How AVS-01 is Improving Police Response to Security Alarms

New AVS-01 Alarm Verification Standard Set to Revolutionize U.S. Police Response to Security Alarms

The vast majority of intrusion alarms reported in the U.S. are false, burdening police departments nationwide with non-urgent incidents that strain limited resources. To address this, a new standard has been released that’s quickly reshaping the alarm industry: AVS-01, introduced by The Monitoring Association (TMA). Developed by TMA as a uniform approach to alarm verification, AVS-01 prioritizes alarm events based on verification criteria to help emergency responders allocate resources effectively.

The implementation of AVS-01 is already underway at major monitoring centers across the country, setting a new benchmark for alarm response. Here's what businesses need to know about the standard and how adopting AVS-01 can make a difference in security response times.

How Does AVS-01 Work?

AVS-01 offers a tiered framework for alarm monitoring companies, allowing them to assign a priority score to each alarm. The system provides emergency responders with vital context to determine how urgently they should respond. Each alarm starts at Level 1 and will escalate based on additional verification data, ensuring that real threats receive prompt attention.

Understanding Alarm Threat Levels

• Level 0 - No Dispatch Needed: The alarm is canceled or determined to be a non-threat by the monitoring agent.
• Level 1 - Low Priority: The signal lacks verification (e.g., a motion sensor triggers with no accompanying video). Response times may be longer, and some jurisdictions may not respond at all.
• Level 2 - Probable Intruder: Evidence such as audio or limited video suggests an unauthorized person is on-site. This level alerts responders of a likely intruder.
• Level 3 - Confirmed Threat to Property: Video, audio, or witness reports verify a legitimate threat to property, increasing response priority.
• Level 4 - Imminent Threat to Life: Verified visual or audio data confirms an immediate danger to a person’s life, prompting the highest emergency response level.

Why AVS-01 Matters for Your Business Security

With AVS-01 standardizing verification-based response, businesses can benefit from the faster response times and increased likelihood of police intervention if real-time verification is in place. Non-verified alarms, however, may lead to delayed responses or non-response altogether—potentially leaving properties at risk.

3dEYE’s Advantage with AVS-01‍

3dEYE offers a pure cloud-based solution that easily integrates with the AVS-01 standard, helping businesses ensure their alarm systems meet evolving response protocols. 3dEYE’s platform leverages video verification through advanced detection analytics, giving monitoring agents the tools to verify alarms in real-time. This approach aligns with AVS-01’s goals, enabling faster escalation to the necessary response levels and enhancing safety for properties and personnel alike.

Benefits of Video-Based Verification for Your Enhanced Security

• Video is the preferred verification method under AVS-01, as it allows monitoring centers to confirm activity with context that audio or other sensors might miss. With 3dEYE, businesses can link security cameras to alarm events, allowing agents to analyze live or archived footage directly. 3dEYE’s cloud technology offers features like real-time monitoring, and cloud video analytics - all accessible from any device, anywhere.

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• The ability to share live and historical footage with first responders during an alarm adds another layer of value, making it easier for responders to assess the situation on arrival. This type of transparency improves response quality, lowers risk, and boosts the likelihood of timely intervention.

Take Action Now: Upgrade Your Security with 3dEYE Pure Cloud  video AI Platform‍

As AVS-01 redefines the industry standard, live video monitoring providers that fail to upgrade to cloud video alarm systems risk facing delayed responses and increased vulnerability. Embrace the future of security with 3dEYE’s cloud-based monitoring portal with real-time video analytics alerts, secure cloud access, camera-agnostic approach and no need to invest in extra servers or other hardware. With 3dEYE you’ll be equipped to meet AVS-01 standards , ensure rapid police response in any emergency and scale your operations. Book a demo today

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