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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...
Equality and Inclusivity
June 8, 2022Cory Harris, Editor
Celebrate good times, c’mon!
I’m channeling Kool and the Gang for this week’s blog because June is typically THE month for celebrations, whether it’s a graduation, a wedding, or just heralding the start of summer.
We here at Security Systems News have a few reasons to celebrate during this second week of June, as we recently announced another award that we’re so proud to be a part of, and we’re also adding another prominent security professional to our Advisory...
TMA’s ASAP welcomes its first PSAP/ECC in the State of Washington
November 19, 2021SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) went live on Nov. 9, 2021, with its 93rd municipality to join its expanding Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP) service network. The Kitsap County WA (CENCOM) is the first agency in the state of Washington to implement the service.
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 Emergency Communication...
The Monitoring Association welcomes Morgan Hertel as new president
October 19, 2021SSN Staff
McLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) announced Morgan Hertel, Vice President of Technology and Innovation, Rapid Response Monitoring, Inc., as its new President.
Hertel officially began his two-year term on Thursday, Oct. 14, at the conclusion of TMA’s 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting. He recently served a two-year term as Vice President on the TMA Executive Committee leading up to his presidency. Hertel succeeds Don Young, ADT's EVP and COO, who will serve...
TMA waives fees for members to attend virtual annual meeting
September 29, 2021SSN Staff
McLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) is pleased to announce that through the generosity of its meeting sponsors, TMA members may now register to attend its upcoming 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting for FREE. Nonmembers may also register at a reduced rate of $450 for the three-day education and networking meeting. The virtual meeting will take place Tuesday, October 12th-Thursday, October 14th.
The 2021 meeting sponsors are:
Platinum - Alarm.com; Johnson Controls; MAS; and Resideo
Gold...
TMA Executive Director Celia Besore honored by ASAE
August 27, 2021SSN Staff
McLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) is pleased to announce its Executive Director, Celia T. Besore, has been selected to join with nine other association executives in The American Society Association Executives’ (ASAE) 2021 Class of Fellows.
The Fellows program bestows an honorary recognition upon exceptional association leaders making noteworthy and sustained contributions of leadership to their organizations, ASAE and the association management profession.
Ms. Besore...
Celia Besore named TMA's executive director
October 3, 2018Spencer Ives
VIENNA, Va.—The Monitoring Association announced yesterday that Celia T. Besore will become the new executive director of the association on Nov. 1, succeeding Jay Hauhn who is retiring on Oct. 31. Besore will be the first female executive director for TMA.
Besore first began working with TMA—then CSAA—in 1999 as the director of marketing and communications, eventually rising to the role of VP of marketing and programs. “I like to work in associations with missions that...