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ARIZONA ALARM ASSOCIATION

MESA, AZ · EIN 860353486 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · Micro (<$100K) · www.azalarmassociation.org
revenue
$37K
expenses
$43K
net assets
$16K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Specifically, the Association contemplates free exchange, among the members, of ideas and the dissemination of information concerning trade practices, business conditions, technical developments, and any and all related subjects of concern to the electronic security industry.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Arizona Alarm Association is a membership organization for electronic security and life safety companies in Arizona. It provides legislative advocacy, training, networking opportunities, and educational resources to its members, aiming to protect and promote the alarm industry within the state.

named programs · 10 · from sources

what they call their work

Dealer Directory
A directory of regular members, including security system installers and life safety companies.
Education & Webinars
Provides education seminars, training in various locations, and access to online webinars and classes exclusively for members, covering topics like false alarm management, laws, and educational requirements.
Legislative Advocacy
Representation before governmental entities and local jurisdictions to ensure fair treatment for the alarm industry and to watchdog local ordinances.
Networking Events
Opportunities at membership meetings and other activities for members to connect with peers, manufacturers, vendors, and technology providers.
Online Training Program
Offers online courses for new hires and continued education for experienced employees, covering topics such as Access Control, IP Networking, Business Communication, Perimeter Detection, Structured Wiring, IP Video, Intrusion, Cyber Security, Fire Alarm & Detection, Low Voltage Skills, and Troubleshooting.
Police Departments Directory
A complimentary directory of police departments throughout Arizona and security industry resources.
Promotional Marketing
Website listings for members, links to their websites, email newsletters, and event promotions on social media.
Public Relations
Activities to disseminate positive information about the alarm industry to consumers and law enforcement agencies.
Public Safety Committee
A committee consisting of Alarm Coordinators and Alarm Company Representatives from around the state to discuss industry issues and jurisdiction-specific information.
Vendor Directory
A listing of associate members who provide services, products, and consulting to the electronic security industry.
activities · 3 clusters

what they do

  • Law Enforcement Legislative Advocacy 8 activities
    • Legislative Advocacy
      Engages in legislative advocacy by working with local jurisdictions on alarm ordinances to ensure fair treatment and support for the alarm industry.
    • Legislative Advocacy for Alarm Industry Ordinances
      Engages in legislative advocacy by collaborating with local jurisdictions across Arizona to shape alarm ordinances that ensure fair treatment for alarm industry professionals and companies.
    • Legislative Advocacy for the Alarm Industry
      Engages in legislative advocacy by working with local jurisdictions on alarm ordinances to ensure fair treatment and support for the alarm industry in Arizona.
    • Legislative Advocacy on Alarm Ordinances
      Engages in ongoing legislative advocacy by collaborating with local jurisdictions across Arizona to shape alarm ordinances that ensure fair treatment for the alarm industry.
    • Public Relations and Industry Promotion
      Conducts public relations initiatives to promote the alarm industry to consumers and law enforcement agencies, enhancing public awareness and industry credibility.
    • Public Relations for the Alarm Industry
      Conducts public relations activities to promote the alarm industry to consumers and law enforcement agencies.
    • Public Relations for the Alarm Industry
      Conducts public relations activities to promote the alarm industry to consumers and law enforcement agencies, enhancing public awareness and industry credibility.
    • Public Relations for the Alarm Industry
      Conducts public relations activities to promote the alarm industry to consumers and law enforcement agencies.
  • Public Safety Coordination Councils 8 activities
    • Member and Industry Directories
      Maintains a public website listing all members and sponsors, and provides directories of regular members (security system installers, life safety companies), associate members (service providers), and police departments throughout Arizona.
    • Member and Industry Directory Services
      Maintains a public website listing all members (security system installers, life safety companies, and associate service providers) with links to their websites and email addresses, and provides a complimentary directory of police departments throughout Arizona.
    • Member and Industry Directory Services
      Maintains and provides public directories of association members—including security system installers, life safety companies, and associate service providers—along with a complimentary directory of Arizona police departments, to support industry connectivity and public access.
    • Public Safety Committee Coordination
      Hosts a Public Safety Committee that convenes alarm coordinators and company representatives from across Arizona for regular coordination and information sharing to support industry-public safety collaboration.
    • Public Safety Committee Coordination
      Hosts a Public Safety Committee that brings together alarm coordinators and company representatives from across Arizona for regular coordination and information sharing.
    • Public Safety Committee Coordination
      Hosts a Public Safety Committee that facilitates regular coordination and information sharing between alarm coordinators and alarm company representatives from across Arizona.
    • Public Safety Committee Coordination
      Hosts a Public Safety Committee that brings together alarm coordinators and company representatives from across Arizona for regular coordination and information sharing.
    • Public and Member Directories
      Maintains and provides access to a public directory of regular and associate members—including security system installers, life safety companies, and service providers—and a complimentary directory of police departments throughout Arizona, promoting transparency and connectivity within the industry.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Industry Training and Education Programs
      Provides ongoing education and training for alarm industry professionals through virtual and in-person sessions, online webinars, and a continued education course catalog covering topics such as access control, IP networking, intrusion systems, fire alarm and detection, and cybersecurity.
    • Industry Training and Education Programs
      Provides virtual and in-person training sessions, education seminars, webinars, and a continued education course catalog covering technical topics such as access control, IP networking, intrusion, fire alarm and detection, IP video, and cybersecurity for alarm industry professionals across Arizona.
    • Professional Training and Education
      Provides virtual and in-person training sessions, education seminars, and online webinars for alarm industry professionals and members across Arizona, covering regulatory, technical, and continued education topics such as access control, IP networking, IP video, intrusion, fire alarm and detection, and cybersecurity.
    • Professional Training and Education
      Provides virtual and in-person training sessions, education seminars, and online webinars for alarm industry professionals and members, covering regulatory, technical, intrusion, fire alarm, cybersecurity, access control, IP networking, and IP video topics.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020

