The Monitoring Association (TMA) recently presented its annual Monitoring Center “Excellence Awards.” With the current Covid-19 status, the association made the presentation via a GoToWebinar. SIAC supports these awards, as they continue to improve monitoring...
Frisco, Texas (March 5, 2020) – The North Carolina Association of Chiefs of Police (NCACP) honored SIAC’s (Security Industry Alarm Coalition) Glen Mowrey with their Outstanding Partnership Award. In addition to his role with SIAC, Mowrey is a retired Deputy Police...
SIAC asks you to help welcome Julie Lyons to our staff. In January, Julie took on the position of Executive Assistant at SIAC. She had been working remotely for Kirk MacDowell as a part of the MacGuard Security Advisors team, which led her to this new role within SIAC...
SSI announced its honor roll recently for their Hall of Fame 2020, including George De Marco, Merlin Guilbeau and Jerry Lenander, along with several other industry stalwarts. Individuals are honored for their work protecting people, property and assets associated with...
Several weeks back we wrote about the Installation Quality (IQ) program becoming part of The Monitoring Association (TMA). It’s a good move and one we here at SIAC support. Better installations are good for everyone in the electronic security association. ...
Like so many of you, we’re continuing to adapt to the ongoing work /family communication challenges as COVID changes our routines. We’re advocating and attending online meetings, sending more emails and making more phone calls. New opportunities to expand...
Much has been written about the disruptions caused by the coronavirus and its impacts on businesses around the globe, including ours – the electronic security industry. SIAC lends its voice to everyone in the industry to remember to operate safely and follow...
Alarm system owners are more and more embracing text messaging as a means of being contacted by monitoring centers after a signal is received there. This is good for the electronic security industry, as it can alert the customer more quickly, reduce potential errors...
Security companies and law enforcement agencies work together as partners, sharing information and communicating frequently to protect public safety and serve their communities. The Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC), Partnership for Priority Verified Alarm...
It’s no secret to most of you in the electronic security industry that consolidation dries up funds for non-profit and association activities that support our industry. This trend has been significant the past 6-8 years. State and national associations reliant on...