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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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Dr. Lou Marciani Recognized as 2016 SIA Insightful Practitioner
Security Industry Association to present award during SIA Honors Night on Nov. 16 in New York City. SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) today announced Dr. Lou Marciani, Director of the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at The University of Southern Mississippi, as the 2016 recipient of its…
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Tim Eckersley of Allegion to Receive Hauhn Award
SIA to present award during SIA Honors Night on Nov. 16. SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) will present the Jay Hauhn Excellence in Partnerships Award to Allegion Senior Vice President and President of the Americas Tim Eckersley at SIA Honors Night on Nov. 16, 2016, at The Current at Chelsea Piers…
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Industry Associations Endorse New House Bill Addressing Power Requirements of Security and Life-Safety Systems
Legislation proposed by U.S. Rep. Michael Pompeo recognizes unique requirements of such systems SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA), along with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and the Electronic Security Association (ESA), jointly commend U.S. Rep. Michael Pompeo, R-Kansas, for introducing a bill (H.R. 6214) last night in the U.S. House…
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A New Critical Infrastructure Leadership Role for SIA
If you consider yourself to be a leader in offering solutions to protect our nation’s critical infrastructure, you will be interested to know more about the involvement of the Security Industry Association (SIA) with a new DHS Center of Excellence known as the Critical Infrastructure and Resilience Institute (CIRI). Funded through a $20 million, five-year…
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The Security Industry’s ‘Third Wave’
Last month, SIA Industry Relations Director Ron Hawkins spoke at Engage 2016, The Verint Systems Global Customer Conference, in Chicago, specifying trends in what he called “the third wave” of the security industry. “First, we had basic mechanical equipment like locks, then electronic devices, including cameras and alarms, and now we are entering security’s digital…
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Honoring SIA Legislators of the Year
At the SIA Government Summit last week, the Security Industry Association (SIA) recognized three Members of Congress as SIA Legislators of the Year for their tireless devotion to security matters. The SIA Legislator of the Year Award is presented annually to Members of Congress and other elected officials that have demonstrated extraordinary leadership in advancing…
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