ADT, Comcast, Johnson Controls, NetOne, Resideo. If you’ve been employed in the electronic security sector, you know those five companies. They stand out because of how deeply they impact the security industry in many positive ways. They contribute to causes. They set...
SSI Industry Hall of Fame Inductees Include SIAC’s Ron Walters, Four Other Industry Leaders – Keith Baird, Dale Eller, Bob Harris, Jim McMullen
It has been three years since Ron Walters official retirement from SIAC. Since then he has continued to support SIAC by representing us on various standards committees. He leaves behind a legacy of service and dedication to our industry. Ron, along with four other...
Chime in on the NSA Public-Private Sector Partnership Award
SIAC encourages security companies to chime in on the NSA (National Sheriffs Association) Public-Private Sector Partnership Award. It is an excellent opportunity to show your community how you are working WITH law enforcement. Please consider possible nominations for...
SIAC’s New Web Site
If you haven’t visited SIAC’s refurbished web site, please give it a look. You can check it out at: www.siacinc.org. It was a no-brainer for us to bring our supporters better information and improve the design and layout for an easier browsing experience. We...
Welcome Chief Doug Davis to SIAC Team
Please welcome former Police Chief Doug Davis to the SIAC team. He will serve as one of our law enforcement liaisons for the eastern U.S. As he transitions and trains over the next several months, he will work with Glen Mowrey, who has shifted to part-time in his...
SIAC Board Chairman Kirk MacDowell’s Message to Industry Stakeholders
January 6, 2021 SIAC continues to promote the Model Ordinance, along with Alarm Management Committees, while participating in police and sheriff state and national meetings. This keeps our leadership contacts and network in place -- a large ongoing part of our...
Urgent Message from National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to Alarm Companies
(Editor’s note: The attached announcement regarding changes needed to be made by Burglar and Fire Alarm Companies in preparation for the nationwide implementation of 988 as the 3-digit abbreviated dialing code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The message...
Morris Weinstock Award Goes to Bud Wulforst
ESA recently presented the annual Morris F. Weinstock Person of the Year award to Howard Edward “Bud” Wulforst. SIAC congratulates Bud on this lifetime achievement. The Weinstock Award recognizes a lifetime of achievement in the security industry. As a supporter of...
AICC 3G Sunset Congressional Reach Effort
(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....
CAA Setting up for a Virtual Conference
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...