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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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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. For years, local authorities have been starved of funds and resources. that are pertinent to the field.

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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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Protecting Mass Gathering Venues Against Drone Threats: How SIA and the Industry Are Leading the Way

Security Industry Association

Bill Edwards and Cory Peterson discuss how SIA and our members are working to advance UAS-specific authorities and regulations within the United States Code. In 2022, unofficially there were over 1,200 requests for SEAR designation, not all of which were approved – this indicates both awareness and need. He is a retired U.S.

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SIA New Member Profile: Morningstar Corporation

Security Industry Association

Brad Berwald, director of marketing at Morningstar New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Morningstar Corporation is a provider of solar charge controllers and inverters. SIA spoke with Brad Berwald, director of marketing at Morningstar, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA.

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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)