Entries by Bryan Ginn

California DOJ Approves Pilot of TMA’s Automated Secure Alarm Protocol

The Monitoring Association (TMA) welcomed its 119th Emergency Communications Center (ECC) in the United States and its first ECC in the state of California to implement the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP). The state of California became the 22nd state in the United States to participate in the ASAP program. Launched in 2011 as a public-private partnership, TMA’s […]

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Issues Seventh Gunshot Detection Patent to Shooter Detection Systems

Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com (NASDAQ: ALRM) company and the world’s leading gunshot detection solutions provider, today announced the issuance by the USPTO of SDS’ seventh patent for its gunshot detection technology, Patent No. US 11,417,183 titled Cable-Free Gunshot Detection. The patent describes the application of indoor gunshot detection sensors that use a cable-free device powered by a battery. […]

ADT appoints Wayne Thorsen to Chief Business Officer role

On January 9th,  ADT announced the appointment of Wayne Thorsen to the newly created role of Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer, effective immediately. Thorsen will be responsible for leading ADT’s product, innovation and new business development teams. “Wayne is a seasoned executive who brings valuable experience in business development, strategic partnerships and product […]

TMA Dispatch – Winter 2022 – Now Available!

The 2022 winter issue of TMA Dispatch is now available. Here are just a few highlights of the stories you’ll see: Research – Improving School Safety and Security with Tech NEW! Executive Q&A – Meet Evolon Technology’s CEO Business – Membership as a Brand and Business Strategy Guest – New Requirements for Remote System Access […]

NAPCO’s Alarm Lock Trilogy Access Control Locks Win Annual Maintenance Innovation Award for Safety

NAPCO Security Technologies Inc. is pleased to announce that its Alarm Lock Trilogy® Series Wireless Access Control Locks have been recognized by facility maintenance decision-makers as the award-winning locking product for the Maintenance Innovation Award in Safety. This 2022 Annual Award, just announced, is said to “recognize innovations and excellence in products, that contribute to […]

Aiphone IX Series Online Course Now Available

Aiphone has partnered with SecurityCEU.com to develop an online course for integrators looking for a comprehensive training that teaches everything needed to know about installing and programming an Aiphone IX system. Titled, Aiphone IX Series Quick Start Guide, the three-hour course, describes the network requirements for an Aiphone IX Series system, how to identify the […]

NAPCO is Now a Partner in the PASS K-12 Partner Alliance for Safer Schools

NAPCO Security Technologies is pleased to announce that it has recently become a PASS Partner (Partner Alliance for Safer Schools) as part of its commitment to help provide more school and campus solutions, in the face of the escalating violence and tragedies nationwide. PASS K-12 is a well-respected program that offers comprehensive information and objective guidelines […]

Jewelers Mutual® Earns 36th Consecutive AM Best A+ Rating

Jewelers Mutual® Insurance Company, SI (a stock insurer), a member insurer of the Jewelers Mutual Group, earned its 36th consecutive “A+ Superior” rating from AM Best, one of the world’s most respected insurance rating and information sources. The AM Best rating references the company’s strong risk-adjusted capitalization, operating results, and liquidity, along with its risk […]

Napco’s NY-Based Technical Support Department Improves Again to Serve you Better

NAPCO Security Technologies prides itself on providing the highest quality, most reliable product, backed by our experienced technical support team, with a combined century of real-world security expertise. They are always here to help, enhancing our customers’ user experience and ensuring all is made as easy as possible for the many security professional dealers, integrators […]

Jewelers Mutual® Group Spearheads Movement to Reduce Jewelry Crime

Jewelers Mutual® Group, the insurance and business solutions provider, dedicated to the jewelry industry since 1913, is leading a movement to curb the rise of jewelry crime in the U.S. and Canada. Partner for Protection is a rallying cry, encouraging jewelers to take collective action against crime by staying vigilant in their jewelry communities and holding themselves accountable to […]