The Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) has published findings from a new feasibility study and confirmed two parallel developments: an update to its Model Alarm Ordinance and the start of discussions with the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) about potential further changes. Both items published November 1–2, 2026.
The feasibility study gathered confidential input from 28 individuals across 25 organizations. Nearly nine in ten respondents affirmed SIAC's value as an intermediary between the alarm industry and law enforcement. The study identified the organization's law enforcement relationships as a strength that is difficult for other groups to replicate, while noting that the top five donors currently account for 59 percent of its funding — a concentration the study flagged as a sustainability concern.
Separately, SIAC has updated its Model Alarm Ordinance to include support for AVS-01, a standard developed by The Monitoring Association that establishes a scoring and classification method for alarm events. The scoring system is designed to help law enforcement agencies prioritize which alarm calls receive a police response. SIAC is also engaging with the IACP's Private Sector Liaison Committee, which is considering broader updates to the model ordinance. No changes to the ordinance have been adopted yet; the SIAC executive director described the current status as continued work with direct industry involvement.
Businesses that operate commercial intrusion alarm systems should be aware that AVS-01 adoption at the local level is voluntary and is not federally mandated. Organizations using monitoring centers may want to confirm whether their provider is certified to AVS-01, and local security managers in jurisdictions where alarm ordinances are under review may want to track whether any changes affect police response thresholds or fine structures.
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