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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TMA Featured News

Security Industry Unites in DC for 4th Annual Hill Walk

More than 70 members from TMA, SIA, and ESA took part in the 2026 Security Hill Walk, visiting 55 legislative offices to advocate for shared policy priorities on March 5th.

Committee Begins Development of New ANSI Video Standard

The Monitoring Center Video Procedural Standard (TMA-AMS-01) will define normalized and repeatable procedures for video alarm monitoring center services.

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).

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.

Security Industry Unites on Capitol Hill for Fourth Annual Hill Walk

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More than 70 professionals from across the electronic security…

More than 20 ECCs set to go live with ASAP

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Within the next several months, the following ECCs serving…

Support Local NV Women in Need at ISC West

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Join the SIA Women in Security Forum and the broader security…

Shannon Handy Promoted to Site Manager of COPS Monitoring’s New Jersey Operations

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COPS Monitoring announced today the promotion of Shannon Handy…

NAPCO Security Technologies Appoints New Chief Revenue Officer

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NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: NSSC), a leading manufacturer…
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