Who We Are

The Monitoring Association (TMA) is the trade association that represents companies who install, service, and monitor security systems for commercial, government, and residential markets, in addition to manufacturers and industry service providers

TMA AVS-01 Monitoring Center Operator Training

The TMA-AVS-01 Monitoring Center Operator training is a free course that includes three comprehensive modules that provide detailed guidance on the classification process and the standardized communication protocol. Monitoring center leaders can use these training modules to ensure smooth implementation and seamless integration of AVS-01 into their operations. Learn more about this free online training program HERE.

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As of 1/1/2026.

TMA Featured News

Winter issue of TMA Dispatch Available NOW!

From the latest on the NextNav petition to the rising potential of multi-unit security and some marketing food for thought – download your issue today!

ASAP Launches New Monthly Series of Customer Stories

See how TMA’s ASAP Service is streamlining ECC operations in this months Customer Story featuring Florida’s Collier County’s Emergency Communications Center (ECC).

Applications for Lou Fiore Scholarship Now Being Accepted

Students seeking careers in electronic communications are encouraged to apply for the 2026 scholarship. The deadline to apply is 3/31/26.

Connect and Grow Your Network at TMA’s 2026 Meetings

Build meaningful professional connections that open doors to new ideas, opportunities, and career growth at TMA meetings this year.

TMA Programs

The ASAP Service

Save time and improve accuracy of emergency signals with the ASAP Service

ASAP is designed to increase the efficiency and reliability of signals from monitoring centers to ECCs.

Five Diamond

Give your business a unique advantage in today’s competitive market

The Five Diamond designation is granted annually to monitoring centers that demonstrate TMA’s five points of excellence.

FirstNet

Apply for FirstNet services today for your alarm communications

FirstNet is the nationwide public-safety wireless broadband network platform, built and deployed through a first‐of‐its‐kind public‐private partnership.

IQ

Build a positive revenue stream and drive-up customer satisfaction

The IQ Program is the only quality control program for installations, monitoring, maintenance and service of electronic safety systems.

That’s over 19% of the U.S. population that is protected under the ASAP service.

Eastern Bank Announces Owen Security Solutions As A Commercial Banking Customer

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Eastern Bank is pleased to announce Owen Security Solutions,…

TMA Dispatch – Winter issue Released

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The winter issue of the TMA Dispatch is now available!  Our…

Axis Communications acquires FF Group

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Axis Communications announced it has acquired Prague-based FF…

DMP Introduces the VUE Video Doorbell

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The highly anticipated new video doorbell from DMP has arrived!…

Zeus Fire and Security Acquires Security Government Technology Solutions

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Zeus Fire & Security, a portfolio company of Baltimore-based…
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