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Diversity in Emergency Management

Disaster Zone Podcast

Vernon Owens, the guest on this podcast became an emergency manager in 2004. He shares his personal story about his multi-faceted career he has had, from the military and being a martial arts entrepreneur and author. Since then he has worked at the local and federal levels of government in different capacities.

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SIA New Member Profile: CSI Security and Electric

Security Industry Association

Christine Bergold, chief financial officer and general manager of CSI Security and Electric Christine Bergold : Back in 2004, a few friends from Port Washington came together with a shared vision: to start a security systems company that would provide innovative, personalized solutions for businesses and government organizations in New York City.

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SIA New Member Profile: Total Security Solutions

Security Industry Association

Jim Richards : I founded Total Security Solutions with my dad in 2004. Since 2004, we have designed, engineered, fabricated and installed over 21,000 ballistic systems in locations worldwide. SIA spoke with Jim Richards, CEO of TSS, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA. Tell us the story of your company.

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A brief critique of UK emergency arrangements in the light of the Covid-19 crisis

Emergency Planning

The 2004 Civil Contingencies Act has been sidelined throughout the Coronavirus disaster. Creating a system that is solidly based on the local authority (and properly funded at that level), coordinated regionally and harmonised and supported nationally is now a vital British imperative.

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SIA New Member Profile: Leonardo/ELSAG ALPR Systems

Security Industry Association

Nate Maloney : In 2004, Italian aerospace-defense group Finmeccanica (now Leonardo) and Remington Arms started a joint venture to design, manufacturer, install and support automatic license plate recognition systems (ALPR) in the U.S. Tell us the story of your company. NM : We have engaged with SIA at various ISC exhibitions.

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A Proposed Strategy to Advocate for Improved Civil Protection in the United Kingdom

Emergency Planning

The Civil Contingencies Act of 2004 is of debatable value, as evidenced by the fact that it was in effect abandoned during the Covid-19 pandemic emergency. For years, local authorities have been starved of funds and resources. The local level. As clarity is essential, it should be written in plain English, not legalese.

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SIA New Member Profile: PureTech Systems

Security Industry Association

The initial portfolio of technologies used to launch the business came from a Canadian company by the name of Pure Technologies (Pure) in 2004. The views and opinions expressed in guest posts and/or profiles are those of the authors or sources and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Security Industry Association.