The Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) is supporting the industry and the millions of businesses and people it protects by communicating directly with law enforcement leaders during the Covid-19 crisis. “Our long-standing relationships with law enforcement...
Frisco, Texas (February 27, 2020) – Entries are currently being accepted and encouraged for one of the electronic security industry’s most prestigious awards. Installing and or monitoring alarm dealers in the U.S. and Canada are eligible to apply for the Police...
Frisco, Texas (January 6, 2020) – Kirk MacDowell, an executive with a 39-year career as a leader in virtually every aspect of the electronic security industry, has been selected as the new Chairman of the Board for the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC). SIAC is...
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...