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SIA Establishes International Relations Committee to Educate Government and Industry
New committee to be chaired by Richard Brent, CEO, Louroe Electronics Mexico City, Mexico — The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced today its establishment of the SIA International Relations Committee, chaired by Richard Brent, CEO, Louroe Electronics. The announcement of SIA’s International Relations Committee was announced from Mexico City in conjunction with the opening day…
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SIA Opens Registration for SIA GovSummit 2017
SIA Gov Summit will be held at The Liaison Capitol Hill on June 28-29, 2017. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) opened registration for its annual public policy conference, SIA GovSummit. At SIA GovSummit 2017, security industry leaders and government officials meet and examine policy trends, technology requirements and risk assessments to…
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Security Tech and Critical Infrastructure Protection
Security Industry Association Director of Industry Relations Ron Hawkins recently delivered a presentation on critical infrastructure protection at the Energy, Utility & Environment Conference. Here is a condensed version of his remarks. The risks and security challenges that utilities must manage have increased substantially in recent years. Electricity, obviously, has always been part of the…
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SIA Renews Support for Bipartisan DIGIT Act
Private sector input essential to guiding policy on the Internet of Things, says SIA. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) today announced its continued support of the bipartisan Developing and Growing the Internet of Things (DIGIT) Act, reintroduced in the Senate Tuesday in the U.S. Senate by the Internet of Things (IoT)…
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SIA Opposes Use of Classroom Barricade Devices
Door blocks raise the risk of fire code violations, misuse by bullies, the association says. Silver Spring, Md. — Classroom barricade devices can cause more harm than they prevent, the Security Industry Association (SIA) is warning in support of an effort launched by the Door Security & Safety Foundation. As school administrators consider ways to…
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Security Industry Luminaries Recognized at SIA Honors Night
SIA Honors included the Lippert Ward, the Jay Hauhn Award, and the Insightful Practitioner Award along with Women in Biometrics Awards New York, NY — On Thursday night, the Security Industry Association (SIA) recognized outstanding leaders in the security industry during SIA Honors Night at Chelsea Piers in New York City. “In 2016, the Security…
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Recipients of Women in Biometrics Awards to Be Recognized at SIA Honors Night
SIA and SecureIDNews announce 2016 award recipients; winners to be honored at gala event held during ISC East. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) and SecureIDNews (a publication of AVISIAN) will salute recipients of the 2016 Women in Biometrics Awards at SIA Honors Night in New York City on Nov. 16. The…
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SIA Lends Its Expertise to Convention Center Security Coalition
The potential vulnerability of convention centers to an active shooter incident or a terrorist attack is real. Earlier this year, the operators of McCormick Place announced several new security initiatives one month before the annual Chicago Auto Show. Upon describing the added security investments, Lori Healey, CEO of the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, underscored…
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IACP Honors Program Serving At-Risk Youth in Texas with SIA-Sponsored Award
Arlington, Texas, police, The Man’s Shop receive police chiefs award. Silver Spring, Md. —The Arlington, Texas, Police Department and The Man’s Shop, a men’s clothing store in the city, were honored by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) on Oct. 16 for a program that focuses on “introducing young males to trust-building and lessons in…
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Women in Biometrics Awards to Be Presented at SIA Honors Night
Nominations remain open through Oct. 15; awards to be presented by SIA and SecureIDNews on Nov. 16. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced today that nominations are being accepted for the 2016 Women in Biometrics Awards. The awards, which are co-presented by SIA and SecureIDNews, were launched to recognize innovative women…
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