April 7th, 2007

New York Merchants Protective Co., Inc. of Freeport, New York Receives “Five Diamond Central Station Certification.”

The Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA is pleased to announce that New York Merchants Protective Co.,  of Freeport, New York has achieved the prestigious CSAA "Five Diamond Certification.''

This Certification testifies that 100% of their central station operators have achieved proficiency and certification by passing the CSAA Central Station Operator Training Course Level I. This course covers virtually all phases of central station communications with customers, law enforcement, fire and emergency services communications centers. This critical area of communications is the life-saving link between the residential or business properties and the law enforcement, fire and emergency services in local areas.

• Proficiency in alarm verification, which helps reduce false alarms;
• Proficiency in communications with the Public Service Answering Points, such as the
  Emergency 911 centers;
• Knowledge of electronic communications equipment, including radio;
• An understanding of the codes and standards of such organizations as Underwriters
  Laboratories, Factory Mutual, the National Fire Protection Association and others; and
  Proficiency in the area of emergency preparedness under a wide scenario of
  possibilities.

In addition, these Five Diamond companies have demonstrated an exceptionally high degree of responsibility to their local community and their customers through the investment of time, money and commitment to 100% quality operator training.

There are approximately 2,700 central stations in the United States, which communicate and interact with the law enforcement, fire and emergency services agencies. Of this group, fewer than one hundred central stations have achieved the "Five Diamond Certified" status.

About New York Merchants Protective Co., Inc.
New York Merchants Protective Co., Inc. installs, maintains and monitors security systems for over 55 thousand locations nationwide and has been doing so since 1910. Comprehensive services include 24/7 customized monitoring, Closed-Circuit TV systems, Remote Video and Environmental control monitoring, among many others. For more information, call 1-888-NYMP-911.

About Central Station Alarm Association.
The Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) is a 5 4 year-old non-profit trade as sociation that represents the major burglar and fire alarm central monitoring stations. CSAA is located in Vienna, Virginia, outside of Washington, D.C.