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 […]
By John Hendel POLITICO 02/10/2020 01:59 PM EST President Donald Trump is proposing that Congress provide an approximately 80 percent spending boost for the Commerce Department’s NTIA to help prepare the agency for 5G and other technological changes. In its fiscal year 2021 budget request, the White House is asking for $72.2 million for NTIA, […]
COPS Monitoring announced the promotions of Michele Beckett to Vice President of Accounting, and Nicole Black to Vice President of Finance to strengthen its accounting and finance teams. Michele Beckett is a graduate of Rutgers State University, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and recently celebrated 10 years at COPS Monitoring. In her role as VP of […]
After an extended investigation, the FCC Enforcement Bureau has concluded that at least one wireless carrier apparently violated U.S. law by improperly disclosing consumers’ location data. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai announced the agency’s conclusion in a January 31 letter to Congress. While the letter did not identify any carriers by name, it confirmed that one […]
The FCC is seeking comment on any call blocking issues experienced by consumers, including central station alarm companies, in connection with the implementation and effectiveness of carrier opt-in and opt-out call blocking services. Previously, we informed you that the FCC clarified in 2019 that carriers may block calls to consumers based on analytics, without the […]
The Metropolitan Nashville Davidson County TN Department of Emergency Communications is the 63rd Emergency Communications Center (ECC) in the United States to implement ASAP and the 5th ECC in the state of Tennessee to implement ASAP. Metro Nashville Davidson County went live on Tuesday, January 21st at 7am CST with Nashville-based ADS Security, Vector Security at […]
ISC West 2020 is just weeks away (March 18-20). As you make your plans to meet with potential service and product partners there, be sure to take a look at the TMA members who will be exhibiting on the show floor or attending and open to meetings. Members of TMA’s staff, including Executive Director Celia […]
TMA is pleased to announce the opening of it two prestigious annual awards competitions for security monitoring centers and the professional staffs – TMA Excellence Awards and TMA/SSI Marvel Monitoring Technology Award (Marvel Award). TMA’s Excellence Awards recognizes the achievements, performance, and dedication of both listed monitoring centers and key individuals (from any listed or […]
Apply online now through January 21st to speak at ESX 2020 in Nashville. Preview the session topics or submit a one of your own. Speaking to your peers is one of the valuable ways you can give back to the industry. Additionally, by sharing your experience and expertise with industry professionals, you’ll raise your professional […]
Join TMA in congratulating Buford, GA-based Tech Systems, Inc. for attaining TMA’s Five Diamond designation! TMA’s Five Diamond designation provides a competitive edge for monitoring centers who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in their operations and customer service. The designation is granted annually to monitoring centers that satisfy all of the requirements of the five points of […]
