LAKE FOREST, Calif. – Professional monitoring services provider National Monitoring Center (NMC) has attained the ANSI/TMA AVS-01 certification, joining an exclusive group as one of the first monitoring centers nationwide to achieve this distinction.
This certification “underscores NMC’s commitment to delivering the highest alarm verification and security response standards,” according to the company announcement.
Developed by The Monitoring Association (TMA), UL Solutions and other key stakeholders, the AVS-01 standard “establishes best practices for alarm monitoring to ensure first responders receive accurate, prioritized information,” the announcement says. The certification “enhances the effectiveness of emergency communication.”
How NMC Earned ANSI/TMA AVS-01 Certification
To earn this certification, NMC “met rigorous requirements for classifying and reporting alarm events,” according to the company announcement. The AVS-01 standard “provides a structured approach for identifying the level of verified human presence and potential threat, helping first responders make faster, more informed decisions.”
“Earning AVS-01 certification highlights our commitment to innovation, excellence, and public safety,” said NMC president Woodie Andrawos in the company announcement. “By following this standard, we’re enhancing the reliability of alarm verification and strengthening our support for dealers and first responders.”
This certification “reflects NMC’s ongoing efforts to advance security solutions, improve emergency communication and provide law enforcement with actionable intelligence that supports safer, more efficient responses,” the announcement says.
