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Security Industry Achieves Major Wins on State "Right to Repair" Policies
SIA’s George Sewell shares key updates on new measures signed into law in Washington and Oregon and what they mean for security and life safety systems and manufacturers.
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Lawmakers, Industry Advocates Avert Misguided Ban on Keys in Minnesota
On June 10, 2025, the Minnesota House and Senate passed HF 4, the state’s annual budget measure,…
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10 Stats on School Security You Should Know
CISA just did a study on K-12 school security. Here are 10 key takeaway stats. In today’s…
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What’s New in GSA Contracting in 2025: Insights From SIA GovSummit
Experts from GSA Schedules Inc. and Commodore Consulting shared the latest on the GSA Federal Acquisition Regulation…
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Security Industry Advocacy Achieves Major Wins on State “Right to Repair” Policies
New measures signed into law last week in Washington and Oregon ensure security manufacturers will not be…
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Security Industry Association Announces Keynote Speaker for 2025 SIA GovSummit
Adam Stahl of the Transportation Security Administration will offer expert insights at SIA’s public policy and government…
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SIA Seeks Tariff Relief for Essential Security Products
On April 22, 2025, the Security Industry Association sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer…
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Protect the Lower 900 MHz Band
SIA urges maintained access to the lower 900 MHz band for important public safety and security technologies.
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SIA Technology Insights – Spring 2025
SIA Technology Insights is a journal produced semiannually by SIA that distills the most current thinking for applying today’s security technologies.
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Guide to U.S. Biometric Privacy Laws
Get helpful information on U.S. statewide laws that impose requirements on the use of biometric data and technologies in 24 states and localities.
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SIA Guide to School Security Funding
SIA is pleased to introduce the SIA Guide to School Security Funding in response to the need for more centralized information on the variety of sources of funding available specifically for K-12 school security solutions, with a guide to many school security grant programs, including federal and state programs.
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Guide to State & Local Laws on Facial Recognition Technology
SIA presents a reference guide to U.S. state and local laws on facial recognition technology and related legislative trends.
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Federal Grants Guide
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has compiled this list of key federal grant programs and related resources as a tool for SIA members and their customers. While this list is not exhaustive, it provides information on key federal funding programs that support the effective implementation of security solutions.
Keep Reading »Guide to State & Local Laws on Facial Recognition Technology
A newly updated reference guide to U.S. state and local laws on facial recognition technology and related legislative trends.
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Our Policy Priorities
SIA closely monitors issues that matter to our members and to the safety of our citizens.
Border Security
SIA supports ensuring U.S. border security initiatives provide for deployment of modern security technology to its full potential in conjunction with other measures, in a manner that is most cost effective and beneficial for taxpayers.
School Safety and Security
With a goal of safe learning environment for every student, SIA s dedicated to working to enhance the safety and security of schools in the United States.
Facial Recognition
Facial recognition technology makes our country safer and brings value to our everyday lives when used effectively and responsibly.
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