The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced this week that it has commissioned its first field studies for physical security and security project management.

In a statement, the association said that it is seeking the help of security professionals who want to provide their point of view and information about the skills and knowledge necessary to perform jobs in the security field.

Between now and Jan. 21, the SIA Education Department will compile a list of those people in the security industry that want to take part in the study. Those indicating that they want to take part will receive the study in an e-mail on Feb. 2.

Those who interested are asked to e-mail the SIA be Jan. 21 at PSstudy@siaonline.org for the Physicals Security Field Study or at SPMstudy@siaonline.org for the Security Project Management Field Study.