Entries by Bryan Ginn

Urgent News From UL for Monitoring Centers

UL Statement on Certifications to the US Alarm Monitoring Industry As developments around the coronavirus COVID-19 continue to evolve, UL has been asked how health risk mitigation techniques might impact Alarm Service Certifications, especially those that involve quarantine, social distancing, work from home, and similar. At UL, our driving mission is to help create safe […]

Coronavirus Response Toolkit – U.S. Chamber of Commerce

The U.S. Chamber has compiled CDC’s coronavirus recommendations for businesses and workers across the country. American businesses are encouraged to follow data-based guidance from the CDC and state and local officials. Visit the link below to find a shareable graphics based on the CDC’s latest guidance for businesses and employees. Share these assets on social […]

TMA Awards Deadline Extended

The deadline to submit your entry to TMA’s annual Excellence Awards and The Marvel Technology Award has been extended to April 17, 2020.  Finalists in all categories will be announced prior to ESX 2020. The awards will be presented at the opening session at ESX 2020, Wednesday, June 10th. Get all of the submission details […]

COPS Monitoring Delivers Uninterrupted Services Through Nashville Tornado

In the early morning hours of March 3, 2020, powerful storms ripped through Middle Tennessee spawning tornadoes, killing at least 25 people, and knocking out power and communications to an estimated 45,000 Nashville business and residents. COPS Monitoring shared that monitoring services continued without interruption despite the loss of both power and communications at its […]

TMA Members Among SSI SAMMY Award Finalists

Security Sales and Integration magazine announced the finalists for its 2020 SAMMY Awards, which recognize professionalism in dealer/integrator sales, marketing and installation efforts. The awards program marks its 25th anniversary this year. Awards will be presented March 17th in Las Vegas. Please join in congratulating the TMA members that made the list of finalists: Acadian […]

TMA Releases Seven, Individual Operator Training Modules

TMA is pleased to announce that seven modules from its popular Operator Online Level 1 training program are now available for individual sale.  The newly released single modules reflect the most current technology capabilities and customer service practices in today’s most effective monitoring centers.  Module 1 – Introduction to the Monitoring Industry Module 2 – […]

TMA Posts Pandemic Preparedness Resources for Members

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) is now urging businesses to begin planning for what may evolve into a pandemic, as the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) evolves in the United States. To assist member companies and others in planning for the protection of their business, employees, and customers, TMA has compiled and posted several resources […]

Arlington County, VA Goes Live with ASAP-to-PSAP

The Arlington County VA Emergency Communications Center (ECC) is the 65th ECC in the United States to implement ASAP and the 12th ECC in the Commonwealth of Virginia to implement ASAP. Arlington County went live on Wednesday, February 12th at 9am EST simultaneously with Rapid Response and Vector Security, then followed by Security Central, Affiliated […]

Registration for TMA’s Annual Meeting is Open

Register now to attend our 2020 Annual Meeting. Set for October 24-28 in Marco Island, FL, this annual event is one that TMA members look forward to taking part in every year. This year, we’ll be celebrating our 70th anniversary. REGISTER NOW Look for additional program details as they are confirmed. If your company is […]

Memphis Police Department Onboarded as 64th PSAP

The Memphis TN Police Department Emergency Communications Bureau is the 64th Emergency Communications Center (ECC) in the United States to implement ASAP and the 6th ECC in the state of Tennessee to implement ASAP. Memphis PD went live on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 8am CST simultaneously with Vector Security and Rapid Response Monitoring then followed […]