The 2019 Electronic Security EXPO Public Safety and Networking Luncheon in Baltimore featured the awarding of the William N. Moody Award to Douglas Bassett. Started in 2004 by the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC), the Moody Award is given annually to an individual who demonstrates a passion for advancing positive alarm management and best industry practices.
Guardian Protection was recognized during a special ceremony at the Electronic Security Expo (ESX) for receiving the 14th Annual Police Dispatch Quality Award.
The Monitoring Association (TMA) has joined with APCO International, the world’s oldest and largest organization of public safety communications professionals, in calling upon security industry professionals to support the bipartisan, bicameral 9-1-1 SAVES Act, a zero-cost bill that would fix the federal classification by grouping Public Safety Telecommunicators with other "Protective" occupations.
Guardian Protection was declared the Monitoring Center of the Year in the 14th annual TMA Excellence Awards, sponsored by SDM. The award was announced last night at the ESX opening celebration, held at the Indiana State Museum in the charming city of Indianapolis.
Becklar, parent company of both AvantGuard Monitoring Centers and Freeus, announced the closing of a new $25 million debt facility with Pacific Western Bank. The Edmonds Group served as exclusive financial adviser to Becklar.
Virginia Beach, Va. is the latest municipality to implement Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP), technology that automates communication between alarm monitoring central stations and public safety answering points (PSAPs)/911 centers, resulting in faster, more accurate emergency response.
Forget the Guardian Protection Services you think you know, because starting today, the brand has been made new, and is going simply by Guardian Protection — drop the Services.