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SIA ESA TMA Letter to Public Safety Leaders on Essential Workers

SIA, ESA and TMA Letter to Leaders on Importance of Electronic Security, Fire, Life Safety and Monitoring Services

The electronic security and life safety industry associations, in partnership with hundreds of industry executives, are calling state leadership to ensure that essential emergency services are not suspended or impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.

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Joint Letter to Federal, State and Local Officials From SIA, ESA and TMA

The Security Industry Association, the Electronic Security Association and The Monitoring Association partnered to develop this joint letter to federal, state and local officials in an effort to do their part to help fight the coronavirus pandemic during this extraordinary time.

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cover of SIA's written testimony

SIA Testimony on Facial Recognition Technology: Ensuring Commercial Transparency and Accuracy

SIA testified before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform on Jan. 15, 2020, on the use of facial recognition technology, its potential implications and possible legislative solutions to avoid risks.

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Coalition Letter Opposing a Moratorium on Facial Recognition Technology

SIA, in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and several other organizations, has urged Congress to collaborate with all stakeholders to address concerns raised by facial recognition technology and provide a consistent set of rules across the United States rather than issue a moratorium on the technology.

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facial recognition letter

SIA Signs Multi-Organization Letter to Congress on Facial Recognition

SIA has urged Congress to consider viable alternatives to bans on facial recognition to allow safe, accurate and effective use of the technology.

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Letter of opposition to Massachusetts HB 3871

Opposition Letter to Massachusetts Law on Temporary Locking Devices in Classrooms

The Security Industry Association has expressed concerns with Massachusetts HB 3871, which would amend state law to include “temporary door locking devices” for public schools to use in classrooms.

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