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The Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) has named Chief Tim Mattos its Western Law Enforcement Liaison, adding a veteran public safety leader with more than three decades of experience to the organization’s national outreach team. https://siacinc.org/siac-welcomes-chief-tim-mattos-as-western-law-enforcement-liaison/

The best alarm management policy in the country starts with law enforcement and industry sitting at the same table.

That’s what happened in Green Bay this week at the Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association Conference. Tim Mattos and I joined the WCPA Alarm Management Committee meeting alongside representatives from the Wisconsin Security Association and law enforcement executives from across the state.

I was also proud to present retiring WCPA Executive Director Pete Peters with an award on behalf of SIAC. His commitment to this partnership set the standard.

Enjoy retirement, Pete. You earned it.

Had the pleasure of presenting The William B. Berger Chief Executive Officer of the Year Award at the FPCA Conference and Awards Ceremony in Orlando, FL. Also, thank you to the IAF for their continued partnership and support of the FPCA.

Great conversations and continued collaboration at the Florida Police Chiefs Association Public-Private Partnership Committee Meeting in Orlando, Florida. SIAC was proud to participate alongside industry partners and also convene our Alarm Management Subcommittee Meeting.

Pictured (left to right): Marvin Smith (OES), Jenny Cooke (CMS), and Doug Bassett (Comcast), Major Allan Rutledge (Ret.) of SIAC.

Working together to strengthen partnerships between public safety and the security industry.

I had the pleasure of moderating a panel discussion on false alarm reduction at the NEACC Training and Trade Show in Sutton, MA. A lot of great discussion from different perspectives from Chief Thomas Calouro-Sutton Police Dept., Dominic Dubaldo-Dubaldo Security Systems, Brandon Freedman-Wayne Alarm Systems, Julie Robillard-NMC. Thank you to the panelists and those in attendance for the great open and honest dialogue.

On June 17th, police executives and alarm industry professionals from North Carolina and South Carolina gathered at CPI Security in Charlotte, NC for the joint NC Association of Chiefs of Police & SC Police Chiefs Association Alarm Management Committee Meeting. A productive discussion bringing two states together to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the alarm industry. Thank you to all attendees and to CPI Security for hosting!

https://siacinc.org/north-carolina-and-south-carolina-gathered-at-cpi-security/

Congratulations to Sheriff Kevin Schneider of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Brian Ohorilko, CEO of Prairie Meadows Casino Hotel, recipients of the National Sheriffs’ Association Sheriff/Private Security Partnership Award.
This award recognizes outstanding collaborations between law enforcement and private-sector organizations that create safer, stronger communities. The partnership between the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Prairie Meadows Casino Hotel serves as a model for what can be accomplished when public and private organizations work together toward a common goal.
Presented by Steve Keefer of SIAC alongside Merlin Guilbeau, Executive Director of ESA, and Whitney Doll, Executive Director of TMA, the award highlights the power of shared expertise, mutual investment, and a commitment to public safety.
Through innovative training, security development, and community support initiatives, these organizations have demonstrated that effective partnerships benefit everyone they serve.
Congratulations to both recipients on this well-deserved recognition!

https://siacinc.org/national-sheriffs-association-sheriff-private-security-partnership-award/

We're proud to announce that Holly Borgmann, Vice President of Government Affairs at ADT and former SIAC Board Member, has been selected to receive the William N. Moody Award at ESX 2026.

The Moody Award recognizes individuals who demonstrate a passion for advancing positive alarm management and industry best practices and Holly exemplifies that in every way.

Her leadership in shaping public policy, strengthening relationships between the alarm industry and law enforcement, and driving meaningful collaboration across stakeholders has left a lasting impact on our industry.

The award will be presented on June 2nd during the SIAC reception at the Irving Convention Center in Irving, Texas.

Congratulations, Holly!

Representing the Security Industry at Every Level

Recent advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C., including the 2026 Security Hill Day, held on March 5, highlight the strength and unity of the electronic security industry. Events like these, led by the Electronic Security Association (ESA) and the Security Industry Association (SIA), bring industry leaders together with members of Congress and their staff to address critical national issues.

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Representing the Security Industry at Every Level | SIAC Representing the Security Industry at Every Level by siacinc2020 | Apr 8, 2026 | Blog | 0 comments By Steve Keefer, Executive Director, Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) Recent advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C., including the 2026 Security Hill Day, held on March 5, highlight the strength....