In this week’s Security News Roundup...

Applications for 2026 TMA/SDM Excellence Awards Open

The Monitoring Association (TMA) is accepting applications for the 2026 TMA/SDM Excellence Awards. The deadline to enter is April 3, 2026. 

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Acquires The Alarm Group & Expands Security Alarm Offerings in Oklahoma

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired The Alarm Group to elevate comprehensive fire and life safety services in Oklahoma. 

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Acquires EVCO Integrated Solutions

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Washington state-based EVCO Integrated Solutions, a security system and fire alarm company, elevating Pye-Barker's full-service solutions for fire and life safety in the Northwest. This is the second acquisition this month. 

Security 101 Expands Coverage in Hawaii With Acquisition of Blackhawk Security

Security 101 acquired Blackhawk Security, a Honolulu-based electronic security integrator with a strong reputation for supporting high consequence environments and maintaining systems across the full lifecycle. 

Security Industry Association Names Dakota Mackie & John Nemerofsky as 2026 SIA Chair’s Award Honorees

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Dakota Mackie and John Nemerofsky as the 2026 recipients of the SIA Chair’s Award, an award presented annually and selected by SIA’s Board of Directors chair recognizing SIA members’ diligent efforts in furthering the association’s mission and commitment to its future. 

Security Industry Association Names Dan Cremins as 2026 SIA Standards Service Award Recipient

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Dan Cremins as the 2026 recipient of the SIA Standards Service Award. SIA will present Cremins with the award at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting.