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American Alarm Acquires Milford, N.H., Security Business

November 20, 2014

American Alarm and Communications, Arlington, Mass., has acquired First Stop Security’s installation, service and systems monitoring business.

Alarm Capital Alliance Expands Into New Mexico

November 20, 2014

Alarm Capital Alliance (ACA), Newtown Square, Pa., acquired accounts from Khalsa Tech in the metro area of Santa Fe, N.M, as part of its regional growth strategy.

Bold Technologies Acquires ABM Data Systems

September 25, 2014

Bold Technologies, Colorado Springs, Colo., a provider of central station and PSIM software, acquired fellow automation provider, ABM Data Systems, on September 11, 2014.

Professional Monitoring Offers RMR Opportunities for Security Dealers

Central stations — and professional monitoring — are offering new RMR opportunities for dealers.

Heather Klotz-Young

June 9, 2014

Today, RMR comprises 58 percent of the company’s revenue, and it strives to grow RMR by approximately 10 percent every year.

COPS Marks Milestone with Fundraising Party

April 10, 2014

Following the launch of its Grouped Access for MPower Me for dealer-branded smartphone subscriber access at last week’s ISC West in Las Vegas, Williamstown, N.J.-based COPS Monitoring hosted its second-annual western-themed Dealer Bonanza at Gilley’s at Treasure Island.

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The Protection Bureau Earns Sixth Straight Diamond Certification

March 27, 2014

For the sixth year in a row, the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) has awarded The Protection Bureau of Exton, Pa., CSAA Diamond Certification.

Culture of Accountability & Communication Key to Protection 1’s Employee Retention

Derek Rice

March 13, 2014

When CEO Tim Whall and GTCR turned Chicago-based Protection 1 back into a private company, they had a couple of goals: to leverage its existing national footprint and build up all its channels, specifically national accounts.

ADS Announces 2 Alabama Acquisitions

March 13, 2014

ADS Security (ADS), Nashville, Tenn., acquired the customer accounts of Advanced Electronic Solutions of Opelika, Ala. and Guardian Security of Decatur, Ala. These purchases further ADS’ pursuit of growth across the Southeast.

Monitronics Takes Home 2 Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service

February 27, 2014

Monitronics, based in Dallas, took home two Bronze Stevie Awards at the eighth annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, given each year to recognize achievements in sales, contact center operations and customer service.

Beware of the Door With Emergency Service Vehicles!

An interesting case arose recently in the state of California regarding the definition of a “pursuit.”

Lessing E. Gold

February 17, 2014

In the case, a motorcyclist collided into the driver side door of the deputy’s patrol car when the deputy opened it to exit the car to make contact with the motorist he had stopped for a traffic violation.