In an effort to provide security professionals with the latest news and information through a variety of communication channels, The Monitoring Association (TMA) launched a weekly news brief that can be accessed quickly and easily every Wednesday — just ask your Amazon Alexa!

The Cumberland County and Fayetteville, North Carolina Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) are the latest agencies to implement Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP), technology that automates communication between alarm monitoring central stations and PSAPs/911 centers, resulting in faster, more accurate emergency responses for users of monitored alarms.

TMA has issued a statement retracting a previous statement condemning Ring and its partnerships with law enforcement.

The Monitoring Association (TMA) has released a statement about a popular video doorbell manufacturer’s sales and distribution strategy which leverages the resources of local U.S. law enforcement to sell and distribute its product and to encourage homeowner enrollment in its proprietary mobile app. 

The Monitoring Association (TMA) announced its keynote speakers for the upcoming TMA 2019 Annual Meeting. 

The Monitoring Association (TMA) announced the onboarding of its 53rd PSAP in the United States: Charlotte County, Fla. Launched in 2011 as a public-private partnership, TMA’s ASAP-to-PSAP service is designed to increase the accuracy and efficiency of calls for service from alarm companies to PSAPs.   

Mel Mahler, a prominent figure in the security industry, passed away from complications of a stroke on Sunday, July 21.

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.

Today, Richmond Alarm announced it has received its ASAP designation from The Monitoring Association. 

The Monitoring Association (TMA) announced that New York State Lieutenant Rachael VanDeusen is the 2019 recipient of its Public Sector Award.