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Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Announces 2025 National Security Technician Day

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National Security Technician Day, held annually on Jan. 23, is dedicated to recognizing the valuable work security technicians do to secure our nation. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has announced the third annual National Security Technician Day, an annual commemorative day held on Jan. 23 to honor security technicians across…

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Security Industry Association Launches Jobs Board to Attract Veterans to the Security Industry

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The SIA Veterans Employment Exchange, led by SIA’s Veterans in Security community, will foster veteran employment outreach in 2025. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) – in a new initiative spearheaded by SIA’s Veterans in Security community – has launched the SIA Veterans Employment Exchange, which specializes in matching veterans and separating…

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ISC East 2024 Delivers Another Year of Growth in Attendance and Programming

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The Northeast’s leading event for security and public safety concludes, maximizing experiential value for both attendees and exhibitors NORWALK, Conn. – ISC East 2024, with its premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA) and in partnership with the ASIS NYC Chapter, presented another year of dynamic programming as the Northeast’s leading security and public safety…

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ISC East 2024 to Present Dynamic Lineup of Special Events, New Show Floor Features

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Conference-goers will have ample opportunities to explore, network and celebrate industry achievements on the show floor and beyond NORWALK, Conn. – ISC East, with its premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA) and in partnership with the ASIS NYC Chapter, is set to host another year of ISC East Special Events coupled with updated features…

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Security Industry Association and International Association of Chiefs of Police Recognize Dubai Police Force With Michael Shanahan Leadership in Public-Private Cooperation Award

The Dubai Police department was honored with the SIA-sponsored award at the 2024 IACP Annual Banquet. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The United Arab Emirates’ Dubai Police Force was recognized as the 2024 Michael Shanahan Leadership in Public-Private Cooperation Award, a program presented by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) in partnership with the Security…

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FAST Launches “Talent for Tomorrow” Fundraiser in Conjunction With Workforce Development Month

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DALLAS, Texas – The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) is excited to announce the launch of its Talent for Tomorrow fundraiser, coinciding with Workforce Development Month. Throughout September, FAST aims to raise $10,000 to support its mission of attracting, training and retaining new talent within the security industry. This initiative is held in partnership…

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Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Welcomes Jim Lantrip to the FAST Board of Directors

Jim Lantrip, senior vice president of operations at Allied Universal Technology Services, will join 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 Jim Lantrip of Allied Universal Technology Services…

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