Reports & Publications

Guide your organization with special reports and publications relevant to the security industry through analyses and audits.

SIA Principles for the Responsible and Effective Use of Facial Recognition Technology

This document explores SIA’s values and the benefits of facial recognition, outlines each of SIA’s core principles regarding the responsible and effective use of facial recognition technology and makes recommendations for public- and private-sector applications of the technology, including use of facial recognition by law enforcement.

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Security Market Index: July/August 2020 Edition

The July/August 2020 Security Market Index (SMI) shows that after May and June’s low SMI in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the industry is seemingly seeing the light at the end of the tunnel as they now report increasing confidence in conditions.

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SIA Resource Guide

SIA Resource Guide

This quick guide to key informational resources produced by the Security Industry Association (SIA) is designed to help members locate essential information presented in the form of reports, publications, research and white papers. Although not exhaustive, this SIA Resource Guide is designed to help members like you understand the spectrum of resources available to members.

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Physical Security Market Overview: Q3 2020

This two-page brief created for SIA members by Omdia in partnership with SIA  highlights the impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. physical security equipment market, predictions and member perspectives and more.

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Enhancing Security & Reducing Expenses With Robotics

Security robots can help deter bad actors and effectively perform monotonous or dangerous tasks, and their abilities extend beyond security, making them multi-functional, autonomous remote services platforms.

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Security Market Index: May 2020 Edition

The May 2020 Security Market Index, contrary to March’s SMI, which stayed mostly unaffected by the COVID-19 pandemic at 50, showed the effects of the pandemic and shelter-in-place orders, leading to a SMI of 30.

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