2 in custody, 2 on the run & asking: dude, where's my car

Chelsea MitchellArrests & Apprehensions

An attempted burglary at a medical marijuana facility ended in arrest for two and a ‘dude, where’s my car moment’ for two others thanks to a detection by Sonitrol Pacific’s security system January 23. Just before 5:00 a.m., Operator Joe Orsborn received an alert from the door between the warehouse and office of The Hemp & Cannabis Foundation.  Through the … Read More

Suspected burglar, car thief caught by audio security

Chelsea MitchellArrests & Apprehensions

Police arrested a man suspected of attempting to burglarize a Portland store and possessing a stolen car after Sonitrol Pacific detected the break-in December 26. Operator Joe Orsborn received an impact-activated audio security alert from The Mac Pac on Whitaker Way just before 6:00 a.m.  He heard rattling noises and other suspicious sounds and called Portland Police. Police responded quickly … Read More

Got superior security with Sonitrol Pacific? Promote yourself

Chelsea MitchellTestimonials & Referrals

We provide security for many organizations that deliver goods and services for other businesses.  Businesses like distribution centers, document storage facilities, wine storage facilities and uniform companies need complete security, security that protects their assets AND the assets of their clients, in order to meet the commitments they make to their clients.  Burglaries, internal shrinkage and fires can devastate these … Read More

Security audio of creaking door = dispatch, arrest

Chelsea MitchellArrests & Apprehensions

Security audio of a creaking door heard by a Sonitrol Pacific operator led to the arrest of one man suspected of burglarizing a Portland area auto body shop October 27. Operator Jessica Culver received an alert from the security system at Kadel’s Auto Body in Gresham just after 5:00 a.m.  Listening to live audio in the shop, Culver heard a … Read More

Burglary foiled by audio sensor security

Chelsea MitchellArrests & Apprehensions

One person was arrested at a Portland Salvation Army warehouse after Sonitrol Pacific’s security system detected a threat August 15. Operator Michael Young received the activation of the security system inside the warehouse about 10:30 p.m.  He only heard the HVAC unit, but his monitoring experience led him to believe the ambient noise was masking the activity of an intruder.  … Read More

Police respond to Sonitrol Pacific alarms

Chelsea MitchellSecurity Resources

Yesterday, while grabbing a quick lunch at a Milwaukie sandwich shop, Security Consultant Shane Smith ran into a sergeant from the city’s police department.    The sergeant wanted to know if 1) Sonitrol Pacific still made a donation every quarter to Crime Stoppers for our apprehension incidents and 2) if Sonitrol Pacific still presented certificates of achievement to officers who arrest … Read More