DMP Recognizes Top Dealers of 2024

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DMP recognized top dealers at the DMP Owners Forum. This event was held at Fontainebleau Las Vegas the day before ISC West. Special recognition was given to dealers in Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond level categories for their accomplishments in 2024. Dealer of the Year awards were presented in several categories.

DMP also recognized Dealers of the Year for certain product categories, celebrating the use of these various products.

Dealer of the Year award winners were announced for certain vertical markets, including Banking Dealer of the Year Securitas Technology and Retail Dealer of the Year OWL Services.

Each year, the New Dealer of the Year is celebrated. This year it was awarded to SAV Digital Environments. The Community Service Dealer Award was given to Tel-Tec Security Systems.

Additional recognition went to dealers that achieved outstanding sales volume and partnership with DMP.

These awards are presented annually by DMP to celebrate the success of their dealers.

*TMA member company

View Dealer Awards Photo Album.

 

Elite Interactive Solutions Hosts Lunch-and Learn Event for Law Enforcement

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Elite Interactive Solutions, a remote video guarding pioneer using patented intelligence and integration to achieve proven crime prevention, recently gathered law enforcement officials to its headquarters for a special invitational lunch-and-learn event. The function exemplifies Elite’s multifaceted mission to strengthen private-public partnerships by educating officers on how remote guarding directly prevents crime and protects properties in real-time, eliminates false alarms, boosts law enforcement apprehensions productivity, and enhances their safety via critical, live crime scene information.

Hosted by Elite’s Law Enforcement Advisory Board, the well-received proceedings encompassed touring the company’s leading-edge, subterranean Security Operations Command Center (SOCC), a multimedia presentation held within an adjacently located auditorium, a Q&A session, lunch and networking. The SOCC is located within one of L.A.’s most bulletproof buildings, built to withstand an 8.9-magnitude earthquake. Attendee enthusiasm ran high at the event, as did widespread interest to encourage their respective LE agencies to support remote guarding relationships.

“Working closely and collaboratively with law enforcement is a crucial element to Elite’s unmatched real-time crime prevention solution. Although 96% of incidents are directly resolved by our command center through live voice-downs to sites within an average of 7 seconds, it’s essential that for the other 4% in which law enforcement is engaged they fully understand Elite’s capabilities and veracity such that they provide priority response that leads to arrests and detainments,” says Elite Security Director Noel Delgado. “Our recent event was an excellent way to get officers out of their daily routines to observe firsthand how optimized remote guarding works. Virtually everyone who witnesses how our command center operates becomes a believer.”

Further demonstrating Elite’s private-public partnerships, the firm is also the only provider of its kind that maintains its own Law Enforcement Advisory Board (LEAB) and
that is endorsed by FBI-LEEDA, which includes thousands of law enforcement executives. The LEAB serves as a protocol and communications bridge between the Elite SOCC and responding agencies.

“Elite has consistently demonstrated a companywide and nationwide commitment to stopping rather than reacting to crime, as well as acting in the best interests of not only their clients but police as well,” says LEAB member Justin Feffer, an attorney who retired in 2020 as commanding officer of the L.A. County D.A.’s Cyber Crime Section. “As someone who has been involved with law enforcement since 1988, I well know their challenges and how remote guarding serves as an invaluable force multiplier and safety net. It is an amazing experience when I tell them about it and see their eyes light up for that ‘Aha!’ moment.”

Members of the law enforcement community and security industry, along with property managers and other parties interested in seeing how leading-edge technology is being leveraged for real-time crime prevention are encouraged to contact Elite to schedule a command center tour.

DMP Recognizes 2024 Top Dealers at Owners Forum

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DMP celebrated its top dealers at the DMP Owners Forum, held April 1, at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas the day before ISC West. Special recognition was given to dealers in the Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond level categories for their accomplishments in 2024.

Dealer of the Year awards were presented in several categories:

DMP also recognized Dealers of the Year for certain product categories, celebrating the use of these various products:

Dealer of the Year award winners were announced for certain vertical markets, including Banking Dealer of the Year, Securitas Technology, and Retail Dealer of the Year, OWL Services.

Each year, the New Dealer of the Year is celebrated. This year it was awarded to SAV Digital Environments. The Community Service Dealer Award was given to Tel-Tec Security Systems.

Additional recognition went to dealers that achieved outstanding sales volume and partnership with DMP.

These awards are presented annually by DMP to celebrate the success of its dealers. To view the dealer awards photo album, go here.

RAD Announces Entry Level ROSA Solar Trailer to Meet Surging Demand for Mobile Security Solutions

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Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), a subsidiary of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. (the “Company”) (OTCPK:AITX), today announced the expansion of its popular RIO™ solar powered, mobile security solution lineup. Named RIO Mini, the new security solution is now in production, with the Company forecasting that it can add up to 500 units to its sales expectations this fiscal year.

