Entries by Bryan Ginn

New Year’s ASAP® News: Vivint is Latest Company to Connect

Implementation of the “Automated Secure Alarm Protocol” is Building Nationwide; Boca Raton is First Connected PSAP in Florida VIENNA, VA (January 12, 2016) – Vivint, one of the largest smart home technology providers in North America with more than one million customers, is the latest national alarm company to go live with ASAP®. “We are very […]

2015: The Year in Review

What an eventful year for the Central Station Alarm Association International! A new executive director, a new president, a re-imagined annual meeting, a vote on net neutrality, new resources … and much more! Check out The Year in Review for a recap of important events and activities in 2015. CSAA thanks our members for their […]

CSAA Releases 4th Edition of Fire Alarm Guide

The Fourth Edition of CSAA’s “A Practical Guide to Fire Alarm Systems” is now available. “This update has been the most significant ever with literally hundreds of changes, including charts and diagrams,” said Stanley Oppenheim, DGA Security Systems, who oversaw the project. “I would like to especially recognize the efforts of Shane Clary, Vice President, […]

A Futurist and an Economist to Address ESX 2016 as Main Stage Keynoters

The Electronic Security Expo (ESX) – a national trade event for electronic security and life safety dealers, integrators, and monitoring professionals –  announced the opening and closing keynote speakers for its annual event, June 8 -10, 2016 in Fort Worth, Texas. CSAA co-owns ESX with the Electronic Security Association (ESA). The Opening Keynote Luncheon, sponsored by […]

CSAA Annual Meeting Photo Gallery

The 2015 CSAA Annual Meeting drew raves from attendees for its combination of education, networking, and enjoyable events. Don’t miss the 2016 CSAA Annual Meeting in Marco Island, FL – October 22-26! CSAA thanks Brandon Freedman for his photography.

CSAA Kicks Off CSAA/Verisk Data Exchange Project

The CSAA (Central Station Alarm Association) Board of Directors formally approved the CSAA/Verisk Data Exchange Project at its October 11 annual meeting in Sonoma, CA. The project goal is to study the impact of professionally monitored alarm systems on insurance risk. This will be accomplished by combining CSAA member alarm system data with Verisk’s proprietary […]

LMCC Asks FCC to Crack Down on Licensees that Failed to Narrowband or Forgot to Modify Their License

Reported by CSAA Counsel John Prendergast of Blooston, Mordkofsky, Dickens, Duffy & Prendergast. On October 30, the Land Mobile Communications Council (LMCC) circulated a letter to be filed with the FCC concerning the continuing failure of some licensees to modify their licenses in accordance with the narrowbanding requirements. The letter states in part: During the […]

Stanley Security Implements ASAP®

“Automated Secure Alarm Protocol” is Spreading Nationwide VIENNA, VA (November 20, 2015) – Stanley Security, one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive security providers, went live with ASAP® in the city of Richmond, VA on October 22. “We understand that this program is an important step forward for both our industry and for law […]

Stanley Security Implements ASAP®

“Automated Secure Alarm Protocol” is Spreading Nationwide Stanley Security, one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive security providers, went live with ASAP® in the city of Richmond, VA on October 22. “We understand that this program is an important step forward for both our industry and for law enforcement, and we are proud to […]