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! […]
DMP welcomed Allie Turman to DMP as Dealer Development Manager for Florida. She will provide ongoing service and support to DMP’s dealers in that area. Turman began her career in marketing with Fleenor Security Systems in Johnson City, Tennessee. She then moved to manufacturing sales, focusing on HVAC and security equipment for two years. “What […]
We are saddened to inform you of the passing of John Woodman, former president of Washington Alarm and TMA Board of Directors member. A pivotal figure within the alarm industry, John passed away on Wednesday, November 22nd. John’s journey with Washington Alarm began in 1962, building upon the foundation laid by his father in 1943. […]
By: Julie Stevens, BOLD Group In the dynamic landscape of security operations, industry standards play a vital role in establishing best practices and ensuring the highest level of service delivery. The Monitoring Association (TMA), an ANSI Accredited Standards Developing Organization (SDO), sets the benchmark for excellence through the development and maintenance of American National Standards […]