The Company joins LiveView Technologies Inc., which raised $50 million in a Series B round in 2022, in finding success and growth in this rapidly expanding market. LiveView Technologies has demonstrated strong demand for solar powered mobile surveillance systems, validating the market opportunity that RAD is now addressing with RIO Mini.
Utilizing a dual configuration of RAD’s award winning ROSA™ device, RIO Mini surpasses other affordable mobile security solutions in performance and value. ROSA is a multiple award-winning, compact, self-contained, portable, security and communication solution that can be installed and activated in about 15 minutes. ROSA’s AI-driven security analytics include human and vehicle detection, and complete integration with RAD’s software suite notification and autonomous response library. Two-way communication is optimized for cellular, including live video from ROSA’s high-resolution, full-color, always-on cameras. RAD has published six Case Studies detailing how ROSA has helped eliminate instances of theft, trespassing and loitering at retail centers, hospital campuses, multi-family communities, car rental locations and construction sites across the country.

RIO Mini joins RAD’s existing RIO lineup, which includes the popular RIO 180 and RIO 360 units, further filling in the product family. RIO Mini is expected to achieve greater profitability than the primary RIO lineup while being substantially less expensive for clients. It will feature reduced analytics processing and limitations on other select features while maintaining RAD’s core Autonomous Intelligent Response capabilities. The device is enabled by a lower cost modified version of RAD G’s RADPack, providing consistent performance in a compact and economical format.

Steve Reinharz, CEO/CTO of AITX and RAD, commented, “We are starting to see the benefits after years of hardware and software development by AITX’s various subsidiaries. Utilizing internally developed analytics and electronics hardware and benefiting from our complete control of the supply chain, we are well-positioned to compete aggressively in the mobile surveillance unit marketplace. This new solution will enable dealers and our internal sales team to expand their target markets to include clients that want the basics of intelligent autonomous response.”
As with all RAD security solutions, RIO Mini is supported by SARA™, the Company’s multiple award-winning AI-based software platform. SARA (Speaking Autonomous Responsive Agent) provides real-time responsiveness, centralized device management, and seamless integration across RAD’s ecosystem of autonomous security technologies.
RIO Mini was introduced to the public last week during ISC West in Las Vegas, the security industry’s largest and most influential trade show. The response from RAD’s channel partners, existing clients, and new prospects was overwhelmingly positive. Many attendees expressed interest in how RIO Mini’s streamlined design and accessible pricing could open new markets and use cases that complement the existing RIO offerings.

With the introduction of RIO Mini, RAD is positioned to reach a broader segment of the market, including clients who may have previously hesitated to adopt advanced security solutions due to budget limitations. This addition to the product lineup reflects the Company’s ongoing focus on addressing evolving market demands with practical, high-performance offerings. RIO Mini reinforces RAD’s reputation for innovation and dependability while making intelligent autonomous response more accessible across a wider range of use cases.

RIO Mini’s aggressive pricing has not been publicly disclosed. Interested dealers, clients, and prospects are encouraged to contact RAD directly for additional details and availability.

TMA Members Win SIA NPS Awards at 2025 ISC West

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Established in 1979, the SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards, formerly the SIA New Product Showcase, recognize innovative physical security products, services and solutions. Technologies showcased through this program are used in the protection of life and property in residential, commercial and institutional settings. The SIA NPS Awards program, presented annually at ISC West, recognizes winners in several product and service categories and presents the prestigious Judges’ Choice and Best New Product awards. The showcase also offers a special physical display area where buyers can discover the latest in security products.

Several TMA members were awarded SIA NPS Awards last week at the 2025 ISC West in Las Vegas.

We’re pleased to congratulate the TMA winners…

Judges’ Choice Award
Winner: #RoboticAssistanceDevices #RAD – SARA – AI Security Agent for Autonomous Threat Detection and Response

Convergence and Integration Solutions
Winner: #AURA – AURA Auto Guard Dispatch

Fire/Life Safety
Winner: #Honeywell – Connected Life Safety Services (CLSS) Compliance Manager With Auto-Pass
Honorable Mention: #Honeywell – CLSS Cloud-Connected Horizon

Managed Services
Honorable Mention: #AlliedUniversal – Unified Command Center Threat

Detection and Response Solutions
Winner: #RoboticAssistanceDevices #RAD – SARA – AI Security Agent for Autonomous Threat Detection and Response

Video Surveillance Advanced Imaging Technologies
Winner: #AxisCommunications – ARTPEC-9

Video Surveillance Cameras
Honorable Mention: #AxisCommunications – AXIS Q1809-LE Bullet Camera

Raymond James hires John E. Mack III

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Raymond James is expanding its investment banking capabilities by hiring John E. Mack III as a managing director in the Diversified Industrials practice. Mack specializes in the Security & Safety space and will be a co-head of that sector team along with Alper Cetingok, who also heads the entire Diversified Industrials practice. As co-heads, they will work together to further strengthen the firm’s market-leading presence in the Security & Safety space.

“With increasing awareness for improved security in nearly every sector of the economy, there’s incredible demand and growth opportunities for companies who provide a wide range of technologies, products and services that keep people, homes, and businesses safe,” said Cetingok. “John’s deep experience in the industry spans not only advising companies on M&A and capital formation as an investment banker but also as an executive managing businesses in the sector, giving him a broad and distinct perspective into the needs of our clients.”

