Retail
The SIA Retail Security Interest Group unites retailers in one place where they can exchange best practices as well as concerns for protecting their property. SIA retail partners have developed tactics for maximizing their security investment, including deploying video surveillance to optimize customers experience through observing their behavior.
SIA Guide to Cannabis Security Requirements
SIA is pleased to introduce the SIA Guide to Cannabis Security Requirements in response to the need for more centralized information regarding the state-by-state requirements in the cannabis industry where applicable.
Keep Reading »State of New York Provides Retailers With Tax Credit for Security Improvements
What Retailers Need to Know About Using New York’s Retail Security Tax Credit On April 20, 2024, the New York State legislature passed its annual budget measure for fiscal year…
Keep Reading »A Solution for the Retail Theft Crisis
Facial recognition enhances security, loss prevention Facial recognition technology is not emerging. It’s here. Millions of people already use artificial intelligence (AI)-driven facial recognition technology every day in the United States…
Keep Reading »New Atlanta Law Requires Security Cameras at Gas Stations
Learn about the new legislation, approved by the Atlanta City Council and requiring gas stations to install and maintain video surveillance systems. On Aug. 7, 2023, the Atlanta City Council…
Keep Reading »How the 7-Eleven Storefront Crash Settlement Highlights the Importance of Retail Safety and Perimeter Security
Taking precautions like installing safety bollards and protective barriers can not only help prevent hostile attacks, but also guard against commonplace accidents. On Feb. 6, a Chicago-area man received a…
Keep Reading »California Enacts Unique Video and Audio Surveillance Requirements for Firearms Dealers
The latest in California’s comprehensive approach to laws aimed at gun violence prevention is Senate Bill 1384, which was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 30, 2022.…
Keep Reading »Keynote Announced! Vertical Insights Symposium on Retail Security
On Nov. 8, join the Security Industry Association (SIA) for a free virtual symposium on retail security! From shoplifting to sweethearting to disgruntled customers, retail outlets face growing challenges in…
Keep Reading »SIA GovSummit Tackles Top Issues in Perimeter Security and Combating New and Enhanced Threats
The Security Industry Association put together an excellent industry/government/researcher event in the form of the 2022 SIA GovSummit, held May 25-26 in Washington, D.C. Pulling together more than 50 speakers on…
Keep Reading »Physical Security Vertical Market Assessment: U.S. Cannabis
This 2022 vertical market report, produced by Omdia exclusively for SIA, provides research and statistics on the market for physical security equipment and solutions in the United States cannabis sector. It examines key market drivers and barriers for the cannabis security vertical, key state regulations on recreational and medicinal cannabis use and how to win business with cannabis end users.
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What Is Proptech, and Why Should I Care?
The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently announced the Proptech Advisory Board, as you may be aware. The mission of this group is to foster engagement between the proptech community and…
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