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ASAP Protocol Enhances Orange County Public Safety

The Orange County Emergency Services, Public Safety Communications Division became the 146th Emergency Communications Center (ECC) in the United States and the 14th ECC in the State of North Carolina to implement the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP). Implementation of ASAP "The ASAP program provides our ECC with most accurate and timely alarm notifications possible while reducing the workload of our Public Safety Telecommunicators. The implementation of ASAP provides significant benefits...

Seattle WA, Bell County TX, And Crawford County PA Go Live With TMA’s Automated Secure Alarm Protocol

The Monitoring Association (TMA) welcomed the Seattle WA Community Safety & Communications Centre (CSCC), The Bell County TX Communications Centre, and the Crawford County Department of Public Safety, which are the 128th, 129th, and 130th Emergency Communications Centres (ECCs) in the United States to implement the 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 call...

California DOJ Approves Pilot Of TMA’s Automated Secure Alarm Protocol

The Monitoring Association (TMA) welcomed its 119th Emergency Communications Center (ECC) in the United States and its first agency in the state of California to implement the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP). The state of California became the 22nd state in the United States to participate in the ASAP program.  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 Em...

The Monitoring Association (TMA) Announces Two New Texas PSAP/ ECCs Go Live With Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP)

The Monitoring Association (TMA) announced that it has welcomed two new USA-based PSAP/Emergency Communication Centers (ECC) to its ASAP-to-PSAP service in mid-August 2022. The Fort Worth, TX and the Irving PD, TX Emergency Communications Centers (ECC) are the 112th and 113th public safety communications centers, respectively, in the United States of America (USA) and the 13th and 14th agencies in the US state of Texas to implement the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP). The Monitoring Ass...

The Monitoring Association Provides Automated Secure Alarm Protocol To The New Hanover County ECC In North Carolina

The Monitoring Association (TMA) welcomed its 111th ECC in the United States on Monday, July 25, 2022. The New Hanover County ECC in North Carolina became the 12th ECC in the state of North Carolina to implement the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP). Public-Private Partnership The New Hanover County ECC went live with Rapid Response Monitoring, Vector Security, Tyco (Johnson Controls), Stanley Security, Guardian Protection, Securitas, ADS, United Central Control, Brinks Home Security, Af...

The Monitoring Association Welcomes The Rockwall ECC With Their Automated Secure Alarm Protocol

The Monitoring Association (TMA) welcomed its 110th ECC in the United States on June 22nd. The City of Rockwall ECC in Texas, servicing the Cities of Rockwall, Fate, and Heath, became the 12th ECC in the state of Texas to implement the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP). The Rockwall ECC went live with Rapid Response Monitoring, Vector Security, Tyco (Johnson Controls), Security Central, Alert360, Stanley Security, Guardian Protection, United Central Control, National Monitoring Center, Bri...

The Monitoring Association Welcomes Three New U.S.-Based PSAP/Emergency Communication Centers To Their ASAP-to-PSAP Service

The Monitoring Association (TMA) welcomed three new U.S.-based PSAP/Emergency Communication Centers (ECC) to its ASAP-to-PSAP service in early May. The City of Bloomington, MN; Dakota County, MN; and Rice-Steele Counties, MN respectively became the 105th, 106th, and 107th Emergency Communications Centers in the United States and the 3rd, 4th and 5th agencies in the state of Minnesota to implement the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP-to-PSAP). Public-Private partnership The City of Bloomi...

Mission 500 Security 5K/2K Run Raises More Than $120,000 At ISC West 2015

Proceeds from the April 16th event will support children in the U.S. through the Rebuilding Hope at Home program Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, raised more than $120,000 at ISC West this year through their sixth annual Security 5K/2K Run/Walk and other events.  “The volunteer participation and fund raising efforts for Mission 500 at ISC West 2015 were s...

Protection 1 Promotes Ron Larson To Residential District Sales Manager

For eight years, Ron has served as a residential sales consultant (RSC) for Protection 1 Protection 1, the largest full service business and home security company in the U.S., is pleased to announce the promotion of Ron Larson to residential district sales manager in Kansas City, reporting to District Manager, Rick Delloma. “Ron’s passion and dedication to be the best and succeed at all he does inspires me daily to be a better manager and person,” explained...

Vector Security Announces David Williams As Director Of North American Sales

David Williams will be responsible for managing the National Accounts Division sales and marketing plan Vector Security, one of North America’s top electronic security companies, announces the addition of David Williams as Director of North American Sales, reporting to Michael Grady, Executive Vice President of Vector Security. David, most recently with Protection 1, will be responsible for managing the National Accounts Division sales and marketing plan while concentrat...

Protection 1 Announces Acquisition Of Vintage Security

Vintage Security serves the Washington D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia areas Protection 1, the largest full service provider of business and home security in the U.S., recently announced the acquisition of Washington, D.C.-based Vintage Security. Vintage Security serves the Washington D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia areas with over 15,000 customers. They are the leading provider in the area for residential and commercial security and networking industries. Vintage a...

Home Security Firm Protection 1 Generates Significant Traffic At ASIS 2012

ASIS 2012 served as a valuable platform for Protection 1 to promote its newest service offerings Protection 1, the second-largest business and home security company in the U.S., generated significant interest and booth traffic at ASIS 2012, setting the stage for a strong finish to an action-packed year. Known as a must-attend event for anyone in the security industry, ASIS 2012 served as a valuable platform for Protection 1 to promote its newest service offerings and entertain...