August 11, 2006—Since its inception in 2003, the Security Industry Alarm Coalition’s (SIAC) goal has been to reduce alarm dispatch rates and build bridges between the industry, law enforcement and government. To further its goals, the alarm industry is entrusting the coalition with more funding.
“There are now 34 companies that actively support SIAC,” says SIAC executive director Stan Martin. “We continue to gain partners and financial support because of the success we’ve had in public safety. Dispatches are declining and alliances between the alarm providers and police agencies are on the rise.”
SIAC has educated local and state governments as well as the alarm industry and law enforcement community. As a result of coalition initiatives such as Enhanced Call Verification and CP-01 standards, dispatches are down by nearly 70 percent, according to SAIC. In addition, SIAC has formed valuable partnerships with organizations such as the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the National Sheriff’s Association and the FBI-LEEDA.
SIAC’s success is reflected in contributions from the alarm industry. Annual donations have risen to nearly $750,000. Since it began, the coalition’s top three biggest financial supporters have been ADT Security Systems, Honeywell Security and Customer Electronics and the Security Industry Association, each giving $150,000. GE/Interlogix, Digital Security Controls and Brink’s Home Security have given nearly as much. Beyond direct financial contributions, companies have donated the full time service of employees.
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