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Our newsletter covers numerous industry events, news, and updates.

Some of the items we included in our January issue was:

+ A featured friend spotlight piece on GDS Associates.

+ A exclusive article written by our Founder, Mark Schreiber, “The Key Value of Physical Security Business Relationships”.

+ A special New Year’s message.

+ A list of beneficial industry events, that includes events we are supporting/speaking at, as well as other events we recommend attending.

+ Our list of useful blog articles.

+ A selection of key industry news and updates.

+ A quick industry tip as provided by our experts.

This month’s featured friend will also be our partner, Sasaki Associates!

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Safeguards Consulting is proud to share an exciting update from our Security Industry Association (SIA) friends and our Founder, Mark Schreiber!

Our firm is proud to have had Schreiber actively representing us within SIA's Counter-UAS Working Group for the past few years since its inception, and we are excited to see what they achieve together within this new year. This group of esteemed experts, founded in 2023, focuses on actively supporting, "the work needed to accomplish the recommendations of the Domestic Counter-UAS National Action Plan put forth by the Biden administration and further educate and give authorities options to mitigate UAS attacks". Additionally, the group also collaborates with external organizations while also recruiting other industry experts aligned to track and monitor supportive legislation; and identify, educate, and engage with legislators.

Some of their major milestones thus far include:

+ Leading presentations at the SIA GovSummit and ISC Security Events conferences

+ Authoring a series of articles on important drone and counter-UAS topics.

+ Communicated support for S. 1631, the Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2023.

+ Providing topic input for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security speaker at the SIA National Capital Region Security Forum’s June 2023 counter-UAS event

And so much more!

However, the group has also recently provided guidance to SIA in their new blog post, "How to Spot a Drone: Guidance From Experts in SIA's Counter-UAS Working Group - Security Industry Association". In the blog post, Lauren Bresette, Senior Manager of Government Relations at SIA, outlines essential strategies for identifying drones in various environments. The post also emphasizes the importance of understanding drone characteristics, including size, shape, and sound, as well as the context of their operation, such as location and time of day. Additionally, Bresette highlights various guidance from the Counter-UAS Working Group, providing readers with practical tips for recognizing drone activity and distinguishing it from other aerial objects. The piece advocates for awareness and vigilance in both public and private spaces to enhance safety and security, especially in sensitive areas.

We hope you will consider reading their piece in full as linked below as it serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to improve their ability to spot drones and respond appropriately.

Stay tuned for more updates as they continue their efforts to combat drone threats!

To learn more about SIA's Counter-UAS Working Group, visit:

Counter-UAS Working Group - Security Industry Association

To read the full article, visit:

How to Spot a Drone: Guidance From Experts in SIA's Counter-UAS Working Group - Security Industry Association

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Strengthening Security: Milestones for Schreiber and SIA's Counter-UAS Working Group

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