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A SIA Priority: R&D for Critical Infrastructure Protection at DHS
Earlier this month, the Security Industry Association (SIA) wrotea letter of support to Rep. Pat Meehan (R-Pa.) to support H.R. 2952, the Critical Infrastructure Research and Development Act of 2013 (CIRDA). This legislation calls for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop a research and development strategy for critical infrastructure technologies, to increase public-private…
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SIA CEO Issues Statement on the Resignation of Janet Napolitano
Secretary of Homeland Security influenced several security procedures in her 5 years. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association would like to thank Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano for her service and continued support of the security industry over the last 5 years. She has been a key supporter and fighter on a…
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Rep. Michael McCaul to be Keynote Speaker at SIA Government Summit
Congressman is Chairman of House Committee on Homeland Security SILVER SPRING, MD – The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced today that Representative Michael McCaul (R-TX) will be a keynote speaker at the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) Government Summit – the premier annual public policy conference in the security industry. The Summit will be held June…
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Secure Border Act (H.R. 1299) Passes House
Legislation shaped by SIA includes provisions for video and other security solutions Alexandria, VA – The Security Industry Association (SIA) applauds the passage of H.R. 1299 – the Secure Border Act – by the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, May 30, 2012. SIA helped shape the legislation, which was introduced by Rep. Candice Miller…
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New York Times Best-Selling Author Brad Thor to Speak at SIA Government Summit
Author will discuss parallels between his novels and real-world threats ALEXANDRIA, Va. – New York Times best-selling author Brad Thor will be a keynote speaker at the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) Government Summit — the premier public policy conference in the security industry. The Summit will be held June 19-20 at the Embassy Suites Washington Convention Center Hotel in Washington DC.…
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SIA and AAPA Urge DHS to Reconsider Port Allocations
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Today the Security Industry Association (SIA), along with the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano. In the letter, the organizations urge the secretary to reconsider grant allocations assigned to the Fiscal Year 2012 Port Security Grant Program or to offer waivers on…
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SIA and ESA Present “First Responder and Security Industry Access to Disaster Areas” Webinar
SIA and ESA Present “First Responder and Security Industry Access to Disaster Areas” Webinar Alexandria, VA – The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the Electronic Security Association (ESA) will present a free webinar on January 31, 2012, “First Responder and Security Industry Access to Disaster Areas.” The webinar will take place from 2:00 p.m. –…
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