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...
New ANSI Standard Released by TMA
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...
Security Industry Needs Your Help on 3G Sunset
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 Representative Available for Your Virtual Meetings
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’s Statement on Sandy Springs
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...
Northern California CAA Chapters Police Forum
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...
Industry Appeals Ruling Upholding Sandy Springs’ Punitive Alarm Ordinance
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...
Proposed Lobbying Restrictions Could Exclude Small 501(c)(6)s
(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...
Iowa Bans Alarm Company Fines
The state of Iowa has passed legislation -- signed by Governor Kim Reynolds June 30, 2020 -- banning fines from being imposed on alarm companies. The bill prohibits alarm companies from having to pay fees/fines associated with false alarms, emergency response to false...
SIAC Makes It Easier to Compete for Prestigious Police Dispatch Quality (PDQ) Award
Would you like your company to be part of a front-page feature in Security Sales and Integration Magazine? The Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) has streamlined the process for applying for this prestigious honor. "Everybody wants to work for a winner. We used...