within the industry, celebrating their excellence in the meticulous design, installation and maintenance of security systems that safeguard our…

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Announcing New FAST Board Member: Ryan Kaltenbaugh M.C. Dean

Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Welcomes Ryan Kaltenbaugh to the FAST Board of Directors

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Ryan Kaltenbaugh of M.C. Dean joins the expert group of security and life safety professionals in guiding FAST’s efforts to promote careers in the physical security technology industry. DALLAS, Texas— The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named Ryan Kaltenbaugh of M.C. Dean to the FAST Board of Directors – an expert-led group drawn from the membership of…

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Inside nextNav's Flawed Spectrum Proposal Public Safety Risks and Communications Disruption
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New Research Shows Flawed Spectrum Proposal Would Cause Public Safety Risks, Communications Disruption

A new technical study conducted by engineering firm Pericle Communications Company reveals that a proposal before the FCC would cause harmful interference to consumer electronics, appliances, security systems, smart home equipment and more. SILVER SPRING, Md.—A new research report, filed by the Security Industry Association (SIA) with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), details the risks…

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SIA and SecuritySpecifiers CONSULT Scholarship Awardees Announced!
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Security Industry Association and SecuritySpecifiers Announce Inaugural Recipients of CONSULT Scholarship

Eight young professionals will receive scholarships presented by SIA and SecuritySpecifiers and providing financial support to attend CONSULT 2025. SILVER SPRING, Md.— The Security Industry Association (SIA) and SecuritySpecifiers are proud to announce the inaugural winners of a new scholarship program for rising security consultants, designers and specifiers. The CONSULT Scholarship program, presented by SIA and SecuritySpecifiers, will offer scholarships…

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Announcing New FAST Board Member: Stephenie Haldane, HID

Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Welcomes Stephenie Haldane to the FAST Board of Directors

Stephenie Haldane of HID joins the expert group of security and life safety professionals in guiding FAST’s efforts to promote careers in the physical security technology industry. DALLAS, Texas – The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named Stephenie Haldane of HID to the FAST Board of Directors – an expert-led group drawn from the…

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PASS guidelines cover version 7
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Partner Alliance for Safer Schools Releases 2025 Update to Safety and Security Guidelines for K-12 Schools

Seventh-edition guidelines provide the most comprehensive recommendations yet for addressing the evolving security challenges facing today’s schools SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) has released the seventh edition of its Safety and Security Guidelines for K-12 Schools, which offer the most comprehensive information available on nationwide leading practices specifically for securing school…

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SIA Celebrates National Police Week With a Special Message

National Police Week, taking place May 11-17, 2025, offers honor, remembrance and peer support while allowing law enforcement, survivors and citizens to gather and pay homage to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. During this year’s commemoration of National Police Week, the Security Industry Association (SIA) would like to express its…

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