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Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) Brochure
Access our overview and informational brochure about the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) “Safety and Security Guidelines for K-12 Schools”
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Weighing the Effectiveness of Homeland Security Science and Technology
SIA’s Jake Parker testified before a panel of the House Homeland Security Committee on Nov, 7, 2017. Collaboration is strong between the security industry and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate but the industry harbors some concerns about the future of specific programs and their effectiveness, testified Jake Parker, Director…
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Making the Case for Participation in DHS Research Programs
The Security Industry Association (SIA) enjoys a strong and productive relationship with the Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which fosters innovation in the private sector, SIA Director of Government Relations Jake Parker will tell Congress on Tuesday. Speaking for nearly 800 private sector companies, Parker will share SIA…
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SIA Director of Government Relations Jake Parker to Testify Before Congress
Parker to discuss collaboration between security industry and the Department of Homeland Security research wing. Silver Spring, Md. —Jake Parker, director of government relations at the Security Industry Association (SIA), will testify before the Committee on Homeland Security’s Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications, chaired by Rep. Dan Donovan, R-N.Y., on Tuesday, Nov. 7…
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First-Ever School Security Construction Cost Estimates Rely on PASS Guidelines
SIA and National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) developed PASS to produce guidelines for school security measures in K-12 schools. Silver Spring, Md. —The Secure Schools Alliance recently created the first-ever school security construction cost estimates, and to do so, it relied upon school security and safety guidelines produced by the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools…
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David McGowan of Tiffany and Co. to Be Recognized with SIA Insightful Practitioner Award
SIA to present award during SIA Honors Night on Nov. 15 in New York City. SILVER SPRING, Md. —The Security Industry Association (SIA) today announced David McGowan, Tiffany & Co.’s Vice President-Global Protection Services, as the 2017 recipient of its SIA Insightful Practitioner Award. SIA will present McGowan with the award during SIA Honors Night,…
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SIA Endorses Border Security for America Act
Association urges favorable report for border security bill after House committee markup on Oct. 4. Silver Spring, Md. —The Security Industry Association (SIA) has endorsed H.R. 3548, the Border Security for America Act of 2017 (BSAA), authored by House Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul, R.-Texas, and co-sponsored by more than 60 members of Congress. The…
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Steve Van Till of Brivo to Receive Hauhn Award
SIA to present industry award during SIA Honors Night on Nov. 15. SILVER SPRING, Md. —The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced today that it will present the Jay Hauhn Excellence in Partnerships Award to Brivo CEO Steve Van Till at SIA Honors Night on Nov. 15, 2017, at The Current at Chelsea Piers in New…
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SIA Unveils Comprehensive Plan to Grow Security Talent Pipeline
SIA’s umbrella plan consists of wide-ranging initiatives to assist its members in identifying and hiring qualified personnel. Silver Spring, Md. —The Security Industry Association (SIA) today unveiled a comprehensive plan to assist its members to “Grow the Security Talent Pipeline.” By grouping resources for workforce development under one umbrella plan, SIA intends to augment its…
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SIA and BSIA Driving Collaboration Across Borders
From his home in London between 1757 and 1775, Benjamin Franklin helped to guide and manage relations between the American colonies and Britain. During this time, Franklin initiated many relationships that ultimately led to America’s birth and prosperity and the emergence of our national identity as a bold, innovative country. Last month, the Benjamin Franklin…
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