the money

revenue
Total revenue$37K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$23K61%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$43K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$16K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$16K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

board members · 3
  • Becky Buckhannon — Public Safety Director
  • Charlie Lester — Director
  • Susan Brenton — Executive Director
relationships · 45

who they work with

  • Alarm Coordinators Partner — Collaborates with alarm coordinators across Arizona through the Public Safety Committee.
  • Apache Junction Police Department Partner — Listed in the AzAA's directory of police departments.
  • Associate Members Partner — Manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, and service providers that sponsor AzAA events and engage with the alarm industry.
  • AvantGuard Monitoring Centers Partner — Associate member providing monitoring services to the alarm industry
  • Bullhead City Police Department Partner — Listed in the AzAA's directory of police departments.
  • CMS-Criticom Monitoring Services Partner — Associate member providing monitoring services to the alarm industry
  • COPS Monitoring Partner — Associate member providing monitoring services to the alarm industry
  • Carefree Police Department Partner — Listed in the AzAA's directory of police departments.
  • Casa Grande Police Department Partner — Listed in the AzAA's directory of police departments.
  • Cottonwood Police Department Partner — Listed in the AzAA's directory of police departments.
  • Digital Monitoring Products Partner — Associate member supplying products used by alarm industry installers and dealers
  • Douglas Police Department Partner — Listed in the AzAA's directory of police departments.
  • El Mirage Police Department Partner — Listed in the AzAA's directory of police departments.
  • Flagstaff Police Department Partner — Listed in the AzAA's directory of police departments.
  • Gilbert Police Department Partner — Listed in the AzAA's directory of police departments.
  • Goodyear Police Department Partner — Listed in the AzAA's directory of police departments.
  • IC Realtime, LLC Partner — Associate member supplying security products to the alarm industry
  • Kingman Police Department Partner — Listed in the AzAA's directory of police departments.
  • Lake Havasu Police Department Partner — Listed in the AzAA's directory of police departments.
  • Maricopa County Sheriff’s Department Partner — Listed in the AzAA's directory of police departments.
  • NAPCO Partner — Associate member manufacturing and supplying products used by alarm industry installers and dealers
  • Nogales Police Department Partner — Listed in the AzAA's directory of police departments.
  • Oro Valley Police Department Partner — Listed in the AzAA's directory of police departments.
  • Paradise Valley Police Department Partner — Listed in the AzAA's directory of police departments.
  • Parker Police Department Partner — Listed in the AzAA's directory of police departments.
  • Peoria Police Department Partner — Listed in the AzAA's directory of police departments.
  • Phoenix Police Department Partner — Listed in the AzAA's directory of police departments.
  • Pinetop/Lakeside Police Department Partner — Listed in the AzAA's directory of police departments.
  • Police Departments Government — Maintains a directory of police departments across Arizona and collaborates with them through the Public Safety Committee for alarm coordination.
  • Prescott Police Department Partner — Listed in the AzAA's directory of police departments.
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