Entries by Bryan Ginn

Powhatan County VA is the 56th PSAP

Powhatan County VA is the 56th Emergency Communications Center (ECC) in the United States and the 10th ECC in the state of Virginia to implement the ASAP program. Powhatan County went live on Tuesday, August 13th with Vector Security and Rapid Response Monitoring. Approximately 8 – 10 additional alarm companies will be going into production […]

Bradenton, FL is now live with ASAP

The City of Bradenton FL is the 55th PSAP in the United States and the 7th PSAP in the state of Florida to implement the ASAP program. The City of Bradenton went live on Wednesday, August 7th with Vector Security and Rapid Response Monitoring, followed by Tyco (Johnson Controls), Affiliated Monitoring, Brinks Home Security, Protection […]

Top Business Executives to Keynote The Monitoring Association’s 2019 Annual Meeting

The Monitoring Association (TMA) is pleased to announce its keynote speakers for the upcoming TMA 2019 Annual Meeting. Former Bridgestone Americas, Inc. CEO, President and Chairman Gary A. Garfield, known as “America’s Turnaround CEO”, will share on Mon., Oct. 14 his personal story of leadership and extraordinary business success amidst radical corporate change. Inc. Magazine […]

Charity Identified to Honor Mahler

For those who wish to make a donation in honor of TMA Past President Mel Mahler, the family has asked for contributions in his memory to: Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center Vanderbilt Gift and Donor Services 3322 West End Ave., Suite 900 Nashville, TN 37203

Hamilton County, OH is now live on ASAP

Hamilton County Ohio is the 54th PSAP in the United States and the 3rd PSAP in the state of Ohio to implement the ASAP program. Hamilton County went live on Tuesday, July 23rd and Wednesday, July 24th with Vector Security and Rapid Response Monitoring, followed by Brinks Home Security, Security Central, Vivint, Protection One, AT&T […]

Charlotte County, FL is now live with ASAP.

Charlotte County is the 53rd PSAP in the United States and the 6th PSAP in the state of Florida to implement the ASAP program. Charlotte County went live on Monday, July 15th and Tuesday, July 16th with Vector Security, followed by Rapid Response Monitoring, Brinks Home Security, National Monitoring Center, Security Central, Vivint, Protection One, […]

2019 Fall Ops Survey Open

It’s time to collect topics for this year’s Fall Ops 2019 and TMA wants to hear from you! Please identify challenges that you would like to bring to this unique forum geared toward the professional monitoring center environment. As has become tradition, we are also gathering your feedback for the Roundtable discussions. Because there are so many potential topics, we need […]

Support 911 Professionals in Getting the Recognition They Deserve

The federal government currently classifies 9-1-1 operator positions as administrative/clerical in nature, in the same group for secretaries, office clerks, and taxicab dispatchers, which is inaccurate and a disservice to the lifesaving work and dedication of these professionals.  In partnership with APCO International, TMA is seeking your support for the bipartisan, bicameral 9-1-1 SAVES Act, a […]

DHS – CISA Statement on Iranian Cybersecurity Threat

In response to reports of an increase in cybersecurity threats, the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Christopher C. Krebs issued a statement on Saturday, June 22, 2019. TMA encourages all members to read the full statement below and take appropriate protective measures. FULL STATEMENT Statement on Iranian Cybersecurity […]

Take a Look Back at ESX 2019!

It was wonderful to reconnect with so many members in Indianapolis at ESX 2019! From education programs to the exhibit floor to the social events, this year was one to remember! See who took home TMA’s Excellence and Marvel awards…and take a listen to one of the inspirational keynote messages! ESX 2019