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2018 SIA Policy Priorities
Learn about SIA’s policy priorities in the areas of airport security, cybersecurity, fair and open trade, school safety, aerial drones and more.
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Announces 2018 Legislator of the Year and Statesman Award Winners
Sens. Orrin Hatch, John Thune and Gary Peters, Reps. Dan Donovan and John Rutherford and Security Industry Veteran Rob Reiter Will Be Honored at SIA GovSummit SILVER SPRING, Md. –…
Keep Reading »Letter of Support for the Preventing Emerging Threats Act
On June 6, 2018, the Security Industry Association expressed strong support for S. 2836, the Preventing Emerging Threats Act of 2018, which grants new authorities to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of Justice to administer a counter unmanned aerial systems program to protect certain assets and perform critical missions.
Keep Reading »Letter of Support for the FUTURE of Artificial Intelligence Act
On May 22, 2018, the Security Industry Association expressed strong support for the FUTURE of Artificial Intelligence Act of 2017, which directs the U.S. Department of Commerce to establish the Federal Advisory Committee on the Development and Implementation of Artificial Intelligence.
Keep Reading »Early Alerts Spur Action
Why corporate security teams rely on social media for real-time information Social media is transforming information distribution. Increasingly, it is where breaking news first appears. It’s where high-profile politicians make…
Keep Reading »Letter of Support for Secure Airport Public Spaces Act
On May 16, 2018, the Security Industry Association expressed strong support for the Secure Airport Public Spaces Act, which will help address critical security needs at our nation’s airports.
Keep Reading »SIA Member Saves Lives: Calpipe Bollards Halted Times Square Rampage
Last week, a driver under the influence drove his car into Times Square in New York City, killing one person and injuring about 20 others. The incident was a chilling…
Keep Reading »Dealing With Today’s Active Shooters
Under today’s threat environment, active shootings have unfortunately maintained a very deadly and real threat for businesses and communities. Regardless of the business model or size, employees and guests have…
Keep Reading »How Does a Company and Individual Recover from an Active Shooting?
Recovery from an active shooter event is not an afterthought or a topic that is last on the minds of a business or individual, but it is a component for…
Keep Reading »2016 SIA Government Summit Unveils Agenda
Summit experts to discuss identity management, the Internet of Things, transportation security trends and more. SILVER SPRING, Md. — The SIA Government Summit will host several critically important discussions on…
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