Tag: 2024
SIA announces the 2025 Security Megatrends
December 12, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has identified and forecasted the 2025 Security Megatrends, which form the basis of SIA’s signature annual Security Megatrends report defining the top 10 factors influencing both short- and long-term change in the global security industry.
SIA’s 2025 Security Megatrends were selected based on fall 2024 survey data and focus group input received from hundreds of top security industry business leaders, association...
New Interface report reveals top security risks for U.S. retail chains
November 29, 2024SSN Staff
ST. LOUIS—Managed service provider Interface Systems has released its 2024 State of Remote Video Monitoring in Retail Chains report, which provides an overview of the critical challenges faced by retailers.
The detailed study analyzed over two million monitoring requests across 4,156 retail locations in the United States from September 2023 to August 2024.
Offering valuable insights to strengthen store security and protect employees, the report highlights the peak times for security...
ISC East 2024 delivers another year of growth in attendance and programming
November 26, 2024SSN Staff
NORWALK, Conn.—ISC East 2024 officials have announced another year-over-year increase in attendance along with another year of dynamic programming as one of the Northeast’s leading security and public safety events.
Over three days, ISC East showcased premier keynote speakers, educational sessions, professional development and over 200 exhibitors displaying the latest innovations in the field.
From Nov. 19-21, ISC East welcomed nearly 6,000 total security professionals...
SimpliSafe wins 2024 TMA/SSN Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership Award
November 26, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
MCLEAN, Va., and YARMOUTH, Maine—The Monitoring Association (TMA) and Security Systems News (SSN) have announced that Boston-based SimpliSafe is the winner of the third annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Leadership Award.
TMA President Steve Butkovich and Security Systems News Editor Cory Harris presented the 2024 TMA/SSN Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award to SimpliSafe Chief Product Officer Hooman Shahidi during the recent 2024 Annual Meeting in St. Thomas, U.S....
Securitas Technology awarded 2024 National System Integrator of the Year
October 30, 2024SSN Staff
UNIONTOWN, Ohio—Securitas Technology, a global provider of security solutions integration and alarm monitoring, was recently awarded the 2024 National System Integrator of the Year by Axis Communications at its 19th annual Axis Connect and Converge Conference (ACCC) held in Nashville, Tenn.
The company was recognized for its innovative solutions and dedication to meeting its clients’ needs. Securitas Technology is known for creating client-centric solutions and has successfully...
Allied Universal security professionals sweep 2024 CALSAGA awards
October 30, 2024SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif.—Allied Universal has announced that its security professionals earned 31 of the 44 annual awards bestowed by California’s only industry association dedicated to advocating on behalf of the security industry.
Each year, CALSAGA (California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards and Associates) recognizes security professionals who have demonstrated heroism by going above and beyond their expected duties. Allied Universal security professionals achieved...
SIA, IACP recognize Dubai Police Force with Michael Shanahan Leadership Award
October 24, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The United Arab Emirates’ Dubai Police Force has been recognized as the winner of the 2024 Michael Shanahan Leadership in Public-Private Cooperation Award, a program presented by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) in partnership with the Security Industry Association (SIA).
The award was presented Oct. 22 at the 2024 IACP Annual Banquet in Boston.
The Dubai Police department received the IACP/SIA award for its...
NCS4 to host National Marathon and Endurance Events Safety and Security Forum
October 23, 2024SSN Staff
HATTIESBURG, Miss.—The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) will host the 2024 National Marathon and Endurance Events Safety and Security Forum on Dec. 3-4 in Virginia Beach, Va.
Join peers to address key safety and security challenges facing marathon and endurance events and to share best practices for continuous improvement.
Road races and other participatory sports events attract large numbers of athletes and...
SIA announces 2024 SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship winners
October 18, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named eight recipients for the 2024 SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Scholarship – a program developed to further educational opportunities and promote advancement for the widest spectrum of people possible in the security industry.
In the 2024 scholarship program – open to employees of SIA member companies and SIA student members – each honoree will be awarded $7,500 to use toward...
SIA names Scott Gross as 2024 SIA Insightful Practitioner Award honoree
October 17, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Scott M. Gross, facility security officer at Con Edison, as the 2024 recipient of the SIA Insightful Practitioner Award, an honor recognizing excellence in promoting the implementation of innovative security solutions.
SIA will present Gross with the award on Nov. 20 during the 2024 SIA Honors Night celebration.
Gross has over four decades of experience in security and fire protection. In...