Tag: The Monitoring Association (TMA)
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...
A PSA about PSA TEC
May 3, 2023Cory Harris, Editor
I admit that I had trouble coming up with a title for this week’s blog. But a comedian’s schtick that wrapped up the second day of PSA TEC 2023 just a couple of hours ago triggered a light bulb in my head. But more on that later.
It’s been a very busy couple of days here in Dallas as I experience my second PSA TEC conference. More than 400 integrators and PSA technology partners have assembled at the Hyatt Regency in “Big D” for PSA’s annual education and networking...
The Monitoring Association appoints new director of meetings
April 24, 2023SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) has announced the addition of meeting and events professional Keely Daugherty to its team as its new director of meetings.
Daugherty brings nearly 10 years of experience working in meetings and events for non-profits and membership associations. Most recently, she managed conferences on a government contract for the U.S. Department of Defense.
“For TMA, meetings play a significant role in the life of our professional community....
Scutum wins TMA’s Monitoring Center of the Year
April 21, 2023SSN Staff
NEW YORK – Global safety and security provider, Scutum North America, has announced that Statewide Central Station has accepted the Monitoring Center of the Year – SMB Award by The Monitoring Association (TMA).
The TMA Monitoring Center Excellence Awards recognize any FM approved, Intertek/ETL or UL-listed monitoring center and outstanding personnel who perform in the highest professional manner, who in doing so make a significant contribution to the betterment of the alarm industry...
TMA names committee co-chairs for monitoring center notification of TMA-ATN-01
March 17, 2023SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) has named Anita Ostrowski, vice president of central station services, Vector Security, and David Holl, director of public safety, Lower Allen Township (Pa.), as co-chairs of the ANSI-proposed TMA Monitoring Center Notification of Active Threat Standard (TMA-ATN-01) Committee.
“Collectively, Anita and David bring a broad and diverse scope of knowledge and experience to their leadership roles for this critical standard,”...
TMA adds Zeus CEO Scott R. Elkins to its Board of Directors
February 9, 2023SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) has announced the recent appointment of Scott R. Elkins, Zeus Fire and Security CEO, to its Board of Directors.
An accomplished and highly respected security industry executive, Elkins was appointed by TMA President Morgan Hertel to fill a vacancy on the Board of Directors.
“Scott brings more than three decades of security industry knowledge and experience to his new role within TMA,” Hertel said. “He is a passionate leader...
TMA adds Dynamark Monitoring to its ASAP-to-PSAP service
February 8, 2023SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) has added Dynamark Monitoring, Inc. to its growing list of ASAP-to-PSAP connected monitoring centers, bringing the total number to 29.
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 (ECCs)/PSAPs.
“Dynamark Monitoring, Inc. is thrilled to go live with TMA’s...
TMA appoints James Marcella as Government Relations Committee chair
February 6, 2023SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) has announced the recent appointment of James Marcella to the chairmanship of its Government Relations Committee.
In this important role, Marcella will lead TMA’s state and local advocacy efforts and often partner with the Alarm Industry Communications Committee (AICC) on legislative initiatives. A longtime TMA member and volunteer contributor, Marcella is currently the director, industry associations, for Massachusetts-based Axis Communications.
“James...