As the calendar flips to 2016, many of us look back on the previous year, then forward to the coming year, and make resolutions. We promise to ourselves that we’ll change a bad behavior. We set new objectives for our businesses. We say we’ll lose weight, eat...
Crime has no boundaries. Violence occurs in nations around the globe. Drug and human trafficking crosses from one country to another. Terrorism is a worldwide problem. Terrence M. Cunningham, President of the International Association of Chiefs of Police...
The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) has a great new program: “Why I Wear the Badge.” It’s on their web site: http://www.theiacp.org/whyiwearthebadge. IACP President, Chief Richard Beary, introduces the program in a short video. SIAC encourages...
The word “verification” is undergoing scrutiny regarding how it is used in relation to security alarms. Recently, we had the opportunity to share SIAC’s views on the term, Enhanced Call Verification (ECV – which is also two-call verification) and in general some of...
This exclusive intellectual selection contributed by Dave Simon. “Don’t fly with goats.” That’s our new motto. We cover serious issues for the most part in our weekly blog, but every once in awhile, it’s a good idea to shake things up. That’s why we now encourage all...
We are pleased to announce that Bob Pence (retired FBI) officially joined the SIAC team November 1st. Many of us have known and worked with Bob for many years now. We see him at virtually every law enforcement meeting we attend (typically representing another client)....
Recently, Stan Martin was reappointed by the National Sheriffs Association (NSA) to serve on their Crime Prevention/Private Security Committee. We are proud to receive that appointment and honored that NSA continues to seek our voice to contribute on these issues....
Our SIAC Staff handle alarm management issues anywhere across North America. You’ll find us at conferences, state and national association meetings, and where local ordinance issues need our expertise. Sometimes we must fly to get there. Because we are a non-profit...
Over the years, one of our most important outreach efforts continues to be meeting with law enforcement at their annual meetings. We talk face-to-face with officials, attend meetings that are crucial to the security industry, and sponsor specific events to help gain...
The Florida Police Chiefs Association (FPCA) last month honored the Security Industry Alarm Coalition’s (SIAC) Glen Mowrey with its Annual Appreciation Award for his work in establishing the Florida Alarm Management Committee. Glen serves as law enforcement liaison...