Mack joins Raymond James from Imperial Capital where he was the co-head of investment banking and head of the Security sector investment banking practice. Previously, he founded and served as CEO of USBX, a boutique advisory firm specializing in the Security & Safety space, and as CEO of Protection One. He has nearly 35 years of industry experience and is based in Los Angeles.

As the first major investment bank to focus on the Security & Safety sector, Raymond James is a leader in our industry and is highly regarded for its extensive experience and tailored solutions that serve the unique needs of each client,” said Mack. “Alper and I will partner together to ensure that our talented team of professionals and our clients are positioned for success among the ever-changing demands of the market.”

About Raymond James Financial, Inc.

Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) is a leading diversified financial services company providing private client group, capital markets, asset management, banking and other services to individuals, corporations and municipalities. Total client assets are $1.58 trillion (as of 3/19/25). Public since 1983, the firm is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RJF. Additional information is available at www.raymondjames.com. Raymond James & Associates, Inc., member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC.

DMP Owners Forum Celebrates 50 Years with Record Attendance

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DMP hosted its annual Owners Forum yesterday. This event is for executive managers of DMP dealers, an exclusive opportunity to network with the industry’s top security leaders. It was held at Fontainebleau Las Vegas and hosted by Las Vegas headliner Jeff Civillico.

The DMP Owners Forum has become a can’t-miss event the day before ISC West. This year, DMP featured a stellar line up with Robert Herjavec as the headline speaker.

The event began with a presentation by industry icon Ben Cornett. Enshrined into the Security Industry Hall of Fame in 2004, Cornett retired in 2011 as the president of Honeywell Security. He has always been an outspoken champion for improving the level of customer service within our industry.

Annual DMP Dealer Recognition Awards were presented by Rick Britton, CEO, to recognize top dealers, followed by a keynote address from Rory Vaden. He is The New York Times bestselling author of Take the Stairs. His insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, CNN, Entrepreneur, Inc, on Fox News national television and in several other major media outlets.

A surprise appearance by famed Las Vegas magicians Penn & Teller dazzled the audience. The afternoon program featured a keynote address by Robert Herjavec, a globally recognized business leader and motivational speaker. He is the Emmy award winning executive producer and Lead Shark on Shark Tank in the United States for the last 16 years. He has appeared on five seasons of Dragon’s Den in Canada and is also currently on Shark Tank Australia. He is an accomplished author with three books and had two books on The New York Times bestseller list at the same time.

“Almost 500 people attended the DMP Owners Forum this year, breaking previous attendance records by far. We are honored to provide such a valuable and enriching experience to our dealers,” said Vice President of Industry Relations Mark Hillenburg.

The Owners Forum also served as an opportunity for DMP to thank dealers for 50 extraordinary years. Additionally, DMP is hosting a 50th Anniversary Open House on June 12, 2025, at its headquarters in Springfield, MO. More information can be found at DMP.com/events/corporate-events/50th-anniversary-celebration.

SightLogix Introduces Introduces Thermal-Visible AI for Perimeter Detection

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SightLogix announced the release of its Dual Spectrum AI, an advanced capability for our thermal-visible SightSensor cameras. This enhancement integrates thermal and visible AI to reliably detect intruders at long distances with minimal false alarms.

Benefits of Dual Spectrum AI
Dual-Spectrum AI enhances performance by intelligently comparing AI classifications from both thermal and visible video – in real time – ensuring unmatched accuracy day and night.

  • At night, Thermal AI classifies detected objects in the dark
  • During the day, Visible AI enhances accuracy at longer ranges
  • Fewer false alarms means your monitoring team can protect more sites without adding personnel
  • Longer-range devices reduce camera counts, lowering costs

Dual Spectrum AI is being made available as a firmware upgrade for SightSensor HD and SightSensor TC4 cameras, ensuring a cost-free enhancement for SightLogix users.

Contact SightLogix to schedule an online product briefing: https://sightlogix.com/how-to-buy/

David Charney Joins Everon Team

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Everon announced that David Charney has joined the team as Sr. Vice President, Video Command Center.

With nearly 20 years of industry experience, Charney has established himself as a leader of innovation in cutting edge spaces. He has held key executive roles, including President, Chief Operating Officer, and most recently Chief Customer Officer for Stealth Monitoring, a leading intelligent video monitoring services provider that he co-founded. Charney also currently serves as Co-Chair of The Monitoring Association’s (TMA) Surveillance and Video Verification Committee.

As Sr. Vice President, Video Command Center for Everon, he will focus on expanding Everon’s portfolio of video monitoring solutions and capabilities, while maintaining high-quality customer service on a national scale.

“David has long been a highly influential and innovative leader in this industry and views technology through a customer-centric lens,” said Tim Whall, Chairman of the Board and Interim Chief Executive Officer for Everon. “His proven expertise and market-leading insight will elevate Everon in the video monitoring space, ensuring we provide our customers with the most advanced video solutions and services.”