In Memoriam: Ted Curtin
The Security Industry Association mourns the loss of Ted Curtin, who passed away last month at home following a battle with cancer. Theodore “Ted” Michael Curtin, CPP, CPMR, 78, was the owner and operator of Repworks Inc. in South Hadley, Massachusetts, for 38 years. He was esteemed among peers for his exceptional knowledge and expertise…
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In Memoriam: Ed Chandler
The Security Industry Association joins the security industry in mourning the passing of Edmonds “Ed” H. Chandler, Jr., CPP. Chandler founded Security By Design, Inc., in 1974, and passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025. Chandler was a true leader in the world of security consulting and design. Thanks to Ed and his wife and…
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Earth Day Guidance From SIA’s ESG Advisory Board
The Security Industry Association Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Advisory Board members had a great time presenting at ISC West 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada, earlier this month. Dr. Jill Frack, Amy Musanti and Dr. Alka Khungar presented “Sustainability, Safety & Security: An Inclusive Approach for ESG.” We want to share some of the key…
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Call for Participation: Credential Design Working Group – SIA Standards Committee
The Security Industry Association (SIA) Standards Committee is launching the Credential Design Working Group, a new initiative to develop practical guidelines for secure, user-friendly enterprise identification and access credentials. We invite SIA members from the security, technology and corporate sectors to join us in shaping the future of credential design and implementation, under the leadership…
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SIA New Member Profile: Eastern Security Services
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Eastern Security Services is a third-generation family-owned and operated security provider headquartered in Syracuse, New York, with offices in Buffalo and Corning and a dedicated team serving the Rochester area. The company’s primary focus is upstate New York and the Southern Tier – from Buffalo to Albany – but…
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IntelligentSIA: 11 Top Benefits, Events and Opportunities for SIA Members in April 2025
Hey, SIA members! Here are the top things you need to know about our latest activities and resources, upcoming events and opportunities and more. Welcome, New Members! The Security Industry Association (SIA) would like to welcome its newest members: 3millID, Americom, Aslan Technology, Aura Services, BakerStreet, BuildOps, CIAS Security, Comtronics, Davis-Ulmer Fire Protection, DeterTech, Drone…
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SIA New Member Profile: Wallace Perimeter Security
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Wallace Perimeter Security manufactures a full suite of automated gates and perimeter security fencing solutions. The company is headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, with sales offices in Kansas City, Missouri, and Boston, Massachusetts, and ships to destinations across North America. SIA spoke with Stephanie Olynick, national sales director at…
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New Colorado Bill Approves Use of Facial Recognition Technology for School Security Despite Other Restrictions
Updated Oct. 24, 2025 On April 18, 2025, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed into law SB25-143, which became effective July 1, 2025. For certain authorized applications, the measure conditionally lifted a moratorium on new contracting for facial recognition technology by Colorado public schools in place since 2022, and extended this prohibition with respect only to…
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Policy Update: New U.S. Tariffs on Imports
On April 2, 2025, President Trump invoked his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA) to declare a national emergency arising from conditions reflected in large and persistent annual U.S. goods trade deficits and impose sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs on countries that have asymmetrical trade relationships with the United States. The tariffs…
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SIA New Member Profile: Triton Sensors
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Triton Sensors offers an advanced vape detection and school safety platform. The company is headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with end users and integrators spanning the globe and products installed in all 50 states and 20+ countries. SIA spoke with Lance Parthemore, co-founder and director of operations at Triton Sensors,…
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