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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...
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...
SIA names Alice DiSanto as 2024 SIA Progress Award honoree
October 17, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Alice DiSanto of Rajant Corporation as the 2024 recipient of the SIA Progress Award, an honor presented by SIA’s Women in Security Forum (WISF) community celebrating individuals who pave the way to success for women in the security industry.
SIA will present DiSanto with the award on Nov. 20 during the 2024 SIA Honors Night celebration.
DiSanto – who...
SIA names John Nemerofsky as 2024 George R. Lippert Memorial Award honoree
October 17, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named John Nemerofsky as the 2024 recipient of the George R. Lippert Memorial Award, an honor presented annually to a distinguished individual for long-term, selfless service to the security industry and to SIA.
Nemerofsky will be presented with the award on Nov. 20 during the 2024 SIA Honors Night celebration.
Nemerofsky is a beacon of leadership in the security industry. With a remarkable career...
SIA announces 2024 winners of “25 on the RISE” Awards
October 1, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has revealed the honoree list for the second annual 25 on the RISE Awards, a program presented by SIA’s RISE community for emerging security leaders together with Brivo, Genetec and HID.
This initiative honors 25 security leaders of today and tomorrow for their impactful contributions to advancing the security industry. The 2024 class of awardees were honored during a special...
SIA announces new advisory board for SIA Veterans in Security community
September 27, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has appointed eight industry leaders and veterans to serve as Advisory Board members for SIA Veterans in Security, a new community focused on the issues and concerns of veterans and active military members who are in, or are interested in joining, the security industry.
The SIA Veterans in Security community focuses on providing resources, programs and events for both veterans – as well as Guard and Reserve members –...
SIA names Brett Feddersen as chair of SIA Counter-UAS Working Group
September 25, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has appointed Brett Feddersen – vice president of strategy and government affairs at D-Fend Solutions – as chair of the SIA Counter-UAS Working Group.
Today, many facilities are limited in their ability to establish counter-uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) given the myriad of regulatory nuances and lack of a clear national framework for addressing the topic.
The SIA Counter-UAS Working Group was created...
ISC East announces keynote speakers and education program for 2024 conference
September 12, 2024SSN Staff
NORWALK, Conn.—ISC East, with its premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA) and in partnership with the ASIS NYC Chapter, has announced this year’s slate of speakers that will headline the Keynote Series at The Bridge, ISC East’s mainstage destination.
ISC East Keynote Series:
Day 1 Keynote: Proactive Security Strategies at Navy Pier, Chicago: A Unified Approach to Emergency Preparedness and Response – Brian Murphy, chief operating...
SIA opens call for applications for 2025 RISE Scholarship
August 24, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced it is now accepting applications for the 2025 SIA RISE Scholarship, an initiative led by the SIA RISE community for emerging security leaders.
Through this initiative, selected candidates will receive $3,000 awards that can be used toward continuing education, student loan repayment and professional development programs such as training and certifications.
“Through the SIA RISE Scholarship,...
Registration now open for ISC East 2024
August 21, 2024SSN Staff
NORWALK, Conn.—ISC East 2024, the Northeast’s leading security and public safety event, has opened registration, with its premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA) and in partnership with the ASIS NYC Chapter.
This year’s ISC East returns to the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City from Nov. 19-21 (SIA Education@ISC: Nov. 19-21; Exhibit Hall: Nov. 20-21).
ISC East remains a fixture in the New York City community and the greater Northeast...