This blog aims to provide a professional and neutral overview of compliance essentials in the monitoring industry, reflecting current legislative requirements, best practices, and industry standards. Compliance in the Monitoring Industry Introduction: The monitoring industry, encompassing security, fire, and life safety sectors, is an integral part of our daily lives, ensuring safety and compliance in […]
False Alarms & RMR False alarms can be defined as an alarm trigger that is cancelled or does not require emergency intervention. False alarms have a significant impact on the security industry, as they can strain resources and divert attention away from genuine emergencies may result in penalty charges to the alarm company. The impact […]
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the sudden passing of long time TMA member and revered volunteer leader Anita Ostrowski, vice president of Central Station Services for Vector Security. Anita died suddenly on Sunday, January 7th. At the time of her death, Anita served as the chair of TMA’s […]
Vector Security announced today, the passing of Anita Ostrowski. Anita was the company’s vice president of Central Station Services, having joined the company in 1985. For the past 39 years, Anita had been dedicated to managing the award-winning central station services at Vector Security and has been a trusted ally to the security industry. Anita […]
DMP is pleased to welcome Justin Osborne to DMP as the Regional Sales Manager for the Southeast region. He will provide ongoing service and support to DMP’s dealers across Georgia, South Carolina and the Florida Panhandle. Before joining DMP, Osborne worked in a similar capacity in security manufacturing sales. He has spent the past six […]
Tim Creenan, founder and Vice President of Amherst Alarm and a long-time leader in the field of electronic security, has been elected chairman of the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC). SIAC is comprised of four major North American security associations–Canadian Security Association (CANASA), Security Industry Association (SIA), The Monitoring Association (TMA), and the Electronic Security […]
Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) announces the release of a 24V standalone fire panel. The XF6 is an addressable and wireless fire control panel, equipped with network and optional cellular communications. With a commercial UL fire-rated wireless offering, the XF6 Series can support up to 500 wireless devices. “The XF6 is an extremely flexible and capable […]
The winter issue of the TMA Dispatch is now available for online reading and download. This issue’s cover story reviews the year’s highlights in TMA programs such as ASAP-to-PSAP and key initiatives like standards. Catch up and learn how you can get involved in the New Year! Volunteering on a committee is a great way […]
The Minneapolis MN Emergency Communications Center (MECC) became the 139th Emergency Communications Center (ECC) in the United States and the 6th ECC in the state of Minnesota to implement the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP). Minneapolis went live on November 29th & 30th, 2023 with the following companies: Rapid Response Monitoring, Vector Security, Guardian Protection, Tyco […]
Many thanks to each of you! With your support and participation, TMA has advanced the following initiatives over the past year: The ASAP-to-PSAP service continues its exponential growth this year, with 135 active ECCs and plans to reach 140 by year-end. ASAP now covers over 15% of the US population, that’s over 50,000,000 people nationwide! […]
