The partnership will promote collaboration, content generation and knowledge sharing between SIA and the International Association of Professional Security Consultants.

The annual RISE Awards honors 25 security leaders of today and tomorrow for their impactful contributions to advancing the security industry. 

Family-owned and operated, Garden City Fire & Safety, located in Garden City, Kan., is led by certified fire extinguisher technicians Hank and Melissa Morgan.

LSA said it reached out to almost 200 candidates who were identified as among the most prolific and active thought leaders in the industry.

Pye-Barker, under the ownership of Altas Partners and Leonard Green & Partners, has significantly expanded its workforce and branch network, attracting potential buyout interest that could value the company at over $6 billion.

The acquisition grows HID’s RTLS portfolio with enhanced asset management and tracking capabilities, strengthening the company’s position in the healthcare vertical.

Highlights from this week's Security News Round-Up.

The Buncombe County Public Safety Communications Center (BCPSC) became the 145th ECC in the United States and the 13th ECC in the state of North Carolina to implement the ASAP.

NFPA enhances global safety with new subsidiary NFPA Global Solutions and Dyne Fire Protection Labs acquisition.

Backed by Rosewood Private Investments, Eagle Fire enhances its Southeast presence through the acquisition of Cana Communications, a provider of fire alarm and security solutions.