Tag: Jeffrey Slotnick
ASIS International introduces new ANSI-approved school security standard
August 28, 2025SSN Staff
ALEXANDRIA, VA — ASIS International has announced the release of its American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-approved standard designed to provide a framework for developing, implementing, maintaining, and improving school security.
ASIS said that the standard provides a critical benchmark for assessing and improving a school’s security posture regardless of size and funding.
"This standard represents thousands of hours of dedicated volunteer work by a passionate cross-disciplinary...
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 –...
Local security businesses see rise after tragedies
December 17, 2015SSN Staff
NEW YORK—Security companies close to an active shooter event, like the recent shooting in San Bernardino, Calif., have seen a rise in business following the occurrence, reported the International Business Times.
“The good news is that our business is up because of this, and the bad news is that our business is up because of this,” Richard Brent, CEO of Louroe Electronics and SIA board member, said in the report. Louroe Electronics is based in Van Nuys, Calif.
Brent told IBT that...