Tag: Steve Butkovich
CPI Security funds first drone for Steele Creek Fire Department
December 3, 2025SSN Staff
CHARLOTTE, N.C.—CPI Security has announced it provided funding for the first drone at the Steele Creek Fire Department in Charlotte, N.C.
The Carolina-based smart home and business security company presented a check of more than $11,000 to the Steele Creek Fire Department, which allowed them to purchase its first drone. The drone features thermal technology which can be useful to firefighters as they conduct search and rescue operations.
"At CPI, we're committed to providing...
Alan Gillmore IV assumes presidency of The Monitoring Association
October 21, 2025SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) has announced that Alan Gillmore IV, president of Gillmore Security Systems, has been appointed as TMA’s 38th president.
Gillmore assumed the role at the conclusion of TMA’s 75th Anniversary Annual Meeting, held on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in Palm Springs, Calif.
A long-time volunteer and dedicated leader within TMA, Gillmore has served in numerous leadership capacities over the years, including vice president...
SIA/FCC research reveals flawed spectrum proposal would cause public safety risks
September 15, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—A new research report, filed by the Security Industry Association (SIA) with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), details the risks of a proposal under consideration by the FCC that would restructure portions of the Lower 900 MHz band, which is used by billions of unlicensed, low-power devices.
NextNav has petitioned the FCC to reconfigure the frequencies between 902-928 MHz (the Lower 900 MHz band) and grant the company a nationwide license for 15 megahertz of...
TMA appoints Whitney A. Doll as new chief executive officer
September 9, 2025SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The Board of Directors of The Monitoring Association (TMA) has announced the appointment of Whitney A. Doll as the organization’s new CEO.
A dynamic association executive with over 18 years of experience, Doll has dedicated her career to helping mission-driven organizations expand their reach, optimize operations, and deliver unparalleled value to members, customers, and stakeholders.
Doll will assume executive management responsibilities at TMA effective Oct. 1, 2025....
TMA appoints Erika Shugart to serve as interim CEO
July 9, 2025SSN Staff
MCLEAN Va.—The Board of Directors of The Monitoring Association (TMA) has announced the appointment of Erika Shugart, PhD, to serve as the organization’s interim chief executive officer (CEO).
Shugart, who began in her new role on July 1, 2025, will fully assume all executive management responsibilities of current TMA CEO Celia T. Besore, MBA, FASAE, CAE, upon her retirement on July 18, 2025, and until a permanent CEO is hired.
"We are thrilled to welcome Erika Shugart as TMA’s...
TMA CEO Celia T. Besore announces retirement
May 27, 2025SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The board of directors of The Monitoring Association (TMA) has announced the retirement of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Celia T. Besore, MBA, FASAE, CAE. Her final day at TMA is Friday, July 18.
Besore has served in successive positions during her tenure with the organization, which spans over 19 years of service.
“With Celia’s guidance, TMA has experienced consistent growth in membership and influence in our industry. We’ve celebrated marked advancements...
SimpliSafe wins 2024 TMA/SSN Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership Award
November 26, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
MCLEAN, Va., and YARMOUTH, Maine—The Monitoring Association (TMA) and Security Systems News (SSN) have announced that Boston-based SimpliSafe is the winner of the third annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Leadership Award.
TMA President Steve Butkovich and Security Systems News Editor Cory Harris presented the 2024 TMA/SSN Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award to SimpliSafe Chief Product Officer Hooman Shahidi during the recent 2024 Annual Meeting in St. Thomas, U.S....
TMA releases comprehensive operator training for AVS-01 Standard
July 1, 2024SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) has announced the launch of its AVS-01 Alarm Validation Scoring Standard online training, an interactive three-module course.
Developed primarily for monitoring center operators and delivered online, the dynamic course provides a comprehensive introduction to the AVS-01 Standard; illustrates the standard’s measurable alarm level classifications; demonstrates the call handling process; and explains the importance of public safety and law...
Two new ECCs go live with TMA’s Automated Secure Alarm Protocol
January 25, 2024SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) announced that the Glenview, Ill., Public Safety Dispatch Center and the City of Allen, Texas, Police and Fire Communications became the 140th and 141st Emergency Communications Centers (ECCs) in the U.S. 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...
Telguard wins 2023 TMA/SSN Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award
November 30, 2023Cory Harris, Editor
MCLEAN, Va., and YARMOUTH, Maine—The Monitoring Association (TMA) and Security Systems News (SSN) have announced that Atlanta-based Telguard is the winner of the second annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Leadership Award.
TMA President Steve Butkovich and Security Systems News Editor Cory Harris presented the 2023 TMA/SSN Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award to Telguard President George Brody and Senior Director of Technical Service Daniel Rosales during the recent...