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The United Kingdom's National Risk Register - 2023 Edition

Emergency Planning

The new version presents 89 major hazards and threats that could potentially disrupt life in the United Kingdom and possibly cause casualties and damage. It makes sense to enunciate the major risks that a country faces so that all citizens can be clear about what needs to be tackled in terms of threats to safety and security in the future.

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California Approves Right to Repair Legislation – Security Products Exempt

Security Industry Association

Resulting from advocacy efforts by the Security Industry Association (SIA) and our industry partners, all states enacting right to repair legislation so far – New York, Minnesota and, with the governor’s potential signature, California – have included provisions that exclude security products.

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5 New State “Right to Repair” Laws and What They Mean for the Security Industry

Security Industry Association

While the Security Industry Association (SIA) acknowledges the importance of providing consumers with effective ways to extend the life cycle of consumer electronics and reducing electronic waste, we strongly advocate for the protection and exclusion of security and life safety systems.

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A Proposed Strategy to Advocate for Improved Civil Protection in the United Kingdom

Emergency Planning

The lessons of the Covid-19 pandemic, alas largely negative, show that a good civilian system designed to protect the public against major hazards and threats can save thousands of lives and billions in losses and wasted expenditure. 1] The best solution to this problem is to promote inclusiveness in emergency preparedness at all levels.

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A Resilience Charter

Emergency Planning

Safety’ refers to protection against major hazards such as storms, floods and industrial explosions. Security’ involves protection against major threats, such as terrorist activity. At all levels the system must be integral, robust and complete. The private sector should be encouraged to follow suit. Plans should be networked.

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Security Industry Association Announces Winners of the 2023 SIA Women in Biometrics Awards

Security Industry Association

Maxine Most and Bethany Retton will be honored for their leadership and contributions in biometrics and security at the 2023 SIA GovSummit. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Alicia Harrison has over 16 years of experience as a subject matter expert in the field of biometrics. Larisa Boyko, Alicia Harrison, Casey Mayfield, C.

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Code Compliant Electrical Installation the Key to Swimmer Safety and a Secure Electrical System in Pools

National Fire Protection Association

But what many people don’t realize, there’s a lot to keeping us safe from electrical hazards in these wet environments. As we all know, Father Time is not always kind to electrical installations, which may require re-inspections for safety. Much of this depends on the initial electrical installation. The 2023 NEC, in Section 680.26(B)(6)(a)