Sound Security, Inc. created the Sonitrol Pacific blog to support visitors to this site in securing the safety of their facilities and the people that live and work in them. You'll find a variety of security subjects covered, such as advances in intrusion, access control and video surveillance technology, recommendations for reducing security risks, and tips for improving your facility's security. Our team of experts will address questions about training, your Sonitrol Pacific account and system monitoring. You'll learn about security system design and integration, service and installation. We welcome your feedback and look forward to lively discussions on security systems and technologies.
By Pamela Singleton, Sonitrol Pacific Director of Communications
Posted January 5, 2009
Because our security is so effective and our team of experts are so awesome, I’m used to frequent apprehensions of suspects engaged in criminal activity on or around our clients’ facilities. However, 2008 has been a particularly busy year.
In all, 177 suspected criminals were arrested from 90 Sonitrol Pacific protected locations. Of these, 24 percent were detected and arrested BEFORE they could even get inside. An additional 16 percent of the suspects broke into the building through a point of entry that traditional burglar alarms wouldn’t have detected, like a wall or the roof. Our consultants design systems with the goal of catching criminals, and it shows in our apprehension record.
This major jump in criminal activity is very concerning to me. Considering these 177 people were arrested at a facility with a security system, what kind of risk are those without a system taking on for their business?
I think it also emphasizes the need to give attention to general perimeter security. Obviously, my advice is to work with one of our experts in order to ensure your facility is as secure as it can be. However, you can start today to decrease your odds of being broken into. Check out our security tips, talk to your local police department for more advice, and communicate with your neighboring businesses about collectively working to deter criminal activity.
By Pamela Singleton, Sonitrol Pacific Director of Communications
Posted January 2, 2009
While most of you were heralding the arrival of 2009 with friends and family, our awesome operators were hard at work watching over our clients on New Year’s Eve. And things were hopping in the Op Center.
Before the ball dropped at midnight, law enforcement officials arrested nine suspects due to calls from Sonitrol Pacific. Yowza!
Knowing their property is safe and sound no matter what let’s our clients ring in the new year without worry.
By Pamela Singleton, Sonitrol Pacific Director of Communications
Posted December 31, 2008
Sonitrol Pacific values our relationship with law enforcement agencies across the Pacific Northwest. They respond quickly when we call with an alarm at one of our protected sites, resulting in frequent arrests of suspected criminals.
I know the police trust calls from Sonitrol Pacific, but this morning I got a reminder of just how much. On December 18, despite the agency being stretched due to the snow event, 14 police officers and two police dogs responded to a verified alarm at Diversified Recycling. Two suspects were arrested. Similarly, on December 22, as more snow fell, 12 officers and two police dogs responded to a verified alarm at Check Masters and two suspects were taken into custody before they could get inside.
In 2008, Sonitrol Pacific celebrated our 30th anniversary AND our 5000th apprehension. As this monumental year comes to a close, I want to send a special “thank you” to all the agencies who know our alarms are verified and not a waste of their resources, and respond with speed and force to protect our clients.
By Pamela Singleton, Sonitrol Pacific Director of Communications
Posted December 31, 2008
Our recent company-wide cell phone exchange has created an inventory of used cell phones. These phones are now available at rock bottom prices, with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Portland.
(3) Samsung U740 - these are only a few months old and have tons of awesome features - $51.00
(19) Nokia 21281 - less than sparkling new - $10.00
(2)Motorola Q - get a PDA for a price that assists your pocketbook - $45.00
(2)Motorola Razr - $30.00
(3)Motorola V325 - $15.00
We also have 16 additional phones with no batteries or chargers for $5.00.
Contact me at Sonitrol Pacific Portland, 503.223.5822 if you’re interested.
By Pamela Singleton, Sonitrol Pacific Director of Communications
Posted December 26, 2008
The Boise Police Department recently announced an increase in residential burglaries over the past six months, according to an article in the Idaho Statesman.
Sound home security requires ongoing attention and vigilance. Review our tips for increasing security or talk to one of our consultants for a comprehensive evaluation of your home.
By Pamela Singleton, Sonitrol Pacific Director of Communications
Posted December 24, 2008
Despite the recent serious of winter storms that have blanketed the Pacific Northwest with an unusually high accumulation of snow, our Operations Center is jumping with activations and leading to the apprehensions of burglary suspects.
Yesterday alone, three burglary suspects were arrested in two separate events. Unfortunately, many criminals take advantage of people away from the office for the holidays or due to poor road conditions to break in. Fortunately for Sonitrol Pacific clients, our amazing operators and technicians are always on duty, making sure systems are working perfectly and detecting suspicious activity.
Our ability to verify through audio sensors lets clients stay at home when their system is activated, rather than calling around to check if anyone knows what’s going on. Sonitrol Pacific operators are experts with sound analysis and can determine the nature of the activation based on what our live audio sensors capture.
By Pamela Singleton, Sonitrol Pacific Director of Communications
Posted December 19, 2008
As of January 2009, the Seattle Police Department will become one of the first major city departments to employ an Enhanced Call Verification policy requiring burglar alarm companies to make two calls to a customer before calling the police in an attempt to reduce the high volume of false alarms they receive from traditional burglar alarm companies.
Since Sonitrol Pacific has been committed to verifying every system activation through either audio or video technology since we started business in 1978, this policy doesn’t impact our clients. Verification trumps calling the customer to ask them if there’s a problem.
Our early and verified detection allows our clients to enjoy an average police response time of seven minutes nationally. Faster response means more criminals caught. Sonitrol Pacific has helped law enforcement catch more than 5,000 suspected criminals.
By Pamela Singleton, Sonitrol Pacific Director of Communications
Posted December 19, 2009
Jim Payne, Sonitrol Pacific VP of Sales & Marketing, sent this to me and asked I post it on our Intranet. I wanted to share it with you. We’re all keeping our chins up during this winter weather blast.
