Posts Tagged ‘Regulations’
SIA Hosts Successful School Security Event with New Congressional Caucus
Reps. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., and Susan Brooks, R-Ind., co-chair new Congressional School Safety Caucus. WASHINGTON D.C. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) hosted the debut event of the Congressional School Safety Caucus on Capitol Hill Wednesday, bringing together the co-chairs of the caucus with private- and public-sector experts to assess strategy for securing our nation’s…
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SIA to Host Event with Congressional School Safety Caucus
The security industry is ready to work with lawmakers to address the security needs of schools. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) will host a panel discussion, “Challenges and Opportunities to Protect and Ensure Safety for America’s Schools,” in cooperation with the Congressional School Safety Caucus on Wednesday, March 2, from 12-1:30…
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Revising the Mobile Security Device Standard
It’s easy to get bogged down with work so extra details don’t always get the attention they deserve. When it comes to developing strong security industry standards, that’s where the Security Industry Association (SIA) comes in. They look at areas where our industry needs help. Then they establish the necessary group to work on a…
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SIA’s Plans to Address Global Business Risks
What is the biggest risk facing your company? In a recent Forbes magazine column, the top 10 global risks facing businesses were identified, according to the AON Global Risk Management Report. I am pleased to share how the Security Industry Association (SIA) is working to mitigate some of the risks facing SIA Members and the…
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SIA Offers New Member Benefits in Partnership with GSA Schedules Inc.
SIA has partnered with industry-leading SIA Member GSA Schedules Inc. to provide an exclusive new member benefit for companies looking to expand business through government contracting. SILVER SPRING, Md. — Spending on homeland security and public safety products is projected to exceed $81 billion by 2020! Is your company strategically positioned to win government contracts?…
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Holding South Africa Responsible for Potential Trade Violations
The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently had the opportunity to participate in an out-of-cycle review process for South Africa’s participation in the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) in response to concerns about the country’s compliance with provisions of the law. SIA believes that a pending South African law which will restrict foreign ownership of…
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SIA Reacts to GSA Transactional Data Rule Proposal
On June 25, the House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Workforce held a hearing on a proposed rule by the General Services Administration (GSA) on transactional data and its effect on small businesses. In response to this hearing, the Security Industry Association (SIA) submitted a statement protesting the GSA proposal, which has been described…
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Changes Afoot for GSA Schedule 84
The SIA Government Summit held a special “preconference” session with the General Services Administration this past month on Monday, June 8, at the W Hotel in Washington, D.C. The very popular “industry day” featured a presentation by Christopher Redmond, chief of the GSA Law Enforcement and Security Branch, which manages GSA Schedule 84. In an…
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SIA to Recognize Outstanding Leaders at Allegion with SIA Policy Leadership Team of the Year Award
Inaugural award recognizes contributions of Allegion team to security advocacy in government relations Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to recognize a team at Allegion, with Americas regional headquarters in Carmel, Ind., for their excellent work as the 2015 SIA Policy Leadership Team of the Year. The Allegion team consists…
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Strengthening the Relationship Between the Security Industry and DHS Researchers
Today, I testified before a House Homeland Security subcommittee on the relationship between the security industry and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate. Some of my remarks were in reaction to the new DHS S&T 2015-2019 strategic plan, which was released last month. (The strategic plan is available online for…
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