(Note from SIAC: The attached letter comes from the AICC. We urge you to read through it, and if at all possible, follow through with the outline on the 3G extension issue. Please reach out to Caroline Dunlap, as noted in the communication, if you have any questions....
Like other associations and companies around the U.S., the California Alarm Associaton (CAA) plans to adjust to new Covid realities and hold a virtual conference December 3-4. Its Virtual Winter Conference will feature a keynote speaker, a CAA Executive Symposium and...
New positions arise regularly in the electronic security industry. The nature of our field means we embrace technology. Which means things change. Which means new jobs and careers are created. That requires new people to enter our industry to keep it vibrant and...
The Monitoring Association (TMA) has released its update ANSI-accredited standard dealing with alarm verification and confirmation. The latest revision (TMA CS-V-01-2020, Version August 1, 2020) raises verification and confirmation standards by defining...
The security industry needs your help on the 3G sunset. As many of you know, AT&T and Verizon have announced sunsets for their 3G networks. AT&T is calling for a sunset date of February 22, 2022 and Verizon is calling for a sunset of December of 2022 - 10...
SIAC is actively participating in more association virtual meetings. It’s a trend throughout the country, affecting not only us, but also multiple other associations and their various meetings. In fact, SIAC recently gave reports at the New York and California annual...
SIAC continues to support the Georgia Electronic Life Safety & Systems Association (GLESSA), A-Com Security Co. LLM and Safecom Security Solutions in their petition challenging Sandy Springs, GA alarm ordinance. The ordinance holds alarm companies liable for their...
The Northern California CAA Chaptersare excited to present a virtual police forum, featuring speakers Lt. Dan Finks of the San Rafael Police Department and Steve Keefer from SIAC. They will discuss the current crisis and how the alarm industry can support police...
Frisco, Texas (August 10, 2020) – Plaintiffs in litigation opposing the City of Sandy Springs’ punitive alarm ordinance have filed a petition requesting an en banc rehearing of their appeal before the Eleventh U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Plaintiffs are seeking a...
(Editor’s note: The following message was sent by the American Society of Association Executives – ASAE. There is a critical call to action included. Please read through this closely. Please take a moment to click the link and send to your Senators. The best approach...