Tag: The Monitoring Association (TMA)
TMA accepting applications for Louis T. Fiore Electronic Communications Scholarship
September 20, 2023SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) announced that it is now accepting applications for the Louis T. Fiore Electronic Communications Scholarship for the 2023 spring and 2024 fall semesters.
The scholarship is open to anyone studying an electronics curriculum, specifically electronic communications, or software development related to electronic communications, regardless of financial need.
Students seeking such a degree in electrical engineering or an associate degree in electronics...
Fourth Maryland ECC goes live with TMA’s Automated Secure Alarm Protocol
August 3, 2023SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) has announced that the Queen Anne’s County, Md., Emergency Services is the 131st Emergency Communications Center (ECC) in the United States to implement TMA’s Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP).
Launched in 2011 as a public-private partnership, TMA’s ASAP service is designed to increase the accuracy and efficiency of calls for service from alarm monitoring centers to Emergency Communication Centers. ...
TMA names Karen Monroe as program and administrative coordinator
August 1, 2023SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) has announced the addition of program management professional Karen Monroe as its program and administrative coordinator.
In her new role, Monroe will be responsible for TMA’s Five Diamond, IQ, and FirstNet designation programs. Having previously managed customer accounts across the United States in the real estate sector as a title clearer, she brings a broad and diverse range of experience to the position.
“Karen...
TMA opens application period for Louis T. Fiore Scholarship
July 31, 2023SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) has announced that the application period for the inaugural Louis T. Fiore Electronic Communications Scholarship is now open.
The scholarship is open to anyone studying an electronics curriculum, specifically electronic communications, or software development related to electronic communications, regardless of financial need. Students seeking such a degree in electrical engineering or an associate degree in electronics at any nationally...
Interface celebrates 20 years of recognition for TMA Five Diamond certification
July 19, 2023SSN Staff
ST. LOUIS, MO – Interface Systems has announced that its Interactive Security Operations Centers (iSOCs) have received The Monitoring Associations (TMA)’s TMA Five Diamond Monitoring Center” designation for the 20th consecutive year.
A managed service provider of business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, Interface Systems received the recognition for satisfying all of the conditions of the “five points of excellence",...
Three ECCs go live with TMA’s Automated Secure Alarm Protocol
July 11, 2023SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) has welcomed three new Emergency Communications Centers (ECCs) into its Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP).
The Seattle Community Safety & Communications Center (CSCC) in Washington, the Bell County Communications Center in Texas, and the Crawford County Department of Public Safety in Pennsylvania are the 128th, 129th and 130th ECCs in the United States to implement the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol.
Launched...
TMA appoints Whisnant as Government Relations Committee co-chair
June 25, 2023SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) has announced the appointment of Tommy Whisnant as the co-chair of its Government Relations Committee.
In this role, Whisnant will join seated Committee Co-Chair James Marcella, Axis Communications, in leading TMA’s state and local advocacy efforts and often partnering with the Alarm Industry Communications Committee (AICC) on legislative initiatives. Whisnant is currently the compliance manager for North Carolina-based CPI...
TMA/SSN DEI Leadership Award 2023 application period now open
May 22, 2023Cory Harris, Editor
MCLEAN, Va., and YARMOUTH, Maine—The Monitoring Association (TMA) and Security Systems News have announced that the application period for the second annual TMA/SSN Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Leadership Award is now open.
The goal of the award, which was established in 2022, is to promote and foster a more inclusive workforce throughout the security industry. The award will be given to a company that demonstrates a commitment to DEI policies and programs across its organization.
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Narowski, Raisch named co-chairs of TMA’s Technology Committee
May 10, 2023SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) has announced the recent appointment of Matt Narowski, vice president of operations, Security Central, and Rob Raisch, chief architect and team lead, monitoring integration, SimpliSafe, Inc., to the volunteer position of co-chairs for its Technology Committee.
Narowski and Raisch succeed longtime Technology Committee Chairs Steve Butkovich, CPI Security, and Sascha Kylau, OneTel Security, both of whom are moving into new...
Seven new ECCs go live with TMA’s Automated Secure Alarm Protocol
May 9, 2023SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) announced it has welcomed seven new Emergency Communications Centers (ECCs) to the list of its Automation Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP-to-PSAP) users in 2023. The latest additions bring the total nationwide total to 127.
Launched in 2011 as a public-private partnership, TMA’s ASAP service is designed to increase the accuracy and efficiency of calls for service from alarm companies to ECCs.
The seven new ECCs (in order by live...